On Tue, 27 Apr 2004, Melson, Paul wrote:
> This seems to be a popular tactic among people using Terminal Services
> across the Internet. Just be aware that changing the port number
> doesn't prevent (and probably won't deter) an attacker from locating it.
> It's still easily identifiable via conventional means...
Speaking of security through obscurity, does anybody happen to have
pointers for a pointy-hair friendly explanation of why it may be an
adjunct to security, but certainly shouldn't be a primary mechanism?
cheers!
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