Understanding
Internet risks
Norton Personal Firewall protects you from major risks that are associated
with the Internet. These risks include the threat of network attack,
malicious code in
active content
, exposure to inappropriate content,
exposure of private information, and getting viruses from infected files.
Risks from hackers
Originally
hackers
were people who could solve computer problems and
write complex computer programs quickly. However, the meaning of the
term has changed to mean those who use their computer knowledge for
illicit purposes. Since hacker started out as a complimentary term, some
people use the word
cracker
for the derogatory form. In this text, hacker is
used in its noncomplimentary form.
You might also hear other terms for hackers, including script-kiddies,
wannabes, and packet monkeys. These are all terms for hackers-in-
training, who use programs written by more advanced hackers to attack
computers on the Internet.
The process of a hacker attack
Most hacker attacks use the following process:
1
Information gathering
The hacker gathers as much information about your computer as
possible. The hacker attempts to find vulnerabilities without letting
you know that your computer is under attack.
Summary of Contents for Norton Personal Firewall 2003
Page 1: ...User s Guide ...
Page 10: ...Contents 10 Glossary Service and support solutions Index CD Replacement Form ...
Page 14: ...Responding to emergencies Prevent future problems 14 ...
Page 60: ...Keeping current with LiveUpdate Run LiveUpdate automatically 60 ...
Page 102: ...Blocking Internet advertisements Use text strings to identify ads to block or permit 102 ...
Page 116: ...Troubleshooting Norton Personal Firewall Troubleshoot Norton Personal Firewall problems 116 ...
Page 140: ...Glossary 140 ...
Page 144: ...Service and support solutions 144 ...
