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FAQ RevisionsEditor: dbmaven See Profile
Last modified on 2008-07-01 22:03:09

12.0 Security

·Am I safe on RR?
·What's a Firewall?
·Do I Need a Firewall? Which is best?
·If I am on the net 24hrs a day, will I get hacked?
·I am using a router; Do I still need software-based Firewall?

Am I safe on RR? (#8076)
Since RoadRunner is an "always on" connection, it is strongly recommended that you use a Internet Firewall for your protection (like ZoneAlarm); an Anti-Virus Program (Norton, McAfee, etc.) & Spyware Program (aka ad-ware).

For more information & tips on how to keep yourself safe online, visit our Security Forum.

Also take a look into our »Security FAQ.

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What's a Firewall? (#11255)
See:
/faq/3065

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Do I Need a Firewall? Which is best? (#10960)
See:
/faq/365

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If I am on the net 24hrs a day, will I get hacked? (#10972)
See:
/faq/2466

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I am using a router; Do I still need software-based Firewall? (#10973)
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.

Road Runner offers an free software Firewall: EZ Armor Security.

Q: Are there any free Firewalls?

Yes. There are several effective firewalls on the internet.

Recommended free firewalls:
•Zone Alarm
•Tiny Personal Firewall
•Kerio Personal Firewall

Kerio and Tiny support Forums can be found here.

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