HELP: I'm getting PORT Sniffed

[InTheHole]

How can I track down the origin I have the IP

[Robust]

if you have the IP, ping it.. see if you get a response.. most kids don't bother hiding their IP and are busted..

do a tracert to get dns.. see what provider they are on.. might be your buddies messing with ya..

and lastly.. if you have a cable modem or such high speed internet, it happens ALL the time.. close up the ports and set your firewall to not respond.. they won't even see ya this way..

Robust

[InTheHole]

I have a quirky connection (verizon wireless broadband) through bluetooth via laptop. I get sniffed about 250 times a day

[Robust]

HA!!

blue tooth.. verizon.. cellular companies will search their own network constantly to check who is on to allocate bandwidth accordingly..


goto the dosprompt and type:

tracert <ip address>

and wait for the name of the connection.. does it have verizon or vw or whatever on it?

Robust

[MonkeyF0cker]

The source of the port sniffer could possibly be a compromised machine. So it may not be the direct culprit, but following Robust's directions will enable you to find the location of the machine executing the port sniffing software. I would assume that, in order for you to know that you are being port sniffed that your PC is directly connected to your cable modem or DSL. I would advise you to get a router/firewall and have it installed to further shield yourself from potentially malicious attacks.

[InTheHole]

I'm waiting for another attack...I have to tell you...I have been using my cellphone as my sole connection for the last two years. I average 4GB//month.....waiting for them to ban me

[InTheHole]

I am using the Norton suite...I know they gt a bad rap at times but it is doing the job...

[Robust]

use zonealarm or similar firewall software..

and no need to wait.. trace them!

Robust

[MonkeyF0cker]

I have a quirky connection (verizon wireless broadband) through bluetooth via laptop. I get sniffed about 250 times a day

Heh. Well, nevermind my recommendation then...

[MonkeyF0cker]

I'm waiting for another attack...I have to tell you...I have been using my cellphone as my sole connection for the last two years. I average 4GB//month.....waiting for them to ban me

You're allowed 5GB/month under most plans...

[Francis Sollozzo]

Go to www.GRC.com and check your ports then adjust your firewall if needed.

[InTheHole]

Robust is the man

[InTheHole]

You're allowed 5GB/month under most plans...

"tethered"connections are a no-no...meant for pda use only

[InTheHole]

So what the hell does that mean robust?

[MonkeyF0cker]

"tethered"connections are a no-no...meant for pda use only

Ahh. Yeah. That's different. Didn't realize that it was a tethered connection. Heh. Playing poker and posting from my phone at the same time...

[InTheHole]

What type of phone do you have?

[MonkeyF0cker]

iPhone

[Robust]

So what the hell does that mean robust?

it is just like i said above bro.. you isp (verizon) is checking your connections constantly.. there is NO threat..

Robust

[Robust]

whois report:

69.78.96.14 - Geo Information
IP Address69.78.96.14
Host 14.sub-69-78-96.myvzw.com
Location US, United States
City-, - -
Organization Cellco Partnership DBA Verizon Wireless
ISP Cellco Partnership DBA Verizon Wireless
AS Number AS6167
Latitude 38°00'00" North
Longitude 97°00'00" West
Distance 9208.78 km (5722.07 miles)

Robust

[InTheHole]

Thank you!

[Robust]

Thank you!

Robust

[MilfDriller]

good shit