Firewalls

[dumble]

Hello,

I was wondering what firewall you guys are using. I have been using sygate firewall for about 3years now but sygate FW is not supported anymore? I download with emule and utorrent, i had problems with eset smart security firewall so i dont want to use that..

edit, i am on windowsXP

[shought]

I'm using Comodo Firewall Pro with Defense+ disabled and ESET NOD32 Antivirus. For a week Comodo Firewall will be in training mode and after that you'll only hear from it when new applications try to connect to the internet, I find it working very well.

(The problems with ESET's firewall can all be solved, but Comodo's is better anyway, if you need some help in solving them and want to stick to ESET's firewall then tell me :))

[manpe]

I use Outpost Pro... I recommend it along with Comodo... your choice.

[Anteus]

I don't use any software firewall just rely on the routers NAT too shield me.

Ain't got any AV either, just search with Malwarebytes like once in a month and checks startup items. Never got anything so far on this computer and I've had it for half a year now.

[sarge52]

I'm using Comodo Firewall Pro with Defense+ disabled and ESET NOD32 Antivirus. For a week Comodo Firewall will be in training mode and after that you'll only hear from it when new applications try to connect to the internet, I find it working very well.

(The problems with ESET's firewall can all be solved, but Comodo's is better anyway, if you need some help in solving them and want to stick to ESET's firewall then tell me :))

100% agree....except I use Avira AV :P

[Donaldo]

I don't use any software firewall just rely on the routers NAT too shield me.

Ain't got any AV either, just search with Malwarebytes like once in a month and checks startup items. Never got anything so far on this computer and I've had it for half a year now.

I believe you - if you uninstall your Malwarebytes, too - you'll be able to proudly state forever "Never got anything so far on this computer.'' :)

On a serious note, I'm trying out 'Online Armor 3.0.0.190' (the Free Edition) - if anyone knows of a fix to the paid version, I want to hear of it.

[Anteus]

I don't use any software firewall just rely on the routers NAT too shield me.

Ain't got any AV either, just search with Malwarebytes like once in a month and checks startup items. Never got anything so far on this computer and I've had it for half a year now.

I believe you - if you uninstall your Malwarebytes, too - you'll be able to proudly state forever "Never got anything so far on this computer.'' :D

On a serious note, I'm trying out 'Online Armor 3.0.0.190' (the Free Edition) - if anyone knows of a fix to the paid version, I want to hear of it.

:) Well I got everything I need

Do you have a router that NAT the trafic then the software firewall is almost only going to help control the trafic going out from your computer.

[Donaldo]

The option to be able to audit outgoing packets is important, especially for us :) :D - many applications tend to phone home. This option is available only to Users with software firewalls.

[dumble]

That is the only reason for me, i need a simple fw which gives me the option to block outgoing traffic. I have a firewall in my router so no need for another firewall on my computer...

[Donaldo]

Well, as far as my knowledge serves there's no available router firewall that gives you the option of blocking outgoing traffic. These hardware firewalls will block only incoming traffic . . . . . without intimating you.

[Noddy]

Generally speaking, Noobies tend to get fed up with the firewall mini-prompt-box nagging every now and then. I've often been requested by many of such of my friends to uninstall the firewall within a weeks time of usage.

[Bizarre™]

I've often been requested by many of such of my friends to uninstall the firewall within a weeks time of usage.

They're pussies LoLz

[KotaXor]

I've often been requested by many of such of my friends to uninstall the firewall within a weeks time of usage.

They're pussies LoLz

Oh boy, I am pussy too! :frusty: I had removed and had not been using firewall for many moons already! :bong:

Guess my pc is full of trojans and other viruses....hope a hacker catches me....come...come to my honey pot.

There are ways to monitor your outgoing traffic without using firewall. :)

You just need to use command prompt and task manager. These are useful tools which is provided by Windows. :blink:

[KilJaden]

Oh boy, I am pussy too! :frusty: I had removed and had not been using firewall for many moons already! :frusty:

Guess my pc is full of trojans and other viruses....hope a hacker catches me....come...come to my honey pot.

There are ways to monitor your outgoing traffic without using firewall. :)

You just need to use command prompt and task manager. These are useful tools which is provided by Windows. :blink:

Well

nestat -an

doesn't help that much when we are talking about injected dll's, drivers hooks, root-kits and stuff.

The best thing i can think is common sense. If you have common sense you won't jump when you see the new keygen for windows 8 , or mega windows patcher .

It all depends on how safe are you're browsing habits , updated system/programs , but the end the major guilty one is the human factor :bong:

[KotaXor]

Oh boy, I am pussy too! :frusty: I had removed and had not been using firewall for many moons already! :frusty:

Guess my pc is full of trojans and other viruses....hope a hacker catches me....come...come to my honey pot.

There are ways to monitor your outgoing traffic without using firewall. :)

You just need to use command prompt and task manager. These are useful tools which is provided by Windows. :bong:

Well

nestat -an

doesn't help that much when we are talking about injected dll's, drivers hooks, root-kits and stuff.

The best thing i can think is common sense. If you have common sense you won't jump when you see the new keygen for windows 8 , or mega windows patcher .

It all depends on how safe are you're browsing habits , updated system/programs , but the end the major guilty one is the human factor :frusty:

Its 'netstat -aon'. Use Process Explorer to replace Task Manager (Its much precise).

Have to agreed on browsing habits though. :blink:

To use keygen or other cracks, I would strongly suggest using Sandboxie to run it or virtual windows for testing of programs.

Never leave anything to chance, always use your head. (I meant to think!).

[3NIGM4]

The build in firewall of Mac OS X and LittleSnitch to prevent the programs to phone home.

[Donaldo]

I've often been requested by many of such of my friends to uninstall the firewall within a weeks time of usage.

They're pussies LoLz

Oh boy, I am pussy too! :bong: I had removed and had not been using firewall for many moons already! :blink:

:)

I know for a fact that you're not a Noobie (you would've uninstalled your firewall due to some valid reason.)

Earlier, I myself used to go about installing firewalls on my friends systems. Most of time, these guys would complain that were getting confused whether to click on 'yes' or 'no' and I would have to uninstall the firewall for them.

[KotaXor]

I know for a fact that you're not a Noobie (you would've uninstalled your firewall due to some valid reason.)

Earlier, I myself used to go about installing firewalls on my friends systems. Most of time, these guys would complain that were getting confused whether to click on 'yes' or 'no' and I would have to uninstall the firewall for them.

LOL, I hope you are right. :rolleyes:

There are valid reasons not installing firewall, it going to takes too long to explain.

But yes, I have installed many firewalls and uninstalled them. Yet to find one to my liking. Maybe my expectation is too high, but I found most firewall lacking in some way or the other. :blink: