Security - April 2007

I adopted a dog on the internet... I had her send me pics of the dog and a piece of paper with my name on it to make sure the dog actually existed. Well, to make a VERY long story short, I am without a dog and I lost FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS! I payed her through paypal. Is there ANY POSSIBLE WAY that I can get my money back?

2007-04-04 07:10:01 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

some virus has been attached to all my .doc word files
i have tried many antivirus but it just results in deleting my .doc file

i dont want to lose my .doc file and even dont give much priority in reformating my pc
please help me
its question of my job and academics

please please

2007-04-04 05:42:25 · 1 answers · asked by coolhot 1

i don't know if it's a virus or a worm, since it got to my laptop, everytime i open an explrer it automatically goes to "quicknews.info" even though i have set yahoo.com as my home page. when i'm using yahoo messenger, the people that i'm chatting with constantly receives an invite to visit quicknews.info for pictures and images, i think they are viruses. i have ran anti-virus and anti-spyware, the report always involve a malware so i always do what is recommended, to clean and to quarantine it. the next time i run anti-virus and anti-spyware, the "proble" seems to not exist anymore, but when i open the explorer, it's the same thing. quicknews.info still exists. the worst thing about it is when chatting, i'm afraid that i could affect other users. please can you help me???? i'm using now my desktop pc, do i need to reformat my laptop? i am using avg anti-spyware and anti-virus (the free ones, hehehe). help, help, help!!!

2007-04-04 05:12:56 · 6 answers · asked by kc wagner 1

2007-04-04 02:54:20 · 5 answers · asked by Maria a 1

2007-04-04 01:13:40 · 5 answers · asked by godsofair 2

I found one strange statement from a site when I queried them about some spyware. I was told to let them know which spyware and they would contact the company to find out the best way to get rid of it.
Now, correct me if I'm wrong, but aren't the spyware guys supposed to be the bad guys? Companies???? hmmm
I realize that there are problems involved in attacking a virus sending source, but surely no bigger ones than the efforts at
defence to stop them.
I don't know of any war that was ever won in defense mode. if their attacks caused more problems for themselves than the people they attack, it would seem reasonable that those attacks would lessen or even stop.
Why are there no programs out there 'now' that can attack the source of a virus, even past the automatic sender bugs that are out there? Is there any research into that kind of program/s? I am totally frustrated in being attacked with no way to combat the attackers. Is there no way to turn this war around?

2007-04-03 21:06:19 · 5 answers · asked by free thinker 3

I am scared of virus attack on my computer,what should I do?

2007-04-03 20:59:33 · 13 answers · asked by Raopya 1

It won't stop making the sound and there are no pop- ups or alerts showing. Do you know the possible problem?

2007-04-03 20:57:44 · 3 answers · asked by forsakenabyss87 1

???

2007-04-03 16:41:24 · 3 answers · asked by Sparky 1

My home page is set to Yahoo, but whenever I open Explorer, it sends me to http://asafetylist.com/ which is supposed to be some type of Virus cleaner. Seems a little odd to me. How do I fix it so I'm not taken to this stupid Web site? Any help will be appreciated.

2007-04-03 16:20:08 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous

It was a bear to install. Was this a good choice? Plus how do you put your computer in 'safe mode'?

2007-04-03 16:18:13 · 4 answers · asked by gabeymac♥ 5

Please help me !

2007-04-03 15:53:53 · 5 answers · asked by Sparky 1

I have AVG anti virus running on my computer.And I am using Yahoo as home page.May I switch to AOL security centre,my concern is about two anti virus programs running together.Please give me an advice what is the best to do.Isn't better to stay with AVG and yahoo ?..

2007-04-03 15:38:11 · 2 answers · asked by ? 4

2007-04-03 14:49:57 · 8 answers · asked by medeekids 1

Some sites I go to have 2 or 3 choices for the password or username autofill that appears on a dropdown menu. Usually one is a past account or some kind of typo that I did once. How do you go in and remove one of the remembered accounts so it will autofill directly into the site's forms? Mac OS 10.2.8 and Netscape 7.2

2007-04-03 14:42:36 · 4 answers · asked by Erik H 3

2007-04-03 14:38:56 · 11 answers · asked by sharifah saleha s 1

Situation:

A reporter in Baghdad must send a secure message to the home office. The only option is to use a local coffee/ internet cafe. When setting up a VPN connection (RSA key fob, or other) can the initial setup be monitored by keystroke monitoring software? (most likely: yes)

Now, the real question is ... once the VPN is created, can the keystroke monitoring software still intercept the author's individual keystrokes as they are being sent into the VPN connection, or are they immediately obscured/ encrypted/ etc and therefore private?

2007-04-03 09:47:15 · 8 answers · asked by uptightwiseguy 2

is it ok to run two or more different anti virus in one computer at the same time?

2007-04-03 07:55:46 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

what is the best anti virus you will recommend for windows XP?

2007-04-03 07:26:04 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous

is asking for a password now...is there a workaround for this? My account is limited and I want to change it to an administrator account.

2007-04-03 07:25:20 · 1 answers · asked by Curious 1

2007-04-03 07:24:46 · 5 answers · asked by St. Mike 4

my security alert shows me that my firewall and automatic updates are ON, but my virus protection says it is "OFF" but i have my AVG running.. i cant understand.. how can i fix this

2007-04-03 07:12:16 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

I'm looking for free anti-virus software, not a trial version for my computer. What is the best one?

2007-04-03 07:02:48 · 11 answers · asked by lapaloozaln 1

I am constantly getting attack from an intruder 87.248.104.123. My computers fire wall blocks it and alert me about intrution with Bla trojen hourse and I got this IP address from my internet security software. Can i find out who is the attacker and which is the location of attack from this IP address? Can any one trace the attacker from this IP address?. I think when I open yahoo messenger I am getting the attack. Is there any way of finding the persons behind the attack. What action can people take to punish such persons doing harm to others?. Is it possible to take some legal action against the attacker? Can Yahoo prevent and find out the intruders.I know updating my internet security and use of firewall can prevent such attacks but is there any cyber law or any system by which we can stop this menace.Can i know who is the attacker ? Please answer me.

2007-04-03 06:06:08 · 11 answers · asked by saga r 1

If you previously had Nortons internet security 2007, and download Firefox, it isnt covered by the Nortons. Is this true? None of it is covered only in IE7?

2007-04-03 06:05:05 · 7 answers · asked by boz 3

2007-04-03 04:50:00 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous

i opened a email from career builder and my computer detected a virus. i placed it in the virus vault ........when i tryed to heal it in the virus vault it won't let me. It shows I can restore or delete files.but i wasn't sure if I would lose something I need..somebody please help. the virus is js/psyme. index.(1).htm thank you ......................

2007-04-03 04:47:39 · 4 answers · asked by de 1

I don't know if you can, but the same person keeps trying to attack my computer & just wanted to know if I could look it up or figure out who it is?

2007-04-03 04:30:58 · 9 answers · asked by myusernameisbetterthanyours 5

2007-04-03 00:16:25 · 13 answers · asked by jamesamond1000 1

2007-04-02 19:18:42 · 6 answers · asked by j_prg 2