Prevent the Firewire module from loading on your system by default. Potential attackers could exploit this protocol to compromise your system. About this task Avoid loading the Firewire module unless it is absolutely necessary. Procedure Open the /etc/modprobe.conf.local file in a text editor. Ensure that the following line appears in this file. install ieee1394 /bin/true Save the file and close it. Parent topic: Managing Nonessential Software