my norton internet security keeps telling me someone is attacking my comp.. what does this mean?

Answer 1

Probably it's a hacker. But remember Norton is not as good as some people belive. Here you have some good and free programs:
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Answer 2

You need to be more specific with your question. Is it the Norton Firewall telling you? This mean you are being pinged and the firewall is doing its job by stopping a program and notifying you about it. You can set your Firewall to Stealth Mode. This will stop the firewall from responding to pings and the pinger will assume your computer is not online or connected to the Internet. It will then stop and move on to easier pickings.

If it your Anti-Virus or Anti-Spyware notifying you, then it is probably an infection on your computer. Try doing these steps and running your Nortons AV and AS. If you have an infection the Norton should be able to remove it.

TEMPORARILY SHOW HIDDEN FILES AND FOLDERS.

1. Click Start, and then click Control Panel.

2. Click Appearance and Themes, and then click Folder Options.

3. On the View tab, under Hidden files and folders, click "Show hidden files and folders", and clear(uncheck) the "Hide protected operating system files" check box.

IMPORTANT: Files are hidden by Windows for a very good reason. It is not wise to experiment with these files. Unfortunately, to successfully remove modern spyware we must turn this protection off temporarily. Please turn the protection back on when you have finished cleaning your system.


EMPTY INTERNET EXPLORER BROWSER CACHE:

1. On the Internet Explorer Tools menu, click Internet Options.

2. On the General tab, in the Temporary Internet Files section, click the Delete Files button. Select the Delete all offline content check box in the confirmation dialogue box that appears, click OK. Click OK again.

RESTART IN SAFE MODE:

To do this you need to hold down or repeatedly tap the F8 key while the computer is booting (when the computer is displaying a black screen with white text). When the boot menu appears, use your keyboard arrows to select "Safe Mode."

Safe Mode can look quite ugly. The color may look bad, and all of your desktop icons will be very large. This is normal.



START THE SCAN WITH YOUR ANTI-VIRUS or ANTI-SPYWARE PROGRAM.


When the scan and removal are completed REBOOT COMPUTER. This will restart you in normal mode. DON'T FORGET TO RESET HIDDEN FILES AND FOLDERS.


NEW RESTORE POINT.

The RESTORE POINTS may be infected with the Malware and cannot be used.

HERE'S HOW:

1. Click Start, and then click Control Panel.

2. Click Performance and Maintenance, click System, and then click on the System Restore tab.

3. Select the Turn Off System Restore check box, click Apply, then restart your computer.

4. Return to the System Restore Tab and turn System Restore back on.


TO SET A NEW RESTORE POINT:

1. Click the Start button.

2. Point to Programs, then navigate to Accessories, then System Tools, then click System Restore.

3. Choose Create a restore point, and then click Next.

4. In the Restore point description box, type a name for your restore point, and then click Next.

5. Click OK.

NOTE: If you are using Windows XP Service Pack 2 (SP2) and are unable to access the Internet after removing Malware, there is a command that may fix the problem. It works by resetting the winsock catalogue. Click on Start, then Run and type CMD in the box. Click OK. Type "netsh winsock reset" (no quotes)into the DOS window that appears.

Answer 3

I agree with the answer that said it hogged resources and was useless.My subscription will not be getting renewed.There are plenty of free or cheaper services available, as good or better.
I suspect that it may be telling the truth with the warning if no other similar service is installed.Though sometimes, Ive been told, that such companies exaggerate or even invent a threat to keep you happily using their service.
Be wary

Answer 4

it means 2 things


1 u may have a virus wen ur firewall was turned off and that virus is sending a signal and returning it wiv files that norton is blocking


or u have norton settings too high

Answer 5

I have had my computer since January and since October I have started to get one after another viruses and Trojans. Norton does get rid of some of them but when I have to do it manually I dont know where to start!

Answer 6

Your firewall is keeping out the intruder; but you should be in Stealth Mode when online, so they shouldn't be able to see you.
Go to the Shields Up website and test your firewall.

Shields Up security site;
https://www.grc.com - check your firewall works

Answer 7

it means theres a lil dude hidin behind ur comp where u cant c and he is hitting ur computa with a hammer

Answer 8

you have a virus...mine did the same thing & when i got another virus system..there were over 2000 viruses....good luck...Ive got to restore the puter but dont know how far back i should go

Answer 9

It means someone is trying to gain access to your computer,make sure your firewall is on,

Answer 10

you probaly have a vires,or someons is hacking in to your comp. system,get a better fire wall