LeakTest query

CurlyWhirly · 25 Mar 2009 at 20:12

I'm running the 64-bit version of Vista and am using the Windows firewall.

When I run the LeakTest it says that my firewall has been penetrated :eek:

I have never run the LeakTest before.

I'm using a NAT router firewall as well but as that can only stop incoming traffic (not outbound traffic) should I be concerned :confused:

Also can anyone recommend a free alternative to the Windows firewall that stops the LeakTest from working if there is one.

Cheers.

Moredhel · 25 Mar 2009 at 20:43

Steve Gibson is a well known scaremongering hack. Windows Firewall doesn't (by default) block outgoing connections, but generally you shouldn't really want to for most home usage.

CurlyWhirly · 27 Mar 2009 at 17:30

Moredhel said:
Steve Gibson is a well known scaremongering hack. Windows Firewall doesn't (by default) block outgoing connections, but generally you shouldn't really want to for most home usage.

I'll not worry then, cheers.

yashiro · 28 Mar 2009 at 02:20

He may not present himself well but the actual results of his tests are usually accurate.
If the app is 'lying' it's pretty easy to test that yourself.