I have some hacking going on..on my server and dropping viruses which is causing hundreds of hotmail messages being queued on my exchange server. how do I block this b**tard from coming in and dropping these viruses/using my server as a relay.

any suggestions?

 

Thats really two questions.

1. How to stop the "hacker" getting in.
2. How to stop Exchange being used as a relay.

Number two is easier. I suggest you concentrate on number 1!! You dont want anyone on you machine/LAN uninvited. If you have a public facing machine/LAN do you not have a firewall?

Matt

 

Open relay???

http://www.slipstick.com/exs/relay.htm

Fix it pronto!

 

im suprised you isp hasnt closed your account m8 the usually do if you are been used as a relay

 

i am on the case as we speak...its a network that i have inherited...(again)....i am just checking all of the settings now....
DogMaul:-...thats teh impression that i was under...but te ISP has still done nothing..

i have got the hackers LAN Id...but he is using scrolling IP Address's

 

well good luck with it.

people still try to use my exchange box even tho its listed as not been able to relay mail. Never mind its their time lost not mine

 

sorted.....almost....just down loading SP2 for exchange...installing...

at least i can start blocking the Ip addresses that he/she is using
thanks chaps.....

 

Loads of good stuff here www.msexchange.org and of course not forgetting Bill www.microsoft.com/exchange

 

Unplug the ethernet cable and then relax, you now have breathing room to sort the relay problem.

SMARTHOSTS is the way to go...