| imtheonetoo |
08-05-2010 01:53 AM |
Quote:
Originally Posted by Coop
(Post 4972)
If your network is not properly protected, it is possible for someone to setup a machine externally that uses a spare IP from your local network (only works with real IP's, as most internet routers will not route the private blocks such as 192.168.* etc.). So they have a machine that has potentially greater access to your network.
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emphasis on security should always be a priority - even though if someone really want to harm you, they eventually will - but it's just a matter of making it as difficult as possible for them. E |
