Quoting Jared (jared-linux at mn.rr.com): > This should be an easy one for you guys. > > Why is it considered unacceptable to run Telnet on an exposed host? Is there > any way for someone to snag your unencrypted passwords if they're not on your > local, non-switched network? Think of, hmmmm..., me! I have access to Real Time's core router ANY time you telnet you your box I could be inside the router and snarf your password. Expand that to some evil-blackhat who has hacked an ISP router and viola'. -- Minneapolis St. Paul Twin Cities MN | Phone : (952)943-8700 http://www.mn-linux.org Minnesota Linux | Fax : (952)943-8500 Key fingerprint = 6C E9 51 4F D5 3E 4C 66 62 A9 10 E5 35 85 39 D9