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Other => General Topics => Topic started by: YLAP on August 04, 2005, 04:55:19 PM
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As we are often discussing about firewalls recently, so I think stop talking and let's look what are we using. ;D
Besides, I'm using Kerio PF and my SmartAX MT820 ADSL Router has integrated firewall too (I think it means router/hardware firewall)
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I'm using a router/hardware firewall and on the systems ZA Pro.
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ZA home here, primarily because it's quite user-friendly. And that's a major factor if, like me, you have in effect a learning disability. I never bothered with the Pro version mainly because (as far as I can tell) the only things that it adds are its Privacy features, which I already handle nicely with other things (which don't conflict with avast, by the way).
About the only negative about ZA is that once in a while it'll "forget" its settings, particularly with regard to program permissions, and need those cleaned up.
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I'm getting this feeling the I have seen this before under something like what firewall are you using with avast!
As in this Poll - http://forum.avast.com/index.php?topic=4368.0 - although this states 'Poll, What Free Firewall do you use with Avast'
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I use Look'n'Stop (http://www.looknstop.com/En/index2.htm) ;).
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I'm getting this feeling the I have seen this before under something like what firewall are you using with avast!
As in this Poll - http://forum.avast.com/index.php?topic=4368.0 - although this states 'Poll, What Free Firewall do you use with Avast'
It was more than one year ago... ;D
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Zone Alarm for me, don't have a hardware firewall yet. :)
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I used Kerio 2.1.5 but now I use XP SP2 firewall, seems faster :)
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Kerio 4.2.0 for me is the best.I like the new Aplication Behavior Blocking feature ;D
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Kerio 4.2.0 here and happy!
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I'm using Kerio 4.2.0 too, it's rather easy to use and understand what it's supposed to do and I really love its Behavior Blocking that give me a good level of proactive protection. It seems that Kerio hasn't had any problems with avast!, they're always love each other on my machine. ;D
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i'm using Jetico Firewall. use only about 4MB of RAM.
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I voted for Router/Firewall.
Windows XP software firewall I use = Sygate 5.5 Pro
With Fedora 4 software firewall = Firestarter
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I use Smoothwall Express (http://www.smoothwall.org) as a firewall/router and Kerio
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what's a firewall/router? I mean it's okay to use a regular firewall and that at the same time right?
greets,
tim
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hardware firewall... is it physical or like "software"?
thnks,
tim ??? ::)
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hardware firewall... is it physical or like "software"?
It's physical, a router for instance. Although, internally it runs a 'code' (like an internal software) of its 'motherboard'. I suppose :-[
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what's a firewall/router? I mean it's okay to use a regular firewall and that at the same time right?
greets,
tim
A firewall/router is a router with built in hardware firewall and it only protects inbound connections and a software firewall(ZA,Sygate,Kerio...) protects you also from outbound connections.
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A good router/firewall also protects outbound traffic.
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A good router/firewall also protects outbound traffic.
How much money would that be?
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I voted "router/firewall" and I'm glad I have one; after months of no activity, I've been bombarded with attacks for the last few weeks. Guess someone's on vacation and doesn't have enough to do ... >:(
At the moment, I'm trying to learn Linux and using Firestarter. I'm sure I don't have it configured like it should be, just basic restrictive rules for http, https, etc ... ??? ??? ??? wow, it's different from the firewalls I've used and read about! But with a router, I don't worry too much. ;)
I'm interested in hearing more about routers which provide outbound protection. However, it's only idle curiosity, since I'm sure they must cost! :o
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I'm interested in hearing more about routers which provide outbound protection. However, it's only idle curiosity, since I'm sure they must cost! :o
Me too ;D I was hoping eddy could fill us in :)
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Wow two people voted "Nothing" I wonder how they manage to survive the internet this long? :)
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Two variants:
a) they are very lucky
b) they are very "fresh" people on the net
In conclusion: however, they are DOOMED! ;D
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OK, im now uninstalled Jetico and give a try on Kerio. when i open Task Manager, i see two kpf4gui.exe running (one as SYSTEM, other as oemuser). is this normal? ???
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Yes, it's normal. The same here.
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well when I first started out on computers since July 2004, I hadn't used a firewall for like 7-8 months. That's why even if I recover my computer there's tiny tiny errors left from probably an infection that has to have a computer expert manually remove. I remember how I always had alerts for Backdoor Trojan and Maddog or something like that. And, at the moment, I thought the computer company cheated me off. But it was my... fault ;D
but I never noticed 2 people used nothing
that's odd... ???
greetings from,
tim ;D
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I use Filseclab Personal Firewall professional edition!
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I use ZoneAlarm at present . I'll probably try others in the future, just out of interest, but for the time being I find ZA free very good.
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I use the Windows Firewall on Sp2 and thats it.
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The Windows Firewall, shouldn't really be called a firewall as it doesn't provide full outbound protection. It is like a firedoor that only protects you from fire from one side.
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...and all important information from your computer are soooooo free to leave your computer because there is practically nothing to stop it ;)
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As we are often discussing about firewalls recently, so I think stop talking and let's look what are we using. ;D
Besides, I'm using Kerio PF and my SmartAX MT820 ADSL Router has integrated firewall too (I think it means router/hardware firewall)
YLAP, your poll doesn't contain one very important option - Any software firewall along with hardware router/firewall. That's the protection that everyone should have. Especially if you are doing a lot of online banking stuff... One works perfect with another. ;)
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I'll know it in the future, but now I think it's a bit too late to change something... ::) My mistake, sorry... :-\
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i use windows firewall when i used za the vrius was let through and the avast web sheild didn't pick it up it was only a test at the website http://www.eicar.org/anti_virus_test_file.htm
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1. Windows firewall or any firewall for that matter will allow user initiated downloads (and that is what you did).
2. Web Shield, if working/enabled will stop it, however if you downloaded it using the https: protocol (which I suspect), then avast! web shield doesn't scan encrypted/secure transmissions, it will only scan http: protocol (port 80).
I suggest you ensure web shield is running and try the test again, using the http: downloads and you will see it works. When you use https: then standard shield should detect it when it gets on to your HDD.