Re: A question about modem security

[David Williams <david () mirvale com au>]

Adnan Ali wrote:

> I have read somewhere that dial-up questions using
> modems are inherently insecure. Can somebody please
> explain to me why it is so?
>
> Thanks,
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proly because of +++ath0 (ping -p 2b2b2b415448300d <target>) you can 
write a pattern that will disconect the modem then make it dial whatever 
number you want.
add S2=255 to your init string to fix it
works with most  hardware modems (i don't think it works with winmodems)


David Williams
SecureGate Australia

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