Ubuntu Security Weakness

[MonkeyBoy]

Just today my Ubuntu box has come under a series of attacks from a user without root privileges. I had hoped Linux would make my PC more secure. :)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iIofooP8_oo

[lisati]

You might want to check out a firewall. One place to start is "FireStarter".

[lapsey]

fire hurt babby

[Kowalski_GT-R]

damn hackers...

:)

I suggest you keep the pc higher.....
hang the keyboard on the wall :)

[DoctorMO]

They get younger every year.

[Nakkis]

Is that what they call a 'script kiddie'? :o

[Sunforge]

Hmm much like a cat having a quick walk across the keyboard when you least expect it.

[Kowalski_GT-R]

They get younger every year.

Gosh, I feel so old :biggrin::biggrin:

[az]

You might want to check out a firewall. One place to start is "FireStarter".

That's so funny on so many levels....

[Tundro Walker]

You might want to try "Ubuntu - Day Care Edition". I hear it's costs a monthly fee to use, but during the day at least, it helps prevent a lot of these would-be hackers from roaming the streets.

PS: :D

[reclusivemonkey]

I find an unplugged keyboard most valuable in these situations (see my avatar) =]

[jenhsun]

Just today my Ubuntu box has come under a series of attacks from a user without root privileges. I had hoped Linux would make my PC more secure. :)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iIofooP8_oo

Honestly I like the intruder you have. I think he is practicing mission impossible training.

[lisati]

Hmm much like a cat having a quick walk across the keyboard when you least expect it.

Or having someone walk past your desk and bumping it just as you click your mouse.....

[lisati]

I find an unplugged keyboard most valuable in these situations (see my avatar) =]

Possibly the best security method involves digging a hole in the back yard, dismantling your computer gear, disconnecting it completely, and burying it in concrete.

[macogw]

You might want to check out a firewall. One place to start is "FireStarter".

Firestarter is not a firewall. Ubuntu has a built-in firewall. ALL Linuxes have it. It's called iptables, and it's part of the kernel. Firestarter is just a GUI for configuring iptables so that you can avoid the command line.

[diesel1]

I find keyboard replacement therapy best for hardened abusers!

http://img181.imageshack.us/img181/3667/pict2294na9.th.jpg (http://img181.imageshack.us/my.php?image=pict2294na9.jpg)

Diesel1.

[prizrak]

HAHAHAHA excellent video dude :)

[lisati]

Firestarter is not a firewall. Ubuntu has a built-in firewall. ALL Linuxes have it. It's called iptables, and it's part of the kernel. Firestarter is just a GUI for configuring iptables so that you can avoid the command line.

Sorry, my mistake - I should have known better! (I'm fairly new to Ubuntu too......) My ehernet/wireless router also came with a firewall built in

[Ralob]

Great video, man. That made me chuckle! Thanks for that. :D

[Kowalski_GT-R]

(great thread :) )

I suggest to keep a disconnected keyboard along the "official" one.
This may keep the little hacker busy for a while.
Not sure how can it last, they learn very quickly nowadays :biggrin:

ciao,
Andre

[hidey]

I bet in a few years he'll be able to delete your music folder and then magic marker the screen with "pwned".

[smoker]

see if you can convert this to run on ubuntu:
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/sysinternals/Miscellaneous/BlueScreen.mspx

i'm sure if he thinks you're running windows, he'll go back to playing with toys!

[eentonig]

You know what they say about security. If they get physical access to the HW, no security is left.

I think they are spreading fast, I've got the same type of hacker running around here. So far I managed to block his attempts. But one day I'm sure he'll breach my fences.