Port Scan Attacks/Syn Attacks

Discussion in 'Hardware' started by mcpp66, Apr 21, 2005.

  1. mcpp66

    mcpp66 Private E-2

    I'm running McAfee Firewall version 4.02.6000.0 and several times a day it gives me warning messages about how it blocked a port scan attack or a syn attack and so forth. I'm connected to the Web via cable. Now I'm sure that there aren't that many hackers out there going for my computer specifically, so what is it that's really going on? Are these false alarms or are there hackers out there that are specifically targeting computer? Thanks.
     
  2. SGC_Geek

    SGC_Geek Private First Class

    Are these false alarms or are there hackers out there that are specifically targeting computer?

    Without looking at the alerts myself, I couldn't tell you. However, there are viruses that scan for certain port vulnerabilities. These virus are simply out there and looking. If you have the particular vulnerability, you're s.o.l.

    Does that answer your question?
     
  3. SGC_Geek

    SGC_Geek Private First Class

  4. mcpp66

    mcpp66 Private E-2

    Yes it does. Thank you.
     

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