• 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?

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 redxii edited by drake
last modified: 2004-05-29 20:26:09

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 redxii edited by drake
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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 redxii edited by drake
last modified: 2004-05-29 20:40:53

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 redxii edited by drake
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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 redxii edited by drake
last modified: 2004-05-29 20:41:06

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 redxii edited by drake
last modified: 2004-05-29 20:41:12

Yes. There are several effective firewalls on the internet.

Recommended free firewalls:
ZoneAlarm
Tiny Personal Firewall
Kerio Personal Firewall

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by redxii edited by drake
last modified: 2004-05-29 20:41:18