Even better than a firewall (I used to use BlackIce by NetworkIce, a really
great product) is a router. I have a cable modem connected to a cable
router, and my home network is now COMPLETELY inaccessable to Internet
intruders. Quite handy!
David Stewart
1980 Spitfire 1500 (For Sale!)
Brewerton, NY
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-spitfires@autox.team.net
> [mailto:owner-spitfires@autox.team.net]On Behalf Of Huw Upshall
> Sent: Saturday, April 15, 2000 6:27 PM
> To: Spitfire
> Subject: RE: NON LBC PC hacking
>
>
>
> Actually, all of you who are accessing the internet via a cable, DSL, or
> other "always on" high-speed access should be running a firewall. Here is
> an excellent FREE personal firewall for PC's:
>
> http://www.zonealarm.com/download_ZA.htm
>
> it's free for residential use.
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-spitfires@autox.team.net
> [mailto:owner-spitfires@autox.team.net]On Behalf Of Patrick Baize
> Sent: Friday, April 14, 2000 6:54 PM
> To: Spitfires@autox.team.net
> Subject: NON LBC PC hacking
> Importance: High
>
>
>
> Y'all
> should check this out. See how far they can get into your computer.
> Pick the "SHIELDS UP"
>
> http://grc.com/default.htm
>
> Pat
>
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