hi peeps i've decided to upgrade my security a wee bit..but popp'n on outpost pro!!!! luve the spyware scanner but do i need to set it for default i konw i just click ok allow all time for appz i know but im not to savvy with firewalls?? thanks MD bwt i do have a modem/router dynalink..do i need a firewall besides xp?? only reason igot outpost was today i noticed a dirty trojan pop up backdoor? sbot msn or something? Im not sure why trojan hunter real time gaurd didnt pick that up
since u have a router/firewall, u can get by without a software firewall if u practice safe hex and surfing habits. as for outpost, id suggest visiting the forums for more specific info on securing it. paranoid2000 has a thorough and comprehensive guide on it. for me, when i install outpost i turn off logging and disable all plugins except for antispyware and attack detection. for rules, i often just go with the default tho i do have a few custom rules.
If you are new to Outpost, as WSFuser noted, P2K's guide: A Guide to Producing a Secure Configuration for Outpost is worth a read. Outpost will provide you with outbound application control if that is something you want for your system(s) behind the router. Regards, CrazyM
