Port 3128

From: Anthony (aperotti@perottigroup.com)
Date: 10/31/02 

From: "Anthony" <aperotti@perottigroup.com>
Date: Thu, 31 Oct 2002 10:19:58 -0800

Is there a way to close port 3128 to prevent someone from
the outside accessing it? I recently had someone using
that port to send out Spam. My provider called me. Do I
need a firewall app to do it or is there some other way? I
am using Win Route on the machine I have for a small
business. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

TIA

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