Re: Dial-up Security: Is this a known problem?
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Date: 12/27/03
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Date: Fri, 26 Dec 2003 18:45:40 -0700
Jbwtsn03 wrote:
> My concern is that once I try to get on the net with a brand new
> installation
> (fdisk, format, re-instal), the problem is still there.
What problem? You have no references that I can find. Sorry.
> I'm wondering if
> my
> actual telephone call has been hijacked!
I don't think it's possible, but I won't rule it out.
> Does anyone have anything to say
> on
> that? I looked at dialerspy.com, but couldn't figure out how to configure
> it! I'm not even sure it's what I need.
Then don't get it if you're not sure.
>
> Each and every time I connect (AOL!), it shows a speed of 32000 bps.
That's because AOL sucks, and has an arrogant attitude of "we're not
hackable".
> Occasionally, the person amuses himself by making it read 0 bps. What can
> I do
> about this?
The person? Huh?
First off, if you're thinking you're hacked, get antivirus and clean your
system out, preferrably at the DOS prompt, i.e. using an antivirus software
that can boot your system off the cd and clean your system without your OS
being up and running.
Then install a firewall, or get a hardware firewall (router or
firewall-router) and see what happens next. However, if they're changing
the # you dial up into, that could be AOL doing that, since their software
does periodically check the local access numbers list and find a closer,
"better" number to dial...
> If my telephone call is actually being re-directed, isn't
> that a felony which should interest the law enforcement community?!
Uh, you can always ask the law enforcement people. However, I don't know if
the cops in your area will take you seriously, or if they'll just laugh at
you. I'd call your ISP and tell them what's going on. However, if it's
AOL, don't be surprised if you get a "AOL is unhackable" parrot.
>
> Also: does anyone know the exact link to the pest patrol site which
> provides the small download and online scan, instead of the complete
> download and offline scan?
I wouldn't trust online scans: you need to get good antivirus and firewall.
I know you're just trying to find the easiest, painless approach to fixing
this, but sometimes it's not possible.
>
> Thanks a million!
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