A few weeks ago I read in a computer magazine (possibly Computeractive) that there is a useful free programme that you can download, to check if any of your PC ports are unprotected.
But I can't remember where I saw it. Does anyone know about this programme, and if so, could they please tell me where to find it (either in a magazine or on the Internet). I would remember the name of the programme if I saw it in print, but the name has gone completely out of my mind for the moment.
Thanks everyone!
2006-11-01 08:06:38 · 7 answers · asked by Jenny 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Internet
It's Shields Up! at www.grc.com
2006-11-01 08:13:25 · answer #1 · answered by idontgetit 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
There is no sure way to stop hackers if they are intent they will find a way, but some simple things you can do - ensure any wireless router you have has been changed from its default settings, change the login password and the SSID - Ensure any wireless router has WPA security enabled with a strong 8 digit password - Dissable WPS on your router - Install a good antivirus package on your machine, free ones do a good job - Turn on your firewall, windows is on by default but check - Keep your pc up to date, there are lots of updates released every month, make sure you have the latest updates, if there is an update then it fixes a problem and the bad guys know about it - Dont open sites from links in email or messages...
2016-05-23 05:00:44 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
ports on a PC are not open unless that port is in use. A program that protects these ports once opened are firewalls.
I'm sure people below me will give you a long list of firewalls.
2006-11-01 08:12:24 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
As long as you have a firewall installed & running, your ports are protected
2006-11-01 08:12:52 · answer #4 · answered by ? 6 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Don't know a program but this will do just as well >> http://www.auditmypc.com/
2006-11-01 08:13:59 · answer #5 · answered by bloke7474 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you can login to shields up and test your ports
https://www.grc.com/x/ne.dll?bh0bkyd2
2006-11-01 08:15:41 · answer #6 · answered by Ole R 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
try this
http://www.download.com/Ashampoo-FireWall/3000-10435_4-10575187.html?part=dl-AshampooW&subj=uo&tag=button
2006-11-01 09:12:32 · answer #7 · answered by species8472 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋