Re: Safe?
From: Gary Flynn (flynngn_at_jmu.edu)
Date: 06/26/03
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Date: Thu, 26 Jun 2003 11:39:53 -0400
Johnny wrote:
> I am running XP Pro and I always have the latest service
> packs installed. I also use Norton Internet
> Security/Antivirus with all the latest definitions. is
> this enough to protect my PC from hackers? What sort of
> security risks don't I know about?
My $0.02 worth:
http://www.jmu.edu/computing/runsafe
In your case, it sounds like you have the basic
security precautions installed. The only other
thing that immediately comes to mind is to make
sure you have a strong password protecting the
Administrator account. Other than that, you now
have to worry mostly about day to day operating
practices.
-- Gary Flynn Security Engineer - Technical Services James Madison University Please R.U.N.S.A.F.E. http://www.jmu.edu/computing/runsafe
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