Good morning everyone....how secure is XP??

Not very much M$ gave lip service to security and M$'s latest catch phrase is "trust worthy computing"...............
how about "hack worthy computing?" there you go a new catch phrase lol.


I have 2 years experience with computers.
I keep my system up-to-date in regards to anti-virus & patches.
I utilize a firewall because I have a cable connection.

Thoughts and/or suggestions ....please!!

Suggestions:

1) Use Strong Passwords and change them often (at least 24 charecters mixed case puncutation numbers)

2) Setup dshield www.dshield.org or mynetwatchman www.mynetwatchman.com to report attempted hacks and scanning
that's hostile

3) I'd suggest avoiding ICQ and similar instant messangers like MSN because they can open back doors in your system.

4) Disconnect from the net when your not home or monitoring things.

Use Spybot to spot keyloggers and spyware phoning home.