Thread: DOS ATTACK,should I be worried
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Old 21-10-2009, 14:06   #6
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Re: DOS ATTACK,should I be worried
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Originally Posted by DaiNasty View Post
I agree with Rob M. This stuff happens and this at least proves that your router is doing it's job properly.

I'd check your router settings and see if there is any facility for 'remote management' or words to that effect. If it has that function make sure it's switched off.
Thanks for that, I will check when I get home later on, I do recall seeing something for remote management but Im not sure what its set too.

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Originally Posted by Rob M View Post
They shouldn't open port 80 inbound unless you're running a web server of some sort on them.
No, No web server ( whatever they are ), are dos attack like one off attacks, or can they happen over prolonged periods.
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