## Documents for netrc

Code [nrc001f]

The indicated .netrc file is readable by others and contains entries for login ID's that are not anonymous FTP, and these entries contain passwords. This provides login information to intruders, allowing them to compromise the remote site. The read permissions should be removed immediately. It is also not a good idea to have the passwords in the file. Unless absolutely necessary, these entries should be deleted.

Code [nrc002w]

The indicated .netrc file contains entries for login ID's that are not anonymous FTP, and these entries contain passwords. The .netrc file is not readable, but it is still not a good idea to have the passwords in the file. Unless absolutely necessary, these entries should be deleted.

Code [nrc003w]

The indicated .netrc file is a symbolic link. This is an unusual condition and should be checked out.

Code [nrc004a]

The indicated .netrc file is a directory. This possibly indicates that an intrusion has occurred. The directory should be examined for unusual files. The system should also be checked for other signs of intrusion. The directory should be renamed or removed.