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Why you shouldn't use Windows Firewall
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<blockquote data-quote="blackice" data-source="post: 884315" data-attributes="member: 79035"><p>His problem is with outbound connections, which a hardware firewall isn’t blocking either unless you have set it to, or they have some kind of security filter for IPs. Windows 10 firewall works great for this as well. You only have to worry about outbound connections if you are either already infected and worried about data exfiltration, or a malware contacting a C&C server, or you are trying to block certain program from making outbound connections. There are common ports to watch or block for worms, but it’s your last line of defense. And most routers aren’t protecting you in this way, but they are most likely putting all your inbound ports into stealth mode and avoid port scanners.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="blackice, post: 884315, member: 79035"] His problem is with outbound connections, which a hardware firewall isn’t blocking either unless you have set it to, or they have some kind of security filter for IPs. Windows 10 firewall works great for this as well. You only have to worry about outbound connections if you are either already infected and worried about data exfiltration, or a malware contacting a C&C server, or you are trying to block certain program from making outbound connections. There are common ports to watch or block for worms, but it’s your last line of defense. And most routers aren’t protecting you in this way, but they are most likely putting all your inbound ports into stealth mode and avoid port scanners. [/QUOTE]
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