Well think again.
This video shows how an XP computer copes when dialing up (yes dialing up) to the net without any firewall or anti-virus protection.
Link to media is available on this page in Windows Media Player and Real Player format: http://www.bbcworld.com/content/clickonline_archive_14_2005.asp?pageid=665&co_pageid=3
Re: Running your PC without firewall and anti-virus?
ive seen these botnets and DDoS in action many times on EFnet and have been a victim as well. Once launched, there is usually no effective defence to stop them.
Re: Running your PC without firewall and anti-virus?
thats scary... i hv gpt antivirus nd firewall but still suspect my pc is infected.... any suggestions???