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CoreyWhite - 27 Feb 2007 20:08 GMT

Back Doors

    1) Run through existing software
        Operating systems
        Commercial software
        Open Source Software
        Spy ware

    2) Different than vulnerability
        Are intentionally put into software
        Regularly used to spy or sabotage

    3) Back-door patches can be applied to any software
        And by anyone with administrator access to the machine

    4) Detecting backdoors
        Monitor traffic through a firewall
        Monitor traffic with a packet sniffer
        Restrict usage to a known good network
        Format & install only trusted software
        Determine protocols used by your ISP
        Log abnormal activity
        Monitor 24/7 in case of timed attack.

    5) Run a test-case
        Isolate traffic from outside servers.
        Minimize software connecting to the internet.
        Connect with another computer, running different programs.

    6) Embedded Hardware
        Your firewall may be vulnerable
        Embedded hardware is more secure
        Embedded network tools are available
            Use existing Unix boot disk(s)
            http://bengross.com/smallunix.htm

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Jolly Roger - 27 Feb 2007 22:31 GMT

> Back Doors

(snip)

Was there a point to all this, or are you just in the habit of spamming
stuff to the group without explanation?

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George Berger - 28 Feb 2007 00:41 GMT

> > Back Doors
>
> (snip)
>
> Was there a point to all this, or are you just in the habit of spamming
> stuff to the group without explanation?

JR -

I'll agree that, for a majority of subscribers to this newsgroup, it may
have been either an un-called-for or a "Security 101" post.

However, I learned something about back doors that I didn't know before.
So, although it's a wasted post for those on the group who already know
the various back door issues, it was something I downloaded and dropped
into my "nice to know" Mac security file.

Not everyone on these Mac newsgroups are totally proficient, and quite a
few of us have signed onto these newsgroups to learn.

Just my ancient two cents.

George

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not sure you realize that what you heard is not what I meant.
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G.T. - 28 Feb 2007 01:54 GMT

>> Back Doors
>
> (snip)
>
> Was there a point to all this, or are you just in the habit of spamming
> stuff to the group without explanation?

No, I think we have yet another FOCMDPSB trip on c.s.m.s. considering this
and his weird chess posts.

Greg

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Jolly Roger - 28 Feb 2007 02:33 GMT

> No, I think we have yet another FOCMDPSB trip on c.s.m.s. considering this
> and his weird chess posts.

Ok sorry but you're going to have to spell that one out for me! hehe

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G.T. - 28 Feb 2007 02:42 GMT

>> No, I think we have yet another FOCMDPSB trip on c.s.m.s. considering
>> this
>> and his weird chess posts.
>
> Ok sorry but you're going to have to spell that one out for me! hehe

I just put some random psych terms together. I wonder if he's "working at a
professionally accelerated rate" with his IBM Model M keyboard yet.

Greg

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Back Door Security Guidelines