How to Use Firewall To Block Hackers and Malware

[@II-jv9yx]

I've always preferred and used Windows Firewall Control which is simply a better GUI for Windows Firewall.

[@Britec09]

That is also good

[@timfd.w.4163]

But not FREEWARE

[@ITMSS-r9r]

very informative good video

[@daverayman8865]

That's very good mate thanks I'm defo giving that a try 👍

[@Britec09]

You're welcome

[@-zerocool-]

I just used GlassWire, I like that it blocks every connection with a popup to allow/deny.

[@Britec09]

GlassWire is also good

[@timfd.w.4163]

Freeware version cannot do much

[@skyshunts]

Is it free

[@drmarkintexas-400]

🙏🏆⭐😊 Thank you for sharing this

[@Britec09]

My pleasure

[@johngoard8272]

Hmm Brian I wish there was similar software to block spam emails as I get so many that even Microsoft Outlook program is not able to be set to block certain sites that are often a "no reply", a simple site name one beingtitled as Microsoft or one that has a site address that can be blocked only to have the address slightly changed to again be included in my inbox..

[@yanv33]

Thanks

[@Britec09]

Welcome

[@hotmixer2010]

Most antivirus suites already come with a firewall and all routers/access points have firewalls

[@Porkypies6m]

do u have a video on how to set up Windows Defender firewall or is it preset to its optimum settings by the system?

[@awazkhalil530]

Is there an option to import all firewall rules manually and the choose to deny some apps access? because i installed it and it seems that i must allow access for every app again

[@ajazzshake]

What about privacy? Is it safe ?

[@spicyg3524]

how do u know what is malware or hackers as ur allowing/blocking certain programs

[@skwiggsskytower2517]

when you see a block notification, you can write it down and research the program. or simply block everything and try to use your machine and see what's broken The effort you put in will determine how successful the protection is.

[@Key-Premise]

Hello once again, interwebz man 👋 I have a question, as someone who's more hardware-savvy than a software enthusiast: - How likely would it be for said malware to be made to infiltrate these 3'rd party programs-first, rather than trying to go around them? As in, attack the 3'rd party software and gaining access to one's PC afterwards.🤔

[@belewyigermal9575]

Where is the link for simplewall? Thank you

[@tonpijpers9518]

For that purpose I use Malwarebytes Windows Firewall Control program.

[@GaryBeltz]

Just for clarification, this is for a computer that does NOT have another malware program installed like BitDefender, McAfee, etc?

[@Britec09]

If your Antivirus has firewall, then you don't need this.

[@trelligan42]

Link where?

[@US_Joe]

👍👍👍👍👍

[@_Ciosu..]

What exactly do you say in your intro ?? Whatchu ??

[@Britec09]

wotcher guys

[@matrix54190]

I always hear Watchup Guys😂👍🏼👍🏼

[@walkabout16]

A Hosts file is a much easier way and lists are already made and updated.

[@Britec09]

This is just a how to on simplewall, not what the best is

[@dougholiday7523]

Anyone having issue with either a pinned Taskbar icon or Desktop short cut not responding to a single or double click (to open the GUI)?

[@franciscohorna5542]

using norton smart firewall here so far its excellent dont need to make changes here

[@Britec09]

Thanks for sharing

[@virtualheadless4764]

did you checked virus total result its flagged for 7

[@Britec09]

These type of apps always get flagged.

[@virtualheadless4764]

@@Britec09 its looking like you are not happy with scan result.ya i know its false positive but still create a little doubt of "MAYBE". whats your thought

[@GL-Red]

@@virtualheadless4764little late but I think Henry has been a bit of the rails for awhile and said he has no intentions on resolving those “false positives”. Of course, it’s open source and you can verify it yourself and it has been awhile seen I checked his GitHub page.

[@videodude8137]

What you guys use as a firewall? Microsoft or 3rd party.

[@Don_Meggi]

Microsoft and ((3rd party) Windows firewall control)

[@mazz1985]

Use my brain instead and just dont click the spamm.

[@XQForce8]

Nonsensical

[@trevgood4171]

Can u please unban me im sorry for everything i did

[@normanwhite2227]

windows firewall is enough protection, this is extra nonsense

[@Britec09]

This is a how to on simplewall

[@zetectic7968]

Foolish troll.

[@GaryLabandter]

Ive been a Network Engineer with Security certifications for over 30yrs. If u think Win Firewall is enough, you're misguided..(delusional) When someone like Brian, with years of experience and certifications tries 2 help, take advice or not, you can't "study" wisdom and fieldwork. Thx Brian

[@normanwhite2227]

@@GaryLabandter Router/Modem+Windows Firewall+Avast AV +uBlock Origin as home user I never had problems that Brian was talking about or other issues. Just NONE. and that after decades. So you still don't know enough, thus don't spread your scare ......

[@Kazuhira95]

@normanwhite2227 That's because you are not the target, hackers don't find you valuable. If they want in they already gotten in.

[@norman7527]

Portmaster is better

[@Britec09]

Yes it is, but this video is not about whats best, its a how to use simplewall

[@keylanoslokj1806]

Is it hardware

[@norman7527]

@@keylanoslokj1806 No, software

[@norman7527]

@@keylanoslokj1806 No, it's software