New XP Exploit Disables MS Firewall > Has M$ heard of testing?

Has M$ heard of testing?

Who uses ICS, especially on broadband!

one word only...... ROUTER

get one!

Nerds get that but a lot of customers don't.

The less tech savvy would a lot more likely to be able to set up a router than to ever get ICS to work.
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Patriots always speak of dying for their country never killing for it. Bertrand Russell

reply to ottawa_guy0

reply to toddbs98
i am that less tech savvy person. what does that mean to me? and what is ICS and if im running a router (Dlink Di-624) and windows firewall would i be safe? or do you recommend a 3rd party firewall instead?

This exploit is a threat when Microsoft's Internet Connection Sharing is enabled. If you're using a router than this vulnerability doesn't affect you.

I would however still recommend a 3rd party firewall. I really don't trust the microsoft one. I prefer one that gives me more control over what is being allowed. The MS firewall is configurable to a point, but not like I would prefer.

reply to rachelsfx
Did you even read the linked article or just post ignorant anti-Microsoft drivle because you think its "leet"?

reply to dfdfdfdf
You should be fine.

reply to rachelsfx
Typical response! What software doesn't have vulnerabilities?

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reply to toddbs98
I was just thinking the same thing. A router (especially a wired router) is infinately easier to setup than ICS.