Re: Important SECURITY Information - READ CAREFULLY

["Richard Zimmerman" <Richard@xxxxxxxxxxxx>]

----- Original Message -----
From: "Bruce Smith" <bruce@armintl.com>
To: "KLUG" <members@kalamazoolinux.org>
Sent: Monday, April 09, 2001 8:52 PM
Subject: Important SECURITY Information - READ CAREFULLY


> I was online from home last night, and noticed *972* new entries
> in my /var/log/messages similar to the following one:
>
   <Log entry snipped>

   Yup, see those all the time in the Security Focus email list. Someone
definately decided you were ripe for the attempt!

> I was never so glad that I keep my system updated with the
> latest errata in my life!!!
> So, if you think you're safe with a dialup connection and
> a random IP address, think again!!!  I dial up from home
> and connect with a random IP address!

    I was going to touch on this tonight.

> I really didn't plan this as a plug for the upcoming KLUG
> presentations on security, but it is rather timely.  A
> perfect opportunity for you to learn about Linux security!

    Goes to prove the point it can happen anywhere and ANYTIME to anyone!

   See you guys tonight!

   Goose