Re: Home Computer Invaders

From: Lanwench [MVP - Exchange] (lanwench_at_heybuddy.donotsendme.unsolicitedmail.atyahoo.com)
Date: 11/02/03

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    Date: Sun, 2 Nov 2003 12:10:55 -0500

    *** 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 will rid your computer of spyware/adware.

    * 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
    $100-$120 USD for a good hardware firewall.

    * Get a popup blocker to stop IE popups, such as www.panicware.com (they
    offer a free one) or try the new Google toolbar 2.0 which does the same
    thing (and is just plain cool)

    * 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.

    Marty O wrote:
    > I have heard that certain criminal elements have figured
    > out a way to use a simple home desktop computer, running
    > XP Home with no local network, cable internet access, to
    > use as a porn server.
    >
    > Any validity to this? If so, how does one check his
    > machine? The reason I ask is that several months ago I
    > ran defrag and saw I had used 15% of my computer's hard
    > drive space, now I have used 35% and haven't added
    > programs, although I have taken several updates for XP.
    >
    > Thanks,
    > Marty O

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