Answer to: how did it get around 'Tiny' firewall
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Date: 10/01/03
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Date: Tue, 30 Sep 2003 21:37:08 -0700
Firewalls don't always block worms or viruses. Even with
a firewall in place you should always run current anti-
virus software and keep your system current on patches
http://windowsupdate.microsoft.com
>-----Original Message-----
>I found sitting in my Programmes Menu two programmes.
One
>is called 'Hacker Spider hgr-10445' and the other
is 'SPC
>PI+Advanced SPC Software Trial'. I have no idea where
>they came from or how they came to be there wihtout my
>knowledge or consent. Anyone out there know what they
are
>or what they do or where they came from?? They don't
>appear in my add/remove list and they don't have
>uninstall option. How do I remove them? How did they
pass
>my 'Tiny' firewall? Your help is appreciated.
>.
>
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