Re: [Ekiga-list] strange incoming calls from unknown callers

["Phil Reynolds" <phil-ekiga tinsleyviaduct com>]

Quoting H.S. <hs samix gmail com>:

> Phil Reynolds wrote:
> > Quoting H.S. <hs samix gmail com>:
> >
> > > Hello,
> > >
> > > I have noticed I occasionally get calls from unknown callers. I supposed
> > > others have had similar experiences? What gives?
> >
> > Low-lifes trying to make SIP/H323 connections direct to random machines.
>
> I am curious. What is the motivation for this? Is this similar to random
> port scan a machine with a public IP gets (/var/log/auth.log is full or
> SSH attempts)?

Possible SPIT attempts perhaps...

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Phil Reynolds
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