What Is a Firewall, and How Does it Work?




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Summary: <p>After some news about an interesting new iOS security feature, some potential malware, and a surprising move by Microsoft, we delve into firewalls. What is a firewall? How does it work? Why do you need one?</p> <p><strong>Sponsor:</strong></p> <p>Have an old Mac, iPhone, or iPad you want to sell? Get a $10 bonus today via <a href="http://www.sellyourmac.com/intego" rel="nofollow">SellYourMac.com</a>.</p> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.macrumors.com/2018/05/08/ios-11-4-usb-restricted-mode/" rel="nofollow">iOS 11.4 Disables Lightning Connector After 7 Days, Limiting Law Enforcement Access</a></li> <li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cone_of_Silence_(device)" rel="nofollow">Cone of Silence (Wikipedia)</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.intego.com/mac-security-blog/microsoft-office-for-mac-ios-and-windows-to-include-javascript-in-excel/" rel="nofollow">Microsoft Office for Mac, iOS and Windows to Include JavaScript in Excel</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.intego.com/mac-security-blog/beware-dangerous-macro-malware-ahead/" rel="nofollow">Beware! Dangerous Macro Malware Ahead</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.intego.com/mac-security-blog/caution-mac-specific-hack-tool-mettle-discovered/" rel="nofollow">Caution: Mac-specific Hack Tool Mettle Discovered</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.intego.com/mac-security-blog/why-you-need-an-outbound-firewall/" rel="nofollow">Why You Need an Outbound Firewall</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.intego.com/mac-security-blog/whats-the-difference-between-incoming-and-outgoing-firewall-protection/" rel="nofollow">What’s the Difference Between Incoming and Outgoing Firewall Protection?</a></li> <li><a href="https://support.intego.com/hc/en-us/articles/207115848-Understanding-Security-in-NetBarrier" rel="nofollow">Understanding Security in NetBarrier</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.intego.com/mac-security-blog/whats-the-difference-between-a-hardware-and-software-firewall/" rel="nofollow">What’s the Difference Between a Hardware and Software Firewall?</a></li> </ul> <p>Get 60% off Mac Premium Bundle X9, fully compatible with macOS High Sierra, with the code INTEGOPODCAST. Download Mac Premium Bundle X9 now at <a href="https://www.intego.com/landing/intego-mac-podcast-offer" rel="nofollow">intego.com</a>.</p> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/integopodcast" rel="nofollow">Intego Mac Security Podcast Survey: Win a $100 gift card</a></li> </ul>