I have discussed computer security and open ports in previous posts. I worry about open ports (and so do the university folks of monitor my activities) because I operate servers and must allow for interaction (port 8o for HTML, 22,23 for FTP and 25 for Email). You may have other ports open on your equipment if you do things like share iTunes. I happen to be listening to one of Leo Laport’s podcasts and he was interviewing Steve Gibson. Steve participates from time to time on this program and is a security expert. Steve has a business related to security and storage systems and offers some free resources. Try ShieldsUP! to evaluate the port security of your computers. The link I provide is from the home page and will have to navigate from this page to the ShieldsUp! page (expect some ads and product pitches). What you are looking for is a site that will evaluate the port security on your machine. This is good information.
