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- Open Discussion: Software firewalls
- Open Discussion: Software firewallsRE: Open Discussion: Software firewallsI use both Windows Firewall in Vista and the built in hardware firewall in my router. I just don't see the need for a resource hungry, third party solution any more when the built in firewall in Windows does an admirable job.Fire ...
- Discussion threads 2008-07-11
- TechNet Webcast: Windows Firewall With Advanced Security (Level 200)
- This webcast take a look at features of firewalls in general and specifically the firewall included with Windows operating systems. It uses some of the features in previous versions of Windows Firewall to highlight the new benefits of the Windows Firewall in Windows Vista. Windows Firewall in Windows Vista provides...
- Webcasts 2007-10-30
- Service Pack Manager 7.1.1.3 (Windows)
- Service Pack Manager is an automated network security patch management tool. It allows you to patch security vulnerabilities and stability problems in Windows NT/2000/XP/2003 and additional Microsoft products, such as IIS, Exchange Server, SQL Server, ISA Server, IE, Office products, Outlook, and Windows Medial Player. It remotely detects, tracks, monitors...
- Software downloads 2007-01-23
- Windows XP Firewall Port & Application Manager 0.2 (Windows)
- Windows XP Firewall Port & Application Manager can add a single port Windows Firewall GUI can do that, a range of ports Windows Firewall GUI cant do that and of course applications. Also you can make custom port lists which you can save which makes deployment easier. Does not need...
- Software downloads 2007-01-04
- RemailX ActiveX DLL 1.25 (Windows)
- email and ftp programming in 5 minutes supporting any Windows 32-bit compiler. Sample VB, PB and VFP applications and over 100 pages comprehensive Reference Manual. Supports unlimited number of attachments and HTML email, secured SMTP servers. Includes RAS functions, connects automatically via modem to phone line. File transfer for single...
- Software downloads 2005-12-15
- Windows Firewall flaw may hide open ports
- Windows Firewall flaw may hide open portsGotta love it[i]" Microsoft said the firewall issue is not a security vulnerability, but said the flaw could be used by an attacker.."[/i] Anyone else see the contradiction in this statement? If it weren't a vulnerability an attacker could do nothing. End of story..Listening...
- Discussion threads 2005-09-01
- Protecting Exchange 2003 Using the Windows Firewall
- Windows XP SP2 introduced a security overhaul for the Microsoft client operating system. It actually became a new operating system with almost all of the code changed. A lot of the coding and testing effort went into creating the Windows Firewall, Microsoft's version of a personal firewall. A personal firewall...
- White papers 2005-04-19
- Microsoft posts critical configuration patch
- Microsoft posts critical configuration patchMS firewalls and other jokes on security.``The configuration change closed a hole in the Windows firewall settings that could open up PCs to attack if the machines had been set to share files or a printer with the local network, said Gary Schare, director of product...
- Discussion threads 2004-12-16
- Troubleshooting Windows Firewall in Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 2
- The Windows Firewall feature of Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 2 (SP2), a replacement for the Internet Connection Firewall ICF in previous versions of Windows XP, is a stateful host firewall that provides protection for computers against incoming traffic from the Internet or from neighboring network devices on a private...
- White papers 2004-11-01
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- Microsoft finds security hole in Google Chrome Frame
- HAHA! Way to go Microsoft! They basically just told Google to suck it! The best part is they were right the whole time. Yet people blindly defended Google. It would seem Google has more software issues than anyone else.RE: Microsoft finds security hole in Google Chrome FrameI'm not...
- Discussion threads 2009-11-19
- Do we need a 'beautiful mess' in operating systems? Yup
- To make a good soup, you've got to stir the pot...Ok, sure - it turns cloudy, short-term. Just be sure to filter it or let it settle, before serving.Whereas the classic 'design-by-committee' model so often fails, its always useful to have multiple, talented teams working on similar projects, independently. With...
- Discussion threads 2009-11-19
- Thousands of web sites compromised, redirect to scareware
- RE: Thousands of web sites compromised, redirect to scarewareI'm glad Microsoft Windows goes the extra mile to protect users from this kind of mischief. In Microsoft Windows I can set security zones in the Internet Options window so that only trusted sites will load, or set it so internet...
- Discussion threads 2009-11-17
- 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...
- Discussion threads 2009-11-16
- Microsoft bracing for malware attacks from embedded fonts
- Not too worried here......Been using group policy for a long time with font downloads always being disabled for all users on my network. I am patching no doubt, but much less concerned knowing I have always had this blocked. I'm coveredno windoze , no threat.Again with the fear...
- Discussion threads 2009-11-12
- My scareware night and how McAfee lost a customer
- With their Comcast and AT&T dealsMcAfee has a huge market share hereit pretty much does nothing to prevent being infected by these rogue antivirus attacks.I have found Combofix (http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/combofix/how-to-use-combofix)is the most effective tool to remove these things but even that isn't 100%.Usually you will want to rename it before you...
- Discussion threads 2009-11-12
- 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....
- Discussion threads 2009-11-12
- Privatefirewall 7.0.20.31 (Windows)
- Privatefirewall is a Personal Firewall and Host Intrusion Prevention application designed to help individuals and businesses protect Windows desktops and servers from malware and unauthorized use. Privatefirewall addresses the operating system and application level vulnerabilities and intrusion techniques that hackers exploit to gain access and cause damage to private systems...
- Software downloads 2009-10-23
- EvriChart: A Linux Success Story
- Tony Maro, CIO of EvriChart, a hospital records management and archiving business, successfully migrated his company's Windows-based line of business document management extranet application and his employees' 40-odd Windows-based desktops to a 100 percent Linux-based server and desktop infrastructure. Jason Perlow interviews Tony Maro, CIO...
- Blog posts 2009-10-20
- Windows 7 in action: a closer look at Windows XP Mode
- Now that's coolSo XP apps can be run directly on the desktop? Now that's cool :).How is this different than Virtual PC?Ed, I have XP running under MS Virtual PC 2007 on my Vista Business x64 machine. How is this different? I know that I had to supply...
- Discussion threads 2009-10-19
- Windows 7 puts Vista into perspective: Only a 'failure' in retrospect
- The fault lies with MS and Driver manufacturersWe don't criticize macs because they are a package deal, with a price premium to match so they generally work just fine. We don't call for witch hunts of Linux distro's because we expect to have problems and tweaks with Linux, plus it's...
- Discussion threads 2009-10-19
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