Originally posted by Jon`C:
happy patch tuesday
KB951698: Vulnerabilities in DirectX could allow remote code execution.
KB950762: Vulnerability in Bluetooth stack could allow remote code execution.
KB950762: Vulnerabilities in Pragmatic General Multicast (PGM) could allow denial of service.
Windows services open up essentially random ports, and even if you do manage to get your computer secured there is no 'stealth mode' like in OSX. A decent firewall won't just filter packets, it will make it look like no computer exists when someone tries to do a port scan. Running without a firewall is a terrible idea no matter how "not retarded" you are.
KB951698: Vulnerabilities in DirectX could allow remote code execution.
KB950762: Vulnerability in Bluetooth stack could allow remote code execution.
KB950762: Vulnerabilities in Pragmatic General Multicast (PGM) could allow denial of service.
Windows services open up essentially random ports, and even if you do manage to get your computer secured there is no 'stealth mode' like in OSX. A decent firewall won't just filter packets, it will make it look like no computer exists when someone tries to do a port scan. Running without a firewall is a terrible idea no matter how "not retarded" you are.
In a sense it is, but most hackers aren't out there to compromise a home box. I don't really wanna drop 50-100 bucks on a decent router, as I'd rather pay for an 8800GTS with that money, and I've yet to have problems in ~two years of running without a discernible firewall.
DirectX could be a problem for me, I don't use bluetooth, and don't really know what the last one's all about.
But if it does become a problem then I'll deal with it then. Til then, SP3 is coming out shortly (or is it already official? I dunno, microsoft's been really weird about their news releases on the subject. One day it's up, next day it's down, next day it's up, etc).
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