stopping internet hacks

From: Joseph Becher (jwbecher@hotmail.com)
Date: 04/08/03


From: "Joseph Becher" <jwbecher@hotmail.com>
Date: Tue, 8 Apr 2003 08:59:44 -0700


#1: Yes, but as your computer is connected to the cable
modem this will also disable YOUR internet. I recomend
installing a firewall instead.

#2: see above :)

>-----Original Message-----
>I run in win2k with a cable modem and leave my computer
on
>most of the time.
>
>Will disabling the local area connection prevent ANY
>computer from attempting to hack mine?
>
>My computer is currently not hooked up to a
>network...would the same be true if it was?
>
>thanks for your help
>.
>



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