Zonealarm is the best firewall available. That's not just me saying but
many PC sources reviewing firewalls. Plus it's free!
Jason
> 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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