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                 |  | UGU: Unix Guru Universe - Unix Tip #4327- January 15, 2025
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 : Today's Tip Unix Tip #4327- January 15, 2025
 
 
LOCK DOWN TELNET OR FTP 
When inbound access isn't required into
 a system deny users Telnet or FTP access
 do the following:
 
 vi /etc/inetd.conf
 
 Comment the line starts with Telnet or
 FTP.  Save the file and exit.
 
 Stop and start the inetd daemon now by
 following commands:
 
 /etc/rc.d/init.d/inet stop
 
 /etc/rc.d/init.d/inet start
 
 (Your flavor may be /etc/init.d)
 
 Now on nobody can telnet or FTP to your
 server from outside network.
 
 This tip generously supported by: avsrao_india@hotmail.com
 
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