Re: DotNet

From: Lanwench [MVP - Exchange] (lanwench_at_heybuddy.donotsendme.unsolicitedmail.atyahoo.com)
Date: 02/16/04 

Date: Sun, 15 Feb 2004 19:02:50 -0500

NewDotNet, perhaps?

See the AdAware/Spybot section below....

*** Good security housekeeping tips, in no particular order: ***

* See http://securityadmin.info/faq.htm

* Go to www.lavasoftusa.com and download AdAware...install, launch, update &
run it. This can rid your computer of spyware/adware. Also find SpyBot
Search & Destroy as it will sometimes find things AdAware doesn't, and vice
versa.

* Use antivirus software (www.grisoft.com has a freebie) and update it
regularly - at least once a week; daily if possible.

* Use a good firewall to block access to your computer from the Internet
(www.sygate.com is a decent freebie for a standalone workstation; hardware
appliances are a better choice for networks). For software firewalls, see
BlackIce or the freebie at www.sygate.com - but you do get what you pay for.
For a good hardware firewall, see NetGear or Linksys or DLink - they all
make easy to use products, but make sure they're true firewalls and not just
NAT devices, as those are not going to stop anyone. Expect to pay about
$100-$120 USD for a good hardware firewall.

* Get a popup blocker to stop IE popups, such as www.panicware.com (they
offer a free one) or try the new Google toolbar 2.0 which does the same
thing (and is just plain cool)

* Run Windows Update regularly (http://windowsupdate.microsoft.com) to get
all the latest patches for your operating system.

* See http://www.mvps.org/inetexplorer/Darnit.htm for lots of information on
browser hijacking and how to stop it

* Do not use Imesh or Kazaa any other peer-to-peer file sharing software,
ever.

* Do not use Hotbar.

Wojtek wrote:
> What is this?
> I tried to reomeve it from Startup using msconfig.
> After restart I see it is still checked in Startup
> What the hack it is?

Relevant Pages

  • Re: access to web sites
    ... See the AdAware/Spybot section - but heed it all: ... * Use a good firewall to block access to your computer from the Internet ... (www.sygate.com is a decent freebie for a standalone workstation; ... For a good hardware firewall, see NetGear or Linksys or DLink - they all ...
    (microsoft.public.windowsxp.security_admin)
  • Re: inconverts to a web browser..
    ... See the Adaware/Spybot section.... ... * Use a good firewall to block access to your computer from the Internet ... (www.sygate.com is a decent freebie for a standalone workstation; ... For a good hardware firewall, see NetGear or Linksys or DLink - they all ...
    (microsoft.public.outlook)
  • Re: My machine automatically dials an unknown website
    ... See the AdAware/Spybot section - ... * Use a good firewall to block access to your computer from the Internet ... (www.sygate.com is a decent freebie for a standalone workstation; ... For a good hardware firewall, see NetGear or Linksys or DLink - they all ...
    (microsoft.public.security)
  • Re: Helllloo Anika? Or something to that effect
    ... * Use a good firewall to block access to your computer from the Internet ... (www.sygate.com is a decent freebie for a standalone workstation; ... For a good hardware firewall, see NetGear or Linksys or DLink - they all ... > customer has updated anti-virus that did not react to the ...
    (microsoft.public.security.virus)
  • Re: Home Computer Invaders
    ... * Use a good firewall to block access to your computer from the Internet ... (www.sygate.com is a decent freebie for a standalone workstation; ... For a good hardware firewall, see NetGear or Linksys or DLink - they all ... > out a way to use a simple home desktop computer, ...
    (microsoft.public.windowsxp.security_admin)
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