[Spambayes] An Ever-Increasing Problem

[Coe, Bob]

> -----Original Message-----
> From: spambayes-bounces at python.org 
> [mailto:spambayes-bounces at python.org] On Behalf Of Amedee Van Gasse
> Sent: Monday, December 04, 2006 11:42 AM
> To: Stephens B. Woodrough
> Cc: spambayes at python.org
> Subject: Re: [Spambayes] An Ever-Increasing Problem
> 
> > I have been using the following software programs on a fairly
regular
> > basis: Adware SE, SpyBot, Spyware Doctor, Registry Mechanic,
Defender 
> > and Windows Live One Care.
> 
> All of them do malware detection. Use all of them.
> 
> >  I also run XP Pro (SP2) Firewall - although I also use a router
which 
> > (I'm told) makes a firewall unnecessary.
> 
> You were told wrong.

Maybe and maybe not. Nowadays many routers have built-in firewalls, some
of which are quite effective. (Assuming, of course, that the router's
firewall functionality is turned on and correctly configured.)

> Using a router is no excuse for not using a good firewall.

Right, unless that router *is* a good firewall.

Bob