[dexterlevi]

Hello all

Can anyone give me some advice on checking how secure my ports are. Although some time ago, I remember a programme I had on my computer that allowed me to check how secure all my ports were from attack.I also remember a programme that told me when someone was trying to access my IP address and kept a log of activities

Does anyone know what I am on about and if so I would welcome any advice.


Thanks

[evilfantasy]

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[dexterlevi]

Thanks for the links.i have already tried them and pleased with initial results.

[dexterlevi]

Hi

Just gone to the link for the leak test and despite having a firewall the leak test was able to penetrate through.I have the basic installed windows firewall.Do you have any thoughts?


Thanks

[kanoakavirus]

Comodo firewall is pretty good i use it and the link couldn't get to me Google it.

[evilfantasy]

Windows firewall only has inbound threat detection. There is nothing stopping information from being sent out. Comodo in advanced mode has great reviews.

[dexterlevi]

Thanks

I have just downloaded COMODO and it looks to be doing a good job.

[kanoakavirus]

have you done a full scan?

[pete21]

i did every sort of test/scan and passed everyone. avg free and windows xp pro firewall also spybot registry lock