Like read your online conversations etc.
2006-12-02 11:22:56 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Computers & Internet ➔ Security
Absolutely. A firewall is a tool which makes hacking more difficult, but a determined hacker and/or a careless user can get around them.
The user needs to keep his system updated with recent patches (both OS and firewall). In addition, you should have an antivirus package as well, since when you do something like download a file or even read email it is possible to allow malicious code onto your computer.
Security people say the greatest danger is still people having physical access to your computer. You need to make sure no one gets at the computer and works locally (for instance, disabling your firewall).
With that said, though, if you are careful and keep everything updates and don't download or install anything you haven't checked out first you should be pretty safe.
2006-12-02 11:29:33 · answer #1 · answered by sofarsogood 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It all depends on the firewall. Use a good one to be sure you are protected. Here you have some free options:
http://askcomputerexpert.ws43.com/download/security.htm
2006-12-03 04:29:16 · answer #2 · answered by crys.roxy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you have 2 firewalls on the walls might cancel each other out, leaving you vulnerable
2006-12-02 19:27:25 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
some firewalls are not worth the bytes they take up on the hard disk,
Perhaps you have some 'cheating wife' spyware installed on the machine!
but if someone has physical access.. it's all fair game!
2006-12-02 19:27:21 · answer #4 · answered by jake cigar™ is retired 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Don't fool yourself. Absolutely it is possible. They have to be pretty good. Believe me they are out there. If you just have a home computer, you may not be a major target. Check out this site on protecting yourself....
http://www.pakhardware.com/mainpc_tips.htm
2006-12-02 19:59:41 · answer #5 · answered by rlh242424 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, they can use a Sniffer program, and intercept your incoming & out going info... No fire wall can stop that, only an encryption program will keep them from reading the info.
2006-12-02 19:27:10 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
yes if u r careless.. keep ur firewall in stealth mode
2006-12-02 19:27:48 · answer #7 · answered by Neo 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If a person is devoted enough, he/she can get through anything you've got
2006-12-02 19:26:54 · answer #8 · answered by PinoyC 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
yes but its super hard.
2006-12-02 19:52:58 · answer #9 · answered by Kazaskater 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋