Kayenta(Competent) posted this on Tuesday, 29th October 2002, 17:03
Is there really any need for Firewalls ?
Has ANY one single person here been a genuine victim of hackers ?
K
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Pete-MK(Elite Donator) posted this on Tuesday, 29th October 2002, 17:29
Yeah, those guys in that advert, you know the one, where they`ve set up that website about cheese....
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Ascomdog(Elite) posted this on Tuesday, 29th October 2002, 18:59
Everyone needs protection from cheese hackers.
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sashenden(Elite) posted this on Tuesday, 29th October 2002, 19:41
Protects you from Microsoft too.
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Rob_B(Competent) posted this on Tuesday, 29th October 2002, 19:57
I`ve not been the victim of hackers no, thats because i use a firewall! I`ve had quite a few alerts though, were genuine too cos they weren`t from my isp or other related things, seem to get a few from spain actually...
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RJS(undefined) posted this on Tuesday, 29th October 2002, 21:33
I`ve had a box hacked that was behind a firewall. I think they give people a false sense of security, as most don`t understand what they even do properly. :)
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Ascomdog(Elite) posted this on Tuesday, 29th October 2002, 21:49
`I`ve had a box hacked that was behind a firewall. I think they give people a false sense of security, as most don`t understand what they even do properly. :)`
That`s more or less what my IT manager said to me when I asked him if I needed a firewall (I have no clue as to what they really do I`m afraid...and if I really need one!)
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HD462(Elite) posted this on Wednesday, 30th October 2002, 00:37
I updated my version of Zonealarm to the latest one 5 weeks ago. This new version categorises blocked attempts into low risk (probably just a server seeing if you`re still there etc) and high risk (almost certainly a hack attempt it says).
It`s logged 4737 intrusions, 3576 of them were high risk attempts since install (5 weeks). Speaks for itself I think.
Mark.
This item was edited on Wednesday, 30th October 2002, 00:39
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Ascomdog(Elite) posted this on Wednesday, 30th October 2002, 07:18
A bit of advice is needed please. I use the internet regularly (probably about 2-4 hours max each day). Is it necessary for me to have a firewall or are they only needed if you are online constantly?
Also, I hear they are only as good as the software you`re using and a good hacker can hack into that software if really he/she really wanted to.
Thanks.
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sj(Elite) posted this on Wednesday, 30th October 2002, 07:56
I would say yes, definitely get one. What have you got to lose? Apart from data, bank details, credit card details etc... It may well be that a good hacker can get past but if you`re stoppping 95% or whatever it is of hackers then that`s better than nothing. A bit like burglars, most hackers tend to be opportunists - looking for insecure connections etc. that they can get into. A decent firewall will deny the vast majority of them that opportunity. www.zonelabs.com and get ZoneAlarm. I believe it`s interface and ease of use is up there with the best of them.
