Re: Yahoo and IPv6

[Matthew Kaufman <matthew () matthew at>]

On 5/9/2011 8:16 AM, Arie Vayner wrote:
> What disturbs me is the piece saying "We recommend disabling
> IPv6<http://us.lrd.yahoo.com/_ylt=ArHGqIAYvt_4fpp3N3vLzmNRJ3tG/SIG=11vv8jc1f/**http%3A//help.yahoo.com/l/us/yahoo/ipv6/general/ipv6-09.html>
> ", with a very easy link...

And I was just sent this link from our very own NSA: 
http://www.nsa.gov/ia/_files/factsheets/macosx_10_6_hardeningtips.pdf

Disable IPv6 and AirPort when Not Needed
Open the Network pane in System Preferences. For every
network interface listed:
•     If it is an AirPort interface but AirPort is not required,
click "Turn AirPort off."
•     Click "Advanced."  Click on the TCP/IP tab and set
"Configure IPv6:" to "Off" if not needed.  If it is an
AirPort interface, click on the AirPort tab and enable
"Disconnect when logging out."

Matthew Kaufman