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More info?)
Jupiter,
thank you .
I think I am safe. The only thing I down load and install from the internet
are the updates from Windows, Norton A/V and AdAware.
Doc
"Jupiter Jones [MVP]" <jones_jupiter@hotnomail.com> wrote in message
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> One of the most common ways is during the installation of software,
> usually but not always free from the internet.
> The spyware is piggy backed with the software.
> It is usually buried deep within the EULA where few read.
> So in actuality, many agree to and accept the installation of spyware upon
> installing this software.
> This can get past most protections you set.
>
> Some use more devious approaches such as simply hovering over an icon on
> the page.
> The latter is usually from sites best skipped in the first place.
>
> Then the firewall outbound catches it doing what it does and you now know
> you have a problem.
> If the firewall is any good at all, you get enough information to quickly
> remove the problem.
>
> --
> Jupiter Jones [MVP]
> http://www3.telus.net/dandemar/
>
>
> "doc" <rapadura@nospam.rr.com> wrote in message
> news:93s_c.16635$uN5.10986@tornado.tampabay.rr.com...
>> Thanks for the info.
>> As I said , I am the one only that uses this computer.
>> Could you tell me how I could accidentally let something in? I honestly
>> do not know. Could you give me an example, or two. I would appreciate.
>> Thank you in advance
>> Doc
>>
>> "Jupiter Jones [MVP]" <jones_jupiter@hotnomail.com> wrote in message
>> news:eoqBahskEHA.3428@TK2MSFTNGP14.phx.gbl...
>>> Doc;
>>> Do not confuse "paranoid" with security.
>>> You do not lock the door of your home because you are "paranoid", you
>>> lock the door for the security it affords.
>>> This is not "emotional gibberish", this is a fact necessary if you wish
>>> to remain secure.
>>>
>>> As you stated, the windows XP ICF does not control outbound traffic.
>>> If you see someone post that it does, post back and ask for an
>>> authoritative reference.
>>> Or even wait for those with the facts to set the ignorant poster
>>> straight.
>>>
>>> In theory you do not need to watch for outgoing traffic.
>>> If you computer is secure and clean, there is nothing getting out you do
>>> not want out.
>>> However if something sneaks in because you or someone accidentally let
>>> it in (can easily happen) you would be glad for that feature in the
>>> firewall now stopping your personal data from leaving your computer.
>>> Disable Windows ICF and keep Zone alarm.
>>>
>>> --
>>> Jupiter Jones [MVP]
>>> http://www3.telus.net/dandemar/
>>>
>>>
>>> "doc" <rapadura@nospam.rr.com> wrote in message
>>> news:zhn_c.7938$Of3.2241@tornado.tampabay.rr.com...
>>>> Hi,
>>>>
>>>> I have Zone Alarm firewall, and now the WIN XP2 firewall. I know that
>>>> the XP2 fire wall does not block outbound stuff while Zone Alarm does.
>>>> My question is: If the inbound wall does its job, and I also have
>>>> Antivirus (Norton), and I do not open attachments from no one, why do I
>>>> need outbound protection ? I do not share files and I am the only one
>>>> who uses this computer. I am tired of Zone Alarm Pro asking me if I
>>>> want to allow this or that, all the time. Some has the "remember my
>>>> answer" most do not. One irritating is that every time I turn the
>>>> computer on I get the following "Do you want to allow the Application
>>>> Layer Gateway Service to act as a Server/" I click details to find out
>>>> what this is and get "Unknown"
>>>>
>>>> Thanks for any info.
>>>>
>>>> Doc
>>>
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