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Nor · 24-06-2003, 20:03

Remember though even if you have a router it doesn't make you impenetrable. Truth is, a determined hacker can get past just about anything. The thing is, hackers aren't interested in joe bloggs.

You can avoid the usual script kiddy stuff with a software firewall, upto date anti virus and common sense. A hardware firewall will be no use at all if you don't use common sense. It can't stop trojans, it can't stop virii. You need anti virus to detect them and common sense when using the firewall to be sure you don't give them access to the internet should you get one.

24-06-2003, 20:03	#8
Nor Inactive Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Scotland Age: 50 Posts: 1,028	Remember though even if you have a router it doesn't make you impenetrable. Truth is, a determined hacker can get past just about anything. The thing is, hackers aren't interested in joe bloggs. You can avoid the usual script kiddy stuff with a software firewall, upto date anti virus and common sense. A hardware firewall will be no use at all if you don't use common sense. It can't stop trojans, it can't stop virii. You need anti virus to detect them and common sense when using the firewall to be sure you don't give them access to the internet should you get one.