Re: Tracker Book Material - Online

From: donut (none_at_none.com)
Date: 09/12/03 

Date: 12 Sep 2003 06:54:13 GMT

Leythos <void@nowhere.com> wrote in news:MPG.19cac1addae3e137989c4a@news-
server.columbus.rr.com:

>
> I have been emailed the first of 5 snippets that Tracker feels would be
> a good example of her work. I have only formatted it so that it would
> fit nicely on the frame - I did NOT change any content in any way.

*sigh* Dick, Jane & Sally was more interesting.

So far, all I see is paranoia over misunderstandings of the policies of
certain ISPs, and the most basic info about hidden folders.

Yes, she is correct that a malicious hacker (thanks for using that term,
Debbie, as we all know that most hackers are not malicious) could install a
Trojan Horse on your computer and control it, even disabling your firewall.
This is basic first grade security stuff.

What she does not explain (so far) is how the Trojan Horse can get there in
the first place if:

1. Your firewall is properly configured.

2. You are sensible about opening emails with attachments, and downloading
.exe files.

3. You have software installed that will detect changes in your OS and file
hierachy.

4. You have disabled ActiveX and Install On Demand in IE (assuming you use
that browser at all.)

5. You use good AV, spyware and Trojan detection software.

6. You have an ounce of brains and security knowledge.

So far, I haven't seen anything WRONG in what's been posted. The whole
thing about the ISPs and extra email addresses was confusing. For someone
in another state to log into her email, of course she gave them the
password. They couldn't have logged in otherwise. If they have the
password, then of course they are free to do whatever they want with the
account.

Too much ado about very little, so far. ;)

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