>In this case it isn't necessarily somebody *with* a pc,
> but somebody (or a virus/worm) that's looking *for* a vulnerable pc.

 Good info, I've been told by others with some knowledge that it is
probably the Nimda worm searching as you say for a vulnerable pc.


>Here is another good security site with a firewall check:

>http://www.grc.com

Yes, I've been to grc awhile back learning about bots, a good site
thanks for reminding me.
 
 ED T

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