Re: Forced website
From: Lanwench [MVP - Exchange] (lanwench_at_heybuddy.donotsendme.unsolicitedmail.atyahoo.com)
Date: 08/15/03
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Date: Fri, 15 Aug 2003 17:39:18 -0400
See the AdAware and hijacking sections.
*** 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 will rid your computer of spyware/adware.
* 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).
* 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.
Joe wrote:
> Due to some unkown reason, a URL forces itself on my
> browser when I am trying to access other websites. What is
> an effective way to get rid of this problem. Please
> explain it in layman's language. Thanks
>
> I have already scanned my system with an up to date virus
> scanner and all is clean.
>
> Joe
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