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| Posted By | Discussion Topic: DSL Users - Important Message: Security Flaw found in DSL Modems | ||||
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| Grumpy SAGILLID The Midget Message Board Mauler rides his trusty mount Wilbur once again!! Internet Idiots beware!! | posted on 04-12-2001 @ 9:42 AM |    | |||
| O&A Board Veteran Registered: Dec. 00  | Hey all. I got this notice in my news email updates this morning. There is a serious flaw in some DSL Modems. Below is the article as it appears in Information Week. Sounds like it's time to switch to Cable. ** Security Flaw Found in Common DSL Modem Prominent network-security experts say they have identified multiple vulnerabilities in a widely used DSL modem that can lead to unauthorized access and monitoring, denial of service, and permanent disabling of the device. Researchers at the San Diego Supercomputer Center (SDSC) identified several flaws in "Speed Touch" ADSL modems made by French telecom-equipment maker Alcatel. One problem is a back door that completely bypasses any passwords users may have set on the device. Intruders can potentially log on to the modem with the user name "expert" and change or delete embedded software. While testing was performed on the "Speed Touch Home" model, it's strongly suspected that other members of the same product family also share the vulnerability. The affected modems are distributed to customers by DSL providers, including SBC Communications and Bell South. Alcatel is the world's leading DSL-modem maker and claims to have more than 1.6 million units installed worldwide. A spokesman for Alcatel says the company is working with the SDSC and the Computer Emergency Response Team at Carnegie Mellon University to determine exactly which modems and how many customers are affected. He says they know of no instances where any user has been compromised. Users of Alcatel DSL modems can keep track of developments at http://update.informationweek.com/cgi-bin4/flo?y=eDPY0Bcs6p0V20Ml70A5  Contact me if you want to be adopted. I'll teach you to think 'Outside the Box'. 000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000 011110001100110000001100000000110000111000011 010001001100110000001100000001001000111100011 010000101100110000001100000010000100110110011 010000101100110000001100000010000100110011011 010001001100111111001111110001001000110001111 011110001100111111001111110000110000110000111 000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000 | ||||
| Ronreddog | posted on 04-12-2001 @ 9:47 AM | | |||
| O&A Board Regular Registered: Oct. 00 | Thanks for the info Grumpy. Fortunately, it does not affect me, I have a Westell modem. I also use a program called ZoneAlarm, which is a firewall for home users. I highly recommend downloading that program for people concerned about security. E-Mail Me  I have adopted squidink for the next 10 days WOW is here, please WOW this bully today! | ||||
| Metalfan | posted on 04-12-2001 @ 9:48 AM | | |||
| O&A Board Regular Registered: Sep. 00 | Thanks for the info! Hmmm, your name seems familiar, there used to be someone here who resembled you....haven't seen him in ages ;-) E-Mail Me  "What we've got here is failure to communicate. Some men you just can't reach...So, you get what we had here last week, which is the way he wants, well he gets! | ||||
| Reign | posted on 04-12-2001 @ 9:57 AM | | |||
| Psychopath Registered: Oct. 00 | I've used ZoneAlarm for almost 6 months now and its good software. You can find a free version at Visit this Website O&A Tribe | ||||
| Kid Afrika | posted on 04-12-2001 @ 11:11 AM | | |||
| Hanger-On Registered: Jan. 70 | Virtually any connection to the internet has a vulnerability to some type of attack. The bottom line is that most of us don't have anything good enough for anyone to hack into. The probability of getting hit by a port sniffer is very high. However, having someone actually get into your system and cause damage is about as likely as getting struck by lightning. The bottom line, don't be so fucking paranoid. You don't have anything that anyone wants. And, everything, yes EVERYTHING is vulnerable. Even hardware firewalls are not completely secure. Happy Surfing!!!
This message was edited by Kid Afrika on 4-12-01 @ 11:20 AM | ||||
| onehung lo434 | posted on 04-12-2001 @ 11:25 AM | | |||
| O&A Board Regular Registered: Oct. 00 | I have to agree with KidA here,I had a similar program to zone alarm called Black ice,The attacks reported were constant,even gave me the trolls Ip from were it came from.Fuck em,What are they gonna get? My kids book report..quote: | ||||
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| posted on 04-12-2001 @ 12:33 PM | | |||
| Psychopath Registered: Sep. 00 | uh...I said...thanks for the info Grump This message was edited by KeeKee on 4-12-01 @ 12:39 PM | ||||
| Ronreddog | posted on 04-12-2001 @ 12:41 PM | | |||
| O&A Board Regular Registered: Oct. 00 | I agree with you Kid to some extent, but some of us do our financials on the computer, and may be storing the data on their hard drives. (I store data to CD) Also, some people work out of their homes, and again, may be storing the information locally. That is information I would not want a hacker to obtain. I have heard of it happening, and I would not want that happening to me. Black Ice is another good program. I have not seen it, but, have been told it is good. E-Mail Me I have adopted squidink for the next 10 days WOW is here, please WOW this bully today! | ||||
| Reign | posted on 04-12-2001 @ 12:55 PM | | |||
| Psychopath Registered: Oct. 00 | I'm not a salesman for zonealarm or any other software but everyone who's on the net should install something to atleast alert us when there is an intrusion. Even if there isn't any data to steal they can always leave you a little package that can totally destroy your h/d. O&A Tribe This message was edited by Reign on 4-12-01 @ 1:23 PM | ||||
| Kid Afrika | posted on 04-12-2001 @ 1:18 PM | | |||
| Hanger-On Registered: Jan. 70 | My point is that nothing is foolproof. There is no reason to get all paranoid and waste your money on software to protect your precious files. If a hacker is going to risk imprisonment for stealing via telecommunications lines, do you really think he's going to do it for your $10,000 Visa Gold account. As for trojans, most trojans are transmitted as executable files that you have to open. If you don't open unidentified programs, or those not from a reputable source, you will be fine 99% of the time. Besides, the occasional worm keeps you on your toes. :) Software firewalls are defeatable. They are about as affective as car alarms. If someone really wants your car, they'll get it. If someone really wants access to your computer, there's not a lot you can do about that either. Firewalls offer piece of mind, but don't think that because you have one you are not a potential victim of cybercrime.
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| 1st Sgt. Fil Stand up straight Stomach in Shoulders back SOUND OFF!!! | posted on 04-12-2001 @ 5:01 PM | | |||
| O&A Board Regular Registered: Sep. 00 | Good thing I have Verizon. O&A Armored Division's NCOIC, and Drill intstructor. Soldiers in training: DaJack | ||||
| The Brain | posted on 04-12-2001 @ 5:10 PM | | |||
| O&A Board Regular Registered: Feb. 01 | quote: Sgt., in what way does Verizon DSL provide better security measures in comparison to other DSL services?  "ARE YOU PONDERING WHAT I'M PONDERING?" This message was edited by The Brain on 4-12-01 @ 5:12 PM | ||||
I Need An Old Priest And A Young Priest | posted on 04-12-2001 @ 5:28 PM | | |||
| O&A Board Regular Registered: Oct. 00 | quote: I said that four days ago. Now there is an F-U post to Verizon DSL by myself. Kid Afrika, You are on point!  Officially Part of JWO: skitchr4u & JasonFromRiverEdge | ||||
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