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Re: DOS attacks

craigkinsel
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DOS attacks

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Hi.

 

Just bought my first netgear product. The D7000.

 

While looking in the logs I see TONS of DOS attacks.

 

Should I be worried?

 

How do I stop this.

 

I'm on a MAC.

 

I also have Norton Security installed and it's working ok.

 

Craig

Model: D7000|Nighthawk AC1900 VDSL/ADSL Modem Router
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Re: DOS attacks

These are probably Netgear scaring everyone to death with fake reports. It seems to be a common feature of the logging regime for Netgear devices. There are more messages around here on the same theme.

 

Remember, the logs show stuff that the modem is fending off before they can get at your network.

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MissLadypug
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If you're on a mac you don't need to run anti-virus. As long as you keep your operating system up to date you'll be fine.

 

how do I know this....? I work for Apple as a tech....

 

if you run an anti-virus, you'll only be slowing down your system and conflicting the OS with its own security features built in. 

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@MissLadypug wrote:

If you're on a mac you don't need to run anti-virus. As long as you keep your operating system up to date you'll be fine.

 

 

Ha ha ha ha ha.

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MissLadypug
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Re: DOS attacks

Ah I get it...... 

 

jerks in the community.

 

Can't be bothered by assholes. Enjoy!

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@MissLadypug wrote:

Ah I get it...... 

 

jerks in the community.

 

Can't be bothered by assholes. Enjoy!


 

 

It is very very dangerous telling people that any computer architecture is 100% safe.

 

Even the most diehard Mac fans do not make such claims:

 

Do Macs get viruses, and do Macs need antivirus software: Mac security FAQs - Macworld UK

 

Do Apple Macs need antivirus? Do Macs get viruses? Mac security explained - PC Advisor

 

Best Mac Antivirus 2017: Paid and Free Security Software for Mac - Macworld UK

 

Does Mac OS X Need Antivirus Protection? | Comparitech

 

This is not the right place to get into "Mac wars" but here are many more like that out there.

 

macs

But by all means maintain the faith.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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craigkinsel
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Re: DOS attacks

Hi.

 

Norton DOES catch some stuff in the logs. I don't think Apple is 100% safe like everyone claims. I'm guessing Norton 'might not' make a useless product.

 

I don't work for Apple.

 

Don

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@craigkinsel wrote:
I'm guessing Norton 'might not' make a useless product.

 

 

You mean Norton's security software? Good point.

 

I just found this quote:

 

While no system can be 100 per cent immune from every threat, macOS lets you do even more to keep yo...

 

Guess where?

 

macOS - Security - Apple (UK)

 

They do work for Apple.

 

 

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