security tools for MacOS 9.1

[darkangel007]

Hi All,
I am using a MacOS 9.1 machine connected to a ethernet LAN. I was looking for some network utilities such as port scanners, packet capturing utils like sniffer and firewalls. Is it possible to hack into linux and windows machines from a Mac(sorry, newbie Q). Any leads would be appreciated.

Thanks in advance

DA007

[AIDeveloper]

I don't like Macs because they are hard to configure and many useful programs don't run under MacOS (however some useful tools such as Net Bus, Back Orifice, SubSeven support MacOS :) ).

Port scanner? - Of course, Nmap ( www.insecure.org/nmap/ ). It is one of the best port scanners for UNIX-like operation systems.
Norton Personal Firewall supports MacOS, it is a good firewall (at least for Windows ;) ). You can find more information at:
www.tlsecurity.net/macintosh/Assessement/vulnscanner/
www.securemac.com

AIDeveloper.

[micael]

Hello darkangel007,

I guess that you have read the thread "hackers Work..", I have to admit that its ages since I used MAC and im badly informed today (sorry), but I would suggest you to try the links below and see what you'll find.

Googe search One (http://www.google.com/search?q=%22macintosh+firewalls%22&hl=sv&lr=)
Google search Two (http://www.google.com/search?hl=sv&q=%22macintosh+security+tools%22&lr=)
Google search Three (http://www.google.com/search?hl=sv&q=%22macintosh+security%22&btnG=Google-s%F6kning&lr=)

~micael

[darkangel007]

Thank you all for your reply. I will get to work on the links. I would also prefer a linux or even a windows computer for hacking purposes as compared to a Mac but i dont have a choice for now and am trying to make the best of whatever i have.

Thanks again,

DA007