HOSTS file question

The following URL is from the Internet Storm Center site. It lists a
"Current Block List File." Is this to be added to the HOSTS file? The
format suggests such, but, I was not sure.
http://isc.sans.org/top10.php?isc=fea1dffc365b29f2d3c421782e42df20

Any educational words appreciated.
Heirloom, old and overly protective

siljaline
Sun Dec 26 23:41:30 CST 2004

"heirloom" wrote:
> The following URL is from the Internet Storm Center site. It lists a
> "Current Block List File." Is this to be added to the HOSTS file? The
> format suggests such, but, I was not sure.
> http://isc.sans.org/top10.php?isc=fea1dffc365b29f2d3c421782e42df20

I wouldn't tweak your "native" HOSTS file, Loom...
If you want one that really works and is updated almost every two
weeks - try the MVP compiled (shameless plug) and used file;
Present Co. included; http://mvps.org/winhelp2002/hosts.htm

Silj

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heirloom
Mon Dec 27 00:06:12 CST 2004

I have the one dated 12.24.04, don't think there is a later one yet. I
submit to DShield and sans.org (Internet Storm Center) is related. Just
thought it might be a good addition, but, will heed your suggestion and
leave it alone.....won't even ask why.
Heirloom, old and good enough for me

"siljaline" <siljaline@nospam.com> wrote in message
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> "heirloom" wrote:
> > The following URL is from the Internet Storm Center site. It lists a
> > "Current Block List File." Is this to be added to the HOSTS file? The
> > format suggests such, but, I was not sure.
> > http://isc.sans.org/top10.php?isc=fea1dffc365b29f2d3c421782e42df20
>
> I wouldn't tweak your "native" HOSTS file, Loom...
> If you want one that really works and is updated almost every two
> weeks - try the MVP compiled (shameless plug) and used file;
> Present Co. included; http://mvps.org/winhelp2002/hosts.htm
>
> Silj
>
> --
> siljaline
>
> MS - MVP Windows (IE/OE) 2003/04 AH-VSOP
> ________________________________________
> Security Tools Updates
> http://forum.aumha.org/viewforum.php?f=31
>
> (Reply to group, as return address
> is invalid - that we may all benefit)
>
>

SpaceCadet
Mon Dec 27 03:49:41 CST 2004

"heirloom" <heirloom@nospamatall.com> wrote in
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> The following URL is from the Internet Storm Center site. It lists a
> "Current Block List File." Is this to be added to the HOSTS file? The
> format suggests such, but, I was not sure.
> http://isc.sans.org/top10.php?isc=fea1dffc365b29f2d3c421782e42df20
>
> Any educational words appreciated.
> Heirloom, old and overly protective
>
>

Hey Heirloom, this is NOT a HOSTS file addition. It is a list of IP
addresses that are causing trouble rather than a list of domain names that
a HOSTS file needs.

With the right firewall ..... you could add these IP's to be blocked, but
that is a totally different subject.


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heirloom
Mon Dec 27 12:34:53 CST 2004

That was my question......I wasn't sure what to do with it. The format was
similar to that of the HOSTS file, so, I figured it must be something to
enhance that. I am using ZAPro, latest version.......will look into it's
capabilities and/or need to incorporate the list. Thank you for the info.
Heirloom, old and will be out of pocket for a few days


"SpaceCadet" <abuse@[127.0.0.1]> wrote in message
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> "heirloom" <heirloom@nospamatall.com> wrote in
> news:#K9DnP96EHA.3416@TK2MSFTNGP09.phx.gbl:
>
> > The following URL is from the Internet Storm Center site. It lists a
> > "Current Block List File." Is this to be added to the HOSTS file? The
> > format suggests such, but, I was not sure.
> > http://isc.sans.org/top10.php?isc=fea1dffc365b29f2d3c421782e42df20
> >
> > Any educational words appreciated.
> > Heirloom, old and overly protective
> >
> >
>
> Hey Heirloom, this is NOT a HOSTS file addition. It is a list of IP
> addresses that are causing trouble rather than a list of domain names that
> a HOSTS file needs.
>
> With the right firewall ..... you could add these IP's to be blocked, but
> that is a totally different subject.
>
>
> --
> I don't suffer from insanity; I enjoy every minute of it.
>