my ip adress is visable???? can anyone acess my system?
2006-09-22 01:43:45 · 7 answers · asked by paul q 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Security
In general, yes... with the right knowledge.
If you are using Windows XP with SP2, then you should be using the Windows Firewall. Check for that in your Control Panel.
If you do not have Windows XP with SP2, then try Zone Alarm. Get the FREE version from http://www.zonelabs.com
You should have an anti-spyware solution on your computer. I recommend that you go to http://www.download.com and get AD-AWARE and SpyBot Search & Destory. Install, run, update and scan your computer with both programs.
This double whammy will help keep you safe and running faster.
Be sure to keep your Anti-virus program working, updated and run scans regularly.
2006-09-22 01:48:33 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Everyone has a IP number that's how the Internet works
Can anyone access your computer depends on what you have setup.
If you have a router and your computer is behind the router you are a lot more safer. Router has a firewall built in.
People can access your PC if..
Your window version is old and has not been updated
You are infected with some type of virus
You have a program that has vulnerability that can let hackers in
Do a scan at GRC to see if any ports are open
2006-09-22 01:55:36 · answer #2 · answered by x.ray_wa 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
You need to turn off Remote Desktop, disable unused ports, get rid of Messenger. Get an engineer to do those of you don;t know how.
Install a firewall and an anti trojan on top of your anti virus and that should keep you safe.
You can test your firewall with Leaktest.
The Windows firewall doesn't stop malware on your pc from dialling out. Either of these firewalls are free for personal use and stop unwanted incoming and outgoing traffic. You choose which programs are allowed to access the internet. They are both fairly easy to use and updated regularly.
http://www.zonelabs.com Zone Alarm firewall
http://www.kerio.com Kerio firewall
Shields Up security site, check your firewall works
https://www.grc.com
http://www.mozilla.com/ Firefox web browser
http://www.opera.com/ Opera web browser
Instal both these web browsers, turn off javascript on one and use that browser for vising unknown websites. They don't support Active X so thats one less way for problems to get on your pc.
Winpatrol is a handy utility that tracks cookies on your pc and stops unwanted changes to your startup folder.
http://www.winpatrol.com
Spywareblaster works with Internet Explorer and Firefox. It won't uninstall spyware that is already on your pc, but it will prevent hijacks and other malicious changes to your browser.
http://www.javacoolsoftware.com
http://www.siteadvisor.com -Site Advisor warns about malware on sites you are about to visit.
http://www.avast.com - Avast Antivirus
http://www.trendmicro.com/vinfo/ - Trend Micro online virus guide
http://housecall.trendmicro.com/ - Trend Micro PCillin online scan
http://www.ewido.net - Ewido anti trojan
Ad-Aware SE Personal anti adware
http://www.lavasoft.com
Spybot Search and Destroy anti spyware
http://www.safer-networking.org
http://spywarewarrior.com/rogue_anti-spyware.htm - The Spyware Warrior site identifies fake anti spyware programs.
http://www.bitdefender.com -BitDefender can be used as a second, on demand anti virus.
http://www.ccleaner.com Cr*pcleaner Registry cleaner and privacy tool
Microsoft have two free online scanners that look for malware.
http://safety.live.com/site/en-US/default.htm
http://www.microsoft.com/security/malwareremove/default.mspx
You can also download Microsofts free Windows Defender from the official Microsoft site, and the Malicious Software Removal Tool.
Remember to update and run all of you anti malware programs at least once a week.
2006-09-22 02:23:47 · answer #3 · answered by sarah c 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
not unless you have some sort of host program running or file sharing turned on. If you have any folders with a hand cupping the folder icon then it is accessible to someone that knows what they are doing.
2006-09-22 01:52:09 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Possible. Depends on what ports (or entry points) on your cable/dsl modem are open as well as your PC. If you have a firewall then it gets a little bit harder to get on the machine..
2006-09-22 01:51:56 · answer #5 · answered by thunder2sys 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Thats what firewalls are for.
check out your vulnerability here (the site is quite safe and reputable)
http://www.hackerwatch.org/probe/
2006-09-22 01:48:35 · answer #6 · answered by Vinni and beer 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i think so, they can remote desktop to your computer if you allow it
2006-09-22 01:47:31 · answer #7 · answered by Mr Gravy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋