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RE: Opinion about 3rd party security patch for Windows
From: "Ferino Mardo" <RMardo () ALJOMAIHBEV com>
Date: Tue, 3 Aug 2004 08:34:47 +0300
First time I've heard of the tool but judging from your post, one cannot protect their Win2K/XP systems and forget about patching the OS just like that. Malwares can and will infect your non-patched OS even if there's a single port open. You might as well disconnect your system from the network if you're going to close all ports. The best thing to do is do a google search for "hardening windows 2000" and you would surely find links to important sites that will guide you in preventing your OS from unwanted guests.
-----Original Message----- From: tim_edwards () dodgeit com [mailto:tim_edwards () dodgeit com] Sent: Monday, August 02, 2004 5:07 AM To: security-basics () securityfocus com Subject: Opinion about 3rd party security patch for Windows Hi, I have heard of the "StopListening" patch offered on nonebar.com via the GRC newsgroups. The author claims to be able to close down ALL ports that are open by default on a Win 2K/XP system, thus closing the door to any worm-based infections and alleviating the need for more OS patching. I haven't had a chance to try it out yet, but can anyone who did let me know how much truth there is in that claim? Cheers, Tim -------------------------------------------------------------- ------------- Ethical Hacking at the InfoSec Institute. Mention this ad and get $545 off any course! All of our class sizes are guaranteed to be 10 students or less to facilitate one-on-one interaction with one of our expert instructors. Attend a course taught by an expert instructor with years of in-the-field pen testing experience in our state of the art hacking lab. Master the skills of an Ethical Hacker to better assess the security of your organization. Visit us at: http://www.infosecinstitute.com/courses/ethical_hacking_training.html -------------------------------------------------------------- --------------
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