Hi,

My Firewall software is reporting it prevented an intrusion attempt every time I log onto the Forum.

Here is what I get (I deliberately masked the reported IP):

Quote:

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Intruder:
IP: xx.xx.xx.5
DNS: phantom.unitedhosting.co.uk

Event:
[Unauthorized Access Attempt] This signature detects specially crafted GIF files which contain invalid Netscape application extension subblocks. The invalid extensions may leader to a buffer overflow and execution in of arbitrary code in the Apple Quicktime movie player.

Event Details:
URL=/images/graemlins/cool_shades.gif
server=www.fordfiestast.co.uk
accessed=yes
code=200
protocol=http
Extension_Len=11

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I don't know if this is normal but I thought I'd let you know in case there is something not right...

Cheers,
Nick

Ill get intouch with you Nick.