Yes, there will be a security hole that can be exploited if the attacker uses the exact method of attack.
Me? I run ZA at home and I'll feel a lot more secure about my (or any) system even with the security hole than relying on the XP firewall. Larry -----Original Message----- From: Computer Guys Discussion List [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Richard P. Sent: Wednesday, July 09, 2008 1:53 PM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [CGUYS] Windows Update/ Zone Alarm While that would work, it is advised that doing so would leave a security hole. There are some other, more complicated workarounds/fixes which look promising. If this isn't resolved soon, I may pursue them. Richard P. > How about uninstalling the update, disabling automatic updates and then > not installing this one until a viable fix is out? > > > > My Internet provider suggested: > > * Calling Zone Alarm, which she also said would be impossible, given > the amount of calls they were handling today > * a system restore, which I declined until it becomes absolutely > necessary > > My short term solution was to uncheck Zone Alarm from running at > startup, and to enable the Windows firewall, and then reboot. While the > Windows firewall isn't my favorite, it's better than nothing. When I > hear of a real fix, I'll let you know. > > Just curious, what other firewall are recommended by the group? > > ************************************************************************ * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** ************************************************************************ * ************************************************************************* ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *************************************************************************
