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« on: June 19, 2007, 11:00:37 AM »
How easy would it be for someone to hack into your computer?  What would they have to know about you to do this?  Anyone know?
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« Reply #1 on: June 19, 2007, 11:03:38 AM »
Depends.

I guess sometimes knowing your IP address is enough.


Sometimes they don't even have to know your IP address. They find it out by scanning for computers to hijack.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/technology/6465833.stm

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« Reply #2 on: June 19, 2007, 11:20:13 AM »
you can help to avoid this or make it harder for them to hack i f you have a good firewall
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« Reply #3 on: June 19, 2007, 11:24:31 AM »
So how easy is it for someone to know my IP and what can I do to prevent this? Is the firewall enough?
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« Reply #4 on: June 19, 2007, 11:40:47 AM »
Knowing your IP# isn't anything bad if you have made sure your computer is protected.


Use a firewall, anti-virus and make sure your operating system (Windows etc) is up-to-date with all the latest security fixes.


Also make sure you don't download any fishy programs or open e-mails that seem fishy.


Oh, and using Ad-Aware is also a good idea.




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« Reply #5 on: June 19, 2007, 12:23:52 PM »
Quote from: jarmo on June 19, 2007, 11:40:47 AM
Knowing your IP# isn't anything bad if you have made sure your computer is protected.


Use a firewall, anti-virus and make sure your operating system (Windows etc) is up-to-date with all the latest security fixes.


Also make sure you don't download any fishy programs or open e-mails that seem fishy.


Oh, and using Ad-Aware is also a good idea.




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damn that trout, if only id have known....
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« Reply #6 on: June 19, 2007, 01:35:00 PM »
Quote from: jarmo on June 19, 2007, 11:40:47 AM
Knowing your IP# isn't anything bad if you have made sure your computer is protected.


Use a firewall, anti-virus and make sure your operating system (Windows etc) is up-to-date with all the latest security fixes.


Also make sure you don't download any fishy programs or open e-mails that seem fishy.


Oh, and using Ad-Aware is also a good idea.




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Thanks again Jarmo!

I have not updated ad ware for sometime.
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« Reply #7 on: June 19, 2007, 03:41:41 PM »
Vista is supposed to be more secure than XP, I haven't noticed a difference though.
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« Reply #8 on: June 19, 2007, 05:19:27 PM »
Quote from: Robman? on June 19, 2007, 03:41:41 PM
Vista is supposed to be more secure than XP, I haven't noticed a difference though.

got/get hacked alot do ya?
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« Reply #9 on: June 19, 2007, 07:46:57 PM »
I love people that don't use firewalls . Free internet when I'm out and about .
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« Reply #10 on: June 19, 2007, 08:30:14 PM »
Quote from: fuckin crazy on June 19, 2007, 07:46:57 PM
I love people that don't use firewalls . Free internet when I'm out and about .

Or do you mean people that don't protect their wireless networks?


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« Reply #11 on: June 19, 2007, 10:24:47 PM »
Quote from: Sterling on June 19, 2007, 10:18:38 PM
Does anyone know of a decent antivirus program that doesn't slow down your computer?  I have PCtools, but I swear my computer goes at a snail's pace when it's on.  So I turn it off, which I know is bad, but I'm not exactly a patient person. 

I've always been using Avast, it's great.
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« Reply #12 on: June 20, 2007, 08:25:27 AM »
Quote from: jarmo on June 19, 2007, 08:30:14 PM
Quote from: fuckin crazy on June 19, 2007, 07:46:57 PM
I love people that don't use firewalls . Free internet when I'm out and about .

Or do you mean people that don't protect their wireless networks?


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Yes, that is what I meant. Forgive my ignorance.
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« Reply #13 on: June 21, 2007, 01:31:40 AM »
Quote from: Lara on June 19, 2007, 10:24:47 PM
Quote from: Sterling on June 19, 2007, 10:18:38 PM
Does anyone know of a decent antivirus program that doesn't slow down your computer?? I have PCtools, but I swear my computer goes at a snail's pace when it's on.? So I turn it off, which I know is bad, but I'm not exactly a patient person.?

I've always been using Avast, it's great.

same here.... sad thing is i own legit versions of norton... but i think its  apiece of shit that destroys my computer everytime it runs.......
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« Reply #14 on: June 21, 2007, 01:49:47 AM »
Quote from: Sterling on June 21, 2007, 01:36:54 AM
Quote from: Prometheus on June 21, 2007, 01:31:40 AM
Quote from: Lara on June 19, 2007, 10:24:47 PM
Quote from: Sterling on June 19, 2007, 10:18:38 PM
Does anyone know of a decent antivirus program that doesn't slow down your computer?  I have PCtools, but I swear my computer goes at a snail's pace when it's on.  So I turn it off, which I know is bad, but I'm not exactly a patient person. 

I've always been using Avast, it's great.

same here.... sad thing is i own legit versions of norton... but i think its  apiece of shit that destroys my computer everytime it runs.......

Yeah, I gave up on Norton ages ago.  It never seemed to correctly identify anything and screwed up my computer constantly.

Norton used to be good now its awful. It really slows the computer down and removing it completely is impossible without hosing windows.
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