STEEL Posted June 21, 2013 Share Posted June 21, 2013 Boops!!! Just use PrivateFirewall Pro Free, works perfect :rolleyes: :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
STEEL Posted June 21, 2013 Share Posted June 21, 2013 Thanx :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boops Posted June 21, 2013 Author Share Posted June 21, 2013 Boops!!! Just use PrivateFirewall Pro Free, works perfect :rolleyes: :)Thanks, but I intend to open this thread was to find out if you really are no grounds to show that the firewall of Windows 8 is not safe, and we must use an antivirus suite, rather than a virus. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
STEEL Posted June 21, 2013 Share Posted June 21, 2013 Ok, understood :rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boops Posted June 21, 2013 Author Share Posted June 21, 2013 Ok, understood :rolleyes:With the default configuration of the firewall of Windows 8, I passed all the tests of this website http://www.pcflank.com/index.htmSo I think that using the Windows firewall 8 + KAS + common sense, I have no problems. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avmad Posted June 21, 2013 Share Posted June 21, 2013 I use Outpost Firewall (cheap lifetime license) but at the moment using the whole suite, it was free.My reason for a software firewall is to block apps from calling home. I find it the easiest method when using medicated programs.Also have a router firewall, so am very protected in that sense. W7 and I suppose W8 fw are both pretty good. Good enough for the 'regular' pc user. If you want to make your own rules for specific ports and software then you'll be better off with one with more options. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ambrocious Posted June 22, 2013 Share Posted June 22, 2013 A two in 1 type of security suite (antivirus with firewall) ussually isn't preffered, not by me anyways. Get your antivirus wherever, then download a sepperate firewall if you like, or if you feel the need for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boops Posted June 22, 2013 Author Share Posted June 22, 2013 I've always used KIS, NIS, ESS. That is, Antivirus Suite, but I've noticed that bring more features than I need.I have the impression of being influenced by the need to have an all in one, without seeing the potential of what you already have. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avmad Posted June 22, 2013 Share Posted June 22, 2013 You might find this interesting. Layered defenses largely fail to block exploits, says NSS https://www.networkworld.com/news/2013/052413-layered-defenses-largely-fail-to-270136.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boops Posted June 22, 2013 Author Share Posted June 22, 2013 You might find this interesting.Layered defenses largely fail to block exploits, says NSS https://www.networkworld.com/news/2013/052413-layered-defenses-largely-fail-to-270136.htmlInteresting, thank you very much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maxhedroom Posted July 2, 2013 Share Posted July 2, 2013 I will never use any firewall that uses an app whitelist that allows for automatic rule setting...in other words it lets 'approved' apps have net access. I use NIS but with the 'smart' firewall set to manual so I get asked anytime something new wants net access. Nothing phones home unless I let it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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