why do they say xp firewall is weak?
 

why si windows xp built in firewall is weak compared to other firewalls like zone alarm, etc...

Re: why do they say xp firewall is weak?
 

There are 2 reasons for saying such things.

1. Microsoft itself finds bugs and upgrades it when any such attack is observed.
2. You can easily make such an exception that could lead to a very severe attack.

Re: why do they say xp firewall is weak?
 

How? Does a simple program can do that?

Re: why do they say xp firewall is weak?
 

By finding the loop holes in the firewall applications.

Re: why do they say xp firewall is weak?
 

what are those loop holes?

Re: why do they say xp firewall is weak?
 

That depends from version to version but you can find some good articles on firewalls and ethical hacking here http://www.go4expert.com/forumdisplay.php?f=55

Re: why do they say xp firewall is weak?
 

They say so because a NOOBIsh ( >.< ) user like me can break into a XP box in minutes so they say it is awesome S.H.I.T