Does anyone know if this key is monitored by the MS Antispyware resident protection? Chris Goodwin -----Original Message----- From: Jay Calvert [mailto:jcalvert@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx] Sent: Saturday, February 19, 2005 3:53 PM To: bugtraq@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: Windows Firewall Has A Backdoor By adding a new key to the registry in HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE/SYSTEM/Services/SharedAccess/Parameters/FirewallPolicy/St andardProfile/AuthorizedApplications/List you can circumvent the whole purpose of the firewall with out the users interaction or knowledge. Spyware / Adware manufacturer's are already do this. More information and a little rant at: http://habaneronetworks.com/viewArticle.php?ID=144 -- Jay Calvert HabaneroNetworks.com