how can i protect my computer from hackers?

Answer 1

Practice safe computing, and protection software.

I use all of the following Free software with Windows XP SP2 and Internet Explorer with MSN toolbar and the pop-up blocker turned on and have never had a single problem with my computer sense Microsoft came out with SP2. (knock on wood.) (And be sure to keep Windows and the following software Updated)


The best Anti-virus is: AVG Anti-Virus Free Edition. (www.grisoft.com)

The Best Spyware defense is: SpyBot Search and Destroy (http://www.safer-networking.org/en/index.html)<--English version

AND: AdAware SE (www.lavasoft.com)
AND Spyware Blaster (http://www.javacoolsoftware.info/kb/)
The best Firewall besides the one that comes with Windows is: Zone Alarm (http://www.zonelabs.com/store/content/co... or just (www.zonelabs.com) and select the FREE version.

These are all FREE and are all that are required. There is no reason to pay for this kind of software, except to give a donation to the writers if you can.
ALL the above programs are recommended and should be run on a regular basis. With some the free versions they must be run manually.

The best way to avoid getting any Malware (virus, Trojan's, spyware, etc) is to practice safe computing. Microsoft and many others have countless articles on the subject of safe computing. (something I think should be taught in schools)

for further information on computer safety. http://all.net/journal/50/cybercop.html
And here...
http://www.microsoft.com/athome/security/viruses/zombies_and_botnets.mspx

http://www.spywarewarrior.com/rogue_anti-spyware.htm

Answer 2

I am curious how you understand you might have been hacked? I had been on this trade over 25 years and feature noticeable just a dozen private PCs that have been honestly hacked (many had viruses, malware, spy ware and many others). And each person to your entire loved ones has been hacked. Using Bittorrent and getting inflamed isn't the equal factor as getting hacked. You are inviting them in that approach. If you real desire to get rid of issues, do not use torrents. Interesting that YOU admit to hacking (Habbo). Usually early hackers down load plenty of scripts and many others from hacking websites and emerge as infecting themselves, a LOT. Running greater than a million anti virus on a laptop isn't instructed. A lot of fake positives.

Answer 3

Hi there,

What you're looking for is an Intrusion Prevention System - of which Prevx1 is currently one of the best available. This will also protect you against all forms of malware (virii, trojans, rootkits, etc). Strongly recommended.

They are currently offering a free trial which you can download from their website here:
http://www.prevx.com

Answer 4

For one thing, when you're online and need a break, log out. Don't just up and leave with your pc still logged onto the Internet.

Answer 5

Install firewall.

Answer 6

By not connect it to the Internet

Answer 7

turn it off