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Blocking Hackers with Windows Firewall In Windows Vista

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If you use the Internet, a firewall is a must-have security tool. It’s not the only tool you need, but it’s an important one. It protects your computer from hackers and worms. Hackers are people and programs that would attempt to access your computer through the Internet without you knowing it. Worms are bad programs, like viruses, that are usually written to do intentional harm. Windows Vista comes with its own built-in firewall. If you didn’t know about it before going online, relax. It’s enabled by default. So most likely it’s been protecting you since the very first moment you went online. In this article, you learn how the firewall works and how to configure it for maximum protection.

How Firewalls Work

To understand what a firewall is, you need to first understand what a network connection is. Even though you have only one skinny wire connecting your computer to the Internet (through a phone line or cable outlet), that connection actually consists of 65,535 ports. Each port can simultaneously carry on its own conversation with the outside world. So, theoretically, you could have 65,535 things going on at a time. But of course, nobody ever has that much going on all at once. One, or maybe a few, ports is more like it. The ports are divided into two categories: TCP (Transmission Control Protocol) and UDP (User Datagram Protocol). TCP is generally used to send text and pictures (Web pages and e-mail), and includes some error checking to make sure all the information that’s received by a computer matches what the sending computer sent. UDP works more like broadcast TV or radio, where the information is just sent out and there is no error checking. UDP is generally used for real-time communications, such as voice conversations and radio broadcasts sent over the Net.

Each port has two directions: incoming (or ingress) and outgoing (or egress). The direction is in relation to stuff coming into your computer from the outside: namely the Internet. It’s the stuff coming into your computer that you have to watch out for. But you can’t close all ports to all incoming traffic. If you did, there’d be no way to get the good stuff in. But you don’t want to let everything in either. You need a way to separate the wheat from the chaff so to speak—a way to let in the good stuff while keeping out the bad stuff. Anti-spyware and antivirus software are good tools for keeping out viruses and other bad things that are attached to files coming into your computer. But hackers can actually sneak worms and other bad things in through unprotected ports without there even being a file involved in the process. That’s where the firewall comes into play.

A stateful firewall, like the one that comes with Windows Vista, keeps track of everything you request. When traffic from the Internet wants to come in through a port, the firewall checks to make sure the traffic is something you requested. If it isn’t, the firewall assumes this is a hacker trying to sneak something in without your knowing it, and therefore prevents the traffic from entering your computer. So, there’s really more to it than just having a port open or closed. It’s also about filtering. About making sure that data coming into an open port is something you requested and not some rogue uninvited traffic sent by some hacker. Many of the worms that infected so many computers in the 1990s did so by sneaking in undetected through unfiltered ports. These days, you really want to make sure you have a firewall up whenever you go online to prevent such things.

What a firewall doesn’t protect against

It’s important to understand that a firewall alone is not sufficient protection against all Internet threats. A firewall is just one component in a larger defense system. Specifically: - A firewall doesn’t protect you from spyware and viruses. See Article 8 for more information on that protection. - A firewall doesn’t protect you from attacks based on exploits. Automatic updates provide that protection. - A firewall doesn’t protect you from pop-up ads.

A firewall doesn’t protect you from phishing scams.

A firewall doesn’t protect you from spam (junk e-mail).

See Article 18 for tools and techniques on managing spam with Windows Mail. So a firewall isn’t a complete solution. Rather, it’s an important component of a larger security strategy.

Introducing Security Center

In Windows Vista Before you get into Windows Firewall, take a look at the Security Center. As its name implies, this is a single point of administration for most of your PC’s security. You can open the Security Center in several ways. Use whichever is most convenient for you: - Double-click the Windows Security Alerts (shield) icon in the Notification area. - If you see a Security Center alert above the Notification area, click that alert. - Tap the Windows key, type sec, and click Security Center. - Click the Start button, choose Control Panel, click Security, and then click Security Center. - In the Welcome Center, click Show More Details, and click Security Center in the left column. Whichever method you use, the Security Center opens. I clicked the arrow button to the right of each heading so you can see the descriptive text under each heading. You can click that button to show or hide the same descriptive text. By default, Windows Firewall is turned on and working at all times, so your Security Center should show “On” in the Firewall box. If yours shows “Off” or “Not Monitored,” it might be because you have a third-party firewall program running in place of Windows Firewall. There are many such programs available, such as McAfee, Symantec (Norton), Gibson Research, and other companies. If your firewall is turned off, and you don’t know why, it would be good to find out—perhaps from your computer manufacturer or someone who knows. If you don’t have any firewall up, you should definitely turn on Windows Firewall.

There is no advantage to having two or more firewalls running simultaneously. In fact, more than one firewall is likely to cause unnecessary problems.

Turning Windows Firewall on or off

To turn Windows Firewall on or off, you must have administrative privileges. In the left column of the Security Center, click Windows Firewall. You see options for controlling the firewall. Click Change Settings or Turn Windows Firewall On or Off in that window to see the options.

Use the Block All Programs checkbox only to temporarily disable exceptions when connecting to public Wi-Fi networks. There’s more on that topic in the sections to follow. If you have a third-party firewall that you feel is more secure than the Windows Firewall, you can choose the Off option to turn off Windows Firewall. Just make sure you have a firewall up when you go online. Otherwise you won’t have anything to stop uninvited traffic on your network connection.

Making Exceptions to Firewall Protection

When Windows Firewall is turned on and running, you don’t really have to do anything special to use it. It will be on constant vigil, automatically protecting your computer from hackers and worms trying to sneak in through unprotected ports. Ports for common Internet tasks like e-mail and the Web will be open and monitored so you can easily use those programs safely. Internet programs that don’t use standard e-mail and Web ports may require that you create an exception to the default firewall rules. Examples include instant messaging programs and some online games. When you try to use such a program, Windows Firewall will display a security alert.

The message doesn’t mean the program is “bad.” It just means that to use the program, the Firewall has to open a port. If you want to use the program, go ahead and click Unblock. If you don’t recognize the program name and publisher shown, choose Keep Blocking. If you’re not sure what you want to do and want to look into the program some more, click Ask Me Later. Unblocking a port doesn’t leave it wide open. It just creates a new rule that allows that one program to use the port. You’re still protected because the port is closed when you’re not using that specific program. The port is also closed to programs other than the one for which you unblocked the port. Should you change your mind in the future, you can always reblock the port as described in the next section.

Manually configuring firewall exceptions Normally when you try to use a program that needs to work through the firewall, you get a message. Occasionally you might need, or want, to manually block or unblock a port.

IP Addresses on Home/Office Networks When you set up a network using the Network Setup Wizard described in Part X of this book, each computer is automatically assigned a 192.168.0.x IP address, where x is unique to each computer. For example, if the computers are sharing a single Internet connection, the first computer will be 192.168.0.1, the second computer you add will be 192.168.0.2, and so forth (although that last number could vary). All computers will have the same subnet mask of 255.255.255.0. The subnet mask just tells the computer that the first three numbers are part of the network address (the address of your network as a whole), and the last number refers to a specific host (computer) on that network. The 192.168 . . . addresses are called private addresses because they cannot be accessed directly from the Internet. To see the IP address of a computer on your local network, go to that computer, click the Start button, and choose All Programs -> Accessories -> Command Prompt. At the command prompt, type ipconfig /all, and press Enter. You’ll see the computer’s IP address and subnet mask listed along with other Internet Protocol data.

After you’ve defined a program, port, or scope, click OK as necessary to work your way back to the Exceptions tab. The item you specified appears in the list of Programs and Services. Its checkbox will be checked, indicating that the port is open so the program works through the firewall. Disabling, changing, and deleting exceptions The checkboxes in the Exceptions list indicate whether the exception is enabled or disabled. When you clear a checkbox, the exception is disabled and traffic through the port is rejected. This makes it relatively easy to enable and disable the port on an as-needed basis, because the program name always remains in the list of exceptions. To change the scope of an exception in your exceptions list, click the exception name and click the Edit button. Then, click the Change Scope button and choose your new scope. To remove a program from the exceptions list, and stop accepting unsolicited traffic through its port, click the exception name, and then click the Delete button.

Advanced firewall settings

The Advanced tab of the Windows Firewall dialog box, lets you choose the network cards you want the firewall to protect. If you have multiple network interface cards, you should select them all, unless you have some good reason for leaving one unprotected. The Restore Defaults button lets you change the firewall back to its original settings. That’ll come in handy if you ever mess things up while manually configuring options and just want to get back to square one.

A firewall is an important component of a larger overall security strategy. Windows Vista comes with a built-in firewall that’s turned on and working from the moment you first start your computer. The firewall is automatically configured to prevent unsolicited Internet traffic from getting into your computer, thereby protecting you from worms and other hack attempts. The Vista firewall also provides advanced options for professional network and security administrators who need more granular control over its behavior.

- A firewall protects your computer from unsolicited network traffic, which is a major cause of worms and other hack attempts.

- A firewall will not protect your computer from viruses, pop-up ads, or junk e-mail.

- You don’t need to configure the firewall to use standard Internet services like the Web and e-mail. Those will work through the firewall automatically.

- When you start an Internet program that needs access to the Internet through a closed port, you’ll be given a security alert with options to Unblock, or Keep Blocking, the port. You must choose Unblock to use that program.

- Windows Firewall is one of the programs in the Security Center. To open Security Center, click the Start button and choose Control Panel -> Security -> Security Center.

- From the Start menu, you can search for fire to get to Windows Firewall configuration options.

- Exceptions in Windows Firewall are programs that are allowed to work through the firewall. - Professional network and security administrators can configure Windows Firewall through the Windows Firewall with Advanced Security console in Administrative Tools.

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Why submit to a Directory?

There are two major reasons for submitting to Directories:

* Targeted traffic
* Link popularity

Clearly, the same benefits can be derived from a link from just about any site -- not just from a directory. However, there are some significant differences between the two link sources:

* Directories have only one 'purpose in life': to provide links to other sites.

* Directories are an established source of 'authority' in regard to various subject matters. Being listed in them serves as testimony to the site's 'worth'.

* It is much easier and simpler to be listed in directories than in subject specific sites (not forgetting the fact that there may be a conflict of interest issue!).

Perhaps we should first review the concept of 'Directory', understand the exact difference from Search Engine and get to know the various types of directories - and what advantages each one has.

What is a Directory?

Many users don't know the difference between a Directory and a Search Engine, and (quite frankly) they actually don't care. This is not surprising, as most sites that started as a Directory, incorporate Search Engine results (like Yahoo)Yahoo directory and another DMOZ. Most Search Engines also use data from directories (like Google). To the uninitiated, it all looks the same. However, for web masters and site owners understanding the distinction between the two is vital.

In my opinion, the only difference nowadays is what I call:Search Engines use a web page as their building block, while directories use the web site. To illustrate, if the web was a library, then Directories would be a catalog of books, while the Search Engines would be the index of the books.

Much like catalogs, there are many ways to organize or categorize web sites. Although many sites have adopted the Yahoo method, others have pioneered different approaches.

While some Directories provide a totally free, no-strings-attached, submission option, many Directories expect or require something in return. In most cases - it's simply money, ranging from a few dollars to several hundred. Few require an annual subscription to keep your site listed, but most are satisfied with a one-off payment. After all, your site will not be reviewed annually...

In addition to (or instead of) payment, some SEO friendly web directory insist on getting a link from you before they agree to list your site. Others may require you to agree to get periodic emails that include promotion material for various products. Still others suggest that your site will only be listed if you join them and become an editor. There are many variations and some Directories offer several options to Site Owners.

How can you make a good decision when faced with so many options and considerations? The answer lies, perhaps, in limiting your options and dealing with just a few directories. First, you must establish your goals for this link campaign. Is it traffic, Link popularity or both? Then, compare the sites that meet your requirements and rank them according to how closely they match. You may wish to consult freely available comparison tables, such as the one provided by Strongest Links. Finally, introduce the payment or condition imposed by the Directory. If you did it properly, the answer will simply unfold naturally. You are likely to discover that some Directories provide excellent value for money, others may be good value and some may be poor or very poor. The final arbiter on this question is you.

Few points worth remembering:

* Every statistical measurement merely reflects the current status of a site. Some Directories may grow and become world leaders and some may disappear altogether.

* Editors are humans too. You are much more likely to get a favorable response from them if you conduct yourself with dignity and integrity, and show consideration and courtesy to the Editors you contact.

* Almost all business web directory provide guidelines and instructions for site submission. Study them carefully - this is time well spent as it may save you future aggravation and mismatch expectations.

* A very comprehensive and accurate source of information about Directories can be found here. Most of the major web directory are mentioned there, and all the important measurements that were discussed in this article.

Best of luck in your Directory Submission campaign!

Make a Holiday Blessings Jar

Bring Gratitude Into Focus


Most of us, despite the difficult economic times, have a lot to be thankful for this year. If you’ve got a roof over your head and enough to eat, you’re better off than many. Just the fact that you’re reading this online means you’re better off than ¾ of the world’s population (only 25.6% has internet access*).

Our attitude about what we have (instead of what we don’t have) colors our day to day experiences. Placing the emphasis on the good things in life is a way to bring gratitude into focus this holiday season. Here’s one easy way:

Assignment: Create a Holiday Blessings Jar. From now through Christmas, have each family member write down something that they’re thankful for on a small piece of paper (red and green paper looks great!) each day. Write the person’s name along with the date and place the slip of paper inside the jar. By the time Christmas arrives, your jar will be full.

After the season is over, don’t throw the paper away. Tuck the jar away with your other holiday decorations and bring it out again next year. When you do, re-read the things you were thankful for the year before. The blessings jar becomes a great keepsake and reminder of your family’s many blessings.

Jolly Snowman Faces

Here's a holiday sugar cookie that doesn't need rolling. Just four ingredients and simple candies make creating snowmen faces super fun and frosty.


Prep Time: 1 hour 15 min
Total Time: 1 hour 15 min
Makes: 2 dozen cookies


1 pouch (1 lb 1.5 oz) Betty Crocker® sugar cookie mix
1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened
1 egg
1 container (12 oz) Betty Crocker® Whipped fluffy white frosting
Red string licorice
Assorted candies



1. Heat oven to 375°F. In medium bowl, stir cookie mix, butter and egg until soft dough forms. On ungreased cookie sheets, drop dough by rounded tablespoonfuls 2 inches apart.
2. Bake 11 to 14 minutes or until edges are light golden brown. Cool 1 minute; remove from cookie sheets to cooling racks. Cool completely, about 15 minutes.
3. Frost and decorate 1 cookie at a time. After spreading frosting on cookie, add licorice for band of earmuffs and candies for ear "covers" and snowman face.
High Altitude (3500-6500 ft): Decrease butter to 1/3 cup.

Nutrition Information:
1 Frosted Cookie (Undecorated): Calories 200 (Calories from Fat 80); Total Fat 9g (Saturated Fat 4g, Trans Fat 2g); Cholesterol 20mg; Sodium 105mg; Total Carbohydrate 29g (Dietary Fiber 0g, Sugars 20g); Protein 1g Percent Daily Value*: Vitamin A 2%; Vitamin C 0%; Calcium 0%; Iron 0% Exchanges: 1/2 Starch; 1 1/2 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Vegetable; 1 1/2 Fat Carbohydrate Choices: 2
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.