Re: Is Software Firewall Necessary with a H/W already running?

From: Andrew Rossmann (andysnewsreply_at_no_junk.comcast.net)
Date: 07/31/04 

Date: Sat, 31 Jul 2004 07:46:13 -0500

In article <IizOc.60438$eM2.11183@attbi_s51>, optikl@invalid.net says...
> Andrew Rossmann wrote:
>
> > Just remember that just blocking data ports alone doesn't cut it these
> > days. With spyware, adware, trojans, etc.. you need help on actual program
> > control.
> >
> You're correct, assuming he can't control himself or his computing
> environment. Let's hope that's not the case.

  The problem is, with virus's now being backdoors in disguise, and holes
in Windows and IE being found every day, you need all the help you can
get. Even if you practice safe computing, you never know if even a valid
web site hasn't been hacked and tries to download something. 

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