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Can't hackers get into your computer if you run SETI applications?

Originally posted by IMMORTAL
Can't hackers get into your computer if you run SETI applications?

I suppose a determined hacker could get into any machine if they wanted to Immortal?

From my personal experience, though, I've not been hacked and have run SETI@home since July 2001. For about 18months I've had cable modem connection too - and both my machines run SETI@home 24/7 without difficulty.

I *do* have a firewall and updated AVP, and run Ad-Aware too, of course but, if someone wanted to "hack", then I guess they would??

But, I want to crack those WU's!! Go team ATS!!

Originally posted by Genya

Originally posted by IMMORTAL
Can't hackers get into your computer if you run SETI applications?

I suppose a determined hacker could get into any machine if they wanted to Immortal?

Yep, they could. everything has flaws. including firewalls.

Originally posted by theshadowknows

Yep, they could. everything has flaws. including firewalls.

Agreed - but does SETI@home make you *more* susceptible to "hacker attack" or "interest" than if you *don't* run it Shadow? That's what I was trying to reassure Immortal about, in any case.