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Yes, I disagree...

I would suggest that with file and print sharing disabled, and no
'extra' software installed on a Windows 95 machine, that there is no
way for a hacker to 'break into' the machine and access files.

Yes, one might make it crash, one might disconnect it from the net.  

These aren't strictly speaking 'security' issues, they are denial-
of-service attacks.


On Thu, 16 Dec 1999 19:17:43 GMT, Jeff Cochran <naplesweb@gulfcoast.net> wrote:
>>>>1.  Can a hacker break into windows95 even though file & printer
>>>>sharing is disabled, no firewall installed?  If yes, how much damage
>>>>can he do?
>
>>>Yes, and as much damage as you can imagine, from wiping your drive to
>>>using your system to attack others.
>
>>How ? I disagree. 
>
>You disagree that a hacker can get into a system if file and printer
>sharing is disabled?  What if PWS is active?  Whta about a trojan
>backdoor sent in an e-mail message?  How about the exploits using CGI
>on a website?
>
>Ignoring the fact that not checking the 'Share my drives with others"
>box won't fully disable file sharing, there are many more ways into a
>system than through file sharing.  If I can get anything through to
>alter the registry, I can get to anything on the system in any manner
>I wish.
>
>Jeff