There is a column of shared computers in the finder but I am not on a network to my knowledge.

Acolumn has just appeared on the left side of the finder window - under Favorites - labelled Shared. I am not on a network as far as I am aware. How do I get rid of these? I have followed advise to turn on the firewall but they are still there and change from time to time.

What type of broadband service do you have? If it is cable then more then likely the modem is just that, Just a Modem with no router.
If your computer is getting an IP in any other range then 192. or 172. or 10. then you are getting a Public IP address from the modem, which IMHO is Not Good.
If the above is the case then those other entries are other people doing basically the same as you, connecting there computers directly to the modem.
Contacting your ISP would help. you need to buy a New router to isolate you from the internet.
If you are on DSL then the modem is more then likely a router also. Modem/router combo and it is that unit that has been hacked in some way. Most all DSL modem have a built in router and most of the time a wireless side.

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If you right click on any item in that list and choose "Show in Windows Explorer" it will open your iTunes application installer directory on your computer, which should be:
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It is a bug. Send Apple feedback. They won't answer, but at least will know there is a problem. If enough people send feedback, it may get the problem solved sooner.
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polishedstaple wrote:
Today I noticed a PC computer icon showing up under the "Shared" section of the finder. The computer name was brn_921bc1. I immediately went into System Preferences and turned off file sharing. Is it really that easy for a PC hacker to come into my computer? Please help, as this seems to be a huge security threat.
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If you wish to submit comments to Apple, the best way is to use their feedback pages.
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Thank you for using Apple Support Communities.
For more information, take a look at:
iOS: Troubleshooting Wi-Fi networks and connections
http://support.apple.com/kb/ts1398
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