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Originally Posted by copernob
Never had a problem in all the years I have used Internet. Why all the cry about it now.
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Probably because the number of botnets (a botnet is a group of devices that can be controlled by a hacker), despite many high profile takedowns, is increasing. It's no longer only computers being affected. One recent major attack was launched using a botnet composed mainly of Wifi connected cameras and routers.
http://arstechnica.co.uk/security/20...-the-internet/
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Is OK for someone like yourself to tell us these things (Appreciated) but you understands it all (I do NOT) Hundreds n Thousands don't understand it. All Ports are now STEALTHED ! since I unticked NetBios and put Router on Medium. Alas I getting confused in trying to let my ROUTER & NAS to share my Photography etc.
Doing the Static IP & restricting access to particular IPs etc is a bit beyond me I'm afraid.
PORT BLOCKING asks for a Start & End number, a Name for the Rule & a IP address. Not got a clue as to what to put in there. Anyway, Nothing I going to do will Stop those Intent on accessing my ports/NAS if that is what they want to do. I guess I'm Lucky after 15/20 years of use. Any Help that is easy to Follow would be Appreciated instead of the Chastisement..Thank You
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I am not chastising and I hope I don't sound like I am, but saying that nothing you do will stop those with intent on accessing your network is like saying nothing you do will stop those with intent breaking into your house. As with your house, doing what you can to secure it may not stop someone determined and knowledgeable breaking in, but it will reduce the probability of someone breaking in.