
To firewall, or not to firewall. That is a question. For every 10 ‘net users, there are 10 to 12 answers. Some right, some wrong. What’s the big deal?
Behind the scenes thousands of ‘bots are trying to get into your machine—Mac or PC. It’s anarchy on the web and not everyone sees it.
I don’t want to sound alarmist but I am concerned about what is happening on the web and there appears to be no relief in sight.
What’s happening? PCs and Macs are being attacked by unscrupulous scum trying their best to break into.... (excerpted).
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Rob Durnford said:
I would like to see comments on Little Snitch and other software that gives you another level of confidence in your internet safety.