I have blocked port Y but program X can still connect to the Internet. How do I block program X from connecting?
Many programs will attempt to use other ports including ports 80 (http) and 443 (https) if the default port is blocked. There are a few things you can do
- Uninstall the program from the computer and don’t let the user run as Administrator
While this seems unreasonable it has a purpose and is the most effective way to block program X. If you are a business and/or parent, you own the machine and are allowed to control what happens on it. - Install L7 Protocol Blocker.
- Configure BOT or Banish to block the destination of the program you wish to block
For Example, to block AIM you could block all access to AOL’s Servers.
