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Norton Internet Security
Posted by packman Yes, I've had this problem as well, only with an earlier version of NIS. The ping alerts are from remote machines that are looking for Trojan-type vulnerabilities. The alerts can occur quite frequently. In my version of NIS, there's a configuration setting for apparently turning off these alerts but it doesn't work. What I did find that helped, though, was blocking Port 135. Do a search for this at Symantec's site and you'll get instructions as to how precisely to do it. First, though, run the online firewall and a/v check at Symantec's site. Believe me, it can show up things you've probably not closed off properly. In the results, ask for details to be shown. I found that closing off Port 135 helped but didn't totally stop the alerts. As for downloads, whilst there are a few websites on the Internet that require the firewall to be disabled, normally you shouldn't need to disable your firewall. It's highly risky. The need to do so might indicate a not-so-appropriate cookie or Java or Active-X setting. |