Re: Demon redeem themselves ...

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From: Ben Lovejoy
Date: Wed, 31 Dec 1997 00:00

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filter@firthcom.demon.co.uk (Steve Firth) wrote:

>> We do have sensitive data on our machines, so security is a concern if the
>> risks are significant. OTOH, if the risks are extremely low, then I'd
>> rather avoid the hassle of restructuring the network - especially as there
>> is no central server.

>In that case a firewall makes sense.

Can you give me an idea of how a hacker might attack an NDU network? In
particular, why the risk is higher than with dialup accounts?

Ben
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