Microsoft States Full TCP/IP Too Dangerous

Posted by Zonk on Thursday April 28, 2005 @01:54AM from the don't-let-them-have-all-the-toys dept.

daria42 writes "To fully implement the TCP/IP protocol in Windows XP would make creating denial of service attacks 'entirely too trivial', Microsoft has claimed. The company was responding to claims by Nmap author and well-known security expert Fyodor that by repeatedly disabling the ability to send TCP/IP packets via the 'raw sockets' avenue, Microsoft was asking the security community to 'pick their poison': either cripple their operating system or leave it open to hackers. Admitting that a recent security patch had intentionally disabled a community-developed workaround to Microsoft's TCP/IP changes - which were first implemented in Windows XP Service Pack 2 - the company claimed it had received little negative feedback on the issue."

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Re:So use another operating system for scanning by LifesABeach · 2005-04-28 02:26 · Score: 0, Flamebait

I believe that the elders of redmond are not foolish. If they allow cracking, virii, worming, and root kitting; then it is because it is not in their interest to consider it. They are driven by ego, greed and a desire to consume all; not for helping you.

Be weary of the tiger that builds tiger traps.