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  1. Sticky Thread Sticky: A short guide to Linux security

    Here at linuxforums.org we are often asked about the potential threat of a virus or malware attack. This short guide is designed to answer some of...

    Started by fingal, 02-25-2006
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    techieMoe
    01-11-2010 Go to last post
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  1. RSA versus DSA

    I was just having a play with SSH and I came across the option to generate RSA or DSA keys. What is the difference between these two options? Also,...

    Started by Allblack, 08-24-2003
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    brahmaiah3495
    05-29-2006 Go to last post

  2. Where are sshd logs kept?

    Hi Guys, I've just started up my own ssh server (you can read about the whole sorry affair in this thread :rolleyes: ), and I'm feeling a little...

    Started by smolloy, 11-06-2006
    • Replies: 4
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    smolloy
    11-06-2006 Go to last post

  3. what's the best firewall distro?

    Hi all, I'm planing to install a pc (Pentium2) special for firewall on my small internet sharing network. What is the best (good) one and easy to...

    Started by a2xm, 03-10-2005
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    mckeay
    05-30-2007 Go to last post

  4. OpenSSH user/host authentication: RSA versus DSA which provides stronger security?

    I'd like to solicit opinions on this topic. I've been reading much material on the topic and cannot seem to find a definitive/satisfying answer;...

    Started by davebardsley, 10-28-2005
    • Replies: 2
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    helmingstay
    08-15-2007 Go to last post

  5. Port Scanner for Linux

    i have heard that linux (redhat 8.0) has a built in port scanner, is this true ? if so, how can i access it and scan localhost to see what ports i...

    Started by danbo, 02-09-2003
    • Replies: 5
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    gokulvadje
    04-19-2010 Go to last post

  6. Ext3 filesystem - can undelete work ??

    i googled for help on ext3 undelete, but all i found was for ext2fs. can undelete be accomodated for an ext3 filesystem ??? ne suggestions?? thx

    Started by UnDetEctEd, 09-09-2004
    • Replies: 7
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    thehemi
    03-22-2007 Go to last post

  7. 403 Forbidden message - Using .htaccess for a folder on the

    Trying to set up /home/httpd/mydomain/customer with .htaccess. When I type "http://www.mydomain.com/customer" I get get the following error ...

    Started by kevinm2, 06-23-2004
    • Replies: 8
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    Dolda2000
    06-25-2004 Go to last post

  8. SHV4, SHV5 Rootkit Installed

    A customer of mine called me today and told me he thought his Linux FC 2 system was hacked. His dedicated server provider informed him of DOS...

    Started by ServerSurgeon, 10-22-2005
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 44,839
    bigtomrodney
    11-04-2005 Go to last post

  9. How can I protect a folder with a password?

    I need to password-protect my directories, because I don't want my boss to see everything I save or download. He obviously knows the 'root' password...

    Started by silviapreda, 12-11-2004
    • Replies: 7
    • Views: 43,464
    linny
    02-15-2008 Go to last post

  10. hosts.allow and hosts.deny help

    My FC5 box keeps getting hammered by what I assume is a dictionary attack. Here is part of my secure log: <code> --------------------- SSHD Begin...

    Started by PortDreams, 09-27-2006
    • Replies: 6
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    anomie
    01-11-2007 Go to last post

  11. SUID, GUID, Sticky Bit

    I'd like to discuss the uses and adavantages of SUID, GUID, and the sticky bit. I've just read that if SUID and GUID permissions are set, then the...

    Started by bpark, 03-28-2003
    • Replies: 3
    • Views: 42,330
    Dolda2000
    03-30-2003 Go to last post

  12. rsh permission denied

    Hi All, I am having an issue where I am getting a permission denied message when I tried to RSH into a Linux Red Hat AS 3.0 box from Windows...

    Started by Tony Luong, 01-27-2005
    • Replies: 6
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    afrolinux
    01-28-2005 Go to last post

  13. How to check user rights ?

    Hi, Is there a tool/script that gives me a print of the total user information about there rights ? Like a blue-print of the total Linux security...

    Started by Birdy_the, 02-22-2005
    • Replies: 5
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    Birdy_the
    02-25-2005 Go to last post

  14. Change file permissions recursively (but not affecting directories)

    Hi Is it possible to change file permissions recursively (let's say to 600) without affecting permissions of the directories where the files are...

    Started by mpblue, 07-27-2005
    • Replies: 5
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    raghaven.kumar
    05-27-2009 Go to last post

  15. Zone alarm/alternative

    Hello, would zone alarm work on linux? if it does, will it work good? and if it doesnt, are there other firewalls very much like it so that i can...

    Started by vampire slayer, 02-19-2005
    • Replies: 4
    • Views: 29,642
    economist
    03-29-2009 Go to last post

  16. iptables firewall to block p2p traffic using ipp2p help pls

    Hello, I'm trying to get rid of kazaa and bittorrent traffic going through my box, and am having a crazy time trying to fix iptables. I've...

    Started by Atari, 08-10-2004
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    oz
    11-27-2008 Go to last post

  17. Question how to get decrypted password???

    Hi there, I need to get the root password, which is basically stored in /etc/shadow file in md5 format. I want it in decrypted format. Any...

    Started by anoopborkar, 03-02-2007
    • Replies: 3
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    Juan Pablo
    03-03-2007 Go to last post

  18. How to edit iptables

    Hi, I want to change the already written script of iptables and reflect the new changes. the step i am following are as .. services iptables...

    Started by DanglingChap, 01-19-2009
    • Replies: 5
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    Lazydog
    01-21-2009 Go to last post

  19. SNMP Configuration Problem

    hi, i am trying to install MRTG on VPS. all the installation steps went fine.. but when i started configuring MRTG... there is a command called...

    Started by keenlearner, 01-27-2005
    • Replies: 8
    • Views: 23,433
    afrolinux
    02-04-2005 Go to last post

  20. Restrict access to a Directory for a SINGLE user

    hi .. as the subject says, how do i do it ?? I'll explain my problem ... i am using vsftpd with LOCAL Login enabled. i hav two ftp dirs, : ...

    Started by prosen, 02-17-2005
    • Replies: 6
    • Views: 23,198
    teknopow
    02-28-2005 Go to last post
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