Re: [APML] Off Topic- Pop Up Instant Messages

["joe" <jmize@svic.net>]

Warren, while you're at it you might also want to look into a good Spyware
cleaner.  Check out the Freeware program "SpyBot - Search and Destroy" at
http://spybot.safer-networking.de/.

It'll clean spyware/tracking pgms from your 'puter, both Cookies and
Regestry entries.  It has an Archive of removed items you can restore if
needed.  I've used it for over a year and it is stable and works well.

If you're like me run it once a month, you'll be surprised how many people
out there track what you're doing.  I clear out at least three or four a
month.

To add to Kevin's recomendation, ZoneAlarn's Firewall is really good at
keeping your Ports secure, blocking Cookies and Popups.  I've used it
several years.  Sometimes ZoneAlarn is too secure, like keeping out AOL and
Sears PartsCenter Cookies.  They want Cookies enabled so they can get popups
to you anyway.  Of course you can suspend and allow the Cookies and do your
work but then you have to reinstaate the blocking and run SypBot afterwards.

ZoneAlarm also has a feature which allows you to go to ZoneAlarm's database
to trace attemtps to access your machine.  Interesting.  Stuff is coming at
us from all over the world, you'll be surprised.  We're at war baby. ...joe
:)

(Not-Associated statement goes here.  :)


"May You Go Among The Imperishable Stars"

Joe Mize:     jmize@svic.net
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----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Kevin Wigell" <kwemail@twcny.rr.com>
To: "Discussion of Film Astrophotography" <astro-photo@seds.org>
Sent: Sunday, August 10, 2003 5:50 PM
Subject: Re: [APML] Off Topic- Pop Up Instant Messages


> Wow, Warren that doesn't sound good. I've been connected at home for years
by cable (always one), have a home network with 3-4 computers on it at all
times, and have never had a virus or any problems from the Internet (I have
my wife and kids trained as well).
>
> I use ZoneAlarm (free for the "non-pro" version) on all my PCs. Maybe
that's why I've had good luck.
>
> It sounds to me as though you may have been "invaded". Some PCs have been
taken over by hackers and are used as "zombies" to send out spam that can't
be traced back to them.
>
> You might also want to run "adaware" or some similar program to check for
unauthorized programs on your PC.
> http://www.lavasoftusa.com/
>
> Good luck
> Kevin Wigell
>
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Warren A. Keller" <warhen@mindspring.com>
> To: "APML" <astro-photo@seds.org>
> Cc: "Tim Hart" <Tim.Hart@haworth.com>
> Sent: Sunday, August 10, 2003 17:12
> Subject: [APML] Off Topic- Pop Up Instant Messages
>
>
> > Guys,
> >         Sorry for the OT, but this list has some of the more computer
savy
> > guys I know. My Spam's under control, but is anyone getting these
> > gray-boxed, instant messages that pop up everywhere? Problem is, with
DSL
> > I'm always signed on in effect. Does anyone have a solution?
> >
> > Thanks,
> >
> > Warren A. Keller
> > www.billionsandbillions.com
>
>
>
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