IP filtering
In this article we are going to discuss IP filtering, its benefits and how it can help you and your computers security.
Imagine that an IP address is like a telephone and we all hate annoying marketing calls. This would be a way to prevent those people from calling you. When an incorrect IP address tries to connect to your computer, it will be inspected by IP filtering software and either blocked or accepted. This can be beneficial for many reasons, one of the main ones being that there are servers that are known to have spyware, adware or viruses, this will completely block them from accessing and infecting your computer.
IP filtering programs typically use a default list of IP addresses. There are many different lists for different causes, whether you want to block known spyware servers or Microsoft, there’s probably a list for it. You can also get region-specific lists, for example, if you live in the US and want to block all IP addresses that come from France, you can.
Of course, you can use this type of software as a firewall, you can get a list of hackers, spammers, spyware servers, trojans and known bad fellows who are likely to share anything malicious with you.
Another benefit of using these programs is that they also have the feature of blocking HTTP addresses, so you can not only block incoming connections, but also avoid browsing the wrong website.
This software of course has its drawbacks when compared to a firewall, for example firewalls are usually smart and are updated all the time by companies that focus on IT security. The lists in IP filtering software are updated as often as the individual can be bothered. However, many are still updated daily.
