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Microsoft confirms 'detailed' Windows 7 exploit

Ummm interesting....so just block 139 and 445...445? great that port aggain.Is SMB blocked to/from internet by th firewall by default?RE: Microsoft confirms 'detailed' Windows 7 exploitPorts 139 and 445 are blocked by default for Internet access by Windows firewall in Windows 7 and any commerical hardware firewall. They are enabled...

Tags: Firewalls, SMB/SME, SMB protocol, Microsoft Windows 7, firewall, Windows 7 exploit, Microsoft Windows, small and medium business, Microsoft Windows Vista, operating system, Microsoft Corp.

Discussion threads 2009-11-16

Microsoft probing Windows 7 zero-day hole

I hope Jeremy got some sleep last nightbecause he probably won't be getting much in the near future.first of many zillionsis there anything worse than being MS security programmer?poor bastards.YesYeah, being a mindless repetitive troll.yeah, being a poor Mac user. yeah, being a poor Mac user....

Tags: Wireless LANs, Firewalls, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows 7, zero-day hole, Wi-Fi, Microsoft Windows, firewall

Discussion threads 2009-11-12

Barracuda Spam & Virus Firewall 400 - firewall

Spam FilterIm using a Barracuda appliance for my spam filtering needs. I purchased mine from Securicore in Toronto. They gave me a good deal on the hardware and subscription. websites www.barracudafirewalls.ca Good customer service and a good deal.They also resell all Barracuda appliances whatever your needs are.

Tags: Spam, SECURITY, Barracuda, firewall

Discussion threads 2009-11-09

TechGuard keeps spam and botnets at bay with one-click, enterprise-level security for SMBs, SOHOs

One of the most difficult things for a small or medium business to do is set up a security scheme that's effective, affordable and intelligible to the average employee. Chesterfield, Mo. and Baltimore, Md.-based TechGuard is attempting to address that problem by bringing its enterprise and government-level...

Tags: Security, Firewall, Network, SOHO, Small And Medium Business, TechGuard, SM, Smb/Sme, Andrew Nusca

Blog posts 2009-10-13

Zone Alarm Extreme Security 2010

Best known for its ZoneAlarm firewall, Check Point Software also publishes two full-featured security suites. ZoneAlarm Internet Security 2010 gives users a robust firewall, antivirus and antispyware, and parental control package for $49.95, while ZoneAlarm Extreme Security 2010 adds Web browsing protection, system tune-up tools, backup options, and anti-phishing technology...

Tags: Viruses and worms, Firewalls, Microsoft Windows 7, SECURITY, ZoneAlarm, firewall

Product reviews 2009-10-08

Monster Patch Tuesday on tap: 13 bulletins, 34 vulnerabilities

Wow, FTP and SMBv2 vulnerabilities sound serious!!!I presume that by default, both of these services are on, accepting connections, and that the firewall is configured to let all of this traffic through?Not that serious -- 1. ftp is not on by default one must enable it2. smbv2 is on by...

Tags: Patches, SECURITY, Monster, SMBv2, patch management, vulnerability

Discussion threads 2009-10-08

UserGate Proxy & Firewall 5.2 (Windows)

UserGate is a complex solution for sharing Internet access among employees in your company, making traffic calculations, and protecting your local network against malicious activity and software, such as hacker attacks, viruses and Trojans. UserGate is a flexible yet very powerful program that can be used in small- and mid-sized...

Tags: Internet Access, Firewall, Network, Microsoft Windows, Entensys, UserGate, BrightCloud Service, User Statistic, Internet, Networking, Viruses And Worms, Security

Software downloads 2009-10-06

Research: Small DIY botnets prevalent in enterprise networks

Out of interest...These botnets with these name companies. What's up with leaving them in place at least for a time as implied by this study. And for that matter do you know if they've been able to get rid of them?

Tags: enterprise network

Discussion threads 2009-09-29

Windows SMB2 exploit now public; Expect in-the-wild attacks soon

Another "researcher" makes a name for himself.So, just why was it necessary for for this Bozo to actually "create and release the code" for the exploit? Let me guess. His company makes money by hyping up the level of fear. See their web page where they say...

Tags: Firewalls, SECURITY, Network security, Patches, Microsoft Windows, Windows SMB2, attack, firewall, antivirus

Discussion threads 2009-09-29

Windows 7, Vista exposed to 'teardrop attack'

Vulnerable by default?[i]Exploit code for a remote reboot flaw in Microsoft's implementation of the SMB2 protocol has been posted on the internet, exposing users of Windows 7 and Windows Vista to the teardrop attacks that used to be popular on Windows 3.1 and Windows 95.[/i]I presume this attack is able...

Tags: Firewalls, Network security, SECURITY, NETWORKING, Microsoft Windows Vista, firewall, Network Address Translation, Microsoft Windows, software firewall, Microsoft Windows 7, attack

Discussion threads 2009-09-08

Call Firewall for Blackberry 9630 (Mobile)

1. With the menu item in the Call Log and the address book to add call numbers and Address Book numbers.2. 6 different block rules.3. The Block Log records all the blocked calls. You may call back or delete the record per your choice.4. With the option to record the...

Tags: Firewall, Mobile, Call, RIM BlackBerry, List, Black List, Block Log

Software downloads 2009-09-08

Microsoft WINS vulnerability under attack

That's really dangerousHere we have an unpatched vulnerability in an application that is installed by default that is being exploited through a port that is open by default in the firewall. All users should all immediately switch to OS X since, unlike the average Windows user, the average OS X...

Tags: SECURITY, Microsoft Corp., WINS, Microsoft WINS vulnerability, Microsoft WINS, vulnerability, attack

Discussion threads 2009-08-19

Vyatta Open Networking - Router, Firewall, VPN Software

Vyatta delivers a full suite of advanced routing and security in a software-based network OS that scales from the branch office to the service provider edge. By combining the power and flexibility of open software with the performance and economics of standard hardware, Vyatta software and appliances easily deliver higher...

Tags: Software, VPN, Firewall, Router, Performance, Network, Vyatta, Routers & Switches, Tools & Techniques, Performance Management, Networking, Network Technology, Security, Management, Human Resources, Workforce Management

Download resources 2009-08-10

HP Data Protector Software - Configuration of Manager of Managers (MoM) in a Secure Firewall Environment

This paper describes how to setup and configure Manager of Managers MoM in a secure firewall environment. HP Data Protector software is a backup and disaster-recovery software that provides reliable data protection and high accessibility for fast growing business data. Data Protector offers comprehensive backup and restore functionality specifically tailored...

Tags: Software, Firewall, Hewlett-Packard Co., Backup Infrastructure, Data Protector Cell, Data Protector Software, Backups

White papers 2009-08-05

Safety in the Cloud(s): 'Vaporizing' the Web Application Firewall to Secure Cloud Computing

Cloud computing was not designed for security, although organizations such as Cloud Security Alliance CSA and Open Web Application Security Project OWASP are making great strides in helping the industry solve the myriad security problems confronting cloud computing. The benchmark guidelines established by the CSA in the document, Guidance for...

Tags: Security, Firewall, Web Application, Application Firewall, Cloud Computing, Virtualization, Hardware

White papers 2009-07-22

Windows 7 Firewall Control 3.0 (Windows)

Protects Windows 7 and Vista applications from undesirable network incoming and outgoing activity, controls applications Internet access. Allows you to control personal information leakage via controlling application network traffic.

Tags: Firewall, Network, SphinxSoftware, Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows, Operating Systems, Software

Software downloads 2009-07-17

Windows 7 Firewall 64-bit Control 3.0 (Windows)

Protects Windows 7 and Vista applications from undesirable network incoming and outgoing activity, controls applications Internet access. Allows you to control personal information leakage via controlling application network traffic.

Tags: Firewall, 64-bit, Network, SphinxSoftware, Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows, Operating Systems, Software

Software downloads 2009-07-17

Altor Networks Altor VF 3.0: VMsafe Virtual Firewall

Security in virtual environments can be a challenging area because there are so many different entities needing protection. In a virtual server environment, layers of security are needed for the underlying hypervisor and for each of the virtual servers. If not implemented correctly, security could become an awful load for...

Tags: Firewall, Hypervisor, Network, Environment, Altor Networks, Altor VF, Security Policy, VM, Virtualization, Security, Hardware, Dan Kusnetzky

Blog posts 2009-07-15

Call Firewall for Blackberry OS 4.7 (Mobile)

1. With the menu item in the Call Log and the address book to add call numbers and Address Book numbers.2. 6 different block rules.3. The Block Log records all the blocked calls. You may call back or delete the record per your choice.4. With the option to record the...

Tags: Firewall, Mobile, Call, RIM BlackBerry, Black List, Block Log

Software downloads 2009-07-09

Call Firewall for Blackberry OS 4.2 (Mobile)

1. With the menu item in the Call Log and the address book to add call numbers and Address Book numbers.2. 6 different block rules.3. The Block Log records all the blocked calls. You may call back or delete the record per your choice.4. With the option to record the...

Tags: Firewall, Mobile, Call, RIM BlackBerry, Black List, Block Log

Software downloads 2009-07-09