RE: Opinion about 3rd party security patch for Windows

["Ferino Mardo" <RMardo () ALJOMAIHBEV com>]

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
>
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