hAcKeD!!

So I finally got the mess straightened out with comcast and my Linux computer is finally connected to the internet with a static IP. I finally got the mess straightened out with my domain name registrar so that my computer is its own primary DNS.

Two days later, I find I can’t do anything because my nameserver fell victim to a script attack, the result of a random port scan, and there’s a few new files laying around including /var/named/ADMROCKS.

I’m not all that upset…more annoyed, actually. It’s my own fault because I’ve been lazy with installing security patches.

So guess what I’m doing today? :smiley:

(Oh, the proxy at work blocks me from getting to securityfocus.com, so if anybody has tips on how to fix the hole I got hit with, help is appreciated!)

I’d love to help you out…
Unfortunately I have no idea what you’re talking about. Here’s how I read your post …

"So I finally got the mess straightened out with mambo dogface in the banana patch, cellular? Scooter my daisy heads. Eta theta gamma omega delta epsilon.

Two days later, I find I can’t do anything because my supercallifragilisticexpialidotious - antidisestablishmentarianism.

I’m not all that upset…more annoyed, actually. It’s my own fault because the eagle has landed and the fat man walks alone.

So guess what I’m doing today?

(Oh, the big thingie and the doo-hickey is a thig-a-ma-jig whatchamacallit, so if anybody has tips on how to fix the hole I got hit with, help is appreciated!)"

So the best I can offer is this: hit your computer really hard and hope it clears up.

Glad I could be of assistance.

Oh shit, that’s the funniest thing I’ve read in weeks. Thanks, I needed it.

BTW, I fixed the problem. Well, that particular one, anyway. :wink:

Our Linux guru, who runs his own site, says first turn off INETD, whatever that may be. He also recommends configuring it as a firewall.

Not a clue how to do that, I’m a Winblows/Netware tech.

On the other hand, I can help you with broadcast storms on a multiprotocol network . . .

I know, not much help, sorry.

Tisiphone

Jack Batty, you rock! ROTFLMFAO!

Truer words were never spoken.