Are you worried someone ( other than Microsoft & the Security Services ) May be peeking at you personal emails right now ?
2006-08-13 02:25:11 · 10 answers · asked by ? 4 in Computers & Internet ➔ Security
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2006-08-13 02:51:23 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are new pcs being offered on the marketplace now which have the BIOs selection to enable the laptop be powered on with the aid of community card pastime.. in different words, if some thing trys to get on your gadget from the web at the same time as the gadget is became off, that is going to turn the gadget on. also, firewalls to good hackers are like tissue paper to a waterfall... in the adventure that they comprehend what they are doing, and are halfway good at it, they could blow proper with the aid of firewalls like there become no longer some thing there in any respect..
2016-11-30 00:47:51 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No.... No one is, or would be, interested in my emails. However hackers are interested in personal info like SS numbers bank account #s, credit card #s and the like. They are also interested in takeing over your computer to use in sending spam or in a dos attack. If you are on the internet you need 3 things to protect yourself a firewall, an antivirus program, and an antispyware program.
2006-08-13 02:46:52 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would only become worried about having my webcam on while being on Yahoo messanger. There is a program people use to see through ppl's cams without having permission.
Check it out it's real to.
Other than that as long as you play it safe there shouldnt be worries of comp hacking.
2006-08-13 02:31:56 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
emails aren't only on your computer, they are on the servers of whoever is your email provider (yahoo, google). If they get a court subpoena, then they are required to reveal your emails. They should be safe from hackers though.
2006-08-13 02:32:04 · answer #5 · answered by hp_n5495 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No because,I'm sitting behind a router and Two firewalls
2006-08-13 02:29:46 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Have you checked your email lately?
2006-08-13 02:30:42 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
no,i have a firewall. but thr's alwiz tht threat of virus etc
2006-08-13 02:33:31 · answer #8 · answered by Hermione J.Potter 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. Who would be interested? And, if they are interested, what would they find? Nothing!
2006-08-13 02:32:06 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
no
2006-08-13 03:48:39 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋