Server fixed (we hope)!

**Man1c M0g** · 04-25-2004

Some git got into the server and launched DOS attacks on local targets, thus getting me into MUCHO trouble with my ISP. Although I was referrred to the AUP department for policy violation, my server seems to have come back with WALLed messages telling me to make it more secure. I've spent the last 5hours doing this, and I'm now pretty sure its all secure again.

Only time will tell whether or not my methods are sufficient, so i'm crossing my fingers. I will, however, be taking DAILY backups for the next month until the problem seems to have passed.

Young Spartan · 04-25-2004

Sorry to hear this m0g.

So, what happened with the trouble with your ISP? How did you deal with that? What did they do?

As for the security of the site, from what you have told me, it is pretty secure in my opinion and should be okay. I just don't understand why so many target you. Daily backups are a good idea, but I think you already knew that.

malboroman · 04-25-2004

I'm so glad the server is up again... I didn't know what to do whith my time.

**Man1c M0g** · 04-26-2004

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Originally Posted by Yuneek

Sorry to hear this m0g.

So, what happened with the trouble with your ISP? How did you deal with that? What did they do?

As for the security of the site, from what you have told me, it is pretty secure in my opinion and should be okay. I just don't understand why so many target you. Daily backups are a good idea, but I think you already knew that.

Typical of all ISPs, they inhibited my server and then went on as if *I* was the criminal. Still, a brief chat later and they seemed to be more forgiving, putting my server online with a disabled HTTPd until I fixed the security hole. I found the hacking kits used by the hacker when I did a full backup after the incident. Dunno quite why he/she was targeting me or the local network though. Some people have far too much time on their hands I guess...

Oh, and its MEGA secure now. All ports are firewalled out except those guarded by mega-tough security. Any hacker who gets through now has gotta be dedicated and rather experienced. Or they could use a brute-force attack and incite the wrath of my BFD attack-detector. Either way, its gonna keep the riff-raff out...

Evdawg · 05-02-2004

well, glad to hear that the problem was solved. Man, this scares me. What if, when i open a site, someone hacks that and then I have absolutely no idea how to fix the problem?

scary stuff, scary stuff. *shudder*

**Man1c M0g** · 05-03-2004

The advice from the feline guru is to take backups, and take them as often as your patience allows. That way when someone dedicated tries to kill all your hard work at least you have a nice backup to get all your stuff back...