How to Change Norton Firewall Rules for High-Speed DSL
Computers are targets for hackers, vulnerable to viruses, malware, trojans, DNS attacks and privacy invasion software. Everything from adware, spyware and information gathering programs violate your privacy and can give opportunity to identity theft. Personal firewall protection is just as important as locking your front door at night.
- Review your version of Norton Antivirus and understand the firewall protection, capabilities, limitations and functionality. A firewall is a program or device that denies access to a computer, network or server.
- Open the Norton icon on your desktop, dock or applications folder.
- Open "Network Settings".
- Choose either "on" or "off" under "Firewall Settings."
More about Firewalls:
- Firewalls offer selective information security. If you are trying to purchase something online and the site does not support SSL encryption, the firewall will alert you that the site is unsafe.
- Firewalls prevent other computers from remotely accessing your computer while you are surfing the web.
- Cookies, ActiveX and other programs may be blocked.
- Notifying you of intrusion attempts and locating holes in your security is also a function of Norton Antivirus protection.
- You should consider a firewall:
- If you use either dial-up or any high speed internet connection method from home to surf the web.
- If you make purchases on line using a bank account or credit/debit card which directly accesses your personal bank account.
- You post any personal information such as you home address, phone number or you have any personal information on your computer which could be accessed remotely including your contacts lists.