Replies to post #7468 on Computer Learning (HELP)

[Bruce A Thompson]

Cintrix

Two things.

Checkout your router firewall here.
http://grc.com/lt/leaktest.htm

Also, download Spyware Blaster from the Dream Machine IBox. It doesn't actually run per se. It sets kill bits that cause trojans and worms to think they have already been installed so they don't install themselves again. Neat little program. Updates out weekly.

BT

[BullNBear52]

I've gotten the impression that the software firewalls do a better job then the hardware. They usually update automatically. I'd reinstall Zone alarm.

[gottfried]

cintrix, I've run Gibson's 'leak test'. All it does is try to access his site from inside your computer. A good firewall like ZA will prevent that. A hardware router alone won't - as far as I know. You need ZA!

Mr. Mark explained this better http://www.siliconinvestor.com/stocktalk/msg.gsp?msgid=18842320

Gottfried