[freenet-support] insecure mode and port forwarding

[Jim Cook]

As far as I know, I don't know anyone running Freenet, so I'm running 
in insecure/promiscuous mode.  Freenet kindly warns me that others 
can therefore identify my node and attack it.  However, although I've 
read the FAQ and googled some, I'm not clear what sorts of attacks 
are possible, other than knowing which sites I've visited.

Freenet also reminds me to forward UDP ports XXXXX and XXXX because 
I'm behind a NAT, and so other nodes behind symmetrical NATs can't 
connect to my node.  However, Freenet seems to be working OK in that 
I'm connected to ca. 13 nodes.  I currently don't forward any ports 
through my hardware firewall, and I hesitate to do so without 
understanding the security implications.

I'd appreciate suggestions for further reading re both issues.

Thanks again.

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Jim Cook <jimcook at panix.com>