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Firewall Software
How secure is your computer from hackers and data thieves?
Any computer connected to the Internet is a potential target. Hackers
are constantly probing the Internet to find unprotected computers. Once
found, a hacker can compromise your computer with spyware or viruses.
Hackers can also access your computer to retrieve your personal
information.
A firewall can prevent spyware programs from transmitting your personal
information over the Internet by blocking outgoing network traffic.
The most effective way to prevent hackers and data thieves from
accessing your computer is by using a firewall. Unfortunately, the
firewall built into Windows XP does not block outgoing network traffic.
What Is A Firewall?
A firewall is a piece of software or hardware that filters all network
traffic between your computer and the Internet. A firewall keeps your
Internet connection as secure as possible by inspecting and then
approving or rejecting each connection attempt made between your
computer and the Internet based on the rules you have defined.
Port Townsend Computers
can install and setup firewall software that blocks
both incoming and outgoing Internet traffic.
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Tips And Suggestions
Defending Against Hackers
Install firewall software to block hackers.
Install anti-virus software to prevent backdoor viruses.
Install anti-spyware software to protect against keystroke loggers.
Update your operating system to remove security vulnerabilities.
Disable Terminal Services. With Windows XP, right click on My Computer,
click on Manage, double click on Services and Applications, double click
on Services, double click on Terminal Services, in the Startup Type text
box select Disabled.
Encrypt files and folders that contain sensitive information.
Password protect your computer and disable the guest account if not in
use.
If you do not have a home network setup disable File and Print Sharing
for Microsoft Networks and Client Services for Microsoft Networks.
Go to the Control Panel (Start, Control panel or Start, Settings,
Control panel), double click on Network Connections, right
click on Local Area Connection and select Properties, uncheck File and
Printer Sharing for Microsoft Networks and Client Services for Microsoft
Networks, then click OK. Note: The names of the icons and the steps may
differ depending upon the operating system.
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