Re: Two Firewalls...

From: K2NNJ (ktwonnj_at_NOSPAMoptonline.net)
Date: 12/31/03 

Date: Wed, 31 Dec 2003 14:47:57 GMT

How do you control referers in IE6?

Bob
"Jim" <me@mail.com> wrote in message
news:8cBIb.3$jj7.1@bignews2.bellsouth.net...
> The adware and spyware are usually installed via normal browsing and
> application installations (the adware dropped to almost 0 when I went to
> Firebird). The referrer and cookie settings can be set in your browser
> and do not require software. Why run a software suite when you dont have
to?
>
> Also, 99% of the people out there will not know what to let out and what
> to let in. They end up blocking what they want to do and allow what they
> shouldnt. This typically ends up with them just allowing everything to
> avoid the frustration thus eliminating any advantage the software has.
>
> For typical home use (95%), a NAT router and AV are more than adequate.
> The other 5% should look into more since they are more savvy.
>
> Never said guru. Lets keep it civil.
>
> Jim
>
> Lars M. Hansen Wasted my time by saying: on 12/31/2003 8:49 AM:
> > On Wed, 31 Dec 2003 08:36:31 -0500, Jim spoketh
> >
> >
> >>If you have a NAT router with no hosted services, how would MSBlaster or
> >>another worm get to the inside PCs? It cant unless you go in and tell it
> >>to forward inbound traffic to a specific IP. Therefore, your only risk
> >>is via email and viruses.
> >>
> >>Why do you care about controlling outbound traffic from your home? If it
> >> is for kids, just get Cyber Patrol.
> >>
> >>Jim
> >>
> >
> >
> > There are things called spyware and adware that isn't taken care of by
> > AV software. There's also the privacy aspect of things; some feel that a
> > desktop firewall package will better protect their privacy by blocking
> > certain data from being transmitted to a server when using a normal web
> > browser. That includes things such as referrer information and cookies
> > as well as personal information (names and addresses) which may have
> > been entered into software that does have legitimate need for internet
> > access.
> >
> > Considering you're a self-proclaim security guru, you should have known
> > this.
> >
> > Lars M. Hansen
> > http://www.hansenonline.net
> > (replace 'badnews' with 'news' in e-mail address)

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