Wrong. A classic security violation is a "Trojan Horse" program (or image, or ...) that, once inside your barrier, opens up a pathway to the outside world and downloads all sorts of unpleasant stuff.
That's how a lot of spyware, adware, etc. gets installed. I've got a NAT box to isolate me from the outside world, but I still run firewall software to monitor all attempts at connections, even if originated on my computer. I'm amazed that anyone would consider using a home computer connected to the 'net *without* having firewall software installed. Almost as amazed as I am that somebody could own and use a DS for months without even knowing it could be put into full manual mode, but that's another topic :-) On Fri, May 12, 2006 at 04:32:08PM -0400, graywolf wrote: > It is not what is trying to get out that you have to worry about, it is > what is trying to get in. > > graywolf > http://www.graywolfphoto.com > http://webpages.charter.net/graywolf > "Idiot Proof" <==> "Expert Proof" > ----------------------------------- > > > mike wilson wrote: > >graywolf wrote: > > > >>Well if you are running Windows XP Pro SP2 you go into the Control > >>Panel, select Security Center, click Windows Firewall at the bottom of > >>the panel, then click On. > >> > >>If not you spend some money. > >> > >>However most wireless routers have a firewall option built in also, > >>which is what I am running right now because it firewalls the whole > >>network. > > > >I still like to know what's trying to get out...... > > > >> > >>graywolf > >>http://www.graywolfphoto.com > >>http://webpages.charter.net/graywolf > >>"Idiot Proof" <==> "Expert Proof" > >>----------------------------------- > >> > >> > >>Shel Belinkoff wrote: > >> > >>>It's been suggested that I install a fire wall, but I don't really know > >>>what one is or how they work. So, what's a fire wall, how does it work, > >>>what are the pros and cons of using one, and where can I get one? > >>> > >>>Shel > >>> > >>> > >>> > >>> > >> > >> > >> > > > >
