2007-02-01 03:14:37 · 3 answers · asked by Mortaro 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Security
If no one has used the computer to access port sites or installed any software which has installed spyware into your computer. Then it is called a drive by hijack.where certain sites installs spyware .To prevent these drive by hijacks
(1) Get you self a good antivirus or a free one .
(2) If you have not already scanned your comp with spybot do that now .
(3) Also do an online virus scan to check what other viruses you have in your computer. If it still finds virus and spyware .
4) Install and run spywareblaster
# Prevent the installation of ActiveX-based spyware, adware, browser hijackers, dialers, and other potentially unwanted software.
# Block spyware/tracking cookies in Internet Explorer and Mozilla/Firefox.
# Restrict the actions of potentially unwanted sites in Internet Explorer.
2007-02-01 05:46:37 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You usually have pop-ups due to a spyware or other software you are unaware of. These softwares can be installed on your PC unknowingly in multiple ways:
- You don't have a firewall or it wasn't configured correctly;
- You went on a website that seemed fine but secretly installed a software on your PC (Microsoft IE, due to ActiveX, are particularly vulnerable);
- You installed pirated software that had extra code added to it;
- You opened an email that was infected.
Once you have these pop-ups, try an anti-spyware program such as MS Defender or Ad-Aware to remove it. Note that some programs can not be uninstalled.
To prevent this:
- Upgrade your software. Patches may resolve security issues;
- Install Firefox (www.getfirefox.com). It has less security holes than IE;
- Don't open email attachments from unknown senders;
- Install an anti-virus, an anti-spam and an anti-spyware program.
Good luck!
2007-02-01 13:19:55 · answer #2 · answered by Bernz 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A trogan horse has over taken your computer directed by a virus that is already downloaded and working.
1. Get your Anti virus updated Get Windows updated security wise. If your Mcaffee is outdated get free AVG and clean out your computer of trogans and viruses and worms.
2. Use Spybot and Fix daily Spybot is free. vacinnate if you want to to rid of cookies and check the box where it says "bad addresses" Those are snoopers.
3. Use the FirefoxMozilla browser download free instead of your current Internet Explorer since that firefox doesnt use ActiveX system
2007-02-01 13:27:50 · answer #3 · answered by James M 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋