Matthias Hentges wrote: > Am Don, 2004-01-15 um 23.26 schrieb Jan Minar: > > On Thu, Jan 15, 2004 at 03:48:44PM -0600, Rick Weinbender wrote: > > > Is there a way to disable the ping response > > > on a server. (silent mode) > > > > Although I heard it's not considered polite... > > Well i guess blocking ICMP ping only might be ok. > Not that it adds any security :) > Well, it *might* confuse some 13yo script kiddies heh. > > But most people tend to block ICMP completely which breaks > ICMP error messages. > > And that is A Bad Thing. > > > > > man iptables > > man iptables is a start. However, firewalls/packet filters are tricky to > setup. You may want to search google for HowTos or use smoothwall and > the like. > > > > Also, how can I check to see what ports might be listening. > > > > man netstat > > man nmap > > nmap localhost should tell you what's running on your box. > It would still be better to run nmap from an external box (ie scan your > box from the internet) > > HTH > -- > > Matthias Hentges > Cologne / Germany >
******************************************** Thanks everyone for the help. Sounds like disabling ping altogether is not wise. Basically, I'm trying to hide myself from port scanners and prevent any DoS attacks. I may check out smoothwall. -Rick -- To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of "unsubscribe". Trouble? Contact [EMAIL PROTECTED]
