An Architectural Overview of UNIX Network Security

1. Introduction The goal of this paper is to present my concept of a UNIX network security architecture based on the Internet connectivity model and Firewall approach to implementing security. This paper defines several layers of a firewall, which depict the layers of vulnerability. This paper also provides some subjective comments on some of the […]

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NetBIOS Full Explained

The Magic of NetBIOS In this guide you will learn how to explore the Internet using Windows XP and NetBIOS: How to Install NetBIOS <beginnine2a.shtml> How to Use Nbtstat <beginnine2b.shtml> The Net View Command <beginnine2c.shtml> What to Do Once You Are Connected <beginnine2c.shtml> How to Break in Using the XP GUI <beginnine2d.shtml> More on the […]

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Anonymous FTP FAQ

How to Set up a Secure Anonymous FTP Site The following is a FAQ on setting up a secure FTP Site. FTP sites are known for much abuse by transferring illegal files. They also open many opportunities for intruders to gain access via misconfigured setups. And lastly many versions of ftp servers have had security […]

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Is it Possible to Hack on Windows XP?

Part I: The Magic of DOS In this guide you will learn how to telnet <beginninea.shtml>, forge email, <beginnineb.shtml> use nslookup <beginninec.shtml> and netcat <beginnined.shtml> with Windows XP. So you have the newest, glitziest, “Fisher Price” version of Windows: XP. How can you use XP in a way that sets you apart from the boring […]

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Active FTP vs. Passive FTP, a Definitive Explanation

Active FTP is beneficial to the FTP server admin, but detrimental to the client side admin. The FTP server attempts to make connections to random high ports on the client, which would almost certainly be blocked by a firewall on the client side. Passive FTP is beneficial to the client, but detrimental to the FTP […]

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What is NetBIOS? A Complete Guide

The Magic of NetBIOS In this guide you will learn how to explore the Internet using Windows XP and NetBIOS: How to Install NetBIOS <beginnine2a.shtml> How to Use Nbtstat <beginnine2b.shtml> The Net View Command <beginnine2c.shtml> What to Do Once You Are Connected <beginnine2c.shtml> How to Break in Using the XP GUI <beginnine2d.shtml> More on the […]

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How to Set up a Secure Anonymous FTP Site

1. General Description of Setting up an “anonymous” ftp server. Create the user ftp in /etc/passwd. Use a misc group. The user’s home directory will be ~ftp where ~ftp is the root you wish anonymous users to see. Creating this user turns on anonymous ftp.Use an invalid password and user shell for better security. The […]

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