Security - May 2007

Now obviously programs have illegal uses, downloading copyrighted information, using viruses and such to maliciously attack another persons system, but my question is are any of the programs themselves illegal, not just the uses of the programs.

2007-05-27 07:28:15 · 6 answers · asked by ? 2

Okay So im using windows firewall and it will not let me sign in to windows live messenger..help:(?...step by step instructions would be greatly appreciated:)

2007-05-27 07:25:23 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have started using Bittorrent recently and am using uTorrent as my client program.
As part of setup I enabled port forwarding on a particular port on my computer. I think this needs to be done for seeding to happen, right ? i.e. for other users to be able to access files i share from my computer.
I am connected to the Internet using an ADSL connection.Now,i would like to know that if person with malicious intent knows the port on my machine where i have port forwarding enabled and my ip address then can that person break into my machine using that port and my ip ?.
I am really concerned about this security threat so plz tell me whether this is possible or not and if yes how do i protect myself ?

Thanks a lot :)

2007-05-27 07:20:44 · 2 answers · asked by Jim 1

I got a threat thru a E-mail . Who do I contact? Is there anything I can do about this? I kept the E-mail. Thanks

2007-05-27 07:11:34 · 9 answers · asked by bonnie s 1

I deleted IE altogether, but it still pops up every now and then. The site itself has "ia pula:*," or something like that at the top, then there's a list of names with corresponding tally numbers next to them. I think the beginning of the URL is agorex-dot-3x-dot-ro.
There's more to the address after that, but there's a different name at the end of the URL every time it opens - that name is bolded in the list and the number has increased. It's like it's a contest to see who can get their name popped up the most. I'm afraid that it's some slow-eating virus...I know nothing about viruses, but I've heard that they aren't the greatest things in the world! This computer is for both personal and business uses, so I cannot just completely wipe everything and start over again just to keep this thing from popping up! Any insight at all would be greatly appreciated!!!

2007-05-27 06:45:00 · 3 answers · asked by chris_botti_chills 1

I was planning on changing my password for EVERYTHING and I was hoping for some help making up a memorable but still uncrackable password.

Thanks!

2007-05-27 06:18:26 · 12 answers · asked by Victim 2

2007-05-27 05:09:49 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-05-27 04:48:33 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-05-27 04:24:08 · 25 answers · asked by a55pegasus 1

2007-05-27 03:52:23 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-05-27 03:46:47 · 3 answers · asked by XZodia 1

2007-05-27 00:53:49 · 5 answers · asked by petecutts 1

2007-05-26 23:44:36 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous

experience you had in doing so

2007-05-26 22:50:03 · 5 answers · asked by . 6

Thanks for all your help.

2007-05-26 22:20:15 · 5 answers · asked by 555 1

2007-05-26 18:19:40 · 9 answers · asked by coconutisle 2

while chatting I click to a malicious link and the one who send it could do any and everything in my network... I reformatted all the computers and that seem to work but only for a while, I never knew how he did it but I reformatted them again and now I have Zone alarm, Spy Sweeper, Spybot, AVG and System Mechanic 7 is it safe to have all those programs and would that help? thank you I really appreciate any help.

2007-05-26 16:50:23 · 7 answers · asked by yaya 1

theres a virus on my computer......at first it took over the cursor and now the icons on my desktop are mixed up with the programs!!

2007-05-26 14:55:32 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

Am trying to log-on to my Windows XP Pro PC, will not allow me to log-on. Says "security log is full and only admin can fix it" i don't know the admin credentials and am locked-out of my pc. Any help would be great.

2007-05-26 13:53:36 · 3 answers · asked by gman 1

I have a secure shopping cart but I have not purchased a security certificate for the other pages of my website at www.gogavingear.com. I'm wondering if I'm losing a lot of business because of this. Can you tell me if you get security certificate errors when you visit and in general if the look and feel of the site makes you feel like you'd be comfortable making a purchase there.

Thanks for your help!!

2007-05-26 13:39:29 · 4 answers · asked by Mellow Mandy 1

If I disable most or all of the active x controls, will I be prompted when landing on a site that needs one?

2007-05-26 12:28:14 · 6 answers · asked by unstresst_2 2

there is an mbs bill and several other things that spy bot finds but does not seem to remove.i intended to get,avg,avg anti rookit,and ad aware then run them all(including spy bot) in safe mode as i was told this was a good way to clear it but its no good if i cant get avg,any advice would be great.

2007-05-26 09:05:27 · 15 answers · asked by curious 2

My husband and I are separated and I suspect he has put some type of sypware on my laptop to monitor my emails, websites visited, etc. He is an IT director and of course very clever with computers, so I wouldn't be surprised if this laptop is being monitored.
How can I "look through" my laptop and discover any programs that will share my info with him? We are getting ready to file for divorce and I don't want him viewing emails with attorney, friends, etc.
Also, I don't want him to see the websites I'm visiting...partly because I don't want him to know how prepared I am to fight in court and I don't want him to view the online support group forums I'm using. Can he see what discussion boards I've posted on?
PLEASE help me figure out how to find and delete any programs that will violate my privacy.
Thanks for any help in advance!

2007-05-26 08:49:28 · 7 answers · asked by Angel M 1

2007-05-26 08:31:17 · 6 answers · asked by loveydove100 1

2007-05-26 07:54:30 · 6 answers · asked by Dee Dee 2

2007-05-26 06:51:03 · 3 answers · asked by Jonathan 2

When I type in my Yahoo ID and password a message comes up saying error code 5. How do I get into my email?

2007-05-26 06:48:59 · 1 answers · asked by sharyn g 1

it is very persistent an it would be cool if u helped with this problem!

2007-05-26 06:31:06 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

The virus seems like could not be deleted because it shows the message “The operation is not supported for this type of archive” when I followed the recommended action-move to chest.

Please help me……..thank you!!!

2007-05-26 05:51:57 · 8 answers · asked by I need HELP 1

when i was trying to search for a torrent using mozilla firefox torrent searching toolbar, suddenly there was a spate of viruses and adware reported by my Norton Antivirus. later the norton anti virus got disabled and this "MyCleanerPc.com" named adware came up. now my Norton Anti virus is asking for activation, where as it was an activated product running very fine for last one year. i dont even have its key after so many days. please help. and how should i get rid of this new 'forced guest'.

2007-05-26 05:27:15 · 1 answers · asked by eesh 1