[Date Prev][Date Next][Thread Prev][Thread Next][Date Index][Thread Index] Re: [FW-1] [fw-1] Instant Messenger bypass FW-1
There is a bunch of info from many posters in the archives about blocking IM. Most say it's not enough to block ports (like the article you cite says), you have to block ip addresses of login servers etc. Search the archives for more info. The majority of posters in this list think allowing IM is a definite risk. A lot of industry publications agree. >>> [email protected] 06/12/02 08:04AM >>> Folks, I came to know about an article of Gartner saying that their are some IM bypassing Firewall by scanning open ports. Has anybody tested this CP FW-1 NG? I am afraid if this is a problem with FW-1!!! Firewall Bypass Technology AOL's Instant Messenger has a uniquely slippery client that is designed to bypass firewall port blocking technology, making the product easy to configure from behind a firewall. For example, the AOL client will use any available port, scanning even those reserved for domain naming system (DNS) lookup. This technology enables unsophisticated users to sneak past a firewall with relative ease, effectively establishing breaches in the corporate firewall. Kaustubh A. Technical Consultant HP Services ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 101-105 Enterprise Center, CTS#55 Off Neharu Road, Vile Parle (East) Mumbai 400099. *+91 (0) 22.616.7331 *GSM:*: [email protected] URL: http://www.ho.com/in ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ================================================= To set vacation, Out Of Office, or away messages, send an email to [email protected] in the BODY of the email add: set fw-1-mailinglist nomail ================================================= To unsubscribe from this mailing list, please see the instructions at http://www.checkpoint.com/services/mailing.html ================================================= If you have any questions on how to change your subscription options, email [email protected] ================================================= ================================================= To set vacation, Out Of Office, or away messages, send an email to [email protected] in the BODY of the email add: set fw-1-mailinglist nomail ================================================= To unsubscribe from this mailing list, please see the instructions at http://www.checkpoint.com/services/mailing.html ================================================= If you have any questions on how to change your subscription options, email [email protected] =================================================
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