I'm anticipating cable modem in early June and I've thought about the same
issues regarding static IP and continuous connection. I've been trying a
proxy server to shield the IP address. Go to http://lpwa.com, it's free and
works well. I tested in at anonymizer.com and it couldn't see my address.
For a personal firewall, I'm using AtGuard (http://www.atguard.com) and it
seems to work well. It's normally $29.95, but I got an offer thru
RealNetwork for the program for $14.95. So far, so good. Initially,
however, it's a little cumbersome as you create rules for access to/from
various sites. But once created, it gets quicker.
> -----Original Message-----
> From: PCSOFT - Personal Computer software discussion list
> [mailto:[log in to unmask]]On Behalf Of Michael Wosnick
> Sent: Saturday, April 24, 1999 3:57 PM
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: [PCSOFT] Personal Firewall Programs
>
>
> Hello all,
>
> I have had a cable modem for some time now and since my computer is on a
> lot, and since whenever it is on, I am basically "on" the Internet, it
> struck me that I might be vulnerable to malicious individuals who
> could gain
> access to my system. The matter is made worse (I think) by the
> fact that my
> cable provider has assigned me a static IP number. I assume this
> means that
> anyone who learns my IP number might well be able to get into my computer
> from the net.
>
> Questions:
>
> 1) are the above assumptions true?
>
> 2) If so, I would like to consider some sort of personal firewall program
> (i.e., for a stand-alone home PC) that will give me more security. Does
> anyone have a recommendation. If I install such a program, how much hassle
> does this create for me in uploading/downloading/emailing etc for
> the extra
> security it brings?
>
> Thanks in advance.
>
> Michael
>
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> Richmond Hill, Ontario
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