domain name and domain controller info

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If the network transmission is not encrypted then yes information such as computer
names, domain names can be sniffed. I don't think it is a big deal if your network is
protected by a firewall and complex passwords are used for access. Just be sure you
never enter any passwords over a non encrypted connection. Keep in mind that
https/ssl and vpn connections are encrypted and I don't recommend that you save any
passwords on the computer [they need to be entered every time]. --- Steve


"dmc" <dario@semiconductor.com> wrote in message
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> Hello all,
>
> Kindly let me know the implication if "the PUBLIC" knows what exactly is my
> internal "network" domain name for example: WORKGROUP1 (not my FQDN) and the
> name of my domain controller (DC) SERWER2K ?
>
> Can this be hidden from the public? I just realize that my laptop is
> actually sending these info everytime I logon to use it especially at the
> airport's wi-fi hotspots. Its a fact that anyone with a sniffer running on
> the same wi-fi band will get this info... those are two very important info
> about my network. Can anyone take advantage of these info and do anything
> with it?
>
> Kindly shed a light on this topic. Much appreciated.
>
> TIA
> DMC
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