Hello folks!
Is there an easy way to protect port scan??
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Hello folks!
Is there an easy way to protect port scan??
Turn the computer off.
There is no way to "protect" from a port scan, or prevent one. But you can ensure that the port scan won't lead to an intrusion by securing the machine.
I do recall using this tool some years ago. I cannot say whether it is any good, but you might take a look?
http://www.portmonster.com/
:)
you can use a tarpit, protectX is a program I remember using a few years back that did that, although, its not really a protection, it does make the results useless.
Some software firewall solutions will drop the packet rather than respond and if you are talking about a specific port, redirection may be another alternative. However as mentioned before, you can't prevent them if you are connected to the Internet.
~cheers~
Dropping a packet does nothing to stifle the port scan. It merely alerts the scanner to the fact that a firewall is in place. Adding one more avenue for a skilled attacker.Quote:
Some software firewall solutions will drop the packet rather than respond and if you are talking about a specitic port, redirection may be another alternative
EDIT: From the website:
1. You cannot "block" a port scan. Dropping packets does not block the scan, it merely changes the results.Quote:
Block port scans, stop intruders, and protect services running on your computers and servers immediately.
2. WTF are you running a service for if you don't want it in fornt of the firewall?
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It's a ****ing ACL. No more no less.Quote:
Running a service like ftp or email, and want to keep strangers out? Port Monster will allow you to specify those hosts that can connect, and will let you block the rest. This goes for any service running on your computer or server.
Layered security is all good, but if the intruder bypasses the primary firewall, how is this half-assed firewall going to do anything?Quote:
If someone gets past the main firewall for example, and starts probing ports on your machines, not only will those machines be protected, but you will see that probing activity and know that there is a problem!
This looks like ZA and Sam Spade had some kind of weird love child.... that was born a crack baby with Down's Syndrome.
Oh yeah... The mascot is ugly too.
EDIT 2: I hate Christmas. That's why I'm cranky.
Secure the machine, and make it as difficult and unattractive as possible to a potential misfit.
Wow.Quote:
Secure the machine, and make it as difficult and unattractive as possible to a potential misfit.
How informative and helpful.
Could be worse, I would've negged ya if you mentioned Macs.
What's wrong with Mac's? I love pop-culture (ob)s(e)curity!Quote:
Originally posted here by d0pp
Wow.
How informative and helpful.
Could be worse, I would've negged ya if you mentioned Macs.
Seriously...prevent a port scan? May as well try to prevent a kid from peeing in the pool at the YMCA. If it bothers you that much, unplug the computer (don't get in the pool...it's the same thing.)
Yea, when I want to protect my Port Scans, I use a stable scanner so it doesn't crash. That protects mine pretty well.Quote:
That was not an attack on Macs, merely an attack on idiots who hear about PC problems and immediately say "Buy a Mac."