TonyT
03-28-00, 02:46 PM
The best protection is to NOT have file & print sharing enabled if you have a home network. If you don't have a home network then definately remove the client for MSNetworking via the network icon in control panel.(shows up as network neighborhood on desktop) note: removing this will cause windows to not save your password for DUN if you use a dial up modem.
Next, make sure you have NO trojans by using a good anti-virus program. Script kiddies & crackers that scan your ports for trojans can't get access if you don't have a trojan on your system.
Next, don't store any sensitive data on your hard drive! ie. credit card #'s, personal private info, pictures of wife in shower etc.
Keep them on removable media.
BlackIceDef is good cause it will tell you who is trying to get access & how they are trying to do that. It will then block the port being scanned.
ZoneAlarm is a good freeware firewall that is easy to set up & it does a nice job as well.
Unless you are using your box for work & deal w/ lot's of secure data then you don't really need a top of the line firewall, software or hardware type.
Research by visiting the websites of firewall makers & decide what you want to get.
Bottom line is if a cracker really wants to get into your system, no firewall is gonna prevent him. The real pros can do it easily. And the rest are dependant upon a trojan being installed on your system.
Start here at bottom of page:
HERE (http://www.speedguide.net/Cable_modems/cable_links.shtml)
BlaclIce:
BID (http://www.networkice.com/)
ZoneAlarm:
ZA (http://www.zonelabs.com/zonealarm.htm)
The Cleaner(fastest trojan scanning product & prob the best)
TrojanScanSoftware (http://www.moosoft.com)
Then when you are finished go & check out THIS SITE'S BOARDS (http://www.speedcorp.net)
[This message has been edited by TonyT (edited 03-28-2000).]
Next, make sure you have NO trojans by using a good anti-virus program. Script kiddies & crackers that scan your ports for trojans can't get access if you don't have a trojan on your system.
Next, don't store any sensitive data on your hard drive! ie. credit card #'s, personal private info, pictures of wife in shower etc.
Keep them on removable media.
BlackIceDef is good cause it will tell you who is trying to get access & how they are trying to do that. It will then block the port being scanned.
ZoneAlarm is a good freeware firewall that is easy to set up & it does a nice job as well.
Unless you are using your box for work & deal w/ lot's of secure data then you don't really need a top of the line firewall, software or hardware type.
Research by visiting the websites of firewall makers & decide what you want to get.
Bottom line is if a cracker really wants to get into your system, no firewall is gonna prevent him. The real pros can do it easily. And the rest are dependant upon a trojan being installed on your system.
Start here at bottom of page:
HERE (http://www.speedguide.net/Cable_modems/cable_links.shtml)
BlaclIce:
BID (http://www.networkice.com/)
ZoneAlarm:
ZA (http://www.zonelabs.com/zonealarm.htm)
The Cleaner(fastest trojan scanning product & prob the best)
TrojanScanSoftware (http://www.moosoft.com)
Then when you are finished go & check out THIS SITE'S BOARDS (http://www.speedcorp.net)
[This message has been edited by TonyT (edited 03-28-2000).]