In message , RG
wrote

Let's be clear about this.
* If you have a proper firewall and virus checker you are safe.
* If you don't, you are vulnerable.

See if 'Shields Up' can detect a hole in your firewall
http://www.grc.com/intro.htm

The above web site has been on the Net as long as I can remember and the
claim for 84.9 million shields up tests can be believed.

BTW, if you do find problems don't necessarily go out and buy a
solution as the cure may be a configuration setting on your own
computer. If you are not running a software firewall or virus checker
you can obtain them (legitimately) for free from the Net. Free firewall
or virus checker programs are usually exactly the same as paid for
versions but without the backup technical support - which most people
don't need anyway - or can be obtained for Internet forums.

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Alan
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