As internet threats have evolved, Windows has consistently provided tools to help users stay safe online. One of the earliest examples is the Windows firewall (formally known today as the Microsoft ...

Windows Security can alert you if the firewall is blocking an app, but there are other signs to look for if it doesn't. You can check if the firewall is blocking an app on the Allowed Apps screen in ...

5 Reasons to Use a Stateless Firewall (+3 Key Downsides) Your email has been sent A stateless firewall is an efficient, low-maintenance way to screen lots of network traffic quickly — but there are a ...

When it comes to foiling hackers, Saman Amarasinghe views the world in stark terms. “There is a black-and-white line,” says Amarasinghe, an associate professor at Massachussets Institute of Technology ...