> > I have users on a WAN with dial-up internet access using Trumpet Winsock or
> > Win95. Does this pose any risk to my WAN/LAN?
> >
>
> Yes. Trumpet Winsock on Win95 can't stop trojans and viruses. If you WAN
Of course not.
> is on TCP/IP, you must be more than worried. I never recommend such a
> connection without a firewall.
>
But firewalls don't necessarily stop trojans and viruses either.
Good protection at the desktop may be more effective. And a firewall
isn't impervious to dial-up risks.
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