Internet security (a bit to feed your security paranoia ...)

[Vitaly Larichev <vitaly@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Hello,

In the current (Dec.) issue of PC World there is a column titled "Stop Hackers Before They Attack"
(p.51) . It mentions a recently launched site that checks your PC "shields" and scans ports (go to
http://grc.com/default.htm and click on "Shields Up" banner) regarding their vulnerability. Port
#139 on my machine turned out  wide open to something horrible; my ignorance on the subject 
doesn't allow me be more specific describing the horror <g>). Anyhow, I used a free utility from
the site to close that bloody port #139.
The site provides also quite a bit to learn about these things I've never wanted to know of,
frankly.

Surf safe. Happy Thanksgiving.

Vitaly