Re: RC: Re: Computer protection

[Bette Lamore <woa@stormnet.com>]

Hi Duncan
Ran the test; my shields were up but my port was probed---- I feel
raped!!!
<BG>
Bette

Duncan Fletcher wrote:
> 
> For information on this subject and a test of computer, go to
> https://grc.com/x/ne.dll?bh0bkyd2
> 
> Duncan Fletcher
> dfletche@gte.net
> 
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "David LeBlanc"
> >
> > No, the web server would request the cookie in its reply to your request
> for a page.
> >
> > One thing to remember is that connection attempts can come from things
> like trying to browse the "Network Neighborhood", so not all of these are
> really attempts to hack you. Esp. if you're on ADSL or cable modems, there
> will definately be people trying to get in, so there is something to be
> concerned about.
> >
> > Another good personal IDS (Intrusion Detection System) is Black Ice.
> Forget where their web site is at the moment.
> >
> > Biggest thing to worry about is if you're running Windows 95-98, don't
> enable file or print sharing. After that, attachments are your biggest
> threat. If you're running Windows NT or Windows 2000, then things get more
> complicated, and I'll help off-line.
> >
> >
> >
> > David LeBlanc
> > dleblanc@mindspring.com
> >
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Bette Lamore
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