Re: Incoming Connection Alert

From: N. Miller (duh_at_blackhole.aosake.net)
Date: 06/09/04

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    In article <19e8101c44d72$d10a4c20$a001280a@phx.gbl>, Anne says...

    > "Someone from www.keepwarm.org... wants to connect to
    > port ???? owned by 'Internet Explorer' on your computer"

    > Presume this is some sort of hacker. Have tried Spybot,
    > Adaware and Registry Mechanic but to no avail. Tearing my
    > hair out - can anyone help me - please?

    The site mentions a "Northumberland County Council", and appears to be some
    kind of energy conservation group working with that council. I wouldn't
    think that they would be hacking any computer.

    See Lionel's comments about passive FTP. 

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Norman
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