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Telnet port !

by alderessy Aug 17, 2005 3:01AM PDT

My telnet port (which is 23,as i think)is open.Is it good to leave it like that?And if not, how should i close it?Thanks

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my system is xp pro
by alderessy Aug 17, 2005 3:05AM PDT

just forget to mentioned that.

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(NT) (NT) Firewall?
by Coryphaeus Aug 17, 2005 10:23AM PDT
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Another way?
by alderessy Aug 18, 2005 9:31PM PDT

Is there another way to close this port regardless a firewall?

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The scam.
by r. proffitt Forum moderator Aug 18, 2005 10:56PM PDT

Let's say I wanted to sell more firewalls. I could devise a test in which I test what ports are open but disregard if there is a service or program that will answer an incoming call.

This scam of a test is evident in many tests. A port is effectively closed if there is no program or service to answer the incoming request.

Got it?

Bob

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Thnaks Bob
by alderessy Aug 22, 2005 6:36PM PDT

you are right.And moreover i installed zonealarm free version and i think i am surfing safely because i checkd all my system after that and it was great result.Thanks agian.

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Remember that I like ZoneAlarm.
by r. proffitt Forum moderator Aug 22, 2005 10:46PM PDT

But don't like what I've seen some tests report.

I don't recall what OS you run, but once you get stable on XP or greater, a firewall is needed for that one.

Bob

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