Hacking threat

[alkamalju]

HI,
Everyone;)

I am using Win Xp sp2.I am using a broadband internet connection shared creating a workgroup. I want to know whether it is possible that my computer can be hacked. Is it really possible?

PLZ let me know.

[tokenuser]

There is always a threat, but don't get paranoid about it.

You've said you have a machine that you are sharing an internet connection through using workgroups ... but what is the physical hardware setup?

Broadband modem (cable modem?) -> Router/Switch -> Computers?

If that is the case, the router is actually providing your firewall and most of your network protection, then all you really need on the local machines is a virus scanner, and a spyware filter.

BTW - Moved thread to Windows forum.

[masherscf]

You're perfectly safe! Put all your credit card and banking account info right there on the computer. Don't worry about anything.

What's your IP address again?

[popltree2]

You're perfectly safe! Put all your credit card and banking account info right there on the computer. Don't worry about anything.

What's your IP address again?

Yeah, this thread is prefectly secure too. Watch, I will enter my password: **********. Bet it showed up as all stars, huh? Go ahead and give it a try, everyone!!

[insomnium138]

*************

Wow! you were right!