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Re: FW: Worms versus Bots


From: "Robert E. Seastrom" <rs () seastrom com>
Date: 05 May 2004 08:11:29 -0400



"william(at)elan.net" <william () elan net> writes:

Hmmm, are you saying that the solution to many so-called
Internet security vulnerabilities is for people to
use an SI Firewall, aka Simple, Inexpensive Firewall,
aka Stateful Inspection Firewall?

Its not a real solution, its just goes long way to reduce number of
infections and how quickly some worms can spread (although NAT would
have no efffect on spread of viruses by email so human factor is
primary problem).

Note that Michael said "many", not "any and all".  We do not tell
people that washing your hands after using the bathroom and before
handling food is "not a real solution" because it only protects
against the spread of certain kinds of illnesses.

                                        ---rob


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