Computer Security Test:
QUESTION:
"Is it possible for someone to Hack into my computer without me knowing it?"

ANSWER:
Absolutely!

QUESTION:
"Is it possible for someone to steal data from my computer without me knowing it?"

ANSWER:
Yes! If you leave the doors open!

I will present this very complex subject, in a very simple way, using Analogies. There is no need for the casual user to fully understand the jargon, used by Computer Geeks!

QUESTION:
Leave the doors open?

ANSWER:
Yep! A computer can be compared to a hotel that has 65 thousand doors. Big hotel! The trick to good computer security is to lock the doors when no one has need to use them, and camouflage the doors that must remain open.

QUESTION:
How can I check my computer for security?

ANSWER:
Ask a professional to try and hack into your computer; and then give you a free report!

QUESTION:
OK How do I do that?

ANSWER:
IT Professionals use GRC.COM to scan their computers for vulnerabilities. There are also other programs that IT Professionals use, but this particular program is user friendly. I consider this to be safe; and have always allowed GRC to test my computer.

1. Open a Browser such as Internet Explorer.
2. On the second line from the top, type "grc.com" (don't type the quotes)
3. You will see "ShieldsUp" -- Click "Proceed;" scroll down until you see the line that says "ShieldsUp." -- "Left click" it.
4. Read the Greetings Screen.
5. Left click "All Service Ports."
6. The Graphic Report should display ALL GREEN DOTS, and display the message, "All Ports Stealth." If a dot of any color other than Green appears, you computer is indeed vulnerable!

Passing this test means that your computer is reasonably safe from hackers, although there are many more sophisticated ways to hack into your computer.

HOW DID YOU MAKE OUT?

Send an E-mail to the address below!

HAPPY COMPUTING!



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