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10.0 Software/Security

·What type of browser is used for EarthLink High Speed Internet?
·Do I need an Anti-Virus program?
·Can I get a free anti-virus program?
·Do I need a firewall?
·What is a firewall?
·I am using a broadband router. Do I still need firewall software?
·Can I get a free firewall?

What type of browser is used for EarthLink High Speed Internet? (#3577)
EarthLink provides a browser and email client in the EarthLink High Speed Internet software. EarthLink High Speed Internet will work with most browsers, such as Microsoft® Internet Explorer and Netscape Navigator or Communicator. You can use any browser you want.

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by RedXII1234 See Profile edited by Bleek See Profile
last modified: 2004-05-29 20:26:09

Do I need an Anti-Virus program? (#3581)
Yes! Even such a simple virus is dangerous because it will quickly use all available memory and bring the system to a halt.

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by RedXII1234 See Profile edited by Bleek See Profile
last modified: 2004-05-29 20:26:15

Can I get a free anti-virus program? (#3582)
Yes. There are several effective anti-virus programs on the internet.

Recommended free anti-virus programs:
AVG 6.0 - GriSoft

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by RedXII1234 See Profile edited by Bleek See Profile
last modified: 2004-05-29 20:40:53

Do I need a firewall? (#3571)
Yes! You are susceptible to attacks whenever you are connected. Fast connections make attacks on your system very efficient. An attacker can try many different attacks in a short amount of time. The always on nature of high speed Internet access with technologies like DSL or Cable modems make you a very convenient target.

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by RedXII1234 See Profile edited by Bleek See Profile
last modified: 2004-05-29 20:41:00

What is a firewall? (#3569)
A system designed to prevent unauthorized to or from a private network. Firewalls can be implemented in both hardware and software, or a combination of both. Firewalls are frequently used to prevent unauthorized Internet users from accessing private networks connected to the Internet, especially intranets

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by RedXII1234 See Profile edited by Bleek See Profile
last modified: 2004-05-29 20:41:06

I am using a broadband router. Do I still need firewall software? (#3583)
A firewall is still recommended, even if you use a broadband router. Most broadband routers provide a form of firewall protection from unwanted incoming traffic through the very mechanism it uses to share the internet connection. However, most do not contain a "traditional" firewall and do not block any outgoing traffic. This still makes you vulnerable to trojan or malicious "phone home" programs.

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by RedXII1234 See Profile edited by Bleek See Profile
last modified: 2004-05-29 20:41:12

Can I get a free firewall? (#3572)
Yes. There are several effective firewalls on the internet.

Recommended free firewalls:
ZoneAlarm
Tiny Personal Firewall
Kerio Personal Firewall

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by RedXII1234 See Profile edited by Bleek See Profile
last modified: 2004-05-29 20:41:18


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