07-15-2010, 06:11 AM
The first thing you can do is make sure you are behind a router when you are using the internet. Many people make the mistake of plugging directly into their cable or DSL modem. It would be helpful to purchase a standard four port router even if you are the only internet user in the home. This will make it much more difficult for hackers to find their way into their computer as the router will provide a barrier between you and the outside world.
In addition to that you could also try a software firewall. There are a number of different choices, some of which are actually free. For instance, there is a free version of Zone Alarm which will block any connections that you did not approve. It can be annoying sometimes, especially when it questions every action you take, but it will keep you protected. You can also upgrade to the professional version of Zone Alarm to gain access to better features and have more control over your firewall.
There are certain pieces of spyware software that will watch your registry. Whenever a change is made to your computer, the registry must be modified, and if you are notified when a change is being made, you can allow the change or even deny it until you know more about the event that is taking place.
In addition to that you could also try a software firewall. There are a number of different choices, some of which are actually free. For instance, there is a free version of Zone Alarm which will block any connections that you did not approve. It can be annoying sometimes, especially when it questions every action you take, but it will keep you protected. You can also upgrade to the professional version of Zone Alarm to gain access to better features and have more control over your firewall.
There are certain pieces of spyware software that will watch your registry. Whenever a change is made to your computer, the registry must be modified, and if you are notified when a change is being made, you can allow the change or even deny it until you know more about the event that is taking place.