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IPv6 intruders


From: Alcides <alcides.hercules () gmail com>
Date: Fri, 6 Oct 2006 11:16:36 +0530

When I was reading about China's Next Generation Internet project, I
came across something interesting:
It reads as following
"Your Hidden IPv6 Network"
Are you building an IPv6 network without even knowing it?
If you've bought any new network equipment over the past few years,
then chances are yes. >Most commercially available routers and
switches recognize both IPv4 and IPv6 traffic, as >do Windows, Linux
and Mac OS. But that doesn't mean your network is IPv6 ready—that
would require a full network redesign. Meanwhile, don't ignore the
IPv6 capabilities you may >already have. Most applications, including
network monitoring software, won't register a user >connecting with an
IPv6 address, making it possible for hackers to enter the network
undetected. Disable the IPv6 capabilities wherever possible until you
are ready for the >transition.

I came across this at the following link:
http://www.cio.com/archive/071506/china.html?page=2

Now I would like to know your opinion on this.

Warm regards,

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