Oh and one thing I forgot:
I have the remote desktop ports forwarded on my router. Is this
safe? I have a password on my windows account, and it requires you to
log in so that end wouldn't be a problem. But would someone be able
to "hack" past that?
Re: Shared folders ... I have the remote desktop ports forwarded on my router.... I have a password on my windows account,... (microsoft.public.windowsxp.security_admin)
Re: checkdisk Problem? ... I think theres a corruption in the registry probably caused by a virus. ... Would it be wise after a backup to use a router in future giving me NAT which would hide my ip address? ... Back up your data and do a Repair Install.... The most important part of staying safe is practicing "Safe Hex". ... (microsoft.public.windowsxp.general)
Re: Elementary question about internet connection sharing of two compu ... I can't turn off the router, even if this is a safe practice,... since my phone service is Internet enabled.... can safely disenable and enable the connections of my two computers. ... (microsoft.public.windowsxp.network_web)
Re: Router. How good as a firewall? ... and I never open email attachments until I have some knowledge of content ... I was advised to use only a hardware firewall.... How good a firewall is a router?... Is it safe to remain ... (comp.security.firewalls)
Re: Firewall necessary with a Router + Sygate question ... > firewall because they have a router is just negligent. ... If you have a router,... But if you use your brain and safe practices,...practicing safe computing.... (comp.security.firewalls)
