Hello this is Jessica I would agree on your comments about security and using a viruse software to protect there selfs. A begginner like myself need to update often because I am just now knowing what to look out for as far a virus. I also know there are hacker but I unplug my cable ever night. --- Dale Vaughn <avagio@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote: > Hello Class, > I think that a major issue with the Internet > today is security, most users do not realize the > large potential for security breaches. The general > public does realize the potential for computer virus > attacks as as other attacks. I think that everbody > should use virus scan software and keep thier > definitions updated, I update mine every morning > before checking my email. I also think that anyone > with a high speed Internet connection should use a > firewall, WindowsXP has built in firewall but I > wonder how many people actually use it who should, I > tried for months to convince my dad to install a > firewall for his DSL connection and when he finally > did he was amazed at the number of attacks blocked > and the decrease in problems with his computer. > People who use wireless networks in thier homes and > businesses should be using encryption security, > otherwise information on the network can be easily > accessed by outside intruders, I read an article > inthe newpaper about a man who was > stealing credit card numbers from a home > improvement store by accessing the wireless network > from the parking lot using a notebook computer. For > more information on Firewalls for home PCs visit > http://www.firewallguide.com/. > > > Dale Vaughn > avagio@xxxxxxxxxxx > "Snap-On Tools .... there is a difference" > > ===== Jessica C May __________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? New and Improved Yahoo! Mail - Send 10MB messages! http://promotions.yahoo.com/new_mail