Re: My machine automatically dials an unknown website

From: Lanwench [MVP - Exchange] (lanwench_at_heybuddy.donotsendme.unsolicitedmail.atyahoo.com)
Date: 03/04/04

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    See the AdAware/Spybot section -

    *** 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 can rid your computer of spyware/adware. Also find SpyBot
    Search & Destroy as it will sometimes find things AdAware doesn't, and vice
    versa.

    * 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). For software firewalls, see
    BlackIce or the freebie at www.sygate.com - but you do get what you pay for.
    For a good hardware firewall, see NetGear or Linksys or DLink - they all
    make easy to use products, but make sure they're true firewalls and not just
    NAT devices, as those are not going to stop anyone. Expect to pay about $80
    USD for a good hardware firewall.

    * Get a popup blocker to stop IE popups, such as http://toolbar.google.com
    (which is also just plain handy in general)

    * 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.

    Dwight wrote:
    > Hi
    >
    > Whenever I boot up my machine it attempts to connect to
    > the following site "ww1.gfgfgt.com" (yes it is "ww1" and
    > not "www").
    >
    > I have no idea what this website is or what system it is
    > trying to dial to it.
    >
    > Can anyone shed any light on what this site is or more to
    > the point how I can find what program is attempting to
    > dial to this site.
    >
    > I am running XP and have the latest virus signatures
    > installed on my machine.
    >
    > TIA
    > Dwight

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