Hello all,
If I have a Private network (with IPs of the 192.168.1.x flavor) and run
WinRoute (which utilizes NAT), or even a Cable/DSL router, what are my
security concerns. It is my understanding that since private networks are
non-routable on the Internet, it is a "relatively" secure setup. Assuming
the boxes are running Windows 2000 and there is no software such as VNC or
other remote admin software, what are the security concerns to have? I
would assume vulnerability with email attachments, downloads, or file
sharing, etc. But, for the sake of argument, assume that these issues are
not factors. Is there a way to get into those machines?
In my (thus far) limited understanding of NAT, I was informed that because
NAT creates the socket, it would be difficult to connect to a box with a
Private IP remotely without some kind of software previously installed.
However, based on previous list emails about the (in)security of NAT, I
question this. Are there apps out there that could "trick" the NAT box (or
router) into making a connection with another machine? Even without remote
admin software installed, assuming the conditions above?
Thanks in advance for answering my curiosity.....
Jason
