Reply to post: Re: Telnet IS a backdoor

Oh dear. Secret Huawei enterprise router snoop 'backdoor' was Telnet service, sighs Vodafone

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Re: Telnet IS a backdoor

"Name one Linux distro that still installs Telnet by default. "

The one I use on a daily basis is "MontaVista Carrier Grade Linux" .

But, whether left on telnet or switched to ssh, the control plane is secured, even from most of the network operator's own staff.

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