Guys, if you have XP, most likely you have a firewall. To make sure its turned on: Start>Control Panel>Network and Internet Connections>Network Connetions>Right Click on your internet connection>Properites>Advanced. If the box is checked that says Internet Connection Firewall, you're all set. If not, check it and hit OK. Be warned that you might not be able to send/receive files over certain networks once you turn it on.
Firewall is a program that controls data coming to and out of your computer. ZoneAlarm is a prtty good one, and it's free.
Come again on that one? --------- Anyway, I have ME. Sucks big time. Of course you knew it was going to be Windows that is hacked because WINDOWS SUCKS! We are all going to die because of Windows and Compaqs! *Goes crazy.* (There should be a smily of a guy in a straight jacket. I'd be the number one user of it.) [/b][/quote] I just dont get the mass hysteria Wow a little source code let slip... omg ... wow .. get over it I really dont see "new attacks" coming out of this
They only got 600MB out of 40GB of source code ... please tell me how they can find every loop hole from that Im more worryed about what im going to make for dinner
They only got 600MB out of 40GB of source code ... please tell me how they can find every loop hole from that Im more worryed about what im going to make for dinner [/b][/quote] A real cracker can hack windows even without the source code. Actually, if you're so mart u can read it, then you must be something like Mitnick
from Ircspy: :wth: The source code leak from Microsoft is not as serious as first feared, security experts have advised. Early indications are that the code that has been published will be of limited use to hackers. The 658MB which has been posted online in a compressed file makes up less than two per cent of the total source code for Windows 2000 and NT. "I wouldn't be panicking too much," said Graham Titterington, senior analyst at Ovum. "Understanding source code is a difficult job even for skilled hackers, and it's unclear how much good it will do them." Hackers are most likely to be focusing on finding system code levels, where the operating system interacts with other data. This gives an idea of the data structures that are passed backwards and forwards by the operating system.
A real cracker can hack windows even without the source code. Actually, if you're so mart u can read it, then you must be something like Mitnick [/b][/quote] Crackers don't hack... I am a cracker. Crackers are more positive, instead of trying to deface something or screw someone over, we reverse engineer programs and play with the source in order to make it easier to use.. or in some cases.. *ahem* register it. About the 600megs/40 gigs. Don't let this scare you, it's a tiny bit of source, and they will have people from Norton and whatnot analyzing this source as well to make security patches and whatnot. Where there is something negative going down on the net, there's always another side trying to stop the negative stuff. Just take the normal precautions, AV, firewall and Security Updates and you should be fine.
how can i found out whether i have a firewall i have os Me if any 1 can help please do!!! + my pc is very slow wen virus scanning i think i have a virus may b a trogen i cant b certain
Well, if you've installed it, you should remember =P And Virus scans are always slow depending on how many files you have on it. Every single file is scanned (with my anti-virus anyway) so it's bound to take a while.
cheers i just registered my virus scanner......... my pc is 4 years old but now i have it in my room it has broadband (sory im going on a bit) + i cant remember whether it had or not but now its a wireless broadband connection so it might have gone
How does having a new connection get rid of a firewall? It might muck things up but it certainly won't delete it
because the internet port has changed...i think it might have..is there any way of checking? i might download a new one does any 1 know a site sorry if this is against the rules im not sure.
because the internet port has changed...i think it might have..is there any way of checking? i might download a new one does any 1 know a site sorry if this is against the rules im not sure. [/b][/quote] Go to download.com and download one . Take the most downloaded/best rated one you can find .