I disagree it is the responsibility only of the ISP. It is a matter of
*personal* responsibility, unless specifically outsourced.
Thanks,
Ron DuFresne
On Thu, 14 Oct 1999, Kevin Johnston wrote:
> I agree with you. Time Warner (RoadRunner cable modems) told me there is
> absolutely NO security between customers and the Internet. You are ON the
> Internet and security is the customer's problem, not theirs. They would do
> nothing to help me. I was told this by multiple technicians at Time Warner.
> Since I installed Nukenabber, I have noticed attacks on my home PC from a
> wide variety of states AND countries. ISPs need to get serious about
> security.
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Sweeney, Patrick <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> Cc: 'The Firewalls List' <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> Sent: Wednesday, October 13, 1999 1:24 PM
> Subject: RE: Unknown internet traffic
>
>
> > The really annoying thing is the Cable Companies consistently claim they
> do
> > block this traffic.
> > My experience is that you can get it blocked on your local segment by
> > calling them up and complaining.
> > Pretty sad.
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: Eric [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]
> > Sent: Wednesday, October 13, 1999 10:51 AM
> > To: Jeff Younker
> > Cc: 'Carric Dooley'; 'The Firewalls List'
> > Subject: Re: Unknown internet traffic
> >
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