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Did you ever wonder how you'd know if your firewall is doing the job? (You are using a firewall, right? No? Go here. Now.) In most cases you wouldn't know you didn't until it was too late - after an infection or compromise of some sort. Steve Gibson's an internet security guru, and his site Gibson Research is coming to be known as the place for security tests and related utilities. I really have only two qualms about the site: it can be a little difficult to navigate, and Steve tends to use what I'd consider to be fairly alarmist wording. But don't let that get in the way ... in particular, visit his "Sheild's Up" security checking tool. It's well worth a few minutes of your time to see just how vulnerable you may be. If you don't have a firewall, you may find yourself running out to get one soon after you run the tests. • Article Useful? Digg It - Bookmark It on Del.icio.us Article 9843 | Posted December 2, 2005 | Category: Web Sites• Leo's Answers Kudos for Ask Leo! Sign up for Leo's Answers Newsletter and get FREE weekly updates with the latest answers, updates and pointers, and even some some tips, tricks and fun information you won't find anywhere else. Here's the most recent newsletter for an example of what you're signing up for: Leo's Answers #153 - November 18, 2008 You'll get at most two emails from me each week. Of course, every issue includes instructions on how to easily unsubscribe should you decide at any time to quit. You can also subscribe via RSS: Need more details? Click here. Note: I do not spam. Check out my privacy policy. Recent Comments
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