YES! Turn your cable modem off when your are not on line; even if you are
just playing a game.
I was hacked, months ago, hit 500-some times with black ice running, they
wreaked havoc on my registry. Zone alarm pro seems better since it blocks
everything, it will even tell you when your computer (and what program) is
trying to access the internet. Black ice didnt do that. So far so good!
"Knock-Knock"<<on my head...
Paul
----- Original Message -----
From: <bernd@texas.net>
To: <dakota-truck@buffnet.net>
Sent: Friday, September 14, 2001 8:05 AM
Subject: Re: DML: WARNING - BE PREPARED!!!
>
> I totally agree with Marty,
>
> As simple as it sounds, turn your modems, Cable or DSL Modems/Routers, and
> other internet connection devices OFF when you're not using them. This is
the
> simplest and most effective way to avoid possible security holes. If it's
not
> there (ON), they can't do anything at all.
>
> While your online, Virus protection utilities and software/hardware
firewalls
> are pretty much a requirement for most work-at-home users and the cost of
the
> software (although not as secure as a true firewall or firewall capable
router)
> is a wise investment. I've personally used both BlackIce Defender and
> ZoneAlarm Pro and would highly recommend either one (both cost the same).
I
> run both hardware and software firewalls...haven't had a single attack
since
> the day they went up. (You should've seen the hits beforehand, regardless
of
> how minor, from just a modem connection! Imagine constant ON services
like
> ISDN, DSL, and Cable modems.)
>
> It sounds like a extreme measure for home users...but we (IT) do this on a
> daily basis to secure our company confidential data and network servers.
All
> it takes is one to mess up many...be careful.
>
> Other notes: If you receive a file from someone you don't know...don't
open
> it, just delete it. If you receive a file from someone you do know but
it's
> quesitonable, delete it. If it was important, they'll resend it.
>
> - Bernd
>
>
>
> > Computer attacks will likely get much worse in the months ahead.
> >
> > PLEASE SECURE YOUR COMPUTERS AND NETWORKS AT HOME AND WORK!!! (yes, i
> > am 'shouting')
> >
> > Don't let your machine become a base for attacks to be launched from!
> >
> > This is a national security matter, there is no question about it.
> >
> > If you don't know how to go about securing your machine, ask a friend
> > that does.
> >
> > Push your IT folks at work to plug any leaks in their webservers,
> > firewalls, etc.
> >
> > This is really important, guys.
> >
> > Dakota content:
> > I drove my Dakota to Fry's to buy a copy of SuSE linux to put on my
> > firewall at home.
> >
> > Marty
> >
> >
> > --
> > "Eternal vigilance is the price of liberty."
> > -- Thomas Jefferson
> >
>
>
>
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