Is there any software to protect our computer while going to chat rooms?

Question

I heard that people can easily sneak through your your computer and look for your data while on the chat room...Is this true?

If it is so..are there any protective software for this problem?

Answer 1

Yes in some cases it is possible to find someones IP address and hack into their computer but this only happens if you with a hacker. There are some easy ways to keep this from happening.

If you set a password to get onto your desktop that adds another wall that the hacker will need to get through. Also, most AV programs like Webroot or Pc-cillin, and McAfee include a Phishing or hacker monitor.

Now if you are using irc as the chat client you can type '//mode $me +x' into the server box to hide your ip and you will be given a pseudo ip.

Answer 2

The best software is Mac OSX running on a Macintosh. Heck, I don't even need an antivirus program. Windows requires too much hardening to be safe. I don't want to be an IT expert; I just want a hassle-free computer.

Answer 3

Ok let me tell u something first,Data connection is only possible via Internet Protocols(IP) and Port, If some one can get you IP and then make a port To your PC,THERE'LL NOTHING THAT YOU CAN DO EVEN BEST ANTSPYES, Now how someone can get these 2 tresure?!

IP: When ever u starting convers in IM u are making an IP CONECTION so the person that u are talking with can get your IP in a first word that u send Him,so very easy

PORT: It can be done just simple as 1 KB file that called SERVER or some times Trojan.SO IF U BE CAREFUL ABOUT THE FILES THAT U ARE TALKING FROM SOMEBODY OR DOWNLOADING FROM ONE SITE U R SAFE!

ANY QUASTION?! ;)

Answer 4

Yes, it's true. I think a firewall might help. If you have Vista, you are more safe. McAfee has one.

Answer 5

Norton360