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Re: Recommended Firewalls



Clyde Wilson wrote:
When I run "shieldsup" at grc.com it says my firewall
sucks.  I would like to plug obvious leaks in my home
system...


If you are using a broadband connection then what (most likely) got tested is the firewall on the broadband modem/router.

If you are using a dialup connection then installing a firewall will help.

The main thing you need to worry about are open ports (i.e. red).

Regards Neil.



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