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08-29-2006, 11:36 AM
Hey I was just wondering if there are any dangers in hosting a Counter Strike Source Dedicated Server on Windows. ie: someone hacking my computer or viewing personal files or information, etc.
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08-29-2006, 12:31 PM
Well, there used to be exploits in hlds where your server could be used is a Distributed Denial of Service attack. But I think thats been fixed and haven't heard anything in srcds. So im going to say no.
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08-29-2006, 01:02 PM
So, nobody can take my IP address and view my personal info?
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08-29-2006, 01:47 PM (This post was last modified: 08-29-2006, 01:48 PM by Hollanda.)
Not if you have a decent firewall on the server, only allow traffic on ports the games need and for your administration (best is to block all administration ports for unknown ip's).
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08-31-2006, 01:08 AM
Shouldn't be any large issues. As long as you have a decent firewall and proper access configs.
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