Re: Norton firewal and Internet security

From: Andrew Rossmann (andyross@no_junk.worldnet.att.net)
Date: 07/21/02 

From: Andrew Rossmann <andyross@no_junk.worldnet.att.net>
Date: Sat, 20 Jul 2002 22:22:39 GMT

[This followup was posted to comp.security.firewalls and a copy was sent
to the cited author.]

In article <Zti_8.918$QA.21587@news.siol.net>, protoncek@hotmail.com
says...
> What is the difference between Norton Personal Firewall and internet
> security?

  NIS is a software suite that includes Personal Firewall, AntiVirus, and
AD blocking.

> Does anyone scans for Trojans?

  The AntiVirus might detect some trojans if you do a scan. The firewall
will block many common trojan data ports. There are several 3rd party
software out there that specifically detect trojans, spyware, etc.. 

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