Internet security Do you have a safe network?

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October 25, 2016, 9:03 pm

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Internet security Do you have a safe network?

When is comes to your home network you don't really think much about security. 95% of people just use what the ISP provides for a router and modem. Some people think that anti virus is enough. Did you know that if someone can access your network they can bypass that anti virus? They can access your computers download files or worse put a key logger on your computer. How do you protect yourself from network penetration? I will explain two of the best to do this for you. One of them is firewalls and the other is not using your ISP provided router and modem.

Firewalls are your first line of defense when it comes to your network. When choosing a firewall i always recommend something that does not have a reoccurring cost. If you don't mind paying on a yearly basis though Maraki is the best solution. Easy to use and it works great with any network big or small. If your like me and need something that is cheaper i would go with sonic wall. They are also very easy to use and install. Your third option and one that is a little more for advanced users is PF sense. It is actually the cheapest solution starting at only $20.

ISP companies are crooks when it comes to modems and wireless routers. They will charge you $5 a month for the lifetime of your equipment $7 if you need wireless. How long have you been paying this fee? I recommend skipping the hardware they use and getting a surfboard modem they start as low as $40. Wireless router really depends on how have your load is and how many devices you have. The average wireless router is about $60 bucks. Firewalls also come with wireless for more wireless security and that is probably your best bet.

I hope this has helped you make your network at hope more secure. As always thank you for reading please don't forget to follow me and like the topic.

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EliteWriter

I agree that it is important to have an antivirus and a firewall. Unfortunately many fail to appreciate the importance of being safe online, and there are several who prefer to leave their computer unguarded rather than pay anything. I believe that many users never truly understand how risky it all is.

8 years ago

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CryptoGuru

I agree with you but people need to also educate themselves on how to keep themselves safe. Downloading content your not sure of can destroy your life. If you have all of these things but you compromise yourself all that you have done is in vain. Thanks for sharing

8 years ago

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Everett

It's probably very stupid of me and I shouldn't say this, however I don't have secure Wifi on the connection I'm using nor do I have my firewall enabled. I am completely open to hackers, and they are open to me as well.

The reason why my wifi is unsecure is because it's actually the Xfinity (Comcast Internet Service Provider) Wifi Hotspot that I am using. I'm not too certain of how just secure it is, but it's probably not that secure as a home connection. You can access the wifi as long as you are a customer of Comcast/Xfinity.

It makes me wonder if hackers use any programs to brute force the login page, and then gain access to a connection which seems like it would be more likely to occur, and then they will infiltrate your system and unload malware/adware/spyware etc. Also, a lot of internet safety newbies are not aware of what Remote Access is, if this option is turned on or even a homegroup turn these options off. Turning off those two features is probably the first thing I do once I get a new computer or even reinstall windows, and I strongly suggest that people turn these off unless they actually need them.

8 years ago

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CryptoGuru

People also need to be aware of FREE WIFI. Im not saying you do this but people give away WIFI free in public areas to steal your information. They can make you use a DNS server that allows them to track you every move and more! What is the solution for this? VPN is the best way to avoid this when in public. You made a good poing people should not leave the computers on. All of my workstations are on 24/7 plus the 23 miners. Thanks for sharing!

8 years ago

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Cristian

I have a very complicated Wifi password, same for my ISP router password, plus a firewall from both my operation system and my wireless router. I'm also highly careful on everything I access and download.

If this isn't sufficient helpful then I don't know what is and as Mike said the best way to have 100% protection is to have a switched off computer, I think not connecting it to the internet is sufficient as long as you do use and USB sticks or DVDs, lol.

8 years ago

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CryptoGuru

That is a good point! Having a strong password is a great protection. Make sure you never use anything coming just because its easy to remember. Nothing will work if you compromise yourself that is why we have to be diligent when using the web. Thanks for sharing that awesome point.

8 years ago

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Cristian

All my passwords have random characters and numbers and my WIFI password is unique, I used it only for Wifi.

8 years ago

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cdrocks

I have two friends that use to work for Microsoft none of them use any special security to protect their computers, in fact, one uses no security at all and he has never gotten hacked lol! In fact, like you mentioned there really is no bullet-proof security for any computer. Hackers can get by any security unnoticed. Therefore I always just use the free version I get with any windows why waste money lol? The very security that you use to protect your computer is considered a virus also in a way that is how it can detect other viruses. Your best defence is not to download Free celebrity pics online and stay away from the adult sites. People that pick up virus it always seems it happens from visiting a questionable site or downloading questionable software!

8 years ago

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vinaya

I have firewall, antivirus and a password that is hard to crack, it is something like bitcoin address. I also don't do too much of downloading. Until now, I have not encountered any problem, however, every now and then I hear about hacking. And this makes me very cautious.

8 years ago

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overcast

I have added Google DNS and OpenDNS. So most of the phishing sites are filtered this way. Though speed on my end some of the time can be slow. But it can be worth noting that it's a good network. And it can take care of the security aspect of the home network of your internet. So just check out if that is safe enough for you. I personally have found out that such private DNS with better filtering and speed can be good enough.

7 years ago

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augusta

This was very insightful never knew about this,that is why I love this offer.one comment and also learn a lot.I will have to research more on this.

7 years ago

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Corzhens

Our home internet is a subscription from a reputable company so the source is clean. With our computers, they are all protected by firewall and anti virus software. It’s a big risk now to browse the internet without protection because of the prevalence of malware. You don’t really know when they will attack and you should have a mentality that there are no clean websites. At least you are always wary and careful in visiting new websites.

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Internet security Do you have a safe network?

Internet security Do you have a safe network?

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