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squid7
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join:2006-09-02
reply to toddbs98
Re: Has M$ heard of testing?

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


Shack

join:2002-01-17
Bloomington, IN
reply to dfdfdfdf
You should be fine.

j0nnyb1aze

join:2004-07-22
Hudson, FL

reply to dfdfdfdf
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.


dfdfdfdf

@telus.net
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?


toddbs98

join:2000-07-08
North Little Rock, AR
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reply to rachelsfx
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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