> D>I'm new to this software and to be honest not very savvy.  Is there a 
way
 > to D>block specific IP address from telnet.  I get attempts to "hack" my
 > system D>within 5 mins of going online.  Any thoughts?

 >   You can enter them in the ip.can file, or get the CAPTCHA utility from
 > Lord Blackfair. With the ip.can file, since I get attempts from similar
 > addresses, I use an asterisk as a wildcard for the last digit. I also am
 > working on creating several versions of the CAPTCHA deal with changes in
 > the numeric string, where Windows Scheduler will change it on an hourly
 > basis. But, as of now, these bots never get to the logon prompt...where
 > I'd see "Unknown User - Root", then a "Disconnected" message. Now, I
 > just see the message. My guess is that the bots have a time limit, and
 > if a connect isn't made, it disconnects.

 >   However, while I can write a simple batchfile for the BBS, my
 > programming ENDS at setting the clock on the microwave oven. If I forget
 > how to do that, I'll starve to death.

 > Daryl

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Ok, where does the ip.can file go and what is it's format for entering an 
ip address.  I'll try and figure it out, but any help is much appreciated.

David

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