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pstj · 08-07-2003, 11:24 AM

Hi!
Is it dangerous to open ports on a firewall (a router) to allow connection for various applications (icq, ftp, file sharing, etc.)? Does it make the computer/network *significantly* more vulnerable to hacking?

Thanks!

08-07-2003, 11:24 AM	#1
pstj Member (9 bit) Join Date: Oct 2001 Posts: 440	Is it dangerous to open ports on a router/firewall? Hi! Is it dangerous to open ports on a firewall (a router) to allow connection for various applications (icq, ftp, file sharing, etc.)? Does it make the computer/network significantly more vulnerable to hacking? Thanks!