2006-12-19 16:04:10 · 8 answers · asked by Changed 3 in Computers & Internet ➔ Security
everyday i i catch the same spy when i do a spy sweep. the spy is adware and is called pinfo dialer. i am wondering how can if this is from someone on another computer, reach my computer to try and do whatever it is the spys do.
2006-12-19 16:20:35 · update #1
Can some one tell me what is VPN in Ian Fisher's answer
2006-12-19 16:24:23 · update #2
This is a very dangerous service to let running. Remote access allow you or anybody else to connect to your pc from another pc and to have access to your pc. This remote access is for people who want to access their at-home pc from work or if you have a problem with your pc, you call tech support and they need access to your pc from another pc. Spyware or virus can be introduced to your pc if you let this services running. I would suggest you disable it completely and turn it on only a need to basis. Go start,control panel,performance & maintenance,system and select the Remote Tab. On this screen you must remove the 2 checkmark from the 2 boxes that said Allow Remote Assistance and Allow user to connect remotely. Click OK and you're done.
2006-12-19 16:26:06 · answer #1 · answered by Ted B 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There many ways to do this.
But to make simple.
1) They find a security flaw and get some softwareinto your computer system. (Sometimes the flaw is what you do, not in the computer itself).
2) This can then do various things, such as gather information and transmit it.
Some ways have included Trojans, which are software you download thinking it is something good, but is really bad. Viruses, which cooy themselves onto your computer. Worms, which in recent history generally infect your web browser. This means, when you close your web browser the worm is deleted. But while the web browswer is open it could track what you are doing in open browswer windows (eg, logging into your bank account) and steal and your information.
2006-12-20 00:24:27 · answer #2 · answered by flingebunt 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
VPN is a virtual privet network.
Pinfo Dialer is from porn surfing. It is in your registry so when you restart your computer it comes back.
I suggest that you get XoftSpy and Windows Defender and run full system scans with both of those.
2006-12-21 09:10:09 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm not quite sure what you mean, but if you have a firewall installed (the generic windows firewall will do) and some antivirus software running, you should be alright. That should be enough to detect spyware and such. Although, you may want to download a program called Adaware from download.com to scan your system for any spyware and remove it.
2006-12-20 00:07:56 · answer #4 · answered by crayz1234 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
its possible.as long as that guy have your IP address and in the same VPN and network.the guy can do a remote system access to your computer.off your remote system access on your desktop.install a firewall.eg: zone alarm.and a anti virus software like avast.
2006-12-20 00:17:11 · answer #5 · answered by Ian Fisher 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Trojans
2006-12-20 00:07:50 · answer #6 · answered by cheri b 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes, it is possible.
Better turn off the remote system access,.
right click on my computer and find remote setting and uncheck the box.
2006-12-20 00:08:27 · answer #7 · answered by vinay r 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
i dont know
2006-12-20 00:06:37 · answer #8 · answered by Bullzye 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋