[Ham-Computers] Why is DSL/Wideband more "hackable"?

[Gareth]

> I think it is because the broadband connection is
> on all the time.  That is, your connected all the
> time regardless if you need it or not.  With
> dialup you are only connected when you dialup the
> ISP and need to be connected.
> 
> It is a lot easier for someone scanning for open
> ports to find you if you are always connected.
> 
> I dont have DSL.  I use cable.  My cable modem has
> a standby switch.  I put it in standby when I know
> I wont need an outside data connection.
> 
> Regards,
> Frank Kamp

Hi everyone
              When you switch to standby and then back on are you 
establishing a new route as you would with dialup when you 
disconnect/reconnect?

gary  n1msv