Re: security alert
From: Jupiter Jones (jones_jupiter@hotnomail.com)
Date: 02/22/03
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From: "Jupiter Jones" <jones_jupiter@hotnomail.com> Date: Fri, 21 Feb 2003 19:06:24 -0700
Shawnna;
For Messenger Service ads:
You need to install or enable a firewall:
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=KB;EN-US;Q330904&
Disabling Messenger Service can be a good idea, but it does not solve
the real problem.
The ads are not the real problem, the ads are only a symptom.
The real problem is open ports that allow unwanted traffic into the
computer.
Disabling Messenger does nothing for the open ports.
The firewall controls the traffic.
This will not work if you have AOL.
AOL is not compatible with Windows XP Internet Connection Firewall
(ICF)
Disable Messenger Service:
Start/Control Panel, click Administrative Tools, click Services.
Go down to "Messenger".
Right click "Messenger" and select Properties.
Then under Start-up select DISABLE
Click OK and follow prompts
For internet pop-ups:
http://www.panicware.com/
http://www.bysoft.se/sureshot/stopthepop/index.html
http://www.popupbuster.com/PopUpBuster/
http://www.kolumbus.fi/eero.muhonen/FS/
-- Jupiter Jones An easier way to read newsgroup messages: http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/pro/using/newsgroups/setup.asp Please respond to newsgroup only for everyone's benefit. "Shawnna Matthews" <two.pisces@verizon.net> wrote in message news:069301c2d9fe$ee8661a0$3301280a@phx.gbl... > I was working in Excel and a message from "Messenger > Service" popped up that said my computer was at risk for > security violoations. It said that I needed to get the > EPC Protector and to visit the web site > yoursecurity.saidme.com. Then in brackets it said > Windows Security Alert #34-AXD-1029. > > I am trying to figure our if this is a real message or if > it could be some type of virus, etc. The suggested > website (yoursecurity.saidme.com) does not sound > legitimate, however I don't want to take chances. > > Does anyone have any information regarding this? > > Thanks.
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