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cry_rain · 11-19-2008, 05:23 PM

There are two guys downstairs that they are trying to hack to my computer because the internet is going slow then fast what is the best firewall

person86 · 11-19-2008, 07:57 PM

Windows firewall works just fine.

Formerly Artie · 11-19-2008, 08:37 PM

If you're on a cable connection that would be one reason why since it's a shared connection.

cry_rain · 11-19-2008, 09:14 PM

yes now I think the are trying to use the xbox to connect

shyvr6 · 11-19-2008, 11:44 PM

Are they on the same modem as you? Do you know them at all? I would confront them if you know they are trying to hack your connection.

Noca · 11-20-2008, 01:25 PM

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Originally Posted by shyvr6

Are they on the same modem as you? Do you know them at all? I would confront them if you know they are trying to hack your connection.

ditto

Akane · 11-20-2008, 03:22 PM

I love comodo. Much better than windows firewall and more customizable. Zone alarm would be a 2nd favorite and usually ranked even with comodo.

However that's not really what you need to keep someone from stealing your internet. What you need to do is turn on your router's security. You can not only password your connection but also make it not even appear unless someone knows the name. Most router security features won't be broken by the average person, especially with an xbox, unless they have physical access to your router to reset it.

cry_rain · 11-21-2008, 07:58 AM

I think to late but could they access to emails and the browsers

SebFontain · 11-21-2008, 11:01 AM

Are you running a wireless connection? If so it most likely is an un secure connection and rly what they are doing is not hacking, just leeching. If that is the case you need to secure it. You can find guides online for that.

If you have a router, well that would be a good firewall right there, and if you have Windows, well Windows Firewall is good as well. Two firewalls would be more than fine with a secure wireless connection.

dmann · 11-21-2008, 04:11 PM

Cisco ASA5505 for home use will keep everyone out

As well as give you IPSEC and SSL capabilities for remote access and tunnels.

cry_rain · 11-22-2008, 02:20 PM

yes, they are leeching but how do I stop them

Formerly Artie · 11-22-2008, 03:22 PM

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Originally Posted by cry_rain

yes, they are leeching but how do I stop them

Explain how your Internet connection is set up, whether it's wireless or not. If they are truly piggybacking off of you, then a properly set-up firewall or router password will keep them out. But if they're part of the same LAN as you are, then your connection speed will occasionally be slow. Same with cable, since it's a shared connection - it'll sometimes go slow, depending on how many people are online at the time. For apartment buildings on a single cable line, there'll sometimes be a lot of difference in speed.

cry_rain · 11-22-2008, 03:41 PM

no this is house and am using there internet

SebFontain · 11-22-2008, 09:22 PM

Hey Cry,

Well I take it you have a wireless router.

We need to know what brand of router you have so we can guide you in creating a security key.

If you have a linksys router, use this instructional video to create the security key:
http://www.metacafe.com/watch/321434..._from_hackers/

We can help you further if you like, but remember that you can find guides online. Just type something like "how to create a security key for (what brand of router you own.) And follow the instructions. It is very simple and shouldnt take long. If you have more than 1 computer using the wireless connection, like a laptop in the bedroom, you will also have to enter the security key or network key into your wireless network to gain internet access for that computer.

imt · 11-27-2008, 10:36 AM

get Zone Alarm firewall

cry_rain · 11-27-2008, 11:40 AM

Sorry what I trying to say they are javasripting and I don't know how advanced they are

Formerly Artie · 11-27-2008, 02:33 PM

Javascripting?

I've done a lot of javascripting, but I don't see how that's able to break into your connection.

I may have some vague ideas, but you really have to explain a bit better.

Btw, did you draw that picture in your avatar? It's really good.

cry_rain · 11-27-2008, 04:38 PM

I don't but it when to 99% then it stopped I think I need a password

cry_rain · 11-29-2008, 09:45 AM

I just woundering I bought yesterday internet security and I am using there internet can they sill go to my computer

cry_rain · 11-29-2008, 02:38 PM

I think they stoped because the internet is going faster

11-19-2008, 05:23 PM	#1 (permalink)
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Akane Status: SAS Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: iowa Gender: Female Age: 24 Posts: 472	I love comodo. Much better than windows firewall and more customizable. Zone alarm would be a 2nd favorite and usually ranked even with comodo. However that's not really what you need to keep someone from stealing your internet. What you need to do is turn on your router's security. You can not only password your connection but also make it not even appear unless someone knows the name. Most router security features won't be broken by the average person, especially with an xbox, unless they have physical access to your router to reset it. __________________ Tomorrow’s another day And I am not afraid So bring on the rain http://www.ladyjayes.com/bringonrain.html

11-19-2008, 07:57 PM	#2 (permalink)
person86 Status: Permanently Banned Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: cincinnati OH Gender: Male Age: 23 Posts: 1,048	Windows firewall works just fine.

11-19-2008, 08:37 PM	#3 (permalink)
Formerly Artie Status: SAS Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Las Vegas, but I live anything but the Las Vegas lifestyle Posts: 1,125	If you're on a cable connection that would be one reason why since it's a shared connection.

11-19-2008, 09:14 PM	#4 (permalink)
cry_rain Status: SAS Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 178	yes now I think the are trying to use the xbox to connect

11-21-2008, 07:58 AM	#8 (permalink)
cry_rain Status: SAS Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 178	I think to late but could they access to emails and the browsers

11-21-2008, 11:01 AM	#9 (permalink)
SebFontain Status: SAS Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 3,967	Are you running a wireless connection? If so it most likely is an un secure connection and rly what they are doing is not hacking, just leeching. If that is the case you need to secure it. You can find guides online for that. If you have a router, well that would be a good firewall right there, and if you have Windows, well Windows Firewall is good as well. Two firewalls would be more than fine with a secure wireless connection.

11-21-2008, 04:11 PM	#10 (permalink)
dmann Status: looking for results Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 36	Cisco ASA5505 for home use will keep everyone out As well as give you IPSEC and SSL capabilities for remote access and tunnels.

11-22-2008, 02:20 PM	#11 (permalink)
cry_rain Status: SAS Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 178	yes, they are leeching but how do I stop them

11-22-2008, 03:41 PM	#13 (permalink)
cry_rain Status: SAS Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 178	no this is house and am using there internet

11-22-2008, 09:22 PM	#14 (permalink)
SebFontain Status: SAS Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 3,967	Hey Cry, Well I take it you have a wireless router. We need to know what brand of router you have so we can guide you in creating a security key. If you have a linksys router, use this instructional video to create the security key: http://www.metacafe.com/watch/321434..._from_hackers/ We can help you further if you like, but remember that you can find guides online. Just type something like "how to create a security key for (what brand of router you own.) And follow the instructions. It is very simple and shouldnt take long. If you have more than 1 computer using the wireless connection, like a laptop in the bedroom, you will also have to enter the security key or network key into your wireless network to gain internet access for that computer.

11-27-2008, 10:36 AM	#15 (permalink)
imt Status: Eating Knives Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Woodlawn Cemetery Gender: Male Posts: 448	get Zone Alarm firewall

11-27-2008, 11:40 AM	#16 (permalink)
cry_rain Status: SAS Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 178	Sorry what I trying to say they are javasripting and I don't know how advanced they are

11-27-2008, 02:33 PM	#17 (permalink)
Formerly Artie Status: SAS Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Las Vegas, but I live anything but the Las Vegas lifestyle Posts: 1,125	Javascripting? I've done a lot of javascripting, but I don't see how that's able to break into your connection. I may have some vague ideas, but you really have to explain a bit better. Btw, did you draw that picture in your avatar? It's really good.

11-27-2008, 04:38 PM	#18 (permalink)
cry_rain Status: SAS Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 178	I don't but it when to 99% then it stopped I think I need a password

11-29-2008, 09:45 AM	#19 (permalink)
cry_rain Status: SAS Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 178	I just woundering I bought yesterday internet security and I am using there internet can they sill go to my computer

11-29-2008, 02:38 PM	#20 (permalink)
cry_rain Status: SAS Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 178	I think they stoped because the internet is going faster