IS my computer being hacked on? what can I do
2006-06-23 13:19:16 · 5 answers · asked by KelBean 4 in Computers & Internet ➔ Security
i wonder if they have hacked onto my ip address how can I stop it? it was just a random pop up message and you clicked ok to receive it.
2006-06-23 13:32:06 · update #1
this happens because you have enabled messenger services and someone that either knows your IP or did a random scan sent you this (commercial?) message. You don't have to worry for being hacked unless this came from a trojan installed in your pc, but this is extremely rare case.
Read how to disable it.
2006-06-23 13:52:27 · answer #1 · answered by in_this_shadow_play 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Presumably the person just thought you might like to chat. If you don't want to receive IMs (instant messages) from strangers, you need to change your settings.
On your main Messenger screen (where your friends are listed), go to the Messenger menu (top left), then choose Preferences. A screen will pop up. On the left hand side, you'll see a list of "categories" - General, Alerts and Sound, Appearance, etc. Click on "Ignore List". This shows a new option: you can choose to either "ignore anyone who is not on my messenger list" or "ignore only the people below". If you choose "ignore anyone who is not on my Messenger list" it will do exactly that, and you won't get any more messages from strangers.
A danger in adding someone is that *if* on the odd chance they're trying to hack your computer, at the point you add them, you open a "back door" into your system (so I'm told). I don't understand exactly how this works, but to my knowledge, unless you do this, or send or receive files via IM, you should be safe.
If you're having problems while chatting in actual chatrooms, there are more alternative solutions. Let me know, and I'll elaborate.
Hope that helps. :)
2006-06-23 22:54:20 · answer #2 · answered by Foxy Goddess 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Uhh, the person could have just got your address and decided to converse online with you. As long as you don't give him any information, he can't do any real damage.
Not enough info to give you a real answer.
2006-06-23 20:25:33 · answer #3 · answered by Kel 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
its possible to be adware.. you click it them go to a dating site
2006-06-30 19:15:58 · answer #4 · answered by ♥ Lisa♥ 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
as long as you did not aswer that guy he can not get in.
2006-06-23 20:24:51 · answer #5 · answered by Paul G 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋