Why would Ashcroft tell my service provider to close port 35

[OKNancy]

I have Cox cable. I was having problems, and I ALWAYS call and report or complain. THe tech guy tried to explain that because of the patriot act they were told to close down three ports. It was causing nationwide problems.

Am I behind on this? What's up?

[frylock]

1. port 35 is for private printer services..

what other ports are they closing?

[RC]

2. Huh? What?

Someone one care to expound on this so it makes sense?

[proud patriot]

3. Just Call me curious george but

:wtf:

[DemoTex]

4. Why indeed?

Inquiring minds want to know. Keep us informed, please. I don't want the A$$croft DOJ having anything to do with my internet. That is frought with peril.

[OKNancy]

5. I don't know any more

the tech did mention two other ports, but I forgot what he said. Did anyone else experience a slowdown between 6:15-8:15 EDT yesterday? He said it was nationwide.

[havocmom]

9. My daughter was having problems with her Cox high speed

was frustrated as all get out.
If anybody has more info, pleas PM me with it or links. I have to go to work soon and won't be able to follow the thread.

She is in city where the shrubster visited yesterday if that is any concern... mentioned on the phone that she and a coworker were listening for Air Force One as it took off and went out to flip the bird... wanted to moon it but forgot to put sunscreen on her hiney.

[trotsky]

6. You sure he said 35?

The big Cisco exploit that came out a couple of weeks ago had a workaround of shutting down ports 53, 55, 77, and 103 I think. Of course if you serve DNS that won't work so well!

[Kellanved]

7. 35, not 135?

The worm "blaster" uses 135 (RPC). If your Provider doesn't close 135 for you, you should do it ASAP yourself. (and install the latest security updates.)

BTW: the other ports were probably:
TCP/UDP Port 139
TCP/UDP Port 445

[OKNancy]

10. Yes I think he may have said 135

he was talking really fast...lol. Said their phone lines were crazy.

[WannaJumpMyScooter]

8. 135 for the new worm

Ashcroft had nothing to do with it... I suspect someone is paniced, as usual

see

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php#88084

[OKNancy]

11. Okay here is a CNN story that appeared yesterday

http://money.cnn.com/services/tickerheadlines/for5/200308112231DOWJONESDJONLINE001226_FORTUNE5.htm

[WannaJumpMyScooter]

12. Nothing about Ashcroft

Typical Internet silliness at work

[OKNancy]

13. LOL maybe the tech

was trying to get "political" on me. Little does he know I'm an evilDUer.