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Router and Firewall?

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cpals

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I was wondering if I already have a router (LinkSys 4 port) do I really need a software based firewall for my computer? Shouldn't the router essentially block out any request that I don't want?

Thanks!
 
In general, security issues involves:

1. Unauthorized Internet traffic coming in (from the Internet to your computer).
2. Unauthorized Information going out (from your Hard Drive to some one else Web Server).

The latter is done mainly by programs that are ?calling home?. Unfortunately, the amount of programs that are calling home is growing by the day.

The Router?s Firewall secures mainly the Incoming traffic, to secure the Outgoing aspect you need to add Software Firewall.

You can check your system's security here:

NanoProbe Technology Internet Security Testing for Windows Users
 
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