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samuraicb
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24. May 2004 @ 07:29 |
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HELP. Some guy told me today that he hacked into my home system from his. and was browsing througth files containing info on what DVDs I'd Backuped using DVD Decrypter and Nero
He said that these files could be accesed through the internet and there was no way I could Stop them
I figured someone must know a way to stop this invasion of privacy if you do please help me.
P.S. I have KazaA Lite if this has anything to do with it
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-LoNeR-
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24. May 2004 @ 11:59 |
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do you have a firewall? if so did it say any activity had happened?
did he know details of particular DVDs u have?
its highly unlikely that he has accesed your files, i htink he is just trying to freak u out mate, do u also have anti-virus?
Dean
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24. May 2004 @ 15:03 |
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As LoNeR says, it's more likely that he's messing with you, BUT it's very important, especially for p2p like kazaa that you've got a good security system :- firewall & anti-virus
Dene
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samuraicb
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25. May 2004 @ 07:53 |
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i have an antivirus
and after he told me i put up a firewall
i think he is just messing with me
PS
Any info on good firewalls to getwould be helpful
and if someone thinks of anything else please let me know thanks
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-LoNeR-
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25. May 2004 @ 08:01 |
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ZoneAlarm Pro..... the one i use and i find it hughly configurable and very easy to use
Dean
Ps, just google for firewalls or best firewalls and see what YOU like
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samuraicb
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25. May 2004 @ 08:31 |
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RedAnt
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25. May 2004 @ 09:45 |
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Artificial intelligence is no match for natural stupidity.
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samuraicb
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25. May 2004 @ 12:04 |
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yeah i've started using that zone alarm free
does anyone know of any software like kazaa begone that deletes other p2p related files from the registry?
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Xian
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26. May 2004 @ 09:42 |
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If you have Microsoft File and Print Sharing enabled and no password set anybody can access your files, unless your ISP blocks ports 137-139 or you have a firewall. He might have been telling you the truth. I used to see many unsecured machines on the cable segment I was on years ago - my Intrusion Detection System would detect Netbios broadcasts coming from the internet and nearly every one was an unsecured machine. I showed a friend on how easy it was for me to log on to his pc (with his permission) and listed his files. He had file and print sharing enabled with no password on his account and not firewalled so anyone on the internet could have done the same thing.
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Praetor
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26. May 2004 @ 19:34 |
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Agnitum Outpost (free) and its big brother, Agnitum Outpost Pro are excellent firewalls. While perhaps not as "giant Crayola coloured buttoned" like Zone Alarm and Zone Alarm Pro they are extremely easy to use and actually offer protection.
I used to use Zone Alarm Pro and ever since switching to Outpost Pro I havnt looked back, not even once.
http://www.agnitum.com/
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Toiletman
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28. May 2004 @ 07:56 |
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Also, always check for Window Updates etc. Never be sloppy when you're dealing with computer security.
If you're suspicious of something, investigate it and don't leave it sitting there lol
From the words of Microsoft "It's good to be paranoid together" or something like that anyway =)
Everyone is entitled to their own true opinion. Either respect that or don't.
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samuraicb
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28. May 2004 @ 10:55 |
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thanks
I'm still wondering, this guy said he got info on all the DVDs I had, what theyre serial numbers are etc
If he is telling the truth(which i know is not likely)
where do think this info would be stored?
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Praetor
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28. May 2004 @ 12:29 |
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Even if he did find out from you specifically -- there's nothing you can do about it now. Get your security act together (i'd format to remove the potential for common trojans and such)
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