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Are our systems vulnerable? Heck, yes, especially if we're running Windows. But for all the problems found, you'd think all our computers would go down twice a day. And (mostly) they don't. Or, to steal a quote (of Mike Sweeney) from the article:
"But, since it's theoretically possible someone might use this flaw as an attack method, it's reported as a 'security hole.' It's like saying there is a chance your car will roll over in a crash, therefore we will report the car as defective and a risk to you. Duh!"
I suppose I could strain the analogy by trying to make something of it (is Windows the SUV of the computing world, very capable but easily rolled?). But that would be tacky. :)
"But, since it's theoretically possible someone might use this flaw as an attack method, it's reported as a 'security hole.' It's like saying there is a chance your car will roll over in a crash, therefore we will report the car as defective and a risk to you. Duh!"
I suppose I could strain the analogy by trying to make something of it (is Windows the SUV of the computing world, very capable but easily rolled?). But that would be tacky. :)
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As far as my firewall, I love it. I use ZoneAlarm Pro. Unless I tell it otherwise, most of my ports are stealth. I don't care what techniques they're using, if they come in on most ports, I'm just plain not there. In addition, it blocks /outbound/ requests unless I okay it (such as software 'phoning home' and spyware that comes with other installs (of which there is quite a bit out there; it's pathetic). It also blocks some popups, though if that were my only goal, I could get a program designed for that purpose.