Re: Microsoft Windows Network & Web Client Network - somebody connected to my computer?

From: Shenan Stanley (news_helper_at_hushmail.com)
Date: 07/30/04

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    Patrick Briggs wrote:
    > Thank you for the basics. I'm aware of most of the basics. I have
    > Norton Anti-Virus and Security. I keep it updated on both counts
    > every other day. I use Windows XP. I scan for Windows updates at
    > least once a week and whenever a bug is found.
    >
    > I have a very specific issue which has yet to cause me performance or
    > missing data problems.
    >
    > As I mentioned, I have entries under Entire Network which shouldn't
    > likely be there. One appears to be the person who has access to my
    > cpu. The other a government website.
    >
    > I'm trying to secure my computer from outside connections that
    > shouldn't be there.
    >
    > Doing the best I can at absorbing the necessary information about
    > security.

    We all wish that there was a magic bullet.. But "Norton Anti-Virus and
    Security" is far from being that magic bullet.

    If it shows up in your network places, that means YOU went there - or that
    computer did. It does not imply the relationship is bi-directional -
    meaning that because it is listed there, it does not mean someone has access
    to your computer.

    If you have a firewall, have uninstalled all unknown/unnecessary
    applications, have updated antivirus software, have scanned for viruses and
    trojans, have scanned with at least the first five (and I would suggest the
    Cleaner in your case as well) applications under my Spyware section and have
    all the Windows Critical updates - if someone has access to your machine
    then you likely gave it to them. 

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