kristi Posted March 6, 2005 Report Share Posted March 6, 2005 I've only been around MDK for about a month. Running 10.2b3 at the moment. Been hearing a lot of bitching about bittorrent, so finally got around to installing java (about 30 sec) and installing Azureus (several seconds more) Cranked it up and it seemed to be dragging a bit, so on advice, opened up 6881-6889, and it maxed my connection 400KB/s in, 40KB/s out. This means I could grab the latest beta in an hour and a half. Very cool! While this seems like it might be a security hole, I am not sure if it is, or just how concerned I should be. First, I have no intention of not using Azureus to grab something. I use Firestarter. I run no servers from this system - it is simply a home desktop computer connected by Comcast cable to the internet. If i check ICMP and pong, then GRC gives me a stealth/passed. If I open 6881-6889 to "anyone", GRC [scan 6880-6899] shows 6881 as open and 6882-6889 as closed. - Not sure why. I suppose the logical question is how can I open 6881-6889 ONLY to bittorrent. Is there a way I could keep Azureus running and not be vulnerable. Thanks!!! Kristi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
devries Posted March 6, 2005 Report Share Posted March 6, 2005 An open port doesn't mean that you're vulnerable. :) In fact ports are there to be connected too. Bittorrent opens that port so other people can connect to your PC to share the file. If your'e worried about security buy a hardware router, shut down unneccesary services and keep your system up to date. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kristi Posted March 6, 2005 Author Report Share Posted March 6, 2005 (edited) An open port doesn't mean that you're vulnerable. :) In fact ports are there to be connected too. Bittorrent opens that port so other people can connect to your PC to share the file. If your'e worried about security buy a hardware router, shut down unneccesary services and keep your system up to date. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Edited March 8, 2005 by kristi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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