On 6/22/03 1:53 AM, "Shelby Hill" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Spew into the Cybertrough:
> So what is your opinion on Norton Internet Security? Do you feel it > protects your computer? > When I was on the phone with Apple, the technician said that an extra > firewall was a good idea with Jaguar. For the last several months, we > have used Norton and have seen no problems. As an "ex- network security specialist" (read "good/white hacker") I would say you are as safe in OS X as you were in 9, if not more so. Norton Internet Security is a joke. It's like trying to prevent thieves from entering your home by hanging up heavier curtains. It's sold as "peace-of-mind" software. Not a lot of bang for the buck, but some people *feel* better using it. It just clutters up your system and does little in the real world to prevent you from hackers. If anything it dramatizes simple port scans into something they are not so that the product looks good to the consumer by blocking them. Even if they are coming from your ISP. There needs to be a change in the way that people think about internet security. People are trying to put up walls to block people from accessing their machine, but in reality that is not always a good thing. You just need to know who the good guys and the bad guys are so that you can keep them out of your personal info. Your machine will be scanned. It's a fact. Whenever someone spams me from a recognizable e-mail address I port scan their machine and look for a way in so that I can send them a few of my own annoying messages. All on the up and up though. Just follow simple rules like using passwords and never giving out your CC info to a less than reputable company and you will be fine. Kyle H. Hansen -- Jesus Saves...but Gretzky grabs the rebound and backhands for a goal!!! -- The iMac List is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | - Epson Stylus Color 580 Printers - new at $69 | & CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> iMac List info: <http://lowendmac.com/imac/list.shtml> --> AOL users, remove "mailto:"; Send list messages to: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To unsubscribe, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> For digest mode, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subscription questions: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Archive: <http://www.mail-archive.com/imac-list%40mail.maclaunch.com/> --------------------------------------------------------------- >The Think Different Store http://www.ThinkDifferentStore.com ---------------------------------------------------------------
