Internet Protection with a Firewall and Router
Recently, subscriber Peter Killick had a question about protection from downloads:
I was under the impression that my combination of a router plus a software firewall completely prevented anything ever being downloaded on my computer over the web without my approval, typically indicated by clicking a button. My router is a Netgear, properly and carefully set up and the default password was replaced on installation. My firewall is the underrated Ashampoo one – actually very efficient, and it always double checks any initial confirmation click on my part.
A firewall program plus a router does not necessarily prevent downloads. It only does that if the program is not authorized to connect to the Internet.
A program can call home or anywhere else, and can check for updates or anything else, if:
* If you have authorized a program to contact the Internet, or …
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