spp_http_decode

[niko () digitalenigma com]

   I am getting many, many spp_http_decode (IIS Unicode attack detected &
CGI Null Byte attack detected).  I know how to rid myself of these alerts
by adding: preprocessor http_decode: 80 8080 -unicode -cginull

  However, I am relectant to do this because I am not 100% sure what I am
doing in this respect.  By disabling this feature, will I now miss any
"real alerts"?  What are my options to minimize the amount of false alerts
without compromising security?  Again, any info or suggestions are greatly
apprteciated.

Thanks,

Bryan


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