Security - December 2007

got a couple of the little buggers on my system which are constantly being found and removed by my anti virus software but i think they are rooted in ie5 and keep spawning from there.

2007-12-19 10:34:30 · 14 answers · asked by notfrightenedofghosts 2

2007-12-19 09:28:44 · 5 answers · asked by Tan N 4

2007-12-19 07:51:24 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-12-19 07:46:16 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous

I had Avast antivirus but decided to change to AVG and try it out. When I set it up I noticed I couldn't watch online movie trailers without it cutting in and out. I went to Broadband Speed Test page and I noticed that AVG cut my ping time down from 1.5 GPS to 450 kbps. Just to make sure that AVG was the problem I exited out of AVG and tested several times and each time I tested without AVG my ping would go way back up to 1.5 to 2 GPS. Im back with AVAST now and my ping stays 1.5 to 2 GPS. If anyone else tries this let me know how yours did

2007-12-19 07:46:13 · 11 answers · asked by Abit1 2

for the last 5 weeks., i haave been receving different and many bank statements, credit cards under other peoples name. i dont know who they are, and never heared of them in my life and i have their banking information and credit cards. i have called the banks and told them that nobody that name leaves here, and to cancel or freeze the accout. but they keep sending them. this is a brand new house, i am the first one to ever live here., its not like people have lived here before and forgot to change their mailing address. what should i do? i want all this personal information from other people to keep coming here.

2007-12-19 07:18:34 · 26 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-12-19 07:11:15 · 8 answers · asked by sara d 1

I was wondering if anyone could give me a quick/easy reference on how to locate my computer's physical address?

2007-12-19 06:47:16 · 0 answers · asked by Matthew J 3

2007-12-19 06:10:58 · 6 answers · asked by batman7242 1

it seems too good to be true but I don't know.

2007-12-19 06:10:31 · 11 answers · asked by Chidoublel 1

Even if you deleted the internet history - is there a way they can find out and how?

2007-12-19 05:29:15 · 22 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-12-19 04:24:40 · 6 answers · asked by Homecoming 2

Outlook Express blocks emails to me from my neice. Says something about being a fraud message or something like that. Does anyone know how to stop them from doing this? I want her emails. Thank you in advance.

2007-12-19 04:07:14 · 5 answers · asked by ruth4526 7

My present antivirus programe fails to delete a detected virus. so I plan to install one more antivirus programe in my system.I fear it may cause problems as the two antivirus programes may clash.I expect advice from experts in the field

2007-12-19 02:33:30 · 7 answers · asked by madhu n 1

Currently I have Norton but want to change to McAfee. Do I need to uninstall Norton before I intall McAfee? I attempted to intstall my new ware but kept getting "The program you are trying to run is not compatible with Norton". My Norton acct expires soon. What should I do?

2007-12-19 02:17:10 · 4 answers · asked by Candy 4

2007-12-18 23:36:34 · 4 answers · asked by Sudheer 1

I already have the AVG Free Edition, and an anti-spyware program. Now I want to try the NOD32, cause everyone says that it's really good.

2007-12-18 23:17:23 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous

i wanna know where you can fix your errors for free
and it wont mess up your pc

2007-12-18 23:14:22 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

Microsoft Office Standard Edition 2003. It says I need a user name , initials, organization and product key,. I have no idea what this is, I know alittle about my pc, but evidently not as much as I need to. Can you please help?

2007-12-18 23:08:37 · 3 answers · asked by lucylocket7258 7

I have Norton Security on my computer. When I try to run live update, I receive the message given above, followed by :-NTVDM CPU has encountered an illegal instruction
CS;06b6IP:01c1 OP:0f 00 00 00 00. Have followed instructions given when installation failed (error codes LU1812 and LU 1806) ,but still having the same problem. I am advised to try again at a later date and have done so many times without success.

2007-12-18 21:46:52 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

Hi, I have a router with a built in SPI firewall and also use a software firewall. Most of the programs I use on the Internet open ports locally, but my firewall(s) keep these ports closed to the Internet.

However when I run PPStream (which is a program that streams video via P2P) it opens a port and this port is open locally and to the Internet as well.

With this port open to the Internet will hackers be able to get on my computer even though I am using the open port?

If I turn SPI mode on will that stop hackers from using the open port?

I could really do with the whole Internet securith thing explained in laymans terms so as I know whether to worry or not, and if anyone knows of a website or book that does this it would be much appreciated.



Thanks In Advance

2007-12-18 21:46:18 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

Alright, I think a hacker hacked into my laptop.. o.o

3 months ago, I was using my toshiba laptop one day and I was a download-junkie. Downloading random stuff for either, music or security. Anyways, the problem is that..
The last thing I remember is, I downloaded Internet Explorer 7, and I use Windows XP, anyways.. after that, there's this error from "Mcafee Anti-Virus" program that I downloaded saying, "Located Nod32 virus" or something like that, anyways.. when i wanted to scan my computer with mcafee, i think my trial ended. So, i downloaded another anti-virus program (Forgot what it was) and scanned my computer.. and there were alot of stuff but i don't think it was viruses.. it said files like "boot.xfl" or "startup" something like that. I mean alot.. after it finished scanning, IT DELETED ALL MY FILES AUTOMATICALLY and I think that my laptop Shut down and when i open it back up.. it just asks for a username & pw. my LAPTOP ISN'T SET LIKE THAT.

Whats the problem?!

2007-12-18 21:35:40 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-12-18 21:18:05 · 4 answers · asked by rnpayne2000 1

I am getting harassing emails... i have an IP address... now my question is... how to i find out who the IP address belongs to? Thank you 4 your help

2007-12-18 20:58:30 · 5 answers · asked by anibelleaz1 4

2007-12-18 17:25:13 · 5 answers · asked by kobedabest 2

yes i just fix my friend pc with new windows all new but in my house every ting was ok i went to his house and conected to the internet and the corrupt star again so the internet motor get virus too?pls help thank you

2007-12-18 15:57:54 · 10 answers · asked by melo600@sbcglobal.net 1

my dad is moving all his junk from his computer and to mine and he also is fixing my internet but my freakn compy keeps doing this uncommanded reboot
when i get on internet!!! >:-( i use a pc windows xp pro plz help a bro out thx

2007-12-18 15:57:25 · 7 answers · asked by blob man 1

I've used Sunbelt-Kerio firewall on my Windows XP system. Now, I am using Windows Vista on my new notebook. Unfortunately, Sunbelt-Kerio firewall does not support Windows Vista. I've tried to install ZoneAlarm Free Edition 7.1.0 but my computer crashed during the installation process. Any recommendations on a free firewall which supports Windows Vista.

2007-12-18 15:07:12 · 6 answers · asked by What the...?!? 6

yea so i got a trojan virus from limewire and it almost completly screwed up my computer, i removed limewire now im trying to get rid of the virus.

what i need to know is:
what anti-virus system(free) should i get because AVG works for sh** and i need a good one

and
are there any other file-sharing networks that wont give me viruses, or atleast not as bad as limewire

2007-12-18 14:37:54 · 9 answers · asked by spongebob! 4

2007-12-18 14:30:02 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous