I still say that if you get hit by a trojan horse program it is your own
damn fault. Nothing I download is opened or goes out of the download
folder until it is scanned for viruses, spyware, etc. If I forget it is
not someone else's fault. That does not mean that some smart guy
somewhere can not hack your box, if he does that is not your fault. But
if you bring the thing in the door yourself it sure as hell is.
graywolf
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"Idiot Proof" <==> "Expert Proof"
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John Francis wrote:
Wrong.
A classic security violation is a "Trojan Horse" program
(or image, or ...) that, once inside your barrier, opens
up a pathway to the outside world and downloads all sorts
of unpleasant stuff.
That's how a lot of spyware, adware, etc. gets installed.
I've got a NAT box to isolate me from the outside world,
but I still run firewall software to monitor all attempts
at connections, even if originated on my computer.
I'm amazed that anyone would consider using a home computer
connected to the 'net *without* having firewall software
installed. Almost as amazed as I am that somebody could
own and use a DS for months without even knowing it could
be put into full manual mode, but that's another topic :-)
On Fri, May 12, 2006 at 04:32:08PM -0400, graywolf wrote:
It is not what is trying to get out that you have to worry about, it is
what is trying to get in.
graywolf
http://www.graywolfphoto.com
http://webpages.charter.net/graywolf
"Idiot Proof" <==> "Expert Proof"
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mike wilson wrote:
graywolf wrote:
Well if you are running Windows XP Pro SP2 you go into the Control
Panel, select Security Center, click Windows Firewall at the bottom of
the panel, then click On.
If not you spend some money.
However most wireless routers have a firewall option built in also,
which is what I am running right now because it firewalls the whole
network.
I still like to know what's trying to get out......
graywolf
http://www.graywolfphoto.com
http://webpages.charter.net/graywolf
"Idiot Proof" <==> "Expert Proof"
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Shel Belinkoff wrote:
It's been suggested that I install a fire wall, but I don't really know
what one is or how they work. So, what's a fire wall, how does it work,
what are the pros and cons of using one, and where can I get one?
Shel
