FTP backup tar files question

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June 7th, 2002, 09:59 AM

marshalleto

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FTP backup tar files question

I am backing up my websites using gzip, and am wandering if it is a security risk to FTP my backup.tar.gz files to my personal computer.

Since FTP is clear text, can a hacker who is "snooping" view my tar files as I download them by FTP?

Thanks in advance for any help!

June 7th, 2002, 11:58 PM

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>> can a hacker who is "snooping" view my tar files as I download them by FTP?

He can't view the tar files, but he can sniff your login info and do all kind of evil things.

June 17th, 2002, 05:33 AM

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A good deterrant for the snifferproblem is to FTP over a SSL connection. sftp.

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