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Re: "Shields UP!" - Port 139 & NetBIOS

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From: William Allen
Date: Fri, 11 Feb 2000 00:00

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Andy Mabbett <andy@pigsonthewing.demon.co.uk> wrote in message
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> What do the panel think of the advice at:
>
>      http://grc.com/su-rebinding9x.htm
>
> about protecting Port 139

I usually configure networking that way so I got full marks the last
time I visited.  Not convinced that Port 139 is such a big deal, but
it sort-of feels good, and you have to love his enthusiasm.

Obviously Gibson's advice about File and Print sharing is absolutely
essential, but that's already been discussed in this NG.

BTW Gibson has finally started to send out his promised e-letter if
you fancied signing up to it.

--
William Allen

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From: "William Allen" <mail@mayfly13.fsnet.co.uk>
Subject: Re: "Shields UP!" - Port 139 & NetBIOS
Date: 2000/02/11
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