Security

Is there a way of figuring out that my computer is secure on the web ?
What can I do to figure out a snooper ?

[CycloCide]

<font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by Cynic:
Is there a way of figuring out that my computer is secure on the web ?
What can I do to figure out a snooper ?</font>

You can secure your computer by installing a firewall (i.e. ZoneAlarm @ http://www.zonealarm.com/). That particular firewall is free for personal use.

[This message has been edited by CycloCide (edited 03-28-2001).]

If you're on a broadband network, especially cable then you ought to have some kind of personal firewall. It isn't as necessary for an analog modem since your ip is dynamic, but even then it wouldn't be a bad idea, particularly if you are connected for long periods of time. Bear in mind that firewalls complicate your connection and may prevent you from connecting to other hosts. And of course, don't share any drives/folders that you don't want someone else poking around.