topic Re: "Firewall configuration updated" Rules. in Norton Internet Security / Norton AntiVirus

"Firewall configuration updated" Rules.

Sprinkler — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 21:04:46 GMT

I saw in my Norton log that some rules had been updated regarding my Firewall. How come? I havent installed any new program nor have I manually changed the rules.

Re: "Firewall configuration updated" Rules.

Atomic_Blast — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 00:02:18 GMT

Hi Sprinkler:

Welcome to the Norton Community Forum!

I have seen this before with NIS 2011/2012 and thought that something was wrong.

After running different scans with different AV/Malware softwares that came up totally clean, I soon came to the realization that the various NIS Live Update components were simply upgrading the normal Firewall Configuration rules to keep up with changes in the method in which programs access the internet safely - an ongoing necessity in todays world where quality AV/FW suites constantly protect you.

So, no worries. :smileyhappy:

You can always look under History -> Security History -> Live Update and "drill down" to see what NIS components were actually updated.

Hope this helps answer your question.

Regards,

Atomic_Blast :)

Re: "Firewall configuration updated" Rules.

Sprinkler — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 00:09:42 GMT

Checking my log there was no Liveupdate being made at those times.

Re: "Firewall configuration updated" Rules.

Atomic_Blast — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 01:09:45 GMT

HI Sprinkler:

What Norton product and version are your running?

I would run a Full System Scan and if all is well you should be fine, as long as these updated Program Rules are not causing any real problem for you. Live Updates are frequently being pushed through. Sometimes programs need to access the internet for these rules to activate and validate, I would think.

Hope this helps.

Atomic_Blast :)

Re: "Firewall configuration updated" Rules.

SendOfJive — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 03:33:58 GMT

Hi Sprinkler,

As programs get added, updated or change how they access the internet, the Norton firewall modifies the existing rules to accomodate the changes. If you look back through your logs you should notice many firewall configuration entries, as these happen all the time. They are normal and just a part of Norton's recordkeeping.

Re: "Firewall configuration updated" Rules.

Sprinkler — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 09:57:05 GMT

Ok but there was was no updating of program at those times, checking my Event Log there was no specific events at those times neither.

Re: "Firewall configuration updated" Rules.

Sprinkler — Sat, 18 Feb 2012 11:53:19 GMT

Anyone?

Re: "Firewall configuration updated" Rules.

dickevans — Sat, 18 Feb 2012 20:46:42 GMT

Hi,

To confirm that all is well I'd suggest a full scan using your Norton product after running live update. Then I'd recommend you do a full scan from the desktop using Malwarebytes free scanner found here: http://www.malwarebytes.org/products/malwarebytes_free

it's Norton compatible so keep it on the desktop and run it from time to time as a second opinion.

Hope this helps

PS: did you also check if there had been any pulse updates that might have added some information that caused the program to improve its firewall?

Re: "Firewall configuration updated" Rules.

SendOfJive — Sat, 18 Feb 2012 23:15:58 GMT

It's normal. I have several such entries, just in the last couple of days.

Re: "Firewall configuration updated" Rules.

Sprinkler — Sun, 19 Feb 2012 13:47:18 GMT

how to check "pulse" updates in the history log?

Re: "Firewall configuration updated" Rules.

Bombastus — Sun, 19 Feb 2012 13:48:15 GMT

Those aren't logged.

Re: "Firewall configuration updated" Rules.

Atomic_Blast — Sun, 19 Feb 2012 14:30:32 GMT

Hi Sprinkler:

If you want to have some fun, login (or boot into) or Desktop with Administrator privileges and click on History.

Go to Full History and select Clear All. Once you do that, all your history and quarantine will be cleared and you will be able to see logs normally being frequently being updated from that particular point in time. For example, automatic Live Updates, Firewall, etc. You can actually learn quite a bit about how your version of Norton works just by going through each category and the viewing the logic behind it.

Regards,

Atomic_Blast :)

Re: "Firewall configuration updated" Rules.

SendOfJive — Sun, 19 Feb 2012 19:33:05 GMT

Sprinkler wrote:
how to check "pulse" updates in the history log?

Pulse updates contain only virus definitions and have no bearing on firewall configuration.