Hi, I have a router with a built in SPI firewall and also use a software firewall. Most of the programs I use on the Internet open ports locally, but my firewall(s) keep these ports closed to the Internet.
However when I run PPStream (which is a program that streams video via P2P) it opens a port and this port is open locally and to the Internet as well.
With this port open to the Internet will hackers be able to get on my computer even though I am using the open port?
If I turn SPI mode on will that stop hackers from using the open port?
I could really do with the whole Internet securith thing explained in laymans terms so as I know whether to worry or not, and if anyone knows of a website or book that does this it would be much appreciated.
Thanks In Advance
2007-12-18
21:46:18
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