How can identity thieves break into my computer?

How can identity thieves break into my computer?

Hacker X (Computer Security Expert) gives expert video advice on: What are common forms of identity theft in the virtual, or electronic, world?; What can I do to protect my computer from identity thieves? and more...

Common ways that people can access, gain access, or steal things or information from you and your computer are, one, through an unsecured network. This means your computer's on a network that has no password protection, requires no authentication to gain access to it, it is just open to the world. This is further aided by services such as cable modems/DSL services that are always on, as opposed to dialup services where you have to make a connection. DSL/ADSL/SDSL/cable/T1's are always on, there's always a connection.