Survey--Is your computer safe?

bigbazza · Nov 9, 2004

Quoting from, and thanks to

http://www.scambusters.org/timeshare.html

A new study by AOL and the National Cyber Security Alliance, a nonprofit organization, found that most PC users think their computers are safe, and are not aware of all the spyware, viruses, trojans, and other 'malware' infecting their PCs.

73% thought their computer was very or somewhat safe from viruses, and 60% said they feel very or somewhat safe from hackers. 67% had outdated anti-virus software, while 15% lacked any anti-virus software at all. 67% also don't have any firewall protection, and half of all broadband users surf the Net without a firewall.

Perhaps most scary was that 80% had spyware or adware on their systems, with most not even knowing the software had been installed.

You can get a copy of the study at:

==> http://www.staysafeonline.info/news/safety_study_v04.pdf

Bold bits and smileys are my emphasis. Still all of us at MG are protected, and up to date, aren't we. Bazza
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Wookie · Nov 9, 2004

I would feel safe throwing my IP on a hacker IRC channel. Multiple firewalls I havnt had a virus before unless I put it on there myself to test my stuff and I use firefox so I havnt had spyware in a long time and thunderbird for email, plus my wireless 128 bit WEP and MAC address restricted access and SSID not broadcast so I would love to challenge and "war drivers" to stop by my house and use their 1337 connect / browse skills, Heck I would feel safe letting my network open to the war drivers all they get is net access aint gonna touch my PC, I dont trust MS anymore so I protect stuff myself

BLAJY · Nov 9, 2004

Btien-Not

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