Howdy,
Michael Strain wrote:
> Don't assume that the only security threats to Windows are from e-mail
> viruses and worms. Back-Orifice being a famous example.
>
> While it is true that UNIX systems on the net will log
> numerous scans everyday, it is also true that Windows systems
> are also scanned...you are just less likely to actually
> detect the scans... and the ensuant compromises.
Very true. If you install ZoneAlarm on a windows computer, it detects
and shows you all port scans. There are just as many port scans of a
Windows box as a Linux box.
ZoneAlarm would be a good thing to put on any Windows machine
connected to the internet. It does a good job of keeping the
port scanning script kiddies out of a Windows box. ZoneAlarm
will not stop email viruses.
woody_at_acornnmr.com
Received on Mon Mar 18 2002 - 10:24:08 MST