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From: Odhiambo Washington <vedette@iconnect.co.ke>
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Subject: Re: OT: tracking down a hacker
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I'd like to know that too but it is only prudent that you become seriuos
with the security of your network....use a firewall or something. It
really doesn't help to 'sue' anyone ...I've also had such instances but I
opt to secure the machines than report... some guys find it FUN!!

-WASH


Thus spake marcd@internode.on.net (marcd@internode.on.net):

> Hi 
> 
> Sorry for the OT but need some advice.
> 
> An attempts was made to break into a FreeBSD a client of my runs
> as internet gateway (fortunately they were unsucessful)
> 
> I've tracked the origin point to a site in China, but read the 
> web page so can't find any contact details.
> 
> Is there some-where I can report the problem to try and get
> action taken?
> 
> Thankx
> 
> Marc
> 
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> E-Mail: marcd@internode.on.net
> Date: 13-Aug-00
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