2007-03-03 07:37:55 · 11 answers · asked by Dave 4 in Computers & Internet ➔ Security
Yes. If your computer is not well protected it is possible that a hijacker can take over your machine.
2007-03-03 07:41:20 · answer #1 · answered by afreshpath_admin 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dave ... Yes, that is absolutely true. It happens every day. Basic protection consists of a firewall, anti-virus, and anti-spyware software. One person told me — a CNet moderator — that if you use a router, there's no need for a firewall. I do NOT know whether that's true or not, though.
Lastly, the scariest potential problem can come from "root kits," as they're called. If they're well written, detection is very difficult. Their implementation and methods of disguising themselves are so clever, you may THINK you've successfully removed a root kit from your system, but it very well could still be there. When you get infected by a root kit, it seems the safest and best solution that's popular with the pros is not to depend on attempts to remove it; instead they simply rebuild their systems, I've read.
2007-03-03 07:49:08 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Every pc that connects to the internet is hacked ...if they do not have protection to prevent. Computers are hacked every 39 seconds!!! I will list the site for the article to information below!
I have used free downloads..and even paid for store shelf brands. I trusted Norton for years, and then when I recently scanned my pc with my now trusted security protection Invisus Direct, and they found over 70 hackers on my pc..and even more....I learned you get what you pay for with these other companies. And with using Invisus Direct...I make money as well with it!
2007-03-03 09:20:52 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Absolutely, it is possible. It is very important you keep your system up-to-date with the latest security fixes. If you are running Windows, you should see a link to "Windows Update" in your Start menu (you may need to go to "All Programs" to see it). Be sure to download all critical updates.
It is also a good idea to have a personal firewall and virus software installed and up-to-date. There are several products, such as Norton Internet Security, that can do that for you.
2007-03-03 07:43:47 · answer #4 · answered by Matthew H 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Of course -
Most common method though:
Identity fraud via fake web pages and emails
Phising (same as above)
Email and Instant messaging folder swapping
Network access
Wireless Internet accessing
Being connect to the Internet with protection i.e a firewall will prevent these. However nothing is 100 % able to stop this occurring.
2007-03-03 07:42:19 · answer #5 · answered by Chεεrs [uk] 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It sure is!!!!!
Read the security article at the site below, then have a look at the Useful Links page.
2007-03-03 10:23:26 · answer #6 · answered by borderline1311 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes.
2007-03-03 11:42:03 · answer #7 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes!
2007-03-03 07:45:46 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
its referred to as hacking and confident its achievable...u could desire to get the ip utilising some application there many obtainable actually...then u could desire to attempt to deliver a batch report to them utilising any hacking application like umm like prorat or something and thenm attempt to hack....in simple terms HACK
2016-10-02 08:06:50 · answer #9 · answered by cavallo 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
surely
2007-03-03 07:59:27 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋