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Moreover, HFS is open source, thus anyone is able to check for security flaws in it. | Moreover, HFS is open source, thus anyone is able to check for security flaws in it. | ||
== Secure your Windows == | |||
But, before HFS, you should worry about your Windows system. To secure your computer follow these advices | But, before HFS, you should worry about your Windows system. To secure your computer follow these advices | ||
* keep Windows updated with ''Windows Update'' | * keep Windows updated with ''Windows Update'' | ||
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* use a good and updated antivirus | * use a good and updated antivirus | ||
If you comply with these rules, the risk may be considered very low. | If you comply with these rules, the risk may be considered very low. | ||
== What about strange logs? == | |||
If you see scary requests in the log, don't worry. They are just requests. By default HFS logs fulfilled requests, so, if '''no''' reply has been logged, the request has '''not''' been fulfilled. | |||
== Useful links == | == Useful links == |
Revision as of 23:17, 13 April 2006
This article is about security for HFS users.
Many people ask Am I safe running this server software?. 100% safety on the net is utopia, but we want to be reasonably safe.
HFS is considered quite safe software, no security bug is known at the moment, just ensure you are using the last version available. Moreover, HFS is open source, thus anyone is able to check for security flaws in it.
Secure your Windows
But, before HFS, you should worry about your Windows system. To secure your computer follow these advices
- keep Windows updated with Windows Update
- use a good and updated firewall
- use a good and updated antivirus
If you comply with these rules, the risk may be considered very low.
What about strange logs?
If you see scary requests in the log, don't worry. They are just requests. By default HFS logs fulfilled requests, so, if no reply has been logged, the request has not been fulfilled.