Hi everyone, I'm really worried because i kind of sure that somebody that i know it's trying to steal information in mi computer and its making my life hell.
I already install last night windows xp sp2 again and i need you to provide me with information of software to prevent this hacker. Tanks.
Ps: I have a good antivirus, the yahoo anti spam from companion and the firewall of Xp activated.
2006-12-01 05:21:44 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Computers & Internet ➔ Security
One more thing, i guees this person have already know mi IP number.
2006-12-01 05:24:27 · update #1
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2006-12-01 06:38:12 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well first off your going to want to get a better anti-spyware. yahoo is descent but there are programs that do better jobs like Webroots Spysweeper or Spyware Doctor. Also a software fire wall isn't necessarly the way to go. they work but sometime can cause many issues. I suggest a hardware firewall. Any router you purchase wil have one built in. I like Linksys and Buffalo routers then tend to work very well. For software firewall though Zone Alarm is good also Black Ice is excellent. Another good tip if you arn;'t already doing it is turn off yoru pc when you not using it which will stop unauthorized access. I should also mention being hacked is very rare. Yes it happens but 95% of all cases are done to business servers and not to home PCs.
2006-12-01 13:29:46 · answer #2 · answered by Parallel_Engineer_DH 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think a lot of people get too paranoid over someone hacking their computer and stealing information. I mean, if you got a fresh system with a decent firewall you're already pretty safe.
I think Hollywood has made us think that you can type some few things and hack into any computer. It's a lot more difficult than that. If you're up to date with your system, I doubt your "friend" knows any exploits that'll steal your information.
Just use your head and update your software.
2006-12-01 14:12:14 · answer #3 · answered by bmusementpark 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
XP Firewall doesn't watch your incoming connections, only your outbound ones! So you are not very safe. I recommend the free version of ZoneAlarm. It does exactly what you are looking for.
Second, download AdAware, SpyBot and Windows Defender. They will also help you identify any issues your other protection measures may have missed!
2006-12-01 13:27:21 · answer #4 · answered by arcaemous 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
The XP firewall is pretty much useless. First, put yourself behind a router...then, make sure you have a software firewall too, I use ZoneAlarm and it works very well, plus, it's free!
2006-12-01 13:24:07 · answer #5 · answered by Yoi_55 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Update your XP ,,, and install latest patches from microsoft ,, do not get files from unkown people ,, umm and do not visit a site that that offered by some one that u do not know ,,, anf install a firewall ,,, and ummm make your anti virus update ,,,
2006-12-01 13:31:18 · answer #6 · answered by mrsinam 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
What could you possibly have on your computer that someone else would want. You are obviously not a rocket scientist and I seriously doubt if you work for the CIA. I think you are paranoid. Your life was probably already hell.
2006-12-01 13:31:33 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
make sure you have all yahoo related privacy controls set to the max then Id use black ice defender, make sure if your using broadband equipment (dsl, cable, wifi, router, switch, ect) that its internal firewall is set to the max. Their settings can usually be acced from you computer at the local address http://192.168.0.1 unless otherwise documented
2006-12-01 13:31:39 · answer #8 · answered by jmwloup5110 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
change your all online passwords.
http://yanswers.blogspot.com/2006/10/essential-free-internet-security.html
2006-12-01 13:30:44 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋