Subj : Stupid Sysops & Nonstandard Ports
To   : dragon
From : The Millionaire
Date : Sun Apr 03 2022 15:16:22


> To: DOVE-Net.Synchronet_Discussion
> Subject: Stupid Sysops & Nonstandard Ports
> @MSGID: <6249C760.37342.dove-syncdisc@bbs2.ipingthereforeiam.com>
> @TZ: ff10
> Here are some actual numbers for those that care about those things.

> There are 2332 current active entries in the IPTIA database.  Of these,
> about 1050 are BBSes.  A little less than half of these (462) run on
> nonstandard ports.

> https://www.ipingthereforeiam.com/bbs/

> The use of nonstandard ports is a good first part of a layered security
> system in that it filters out the script kiddies and those scanning for 
> "low hanging fruit".  Will it protect against a targeted attack and/or
> experienced hackers?  No.

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>  � Synchronet � IPTIA - bbs2.ipingthereforeiam.com:2323


Sysops are not stupid.

$ The Millionaire $
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