2006-11-06 12:30:20 · 5 answers · asked by thndr97 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Security
Yes, but you should just use a good antivirus program and your computer will be OK. here you have some free options:
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2006-11-09 05:58:09 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Without a firewall, leaving your computer running with an open port (necessary when a program is accessing the internet) would be crazy. But most firewalls can deal with having your AIM program running just make certain that you check that your AIM is properly patched and updated.. avoid beta versions.
2006-11-06 20:37:37 · answer #2 · answered by Fremen 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Any time you have your computer on, naturally it would be easier to get into than if it were turned off. Your amount of security is dependent on the programs that you're using to keep that type of problem out. Your Firewall is keeping hackers out. You're internet provider is also covering for you by hiding your true ip addy, and your windows security is making you invisible while on the net so that you cant be seen. We also have ghosting programs that are constantly ghosting your real ip addy with false addresses. Hope this helps. Larry RadioShack
2006-11-06 21:18:08 · answer #3 · answered by dumbbutt4321 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Absolutely, their are hackers out their that constantly ping computers to see if they can get a live connection. Once your computer responds to the ping, then that's when the hacking tool come to play. That is if your computer is hidden behind a nice hard firewall. But other than that be careful, it's happen to me that's how I know.
2006-11-06 20:34:46 · answer #4 · answered by ERIK S 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nope.
2006-11-06 20:34:27 · answer #5 · answered by Mik 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋