Question for Zone Alarm Users!

Discussion in 'Software' started by benji99, Sep 21, 2005.

  1. benji99

    benji99 Private E-2

    I recently started using Zone Alarm as my Firewall and I have a question!

    On the main screen where it shows the number of blocked access attempts, how often does this number change for you? While browsing online and while not browsing?

    Here is the screen I am talking about ...

    http://www.zonagratuita.com/servicios/seguridad/graficos/zone-10.gif

    When I have my connection on, not browsing the Internet, the number climbs by at least 1-5 every second. While only having it for 2 hours, it told me it had blocked over 2000 attempts.

    Is this normal? Or do I have a serious problem?

    Thanks all!
     
    benji99, Sep 21, 2005
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  2. Shadow_Puter_Dude

    Shadow_Puter_Dude MG Authorized Malware Fighter

    That's normal, activity of that nature is usually random port scanning; someone looking for an unprotected computer.
     
    Shadow_Puter_Dude, Sep 21, 2005
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  3. DavidGP

    DavidGP MajorGeeks Forum Administrator - Grand Pooh-Bah Staff Member

    as well as random port scanning, it can also occur from your ISP or a reciently visited website just saying "hey you still online/on our site"

    and if ZA says they are blocked then its doing its job.
     
    DavidGP, Sep 21, 2005
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  4. benji99

    benji99 Private E-2

    Thanks!

    and Thanks!

    :)
     
    benji99, Sep 21, 2005
    #4

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