On May 19, 2011, at 4:21 PM, Matthew Kaufman wrote: > On 5/9/2011 8:16 AM, Arie Vayner wrote: >> What disturbs me is the piece saying "We recommend disabling >> IPv6<http://us.lrd.yahoo.com/_ylt=ArHGqIAYvt_4fpp3N3vLzmNRJ3tG/SIG=11vv8jc1f/**http%3A//help.yahoo.com/l/us/yahoo/ipv6/general/ipv6-09.html> >> ", with a very easy link... > > And I was just sent this link from our very own NSA: > http://www.nsa.gov/ia/_files/factsheets/macosx_10_6_hardeningtips.pdf > > Disable IPv6 and AirPort when Not Needed > Open the Network pane in System Preferences. For every > network interface listed: > • If it is an AirPort interface but AirPort is not required, > click "Turn AirPort off." > • Click "Advanced." Click on the TCP/IP tab and set > "Configure IPv6:" to "Off" if not needed. If it is an > AirPort interface, click on the AirPort tab and enable > "Disconnect when logging out." > > Matthew Kaufman
Proving that the NSA is behind the times like any other government institution. No real surprise. Owen