I need suggestions for security and cable internet

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I have used Earthlink dial up forever and want to get cable internet. I recently installed Avast and want to know what else I need to worry about to secure my computer. I don’t know what cable modems BrightHouse uses for lite Roadrunner and don’t know whether this is a security issue. I am under the impression that I could buy my own modem. Earthlink scanned all emails before I downloaded to Outlook.

I don’t want to introduce too much at once so planned on waiting on getting a router.

The first computer to be hooked up is running XP and due to dial up, the only updates that I have permitted to take place is Avast. I also keep Mozilla up to date.

Suggestions please?

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avast, MalwareBytes Free (Pro is a one time $25.00 cost), and a good firewall.
A lot of us use third party firewalls with HIPS http://www.techsupportalert.com/content/hips-explained.htm
http://www.techsupportalert.com/best-free-firewall.htm#Quick_Selection_Guide

http://filehippo.com/download_malwarebytes_anti_malware/

http://www.filehippo.com/download_outpost_firewall/
http://www.softpedia.com/get/Security/Firewall/Online-Armor-Free.shtml
http://www.softpedia.com/get/Security/Firewall/Privatefirewall.shtml
http://www.softpedia.com/get/Security/Firewall/Comodo-Personal-Firewall.shtml

Instructions for installing Comodo Firewall http://www.knightwithapc.com/2011/11/download-comodo-firewall/ :slight_smile:

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Thank you Para-Noid.

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No problem. Always glad to help. :slight_smile: