If iam using a cable modem, that has been provided by my ISP, to connect to the internet, am i in danger of my privacy rathen than using a router with my cable modem on the side?
2007-01-18 06:10:26 · 4 answers · asked by Yuriy 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Security
Yes. Hooking directly to cable modem allows others to view your computer.
It is best to have a hardware firewall such as a router, and additionally firewall software running.
2007-01-18 06:14:09 · answer #1 · answered by up.tobat 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
U System I Ok,Most People Use Cable Only To Connect to Internet.
2007-01-18 14:20:14 · answer #2 · answered by Mr Om 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most new modems have built in firewalls....however, I would recommend at the least, that you install a good firewall program, as well as a good virus software program.
I would however recommend a router that is capable of WEP security.
2007-01-18 14:13:48 · answer #3 · answered by Crystaline 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Install a firewall on your computer. The free security offered by most ISPs isn't very good. It'll keep out the beginners, but for a skilled hacker it may as well be a welcome mat. Make sure you get antivirus software and keep it up to date too.
2007-01-18 14:21:21 · answer #4 · answered by carora13 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋