Author Topic: Made the switch to Nod32. Any firewall suggestions (Read 1239 times)

DREDIOCK · « **on:** March 29, 2007, 07:37:13 AM »

Finally made the switch to NOD32. from Mcaffe

I am impressed by its small footprint.

Now I'd like to replace the Mcaffe firewall as well.
Any suggestions?

Eagler · « **Reply #1 on:** March 29, 2007, 08:30:33 AM »

I use the windows XP firewall

CHECKERS · « **Reply #2 on:** March 29, 2007, 08:44:38 AM »

I have had good results with COMODO I run it with Aceshigh and I use NOD 32 also.
Maybe you might like to have a look at it ...

COMODO

review link
http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,1759,1969207,00.asp

COMODO website
http://www.personalfirewall.comodo.com/

Bob/CHECKERS

MrRiplEy[H] · « **Reply #3 on:** March 29, 2007, 08:56:21 AM »

Yep I use Comodo + Nod32 combo too.

The late Tiny personal firewall was better than Comodo though. Comodo has a tendency for false parent application notifications.

715 · « **Reply #4 on:** March 29, 2007, 02:30:33 PM »

I have NOD32 and I use BlackICE Defender (ISS.net). However, I also installed a Linksys wireless router and since then Defender reports nothing; it's all caught by the routers firewall. Before that, Defender would report a depressing number of attacks.

Defender also prevents any new programs from running unless I tell it they're OK, so that stops malware from running in case it does get through. It's quite annoying if you write and compile your own code as Defender will pop up a window for each new executable you create, even if it's the same name (kinda like Vista?). It keeps a database of signatures and once you tell it a program is OK it doesn't ask again unless the program changes.

715

Balsy · « **Reply #5 on:** March 30, 2007, 06:51:08 AM »

I use zone alarm with it. works well and is free.

MrRiplEy[H] · « **Reply #6 on:** March 30, 2007, 11:30:28 AM »

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Originally posted by 715
I have NOD32 and I use BlackICE Defender (ISS.net). However, I also installed a Linksys wireless router and since then Defender reports nothing; it's all caught by the routers firewall. Before that, Defender would report a depressing number of attacks.

Defender also prevents any new programs from running unless I tell it they're OK, so that stops malware from running in case it does get through. It's quite annoying if you write and compile your own code as Defender will pop up a window for each new executable you create, even if it's the same name (kinda like Vista?). It keeps a database of signatures and once you tell it a program is OK it doesn't ask again unless the program changes.

715

BlackIce has been reported to cause unnecessary fears in users by crying about every ping on the network even if they're not worth reporting. It also leaked.

Zonealarm.. well it's good if you have no other option left.

republic · « **Reply #7 on:** March 30, 2007, 11:53:58 AM »

Firewalls can cause some bizarre almost otherworldy problems. Be sure you do all your normal things before you go from trial to paid.

715 · « **Reply #8 on:** March 30, 2007, 01:09:59 PM »

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Originally posted by MrRiplEy[H]
BlackIce has been reported to cause unnecessary fears in users by crying about every ping on the network even if they're not worth reporting. It also leaked.

Before installing the router, I checked BlackIce with that web page that checks for leaks, sorry can't remember the name, and it reported my machine as invisible to all tests. That was quite awhile ago however.

Rolex · « **Reply #9 on:** March 30, 2007, 03:35:04 PM »

I have a normally configured router, so I have no need for any software firewall.

I have disabled ActiveX and scripting in IE (except for trusted sites such as Microsoft for updates and a few others), so I have never bought, used or needed any anti-virus software in the last 5 years.

MrRiplEy[H] · « **Reply #10 on:** March 31, 2007, 07:53:02 AM »

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Originally posted by Rolex
I have a normally configured router, so I have no need for any software firewall.

I have disabled ActiveX and scripting in IE (except for trusted sites such as Microsoft for updates and a few others), so I have never bought, used or needed any anti-virus software in the last 5 years.

How do you monitor traffic out of your box?

Anything you install there can be calling home without you even knowing.

If you ever use any free app from the net, a personal firewall is a must. Heck, even a browser vulnerability is enough to get a trojan.

MrRiplEy[H] · « **Reply #11 on:** March 31, 2007, 07:56:20 AM »

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Originally posted by 715
Before installing the router, I checked BlackIce with that web page that checks for leaks, sorry can't remember the name, and it reported my machine as invisible to all tests. That was quite awhile ago however.

BlackIce leaked stuff out of the box i.e. if a trojan or adware installs to your box, BlackIce couldn't discern its traffic as illegal. At least back then it had no parent application or md5 checks.

Fulmar · « **Reply #12 on:** March 31, 2007, 04:19:51 PM »

Build a Linux Firewall with an old spare computer! That's what I use and can't say enough about it. Most flexible and customizable. But you'll need a space computer to use as the firewall. Anything from a Pentium 66mhz to whatever you have lying around can be used as one.

You can use monowall, clark connect, ip cop (which I recommend and use), and smoothwall (also I recommend. Just google to find them!

DREDIOCK · « **Reply #13 on:** March 31, 2007, 09:05:21 PM »

For the moment just running Wondows firewall till I make a final decision.
But I dont really have alot of trust in it.

As for running through a seperate machine. I do have an old P500, a P300 and a P100 laying around.
so that may be an option even as something to tinker with for chuckles

Also have an old Baseline Amiga 2000.
but dont think that will do it LOL

Fulmar · « **Reply #14 on:** March 31, 2007, 09:59:51 PM »

I use an old P3 550 IBM Aptiva, which is a micro atx case so its fairly small. I hide it in my closest with the modem and a UPS and its neatly tucked away. It allows me to customize access to my network (of more than 2 computers) easily. Assigning access to ports, tracking traffic graphs etc. for a P3 550, the most cpu power I've ever used was about 6%, mostly 1-2%. So power draw is very minimal.