[SATLUG] ATT Thanks you

[Samuel Leon]

Ramon Hermida wrote:
> Just to throw my $0.02 cents on this one, and this is before I am fully
> caffeinated as well >.<
>
> Just as a couple of folks mentioned previously, it just would not be
> practical for ISPs to answer every single issue that was reported to them.
> I have seen the other side of the coin on this one in which a client thinks
> they are being hacked because they received a virus-related attachment on
> their inbox, which the anti-virus promptly picked up and destroyed.  You see
> where I am going with this =o)
>
> So where does that leave us?  Like several people mentioned, we can come up
> with IPTABLES-based blocking mechanisms.  Personally, I would recommend
> running a smoothwall/ipcop firewall upfront especially when sharing the
> connection amongst several computers (yes, some DSL routers come with a
> firewall component included, but I find a dedicated firewall offers much
> more granularity).  Only open ports that are truly needed.  If you are
> running servers, always keep the software patched and backed up and keep an
> eye on the logs; also try to restrict who has access to certain
> folders/logins if possible.
>
> -RH
>
>   


Smoothwall is great!  I have been using it for some time now. 

Here's a link to a custom iso with a ton of mods already installed:
http://community.smoothwall.org/forum/viewtopic.php?t=20884