Re: should I firewall an open port which isn't used? (was ... Re: Guide(s?) to backup philosophies)

[Dominik George]

>My understanding is that if there are no services listening on a port
>then
>it cannot be accessed.

Well, if nothing is listening on a port, then something can start doing so 
unconditionally.

That's how w^Hsomeone rooted Dreamhost.

-nik