If I leave my NON WIRELESS broadband online all the time, can someone enter my computer.
I mean, if the PC is on for say, 5 hours, on which I am only using it for 2, but for the remaining 3 hours I leave it connected, can someone access my documents becasue it's online?
Could I get a virus like this?
2007-03-24 01:41:27 · 10 answers · asked by BrilliantPomegranate 4 in Computers & Internet ➔ Security
yes yes yes
2007-03-24 01:44:17 · answer #1 · answered by Ni 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, you can be hacked; not only that but if the broadband connection is 'always on', and loads before your firewall when you switch on, you can easily be hcked then as well.
Its safer to only use it when you want to go online and its safest to physically unplug the connector when you're not using it.
Make sure you have a really good firewall plus real time anti virus and anti spyware. Theres a list of free ones on my 360 blog (click on my pic and follow the link from the profile page.)
2007-03-24 03:43:57 · answer #2 · answered by sarah c 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It really depends. If you applied all software updates and if your broadband modem got a built in firewall which is ENABLED, you should be safe from "attacks", not "Spyware".
You should enable built in firewall on your operating system for peace of mind or get a freeware like Zonealarm from Download.com . Never run 2 software firewalls simulteneusly. Zonealarm's advantage is it alerts you if you are infected by spyware, a thing which no broadband router/modem can prevent.
For Macintosh, built in firewall is at "Sharing settings".
2007-03-24 01:50:22 · answer #3 · answered by Ilgaz_Public 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The minute you attach to a broadband, always-on connection, there are hackers out there trying to get your personal data, passwords, etc. In addition, they try to infect your machine and turn it into a "zombie" that they can use to attack other web sites. You can get viruses, trojans, worms and other scumware just being attached if you have no firewall, full-time virus scanner and an Adware scanner.
2007-03-24 01:50:25 · answer #4 · answered by Kokopelli 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well if you run anti virus software or internet security ( I recommend Norton 2007) and keep a decent firewall (Norton again) then you are protected. Also if you use Firefox it blocks users by working with your firewall and anti virus sofware to ensure that you enjoy some happy web surfing.
2007-03-24 06:04:59 · answer #5 · answered by UnP0ssible 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A must is a firewall, updates to operating system.
And even after all that.
I tend to have it switched off unless I'm using it.
They can't get into it if its switched off.
although I'm informed that security services can access hard drive even if it is :-)
2007-03-24 02:02:45 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is possible, yes. Hackers can get in by running a "phone book" program that will eventually get them in. These progams will run email addresses or passwords etc to hope for finding one by going through all possible letters (like starting from the beginning of phone book.
Make sure you have a good fire wall that is on,
You are giving them loads of time to do things like this. Best to unplug it, maybe.
2007-03-24 01:50:23 · answer #7 · answered by R.E.M.E. 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
No, they can't, you need to be on the internet. But if there is spyware on your computer they can. Get Spybot Search & Destroy.
Viruses can only get to your computer if you choose to download it. (i...e..Go in internet Explorer and visit a malicious website.) I hope that helps.
2007-03-24 01:45:09 · answer #8 · answered by milua 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
yes
2007-03-24 04:15:00 · answer #9 · answered by dream theatre 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. they can unless you have a firewall.
2007-03-24 01:50:02 · answer #10 · answered by ♥shushin♥ 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋