Hi,

Setting up an FTP server on my Windows XP PC, with the idea of giving certain 
customers accounts to upload/download relevant project files etc. Learning as I go. 
Had a quick look around the internet and decided to try out FileZilla from 
http://filezilla-project.org/

Already I've noticed some intrusion attempts... someone was attempting to login 
using the user name "administrator" and trying various different passwords every 10 
seconds. Their IP address was in China, so I booted them off, next day similar thing 
but from India. So I guess this is a pretty common kind of thing... must be some 
robots checking port 21 on any/every IP address in the hope they can find a 
vulnerable FTP server.

So for now I've changed the port number to a random 5 digit number in the range 0-
65535. Also changed the virtual server/port routing in my router to suit. So far, no 
intrusion attempts, but yet to see if there is any downside to this, assuming I will be 
able access into the FTP server on any nominated port number? Comments and 
suggestions welcomed, thanks.

-- 
Brent Brown, Electronic Design Solutions
16 English Street, St Andrews,
Hamilton 3200, New Zealand
Ph: +64 7 849 0069
Fax: +64 7 849 0071
Cell: +64 27 433 4069
eMail:  brent.brown@clear.net.nz


-- 
http://www.piclist.com PIC/SX FAQ & list archive
View/change your membership options at
http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/piclist