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Thread ID: 39444	2003-11-06 21:12:00	ADSL Security	Mzee (158)	Press F1

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189818	2003-11-06 21:12:00	I have asked my ISP (Slingshot) repeatedly concerning a security issue with "Slipstream Xcellerator". They just send me automated E-Mail & wan't to charge me $2.00 to phone them about a possible fault in THEIR system! Just how arrogant can you get! The problem is this:- I run ME with Zone Alarm, & XP with Sygate Firewalls. When I run the security test on the Sygate Web site, with "Slipstream" turned off all ports are blocked to Trojans etc. With "Slipstream" on, all ports are closed but not blocked & are vulnerable. There seems to be a security risk. Slingshot have been given a week to respond but are not interested. The pity is that "Slipstream" in conjunction with "Jetstart" is brilliant. I have the OFF SWITCH! Any ideas on this?	Mzee (158)
189819	2003-11-06 21:21:00	> The problem is this:- > I run ME with Zone Alarm, & XP with Sygate > Firewalls. > When I run the security test on the Sygate Web site, > with "Slipstream" turned off all ports are blocked to > Trojans etc. With "Slipstream" on, all ports are > closed but not blocked & are vulnerable. > There seems to be a security risk. Slingshot have > been given a week to respond but are not interested. > The pity is that "Slipstream" in conjunction with > "Jetstart" is brilliant. I have the OFF SWITCH! You might want to try the Gibson Research Corporation ShieldsUP! grc.com a try & see if you get the same thing, also "closed ports " are also fine.	stu140103 (137)
189820	2003-11-06 22:09:00	Thanks for that. The test shows very little difference between on & off with "slipstream" on slingshot & "Jetstart" on "Orcon" Maybe the Sygate test is pesimistic (spelling!). I still think the Slingshot customer relations stinks, even if the product is good!!	Mzee (158)
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