A firewall wouldn't help in that case..that's what VPN's / proxies are for.
A firewall is a defense tool to keep malicious activity away from your network, which can happen as random probes, targeted attacks, etc.
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A firewall wouldn't help in that case..that's what VPN's / proxies are for.
A firewall is a defense tool to keep malicious activity away from your network, which can happen as random probes, targeted attacks, etc.
Draygoes
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Its not coming from this site...
Here is what I found, if it is any use to you guys at this point.
Details on IP address 197.231.221
% This is the AfriNIC Whois server.
% Note: this output has been filtered.
% To receive output for a database update, use the "-B" flag.
% Information related to '197.231.221.0 - 197.231.221.255'
% No abuse contact registered for 197.231.221.0 - 197.231.221.255
inetnum: 197.231.221.0 - 197.231.221.255
netname: CYBERDYNE-VPN01
descr: Cyberdynes VPN users, block 01.
country: LR
admin-c: NW2-AFRINIC
tech-c: NW2-AFRINIC
status: ASSIGNED PA
mnt-by: CyberdyneSA-MNT
source: AFRINIC # Filtered
parent: 197.231.220.0 - 197.231.223.255
Here is what I found, if it is any use to you guys at this point.
Details on IP address 197.231.221
% This is the AfriNIC Whois server.
% Note: this output has been filtered.
% To receive output for a database update, use the "-B" flag.
% Information related to '197.231.221.0 - 197.231.221.255'
% No abuse contact registered for 197.231.221.0 - 197.231.221.255
inetnum: 197.231.221.0 - 197.231.221.255
netname: CYBERDYNE-VPN01
descr: Cyberdynes VPN users, block 01.
country: LR
admin-c: NW2-AFRINIC
tech-c: NW2-AFRINIC
status: ASSIGNED PA
mnt-by: CyberdyneSA-MNT
source: AFRINIC # Filtered
parent: 197.231.220.0 - 197.231.223.255
We know the IP isn't coming from this site, but it could have easily been an ad-injection or something similar from the site (or any site - or like I suggested before, a random probe).
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I know, but my point is that an additional firewall isn't normally needed for most end users. Don't get me wrong, it's not a bad idea (think wearing a helmet while on a motorcycle).
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Hi guys! Are you saying that I don't need to program my router any further??
I use to use 3rd party firewalls, but it was my understanding that they aren't needed with this wireless router. Is that right!! Do you use a 3rd party firewall?? If so what do you recommend??
Gary!!
I use to use 3rd party firewalls, but it was my understanding that they aren't needed with this wireless router. Is that right!! Do you use a 3rd party firewall?? If so what do you recommend??
Gary!!
They aren't strictly necessary, but just because your wireless router (switch) provides a firewall - and pretty much all consumer routers provide at least a basic firewall - doesn't mean that it's much good, or that there isn't any benefit to having a firewall at both levels.
If you think of your network as a series of layers, with your router at the top and each host (PC/laptop/console/phone) at the bottom, it's potentially more effective to have security at each level instead of only at the top.
However, just because it's potentially more effective, I posit that it's unlikely to be worth the cost. Unless you're depending on your devices for your livelihood, I personally wouldn't bother.
Personally, I don't bother beyond that which is included in the OS by default. My mother, who lectures in computer security, disagrees with my attitude and pays for ZoneAlarm, which I think would be my preference if I cared enough.
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OK Thank you Yami! I haven't had any more malicious IP's stopped by MBAM.
I guess it was a drive by and MBAM stopped them. That's good
Thank you for your reply!
Gary!
I guess it was a drive by and MBAM stopped them. That's good
Thank you for your reply!
Gary!
As long as you got AV, a basic firewall, dont have all ports open, latest windows security updates, make your account a standard user (use UAC to install programs etc) and use common sense when browsing the internet youll be fine! 
Unless your a important person with confidential data or known to have alot of money and use online banking alot! you have nothing to worry about.. I randomly check IPs from time to time, so its not just evil people doing it
Unless your a important person with confidential data or known to have alot of money and use online banking alot! you have nothing to worry about.. I randomly check IPs from time to time, so its not just evil people doing it
And I disagree with that, since I feel a firewall at above or at the router level would be more effective than a software-level FW in the OS
. I used to have a software firewall (first ZoneAlarm then switched to Comodo).
The ESET Security Suite has a good firewall. Out of the box it's pretty much set but you can make and apply rules if you like. What I hate is how the browser lockups slip through. Must be pop unders. You know the ones that tell you to call a number to get the virus off your system. it locks up your browser and you supposedly have some sort of bug. I have yet to see a hard or soft firewall stop those.
I figured out how to get around it though. CTRL+ALT+DEL. On next screen click on the red button in the lower right corner and open the menu. Select restart.
POOF and it's gone.
For S&G's I called the number. Having been in the Navy I went salty on the poor guy. He hung up after about 2 minutes of my abuse.
I figured out how to get around it though. CTRL+ALT+DEL. On next screen click on the red button in the lower right corner and open the menu. Select restart.
POOF and it's gone.
For S&G's I called the number. Having been in the Navy I went salty on the poor guy. He hung up after about 2 minutes of my abuse.