Re: Trafcking Software Alert

From: N. Miller (nsm_at_blackhole.aosake.net)
Date: 11/30/03 

Date: Sat, 29 Nov 2003 20:24:17 -0800

In article <002b01c3b629$5adb1f10$a001280a@phx.gbl>,
anonymous@discussions.microsoft.com says...
> We received a Microsoft Alert message that just popped up
> while operating on Explorer. The Alert said a simple test
> had been done and identified a cookie on our computer that
> allowed tracking of all of our on-line activity. It
> allows people to track what we input on-line. It said a
> tracking software was detected. A link was provided to do
> a free download of a scanner that would remove all spyware
> programs. Is this something we should fololow through
> on? Is it a legitimate alert?

To add to Lanwrench's response; if you have a high speed Internet
connection, cable or xDSL, consider an inexpensive router. If your modem is
of the USB variety, consider beating up on your provider to exchange it for
an Ethernet modem, then install that inexpensive router. A hardware NAT
device between your computer and the Internet is much better security than
just a personal firewall. 

-- 
Norman
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