Re: A Few Questions On Security And IP

From: Stephen K. Gielda (steve_at_packetderm.com.invalid)
Date: 05/05/04

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    In article <Xns94DFC6B6AC45Exdj@64.59.144.76>, not@here.com says...
    > i was just wondering if i have a system with a firewall, anti virus,
    > spyware(remover of course) and a trojan remover, and they all come back
    > clean, is it still able for someone to breach my security?

    Nothing connected is 100% secure.

    >
    > do i need to have malicous files already on my computer to be hacked, or
    > can someone just get in anyways.

    If an unpatched or unknown vulnerability exists they may be able to get
    in anyway.

    > and if i have malicous files does it
    > matter if they are exucted or just sit, to do harm?
    >

    Malicious files would have to be executed in some way.

    > also with hiding my ip, what would you recommend for software?
    >
    > i have Anonymity 4 Proxy, Steganos Internet Anonym Pro, Proxomitron

    Those are good products.

    >
    > just looking for a fast anonymizer if it is possible, plus will i be able
    > to post to newsgroups anonymously.

    Check out JAP and remailers for free solutions. Or if you want it all
    in an easy to use service check out some of the pay services.

    /steve 

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