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| kierkegaard Loose Cannon  185 Posts 8/05 |  Posted - Sep 10 2005 : 7:53AMHi all, new to the board. Long time reader, first time poster. I have a small problem with my network that I was wondering if anyone could help me solve. Basically, I'm running Zone Alarm Pro 6.0.667.0 (with all the updates included) as well as Kaspersky Anti-Virus Personal. Over the last two days, Kaspersky has blocked a UDP port scan from a certain ip address (24.48.208.xxx) every 20-45-75 minutes (in other words that message appears on my screen). I have the lock on my firewall, but I was wondering if there was someway to block that ip from accessing my computer completely. I surmise the user of this ip is already being blocked somewhat, but it just seems two-to-three-to-five mintues after the message of the UDP port scan being blocked, my network connection slows down and dies until I go to my network connections and repair my local area connection. I'm not very tech savy, but I'm trying to learn as much as possible. Again, I don't think it's a spyware thing (I've ran spyware sweeper, ad ware, etc,) or a virus (ran Kaspersky) as this slowing down and dying of my connection only happens after the block of the UDP port scan. Is there some way to add an expert rule to Zone Alarm to block that ip? I understand that there is only enough security to help and that even the best stuff can be side-stepped, but any advice would be welcome. If you need more info let me know. I've been googling for most of the night (and into the morning) looking for help. Any advice or pointers would be great. I've picked up plenty of great apps from this part of the forum, esp. C(rap) Cleaner :), so maybe someone could help... Thanks in advance... Or am I just being paranoid?  [Link] |
Hardware  All-Star Member Your other left 14594 Posts 3/02 | Posted - Sep 10 2005 : 8:50AM You should have ZoneAlarm "Internet Zone Security"to "High." This will prevent computers on the Internet from being able to see your computer unless you contact them first. However, even if your computer rejects all packets from an attacker, said attacker can still flood your Internet connection and create the problem you describe. You should contact your ISP about this. Since this is coming from the same IP address each time, they should be able to take care of it.  [Link] |
| kierkegaard Loose Cannon 185 Posts 8/05 | Posted - Sep 10 2005 : 8:56AM [Link] |
| Hardware All-Star Member Your other left 14594 Posts 3/02 | Posted - Sep 10 2005 : 9:13AM Oh, and take a look at what's in your Internet and Trusted zones (in the Zones tab). Unless you have a computer network at your home, only your "Loopback adapter" should be in your Trusted zone, and only your computer's network adapter should be listed in the Internet zone. PS - And make sure you have the latest version of ZA. Edited by - hardware on 9/10/2005 9:13:43 AM [Link] |
| Endorphin Luminary 1185 Posts 3/00 | Posted - Sep 10 2005 : 9:26AM We now return you to a topic that I probably know nothing about. +1 for the invisible hand... OH!..and FREE THE WEED!!! [Link] |
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| kierkegaard Loose Cannon 185 Posts 8/05 | Posted - Sep 10 2005 : 10:21AM
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| jamesn Senior Member Cambridge, MA 750 Posts 1/04 | Posted - Sep 10 2005 : 1:54PM also, you can get a cheap router for 20-30 bucks that's going to take care of things like that before they get to your computer, i think compusa's selling a pretty good zyxell 334 for like 20 dollars after rebate right now. [Link] |
| kierkegaard Loose Cannon 185 Posts 8/05 | Posted - Sep 25 2005 : 10:15AM Side note, I've been becoming very interested in computers and the interweb :) lately and I was wondering about converting to the Linux (I believe it's called) OS. I know (think?) that the best way to try and understand things with computers is to just screw around with them and over time learn, but (speaking as a nOObie) if you guys/gals had any texts or programs with Linux too recommend I'd enjoy any recommendations. Call it a hobby or I guess to those of us who are C++ illriterate a challenge, but I guess I'm one of those guys that enjoys knowing "how things work" to the smallest detail. Anyway, I guess all I'm asking is if any of you have a "bible" or "bibles" (or sites) of sorts in regard to networking, security, etc. I know it's a large subject, but what are a few works that you learned the most from...thanks in advance. (side note #2, even if it's a long list, write it out, I'm not the type to read two books or only 100 pages of a list then quit) Flame anyway, if you want, I have thick skin and hell, you guys already helped me out of one problem already...I have a good sense of humor as well :) . No offense, I mean this in the kindest way possible, but it was odd taking advice from jamesn, he just seems like the court jester around here. Just an agent provocateur par excellance. But he's very straight-forward in here :) Bill, Hardware, DeverDon, and also like your input as well, if possible. Again, real general to the very specific. I just want to know more. [Link] |
| oatmeal Meat Popsicle Seeking Beauty 1738 Posts 8/04 | Posted - Sep 25 2005 : 11:26AM [Link] |
| Bill All-Star Member 5334 Posts 6/00 | Posted - Sep 25 2005 : 12:50PM Edited by - Bill on 9/25/2005 12:50:15 PM [Link] |
| oatmeal Meat Popsicle Seeking Beauty 1738 Posts 8/04 | Posted - Sep 25 2005 : 1:24PM [Link] |
| Heretik New Member 3 Posts 9/05 | Posted - Sep 26 2005 : 12:17AM Try http://www.linuxiso.org/ For security, I've never really found an all-inclusive site that covers it all. Try starting with http://www.grc.com/default.htm Take the "Shields Up" tests to see where your computer ranks in their security tests. They offer explanations and suggestions on covering up your security "leaks". [Link] |
| jamesn Senior Member Cambridge, MA 750 Posts 1/04 | Posted - Sep 26 2005 : 12:48AM
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