Re: How do I share files (securely) using wifi modem/router?

Terry <handmade@operamail.com> wrote:

> The router I'm using (Netgear DG834G) uses SPI according to the
> spec.
>
> As there's no reason anyone would want to target my PC, am I safe
> from a random or casual attack, as regards having 'file and printer
> sharing' enabled?
>
> And, just out of interest, is it really possible for someone to get
> past NAT and access to files?

You can test your connection with Shieldsup at Steve Gibson's site,
here:

http://grc.com

On Fri, 21 Jul 2006 16:28:23 +0200, hlexa@hotmail.com (Axel
Hammerschmidt) wrote in <1hiu2bx.kvb1jv1qwrnpiN%hlexa@hotmail.com>:

>Terry <handmade@operamail.com> wrote:
>
>> The router I'm using (Netgear DG834G) uses SPI according to the
>> spec.
>>
>> As there's no reason anyone would want to target my PC, am I safe
>> from a random or casual attack, as regards having 'file and printer
>> sharing' enabled?
>>
>> And, just out of interest, is it really possible for someone to get
>> past NAT and access to files?
>
>You can test your connection with Shieldsup at Steve Gibson's site,
>here:
>
>http://grc.com

Full of very bad advice by Steve "Chicken Little" Gibson.
<http://grcsucks.com/>
And lots more.

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John Navas <spamfilter0@navasgroup.com> wrote:

> On Fri, 21 Jul 2006 16:28:23 +0200, hlexa@hotmail.com (Axel
> Hammerschmidt) wrote in <1hiu2bx.kvb1jv1qwrnpiN%hlexa@hotmail.com>:
>
> >Terry <handmade@operamail.com> wrote:
> >
> >> The router I'm using (Netgear DG834G) uses SPI according to the
> >> spec.
> >>
> >> As there's no reason anyone would want to target my PC, am I safe
> >> from a random or casual attack, as regards having 'file and printer
> >> sharing' enabled?
> >>
> >> And, just out of interest, is it really possible for someone to get
> >> past NAT and access to files?
> >
> >You can test your connection with Shieldsup at Steve Gibson's site,
> >here:
> >
> >http://grc.com
>
> Full of very bad advice by Steve "Chicken Little" Gibson.
> <http://grcsucks.com/>
> And lots more.

A case of the kettle calling the pot black.