Welcome me to the world of broadband

[Throntar]

Try this link for Zonealarm if you're interested:

http://download.cnet.com/downloads/0...st-7-1.5789031

It is freeware for personal use only...

Gotta love the freebies!!!

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Now where did I leave that doughnut?!

[Sazerac]

Originally posted by Memnoch: And is this Black Ice thing a US-only thing?

I don't think so, Memnoch...you should be able to find it at one of your local computer shops. If not, check online at C|Net or at http://www.networkice.com/products/b..._defender.html

Hope this helps!

[Cloudbringer]

Mems,

One url source for Black Ice. My first version was purchased online. My current one is store-bought at CompUSA. Not expensive either, around $30-40 US

http://www.networkice.com/downloads/..._defender.html


zdnet info on security and hackers: http://www.zdnet.com/products/storie...338120,00.html


zonealarm: http://www.zonelabs.com/

Cloudy

PS, Saz was too fast for me! LOL

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Storm-Queen
StormCloud of the Black Knight: Heart Mind Soul Forever
"To sleep, perchance to dream..."

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[Sazerac]

Originally posted by Cloudbringer: Teehee, I have the same firewall as Sazarac the Wise... Actually, Black Ice was recommended to me by a computer engineer pal at IBM who does work at home on a network of pcs (does what you do, Saz, uses a proxy server for firewalling). He 'tested' my pc to try and hack into it from outside and declared the BI was doing an adequate job of protecting my system. I DO have a static IP so I worry, especially since Road Runner is a major hacker hunting ground. Cloudy

Well, I've heard great things about BlackIce Defender, and it's served me proud. Apparently Verizon DSL is "happy hunting ground" as well, as I get roughly about 5 attacks a day, and at least 1 serious attack (like a SubSeven probe) about every 2 weeks.

Sorry for my delays in posting...I keep getting interrupted with silly problems. Teaching would be such a breeze if it weren't for these gatdanged students...

(that's supposed to be a joke, guys!)

[Cloudbringer]

Originally posted by Sazerac: Well, I've heard great things about BlackIce Defender, and it's served me proud. Apparently Verizon DSL is "happy hunting ground" as well, as I get roughly about 5 attacks a day, and at least 1 serious attack (like a SubSeven probe) about every 2 weeks. Sorry for my delays in posting...I keep getting interrupted with silly problems. Teaching would be such a breeze if it weren't for these gatdanged students... (that's supposed to be a joke, guys!)

I have same thing, Saz. Lots of low to mid level attacks, supposedly generic, not targeted specifically on my pc, but at least one or more times a day,there's something more serious. Not that I fully understand,mind you ,but the Black Ice explanations (AdvICE) are helpful. SubSeven port scans show up almost daily in my log!

Cloudy



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Raindancer of the Laughing Hyenas Clan
Storm-Queen
StormCloud of the Black Knight: Heart Mind Soul Forever
"To sleep, perchance to dream..."

[DawnChaser]

I am not sure about the outside the US issues with BlackIce Defender (I use it also, and recommend it), but here are the sites for both:

Zone Alarm - Free for personal use

Blackice Defender - $39.99, if I remember correctly

Discussion of Blackice Defender

"Stop hackers in their tracks... oh, wait, that was a bug spray commercial... nevermind."

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[Sazerac]

$39.99 is the same price I paid, DawnChaser. Sounds like BlackIce is a popular firewall for home use.

I'm not sure what that would translate to for Australian currency...if Memnoch orders it online, would it matter?

Also: I think most computer/software dealers are willing to special order a product for you, if you don't want to risk an online transaction.



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[Ramon de Ramon y Ramon]

Congratulations, Memnoch !

Being just a week removed from moving up from a month on a 14.4 Modem to DSL (768 down/128 up), I think I can really understand your enthusiasm.

But, unfortunately, I have to second Cb on one thing: DSL seems everywhere wondefully fast but here ! But, well, it is still some improvement even here.
Btw, do you have to pay for your DSL hardware components ? German Telecom provides me with everything but the Ethernet network card for free (DSL modem and splitter) ? And how much are paying for it ?

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So long !

R³ - new, much improved signature under construction !

Originally posted by Memnoch: Tuesday, 26th of June is the day that I finally throw off the fetters of my puny 56k modem and join the swelling ranks of the Web Chosen by getting an ADSL connection - 512k/128k. Goodbye to waiting 2 minutes for azure's sig to load.

I am SO jealous!!!
We still have to wait a year...maybe two!
Derned country livin'!

I don't know about Black Ice Defender on Cable since I used it with a modem and had problems.

FYI...hackers CAN AND DO get through ZoneAlarm AND Lockdown!

I tried out NeoWatch and HackTrace...good programs that we'll probably pay to continue using once the trial versions expire.
http://www.neoworx.com/products/neowatch/

Do try different versions of firewalls to see how they interact with your system before going out and paying good money for them.

Here is a review on Black Ice Defender...it looks like it may be your best bet.

http://www.the-internet-eye.com/reviews/Nov99/BlackIce/

Saz is right about McAfee and Norton...don't even try them out unless you are into sabatoging your system!


Moni

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[Cloudbringer]

Originally posted by Sazerac: $39.99 is the same price I paid, DawnChaser. Sounds like BlackIce is a popular firewall for home use. I'm not sure what that would translate to for Australian currency...if Memnoch orders it online, would it matter? Also: I think most computer/software dealers are willing to special order a product for you, if you don't want to risk an online transaction. [This message has been edited by Sazerac (edited 06-15-2001).]

I think I did my online purchase through a secondary distributor that Black Ice sent me to, but they appear to have changed things since then. At the time, (about 2 yrs ago) you couldn't even FIND Black Ice in stores. Now my local stores stock it right along with all the Norton and McAffee programs.

As I recall, ordering online meant giving credit card info and receiving a confirmation number to activate the program.

Cloudy

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Raindancer of the Laughing Hyenas Clan
Storm-Queen
StormCloud of the Black Knight: Heart Mind Soul Forever
"To sleep, perchance to dream..."

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