Re: beginner has firewall questions
From: Jason Formby (ejformby@bellsouth.net)Date: 01/15/02
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From: "Jason Formby" <ejformby@bellsouth.net> Date: Tue, 15 Jan 2002 04:43:09 -0600
"Jason Formby" <ejformby@bellsouth.net> wrote in message
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> I have ADSL service from Bellsouth and I recently installed the trial
> version of Outpost Pro and I'm considering purchasing the software. I ran
> the security check at Symantec's site and at other sites as well. From
most
> of the tests my firewall seemed to pass with flying colors except
Symantec's
> check said I was at risk of exposing my web browsing history to other
sites
> I visit. I don't like this idea but is it a big security concern? If
> possible, how do I configure Outpost to block the transmission of such
> information? If Outpost won't do this, has their been a plug-in created
for
> Outpost that will? If not should I get a different firewall or is their
some
> other software that I could use in conjunction with Outpost that will
> provide this protection?
>
> Thanks,
> Jason
>
>
>
Ok, sorry guys, apparently setting the Referrers to disable solved the
problem. I was not aware that was its purpose since the help files for
Outpost were not included with the install.
Thanks,
Jason
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