ping attacks? HELP!

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mal numan

hi..... bit of a newbie....i keep getting "ping attacks"
when i log on to the internet, is this a serious matter
and how do i stop it!.. i have a broadband connection and
am using P-CILLIN virus programme...any help please
 
Hi Mal,
I don't know that a virus programme will stop intrusion attempts.
If you do not have a Commercial product, like Norton, Mc Afee, try freeware
like ZoneAlarm etc.
Your Xp comes with built in, an Internet ConnectionFirewall,(I.C.F.) just
tick the box in the right place, but not if you run another Firewall at the
same time.
Go to Norton or Mc Afee, and do a free security scan, and you will find that
the icmp & or Telnet, will have open ports, and need to be stealthed, plus
more, for sure.

Rob.
 
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