Re: [cobalt-users] Qube3 and MSN Messenger

["Ryan Verner" <xfesty@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Heh,
  
> BUT, it is not very secure, uPNP allows the client to open ports and 
> NAT them thru to the client  =:()
> 
> Wonder when a virus make a use of this!

So *that's* what uPNP is used for ..?

No kidding, seems absolutely silly - is it another one of those Microsoft
"innovations" where even though it does make things a lot easier, it leaves
gaping big security holes?

Do requests need to be 'confirmed' on the firewall, or is it completely
transparent and any application can do it?

R
 
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