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myLot reputation of 85/100. marciascott (11722)   ranked 163 out of 6,367 in computer 3 years ago

I have a Compaq HP. I it did let me know that someone was trying to get information on from my computer? Did you ever experience that before? I didn't know wheter or not to trust this information or not! My computer did that for the first time. Give me your views about this. I am not that good on computer still learning. Thanks in advance.

 

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1. myLot reputation of 97/100. newzealtralian (2732)   ranked 781 out of 6,367 in computer   3 years ago

If this is the first time your computer has warned you that someone is trying to gain access to your computer, then trust it. It shows your software is working.

We have a triple firewall (one provided by service provider, one provided by AVG and one provided by Windows) all 3 work together, and all work on areas the other's neglcet. We haven't yet had a problem with anyone even coming close to gaining access, besides, my computer log in is password protected, and Windows Defender requires my permission to do anything! LOL


myLot reputation of 98/100. Jemina (2554)   ranked 1,196 out of 6,367 in computer  3 years ago

This is true. I'm sure one of your security providers will be able to tell you. I have my Windows Defender and Firewall on plus a not very effective MacAfee. LOL! But with all of them working together you should be secured.


myLot reputation of 97/100. newzealtralian (2732)   ranked 781 out of 6,367 in computer  3 years ago

It is always recommended to have more than one security system, as no one system gets everything.

I just get annoyed that I have to grant permission all the time to do anything, including changing my desktop wallpaper! LOL

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2. myLot reputation of 94/100. stephcjh (27638)   ranked 21 out of 6,367 in computer   3 years ago

My computer lets me know if someone is trying to intrude on my information. It is because I have Norton Antivirus though. A window will pop up and let me know that someone is trying to hack me or send me a virus.

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3. myLot reputation of 19/100. islander7 (4834)   3 years ago

I am not sure what protection your computer has installed. You should have a firewall and a full security protection installed. I have Nortons which i would recommend.

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4. myLot reputation of 97/100. Polly1 (9354)   ranked 1,639 out of 6,367 in computer   3 years ago

I will get a warning if someplace I am going isn't safe to be. I also get warnings for viruses, stuff like that too.

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5. myLot reputation of 76/100. neelianoscet (3123)   ranked 1,635 out of 6,367 in computer   3 years ago

I think it will inform me I am using eset nod32 and it is good in making a warning, protection and have a string anti-virus and firewall. Then, I make sure my computer have frequently updated security ..


myLot reputation of 85/100. marciascott (11722)   ranked 163 out of 6,367 in computer  3 years ago

Maybe i better do that, It is supposed to be fully protection, anyway. I have AVG.

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6. myLot reputation of 86/100. lovedude (2511)   ranked 9 out of 6,367 in computer   3 years ago

Yeah.. My computer is having firewall, which let me know if any external computer is trying to enter into my system. :-) I trust the security warning..


myLot reputation of 85/100. marciascott (11722)   ranked 163 out of 6,367 in computer  3 years ago

That is get! So it will let you know. Good!

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7. myLot reputation of 93/100. whizkid08 (562)   ranked 1,906 out of 6,367 in computer   3 years ago

I am using ESET NOD 32 Business Edition which provides a trustworthy firewall.
I have their Smart security + Windows Firewall which work along in tandem. Lol, sono worries. And yeah, I have a third party application which is programmed mainly to detect any intrusions into PC i.e. remote connections, it works well too. happy

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8. myLot reputation of 79/100. dhugoi (211)   ranked 1,022 out of 6,367 in computer   3 years ago

I once read

"the only truly secure system is the one that is power off, cast in a block of concrete, sealed in a lead line room with arm guard, but even then I have may doubts."

We can't be sure that our computer are really hack proof, even the pentagon system are hack by those elite hackers. There are hacking methods that bypass software level and control the hardware. Even the friendly messenger (yahoo, MSN) can be used to steal your IP address. I know that, I've try it. Google it if you don't believe me. To be sure just don't keep your important and sensitive data on your pc, have an external drive, now a days those kind of accesories are affordable.

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9. myLot reputation of 88/100. mouse27 (1083)   ranked 5,097 out of 6,367 in computer   3 years ago

my computer always tells me that when my boyfriend goes on sites he's not supposed to go on. i'm constantly fixing this darn thing. i've decided that i'm going to get myself a laptop and noone is going to touch it. don't ever trust something that just pops up if you have a good virus scanner on your puter just do a regular scan.


myLot reputation of 85/100. marciascott (11722)   ranked 163 out of 6,367 in computer  3 years ago

thaks i will. seems like stuff is always popping up on my computer, especially since my Grandson is on it all the time. it acts crazy everytime he uses it, tha is why I don't like to let the Kids use it.

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