Hello HaywireMac, Thursday, August 28, 2003, 3:07:24 PM, you wrote:
>> If all an intruder can see is my router ip, how can it compromise >> my system? H> It cannot, it must see open ports to access. This is the classic "the H> only truly secure computer is one that is locked in a room with no H> outside access". If all your ports are closed, he would have to get in H> with a trojan, a file you bring in yourself and execute. H> This why real security uses more than one defense tactic: firewall H> so your ports are protected, IDS to look for known or suspicious H> hacker activity, and Trojan detection. Actually, the app-aware FW is just another tool too. It should not really be used by itself, but as an additional line of defense behind a stand-alone FW such as in a router. The two kinds of FW's are for different purposes and are complementary, and should be used together for best results. Especially good if you are interested in privacy. -- rikona mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
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