Most people I know with high-speed Internet connections leave their computers on all day. Dial-up users typically leave their connections "open" for shorter periods of time. Does this make their computers less vulnerable to Internet security threats? I am assuming that it's just as easy to penetrate the security of a dial-up connection as a high-speed connection -- but the dial-up account presents a smaller "window of opportunity" to a cyber-intruder.
2006-09-18 13:21:07 · 8 answers · asked by Christopher W 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Security
You are correct. The longer that you leave your computer connected to the internet, the more times your computer's ports will be scanned. Of course a good software firewall / NAT router combination will greatly lessen the chances of any security breech.
I for one, still don't understand why so many broadband computer users leave their computers connected to the internet 24/7. Perhaps they don't know where the switch is!
2006-09-18 13:40:52 · answer #1 · answered by jibberjabar 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If your system is vulnerable, then it doesnt matter much what connection you are running.
Instead of dial up connection, get a high speed connection and secure it. Update your system regularly, get a firewall, anti-virus and anti-spyware..etc
Enjoy the speed and stop worrying about a cyber-intruder
2006-09-18 20:51:57 · answer #2 · answered by timmi900 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't think it makes a difference, personally I believe in shutting it down when not in use for a variety of reasons. Get you a security suite and a firewall if you don't have one and do the updates. Stay alert! Peace!
2006-09-18 20:27:05 · answer #3 · answered by lainey lain 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Good point, I never thought of it that way. I never leave my computer on all day and even unplug the router when I am not surfing. Without the proper precautions in place, a hacker can get into your computer in seconds regardless of how one accesses the 'net.
2006-09-18 20:27:56 · answer #4 · answered by J W 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
logic says that a system that is on less would be valnerabel less to a possible security attack. while you are on though it makes no difference if your on dial-up or DSL as far as security risks are concerened. i recommend a good virus protection software should be used. thier are many available. google virus protection.
2006-09-18 20:25:31 · answer #5 · answered by inhisname155 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Worried about security? Get a Mac.
http://www.apple.com/getamac
2006-09-18 20:33:01 · answer #6 · answered by nospamcwt 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No connection is secure with a anti-virus and firewall.
2006-09-18 20:31:43 · answer #7 · answered by scorpion 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you're right to a certain extent, but..knock on wood...we've had NO security problems with our cable internet...and we've had it for almost a year...
...watch, i probably just jinxed the hell out of myself lmao...
2006-09-18 20:29:20 · answer #8 · answered by alfjr24 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋