What is Pyramid.Net then?  Pyramid.Net is an ISP (Internet Service Provider) - and although we provide web hosting, co-location services, etc. our primary function is connecting people to the Internet.

Can my computer be hacked when I am connected to the Internet?  Yes - simply put the moment you connect your computer to the Internet or even a LAN (local area network) you run the risk of someone other then yourself accessing what resides on it by various means.  Those means and the way to prevent un-authorized access are far beyond the scope of this FAQ - although some of the methods to protect yourself will be discussed in more focused sections of our web pages such as programs we recommend, the email FAQ, the next couple of questions, etc.

Why on earth then would I wish to get connected?  Information - simply put if you are not connected, you are restricted (computer-wise anyway) to the information that resides on your computer system.  But - when you connect to the Internet you now have access to information stored on literally millions and millions of different computer systems around the globe.  People today stay informed and do research, indulge in entertainment, conduct business, stay in touch with family and friends, shop, sell, meet new people - all sorts of activities only limited by our own imaginations take place on the Internet every moment of every day.
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Last Updated - 12/07/2006

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