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Dec 252009
 

Should I use Telnet and FTP for remote access?

Answer:

In a word, No.

The problem with Telnet, FTP, and other non-encrypted protocols is that everything is sent across the network as plain text. This means that someone running a sniffing program on the network, which is very simple under many circumstances, can see all of your traffic - including your login and password.

Consider replacing Telnet and FTP with SSh.

Source: http://www.linuxsecurity.com/docs/colsfaq.html#4.6

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