How does the PCguard Firewall protect me if I have a high-speed connection?
The PCguard Firewall scans all network activity and either allows or blocks the connection. This protects you from outside attacks. A firewall is necessary to keep unauthorised data from entering or exiting your computer. Any computer connected to the Internet is vulnerable, but the best targets are those with high-speed, always-on connections, such as cable modems. It’s fairly simple for someone to find out if they can connect to your computer and then look for files to read or damage. High-speed connections are targeted because, being “always on”, they are the simplest to track down and, being high-speed, can be used to do most damage.
