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If your computer is a on a Windows Platform you need to disable the
Services that Windows leaves opens, for starters. Most home users aren't using a Virtual Private Network, Mail Server, FTP Server, TCP Server and so on. You also need to install a Firewall, whether it be software or hardware oriented ONLY before you put your computer on the Internet. Trojan Horses disable anti-virus and firewalls. An anti-virus application will secure your computer to "some" degree, but NOT unless you can secure your e-mail, browser and internet settings and applications. Without the above security, the malicious hackers are already abusing your computers to take down Networks, Servers, trade drugs, guns, bo*bs, and so on. This is only a small list of areas which deal with security, malware, backdoors, trojan horses and more. Tracker |
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"Fraser Dickson" wrote in message ... I think you should substitute the * with "m" ..... I thought perhaps it was the slang term for breasts Regards, Fraser Dickson [MCP] ...what's a "bo*b" ? |
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Debbie! Long time no see! Not since January! Still trying to sell that
book of miserable "security advice", are you? Just like a toothache - you don't know how much you miss it until it comes back. :-) P.S. - What's a TCP server? Is that like one of those silver wedgie-things you use to slice and serve pies and cakes? VBSEG P.P.S. - You misspelled "b**bs". Have a nice day. -- Richard G. Harper [MVP Win9x] * PLEASE post all messages and replies in the newsgroups * for the benefit of all. Private mail is usually not replied to. * HELP us help YOU ... http://www.dts-l.org/goodpost.htm "Tracker" wrote in message ... If your computer is a on a Windows Platform you need to disable the Services that Windows leaves opens, for starters. Most home users aren't using a Virtual Private Network, Mail Server, FTP Server, TCP Server and so on. You also need to install a Firewall, whether it be software or hardware oriented ONLY before you put your computer on the Internet. Trojan Horses disable anti-virus and firewalls. An anti-virus application will secure your computer to "some" degree, but NOT unless you can secure your e-mail, browser and internet settings and applications. Without the above security, the malicious hackers are already abusing your computers to take down Networks, Servers, trade drugs, guns, bo*bs, and so on. This is only a small list of areas which deal with security, malware, backdoors, trojan horses and more. Tracker |
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With everything that's going on in the world today I believe Tracker was
very smart using the asterisk in lieu of the letter that completes the word. Otherwise, his door may get kicked in at any moment and he may be lying on the floor face down with a dozen well armed guys bending his arms clear above his head while cuffing him. And for what, just trying to help folks out by sharing information that many of us are very glad to read and apply where appropriate......thanks Tracker. "Tracker" wrote in message ... If your computer is a on a Windows Platform you need to disable the Services that Windows leaves opens, for starters. Most home users aren't using a Virtual Private Network, Mail Server, FTP Server, TCP Server and so on. You also need to install a Firewall, whether it be software or hardware oriented ONLY before you put your computer on the Internet. Trojan Horses disable anti-virus and firewalls. An anti-virus application will secure your computer to "some" degree, but NOT unless you can secure your e-mail, browser and internet settings and applications. Without the above security, the malicious hackers are already abusing your computers to take down Networks, Servers, trade drugs, guns, bo*bs, and so on. This is only a small list of areas which deal with security, malware, backdoors, trojan horses and more. Tracker |
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"Tracker" wrote in message
... | If your computer is a on a Windows Platform you need to disable the | Services that Windows leaves opens, for starters. Most home users | aren't using a Virtual Private Network, Mail Server, FTP Server, TCP | Server and so on. You also need to install a Firewall, whether it be | software or hardware oriented ONLY before you put your computer on the | Internet. Trojan Horses disable anti-virus and firewalls. An | anti-virus application will secure your computer to "some" degree, but | NOT unless you can secure your e-mail, browser and internet settings and | | applications. Without the above security, the malicious hackers are | already abusing your computers to take down Networks, Servers, trade | drugs, guns, bo*bs, and so on. | This is only a small list of areas which deal with security, malware, | backdoors, trojan horses and more. | | Tracker | | | | If one thinks about it too much it's a nightmare. Don't install everything that is available, rather only stuff from reputible companies - and don't even trust some of them too much. I've heard there's a company selling cheap printers and its CD-ROM installs spyware/adware along with the printer drivers. Naturally, surf with scripting off as default, and keep your system patched. Run and AV program too. Some guys insist on a firewall of somesort so they can watch the goings on. |
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I'm sorry......please replace all the "his" statements in my above post with "his/her", since I'm not sure of the author's gender. Thanks again, Rob.
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How can people read this before they put their computers on the network?
"Tracker" wrote in message ... If your computer is a on a Windows Platform you need to disable the Services that Windows leaves opens, for starters. Most home users aren't using a Virtual Private Network, Mail Server, FTP Server, TCP Server and so on. You also need to install a Firewall, whether it be software or hardware oriented ONLY before you put your computer on the Internet. Trojan Horses disable anti-virus and firewalls. An anti-virus application will secure your computer to "some" degree, but NOT unless you can secure your e-mail, browser and internet settings and applications. Without the above security, the malicious hackers are already abusing your computers to take down Networks, Servers, trade drugs, guns, bo*bs, and so on. This is only a small list of areas which deal with security, malware, backdoors, trojan horses and more. Tracker |
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Rick T wrote:
Without wanting to sway your paranoia one way or the other... "Tracker" is a reasonably active poster, who tends towards the troll(ette)/nutbar category. According to you. Warning people to protect themselves from MS's decades of neglecting to produce secure code, isn't trolling, or the ramblings of a lunatic, just common sense. Please refer to Google archives for more info. and I still think she was saying "boobs". Rick heheh I said it... will well-endowed reps of the porn industry break down my door and tie me up ? boobsboobsboobsboobsboobsboobsboobs.... What a big man you are, Dick! -- Peace! Kurt Self-anointed Moderator microscum.pubic.windowsexp.gonorrhea http://microscum.com "Trustworthy Computing" is only another example of an Oxymoron! "Produkt-Aktivierung macht frei!" |
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Unknown wrote:
How can people read this before they put their computers on the network? At the local library. Or for someone considering buying a new computer. Or for someone reinstalling after XP goes belly up on them. From their computer at work. From a friend's PC . . . . "Tracker" wrote in message ... If your computer is a on a Windows Platform you need to disable the Services that Windows leaves opens, for starters. Most home users aren't using a Virtual Private Network, Mail Server, FTP Server, TCP Server and so on. You also need to install a Firewall, whether it be software or hardware oriented ONLY before you put your computer on the Internet. Trojan Horses disable anti-virus and firewalls. An anti-virus application will secure your computer to "some" degree, but NOT unless you can secure your e-mail, browser and internet settings and applications. Without the above security, the malicious hackers are already abusing your computers to take down Networks, Servers, trade drugs, guns, bo*bs, and so on. This is only a small list of areas which deal with security, malware, backdoors, trojan horses and more. Tracker -- Peace! Kurt Self-anointed Moderator microscum.pubic.windowsexp.gonorrhea http://microscum.com "Trustworthy Computing" is only another example of an Oxymoron! "Produkt-Aktivierung macht frei!" |
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The ramblings of a lunatic include those people who say MS has for decades
neglected to produce secure code. I find that people that make those kinds of statments have never written a single line of code. Amazing! "kurttrail" wrote in message ... Rick T wrote: Without wanting to sway your paranoia one way or the other... "Tracker" is a reasonably active poster, who tends towards the troll(ette)/nutbar category. According to you. Warning people to protect themselves from MS's decades of neglecting to produce secure code, isn't trolling, or the ramblings of a lunatic, just common sense. Please refer to Google archives for more info. and I still think she was saying "boobs". Rick heheh I said it... will well-endowed reps of the porn industry break down my door and tie me up ? boobsboobsboobsboobsboobsboobsboobs.... What a big man you are, Dick! -- Peace! Kurt Self-anointed Moderator microscum.pubic.windowsexp.gonorrhea http://microscum.com "Trustworthy Computing" is only another example of an Oxymoron! "Produkt-Aktivierung macht frei!" |
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"kurttrail" wrote in message
... | Rob wrote: | | I'm sorry......please replace all the "his" statements in my above | post with "his/her", since I'm not sure of the author's gender. | Thanks again, Rob. | | LOL! How do you even know that it is a him or a her? | | -- | Peace! | Kurt | Self-anointed Moderator | microscum.pubic.windowsexp.gonorrhea | http://microscum.com | "Trustworthy Computing" is only another example of an Oxymoron! | "Produkt-Aktivierung macht frei!" | | Sign of the times, I guess. |
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Did you??
"kurttrail" wrote in message ... Unknown wrote: How can people read this before they put their computers on the network? At the local library. Or for someone considering buying a new computer. Or for someone reinstalling after XP goes belly up on them. From their computer at work. From a friend's PC . . . . "Tracker" wrote in message ... If your computer is a on a Windows Platform you need to disable the Services that Windows leaves opens, for starters. Most home users aren't using a Virtual Private Network, Mail Server, FTP Server, TCP Server and so on. You also need to install a Firewall, whether it be software or hardware oriented ONLY before you put your computer on the Internet. Trojan Horses disable anti-virus and firewalls. An anti-virus application will secure your computer to "some" degree, but NOT unless you can secure your e-mail, browser and internet settings and applications. Without the above security, the malicious hackers are already abusing your computers to take down Networks, Servers, trade drugs, guns, bo*bs, and so on. This is only a small list of areas which deal with security, malware, backdoors, trojan horses and more. Tracker -- Peace! Kurt Self-anointed Moderator microscum.pubic.windowsexp.gonorrhea http://microscum.com "Trustworthy Computing" is only another example of an Oxymoron! "Produkt-Aktivierung macht frei!" |
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Unknown wrote:
The ramblings of a lunatic include those people who say MS has for decades neglected to produce secure code. They haven't? All the available evidence would suggest differently. MS's push for more secure code only began a few years ago. And some of their moves since have been more than a little suspect. Holding up the Address bar patch to roll it up in a bigger patch. MS did the same thing in April, holding up patches to roll them together. It's only a matter of time before a Windows vulnerability gets leaked before MS releases a patch. Holding up patching holes is negligent in my book. I find that people that make those kinds of statments have never written a single line of code. Amazing! I find it amazing that a person that gives their name as "Unknown," would think anyone would take a word they say seriously. -- Peace! Kurt Self-anointed Moderator microscum.pubic.windowsexp.gonorrhea http://microscum.com "Trustworthy Computing" is only another example of an Oxymoron! "Produkt-Aktivierung macht frei!" |
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Unknown wrote:
"kurttrail" wrote in message ... Unknown wrote: How can people read this before they put their computers on the network? At the local library. Or for someone considering buying a new computer. Or for someone reinstalling after XP goes belly up on them. From their computer at work. From a friend's PC . . . . Did you?? Yes, I have read posts from this group at different public libraries. Also from work, and friend's and family member's PCs. This OP I read from my computer, but I already know how to protect my computer from the all the MicroHoles. This group are filled with people stopping by that may not realize that something running in the background that they never need may be making their computers less secure. -- Peace! Kurt Self-anointed Moderator microscum.pubic.windowsexp.gonorrhea http://microscum.com "Trustworthy Computing" is only another example of an Oxymoron! "Produkt-Aktivierung macht frei!" |
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Geeeeeze! You don't know anything about business management either.
"kurttrail" wrote in message ... Unknown wrote: The ramblings of a lunatic include those people who say MS has for decades neglected to produce secure code. They haven't? All the available evidence would suggest differently. MS's push for more secure code only began a few years ago. And some of their moves since have been more than a little suspect. Holding up the Address bar patch to roll it up in a bigger patch. MS did the same thing in April, holding up patches to roll them together. It's only a matter of time before a Windows vulnerability gets leaked before MS releases a patch. Holding up patching holes is negligent in my book. I find that people that make those kinds of statments have never written a single line of code. Amazing! I find it amazing that a person that gives their name as "Unknown," would think anyone would take a word they say seriously. -- Peace! Kurt Self-anointed Moderator microscum.pubic.windowsexp.gonorrhea http://microscum.com "Trustworthy Computing" is only another example of an Oxymoron! "Produkt-Aktivierung macht frei!" |
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