i was just wondering if i have a system with a firewall, anti virus,
spyware(remover of course) and a trojan remover, and they all come back
clean, is it still able for someone to breach my security?

do i need to have malicous files already on my computer to be hacked, or
can someone just get in anyways. and if i have malicous files does it
matter if they are exucted or just sit, to do harm?

also with hiding my ip, what would you recommend for software?

i have Anonymity 4 Proxy, Steganos Internet Anonym Pro, Proxomitron

just looking for a fast anonymizer if it is possible, plus will i be able
to post to newsgroups anonymously.

thanks for any help.

In article <Xns94DFC6B6AC45Exdj@64.59.144.76>, not@here.com says...
Nothing connected is 100% secure.

If an unpatched or unknown vulnerability exists they may be able to get
in anyway.

Malicious files would have to be executed in some way.

Those are good products.

Check out JAP and remailers for free solutions. Or if you want it all
in an easy to use service check out some of the pay services.

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xdj wrote:
windows box. There's no real security to be breached. Only other step
to take would be to unplug your modem.

"hacked" (re: sasser worm). However, it's unlikely a person in specific
will choose you unless you're running some specific software that's
easily compromised. As for files that are "malicious" -- ie. Sub7, you
have to execute them before they can do anything. Otherwise you're good.

be the target of any major attacks. Proxies imo are primarily for
overseas persons. Stick with what you have and you're more than good.

Only if you installed the firewall before your computer went online are you
safe from hackers. If you installed it after your computer was online then
your not secure at all. Don't forget you have to learn how to secure your
Windows Platform, you browser and e-mail applications also for starters.

Tracker
tired of messing around with ISP after ISP to keep you hackers in-line

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