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Windows Patch Sets Off ZoneAlarm

ZoneAlarm users who thought they were doing a good thing by patching their Windows DNS servers got a bit of a surprise -- the DNS fix locked ZoneAlarm out of the Internet, making it impossible for the CheckPoint security software to properly do its job.

If you have this problem, head to http://www.checkpoint.com for a fix.

Meanwhile experts say this problem should not deter you from using the DNS patch, as it helps thwart spoofing attacks.

Posted by Doug Barney on July 14, 2008


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