Author: Russell Reagan
Date: 08:51:47 02/27/04
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On February 27, 2004 at 09:30:59, Albert Silver wrote: >Yes, the problem is that it is so easy to be infected it's not even funny. Many >times many think the issue is one of installing or opening programs of dubious >origins, but a virus can come from Javascript or java applets from webpages >without one's knowledge. Do not think for an instant it is going to hijack your >Outlook or whatever e-mail client to send e-mail. It will send it behind your >back on its own. > >Firewall protection is probably much worse. I have a cable modem connection so I >understand the vulnerability. Most hackers are content to mess around, see what >you have, etc. Some not. For example, in the last 2 hours that I have been >online, I have had 6 intrusion attempt. Since I installed the program 2 years >ago or so, it has prevented 3097 intrusions, 271 of which were considered >serious attempts to break in. Others can include lighter things such as pings to >see if I'm online, etc. > > Albert You don't have the cable from your cable modem plugged directly into your computer do you?
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