RE: WANTED: ISPs with DDoS defense solutions

["Stephen J. Wilcox" <steve () telecomplete co uk>]

> I did a test about 6 months ago. almost a honeypot, but not quite.
> put a standard windows ME system on a RW IP
> put a $60 cable router in front of a similiar system.
> the ME was compromised and made into a Bot in 3 hours.
> The $60 router protected one was not compromised in the
> 2 weeks it was used.
>
> Both had AV and were updated daily via automation.

Ok I've not done this but I wasnt aware vanilla installs that are patched had 
such glaring holes? My first thought is surely a default install has no open 
ports other than netbios and I assume all file sharing is disabled? No?

Steve