it is true to a point.
If you have a full time connection you are more at risk that with a dialup.
However, more damage is done by viruses and worms.
Having both a firewall and a virus checker is just about a requirement these
days.
I would suggest you head to
http://www.zonelabs.com/store/content/catalog/products/sku_list_za.jsp?lid=pdb_za1
and download the free ZoneAlarm package. The base is free, and it always
gets good reviews.
If the link about doesn't work due to the length hit www.zonelabs.com and it
will get you most of the way there.
Harold
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> We do most of our banking online, as well as other financial transactions.
> I've read that someone can remotely connect to your computer and steal
your
> passwords. Is this true? If so, can a "firewall" protect you from this and
> if it can, what is the cheapest, easiest way to install one? Are certain
> brand names more reliable?
> With all the commotion about identity theft, I'd hate to be wiped out by
> some a**hole, online thief.
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