Can anyone recommend a good firewall?

The version tested there is 1.1.005.... Last final version was 2.4...

 

I do not use Comodo's firewall currently, but they have been quick to "patch" any leaks. Version 3 should be interesting when it comes out of beta. CPF has been the 2nd easiest to config for home-networks too, for me anyway...

 

Doesn't matter what version they tested. If you run all those tests with version 2.4 of Comodo it leaks.

If you can get it to remember your configuration (rules).

 

That pretty much ends the discussion...

Matousec
I'm not sure where i stand with leaktests these days, but i prefer this source.

 

I tested Comodo version 2.4 myself and it leaks other people also agree.

https://www.wilderssecurity.com/showthread.php?t=176513&page=2 Starting at post 27

 

So no security software will protect you from yourself if you insist on downloading malware infected programs and installing them. In that case, why should anyone use security software at all?

 

That's why I'm waiting for version 3, and not using 2.?

 

From Matousec

Read again

Cranking up the settings as if it's the first time it met an application might do the trick

 

Hello,
That's a very good question, mate!
You're on the roll!
Mrk

 

I did test it on highest security setting and it still leaks. Go figure!!!!!

 

Well, your results are different from Matousec. And we can read those.

I've also noticed that you only post concerning Comodo, and always against them.
I mean, not one post on any other subject. Sorry, i'm not getting good vibes here.

 

I think you would be hard pressed to find anyone who insists on downloading malware and installing it, except those who deliberately do so for experimental and and testing purposes.

Though I have no evidence to back up my theory, I believe those who unknowingly download malware and install it on a routine basis are mostly those who are looking for a something for nothing; cracked software, keygens, movies, pictures and songs, obtained mostly from filesharing sources, as well as those who love to view p0rn. They are actually in far greater need of security software, especially security software that can virtually make the decisions for them, than those of us who surf legitimate sites, download from legitimate sources and expend a great deal of time and energy learning about safe computing strategies.

To answer your question: anyone surfing the 'net using a Windoze O/S, or even a Mac or Linux, should use security software or at the very least a hardware firewall. What, exactly, to use and how much depends on the individual; the more knowledge and common sense you have, the less you probably need.

 

Believe what you want. I am the the grim reaper of the comodo firewall. After testing it and see how fataly flawed and buggy it is, I wouldn't touch it with a ten foot pole.

That's why I moved to Linux I don't have to babysit a bunch of security software, all I have is a software firewall, there is no need for a AV with Linux.

 

I didn't make myself clear, that was my fault. I should have used different language, as I meant that those who unknowingly download malware from the sources you mention (and others) are in a way 'insisting' on doing what they know can easily infect them.

I was reacting to the comments some folks have made here about the futility of people using security software that their habits (as you point out) make self-defeating - as opposed to the belief that the more dangerous you surf, the more security you need.

In other words, what's the point of using any security software if it will probably be broken anyway by that person's own actions? And in reverse, why use any security software, if your 'good' habits will keep you from needing it in the first place?

Why use any security software at all? (Is it that simple, or?)

Probably OT, sorry.

 

No, I kind of knew what you meant. I was just being a PITA

There you go, we don't know for, do we? It could probably be broken by careless actions, but maybe not. Or, good habits may prevent malware infections, but maybe not. No one knows for sure.

Investing in security software no matter the level of one's prudence is advised. No matter how careful you are, you don't want to be connecting to the internet without any kind of security software or hardware.

There is no point, however, in discussing what to use or how much, as this would only open up a huge debate that could go on forever.

 

Right. We all have auto insurance, but we don't think we'll have an accident if we drive safely.

 

It seems the one thing that almost everyone agrees upon is the recommendation for some kind of incoming router/firewall protection at minimum.

Doesn't this define what Wilders is?

 

I could go of topic and express my feeling on insurances
It's almost like that, but you're not forced to use security software, yet!

 

Sure, but the topic has been discussed repeatedly in this forum. It would be like beating a dead horse to discuss it any further.