A firewall is only a first line of defense. You also need a decent virus scanner, and you need to keep your computer properly updated. Basically, pretend the firewall doesn't exist. If you are still vulnerable, then you are scr*wed.
As for your PS, clearly you have been smoking something illegal. The XP firewall may be simple, but it is simple in the right way - block everything. Configuring a more complex firewall is waaaaaaay beyond the ability of 99% of Microsoft's customers.
I am glad your parents have put their foot down - listen and learn.
Anyway, if the virus scanner caught it, how did your parents find out?? |
