We are expecting trick or treaters (pre-arranged children of friends) later.
So, to scare them, I've given a Windows 😜 machine a public IP address and no firewall.
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@neil
I think that'd be a "treat" if any budding hacker kids show up.
@neil
25 years ago, connecting a Windows 2000 PC to a cablemodem was a race to get your service pack for Microsoft's firewall.
Southwestern Bell DSL:
(pwn'ed at about 3:30)
Time-Warner Cable:
(pwned in 90 seconds)
@neil I'm going to give out crypto instead of sweets. 😱
@neil
That'll work. I'm reminded of that episode of The IT Crowd where Jen's laptop is absolutely crawling with viruses 🤭
@Jaimieserotica Yes! Exactly this.
@neil
Still a better certificate than "4"
@neil YoU MoNStEr!!! 👹
@neil
I keep a virtual one for when my ISP calls to tell me it is infected with lots of dodgy things.
Sometimes it takes multiple phone calls over several days with numerous support staff to find out that I am Ghandu.