Pandora's box

Zeb · 11th May 2007, 18:12

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/technology/6645895.stm

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BMC123 · 11th May 2007, 18:31

That sort of thing has been going on for years, and google only look into it now?

I know of at least 20 computers over the last year that were infected with such "spyware" by the owners siblings looking for and downloading so called "free" porn, mp3's and software etc. (at least they are blaming them anyway

)

Common sense tells us there is no such thing as a free lunch, and any offer on the internet that looks too good to be true, usually isn't

Simon · 11th May 2007, 20:38

We've all been told to do it, but never the less, it needs to be said that a decent firewall AND antivirus software is essential in todays world-wide-wubble.

Now we wait for GG to come along and be smug about Apple Mac's....

Zeb · 11th May 2007, 20:41

5,4,3,2,1......

JohnDotCom · 11th May 2007, 22:44

GG must have missed it but...............

Apple Macs have hardly any problems and those found are very quickly sorted unlike Windows which have Security Flaws left for weeks/months even years quite Often.

As has been said on PC's:
A GOOD anti virus program running all the time with daily update checks.
A Hardware Firewall.
If using a Wireless Connection to Internet ensure Security is switched on, not done automatically.
A good Spyware Program with frequent scans of your system.
Any EMail that asks for your details saying from Banks and that sort of thing just Delete!
Don't click on Links in Unknown EMails, for example EBay go to "My EBay" yourself and log in, don't use the Link its after your details.

Simon · 11th May 2007, 22:50

I'm not jealous....

Really, I'm not....

[has a sneaky look to see if firewall on router is enabled and working and that software firewall and antivirus programs are doing what they should be doing]

nairda · 12th May 2007, 00:15

It never ceases to amaze me how many folks have unsecured wireless networks. I recently configured a wireless network for my sister and her family and her eldest's boyfriend wanted to know how he could configure his laptop to use the network. I ran the Windows Wireless Network Wizard on his machine and the scan discovered several unprotected wireless networks...

There are script-kiddie apps out there that can intercept data streams and potentially unscramble packets so any unencrypted data is vulnerable.

If anyone has a wireless network and is unsure of it's security, I'm happy to pass on tips and advice. There are 'golden rules', firewalls/anti-virus are just part of them.

JohnDotCom · 12th May 2007, 00:32

We've gone into many Wireless Networks, Installed Keyloggers Etc and then presented Company or Private Individual with Critical Information, its not just using your Internet connection!
You would be surprised the Business people that aren't secured, more so home networks. We have been watching Companies CCTV over their Networks and recording it, not just amusing sometimes but also in the wrong hands you can see whats covered etc. Doing Network Security Checks reveal so much. Madness!

BMC123 · 12th May 2007, 11:43

Around here there is one wireless network (mine) mainly as most of the houses around here are occupied by "older" people and the few family's with young children that use broadband have wired connections, but at my mates house there are about 6 and i afraid to say he has quite happily downloaded files using their bandwidth. So its not just security, if you have limited downloads, somebody could be nicking your allocation....

11th May 2007, 18:12	#1
Zeb Banned MGZT V8 & ZTT 190+LPG Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 8,089 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Pandora's box http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/technology/6645895.stm :SHOCKED: :SHOCKED: :SHOCKED: :SHOCKED: :SHOCKED:

11th May 2007, 18:31	#2
BMC123 Posted a thing or two 2004 1.8 Connoisseur SE, 1999 XJ8 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Northern Ireland Posts: 1,163 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	That sort of thing has been going on for years, and google only look into it now? I know of at least 20 computers over the last year that were infected with such "spyware" by the owners siblings looking for and downloading so called "free" porn, mp3's and software etc. (at least they are blaming them anyway ) Common sense tells us there is no such thing as a free lunch, and any offer on the internet that looks too good to be true, usually isn't __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]

12th May 2007, 00:15	#7
nairda Gets stuck in Rover 75 Saloon ConnSE CDTi 2003 in luvverly Moonstone Green, van Aaken SmartBox/RoverRon Synergy Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: More clotted cream with that scone me 'ansome? Posts: 911 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	It never ceases to amaze me how many folks have unsecured wireless networks. I recently configured a wireless network for my sister and her family and her eldest's boyfriend wanted to know how he could configure his laptop to use the network. I ran the Windows Wireless Network Wizard on his machine and the scan discovered several unprotected wireless networks... There are script-kiddie apps out there that can intercept data streams and potentially unscramble packets so any unencrypted data is vulnerable. If anyone has a wireless network and is unsure of it's security, I'm happy to pass on tips and advice. There are 'golden rules', firewalls/anti-virus are just part of them. __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] Member No. 971

12th May 2007, 11:43	#9
BMC123 Posted a thing or two 2004 1.8 Connoisseur SE, 1999 XJ8 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Northern Ireland Posts: 1,163 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Around here there is one wireless network (mine) mainly as most of the houses around here are occupied by "older" people and the few family's with young children that use broadband have wired connections, but at my mates house there are about 6 and i afraid to say he has quite happily downloaded files using their bandwidth. So its not just security, if you have limited downloads, somebody could be nicking your allocation.... __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]

11th May 2007, 20:38	#3
Simon Banned - Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: - Posts: 10,318 Thanks: 0 Thanked 4 Times in 3 Posts	We've all been told to do it, but never the less, it needs to be said that a decent firewall AND antivirus software is essential in todays world-wide-wubble. Now we wait for GG to come along and be smug about Apple Mac's....

11th May 2007, 20:41	#4
Zeb Banned MGZT V8 & ZTT 190+LPG Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 8,089 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	5,4,3,2,1......

11th May 2007, 22:44	#5
JohnDotCom * Rover 75 FaceLift Tourer CDTi 170BHP Auto ConnSE 2005 Model Starlight Silver Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Abergele Posts: 28,735 Thanks: 0 Thanked 6 Times in 5 Posts	GG must have missed it but............... Apple Macs have hardly any problems and those found are very quickly sorted unlike Windows which have Security Flaws left for weeks/months even years quite Often. As has been said on PC's: A GOOD anti virus program running all the time with daily update checks. A Hardware Firewall. If using a Wireless Connection to Internet ensure Security is switched on, not done automatically. A good Spyware Program with frequent scans of your system. Any EMail that asks for your details saying from Banks and that sort of thing just Delete! Don't click on Links in Unknown EMails, for example EBay go to "My EBay" yourself and log in, don't use the Link its after your details.

11th May 2007, 22:50	#6
Simon Banned - Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: - Posts: 10,318 Thanks: 0 Thanked 4 Times in 3 Posts	I'm not jealous.... Really, I'm not.... [has a sneaky look to see if firewall on router is enabled and working and that software firewall and antivirus programs are doing what they should be doing]

12th May 2007, 00:32	#8
JohnDotCom * Rover 75 FaceLift Tourer CDTi 170BHP Auto ConnSE 2005 Model Starlight Silver Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Abergele Posts: 28,735 Thanks: 0 Thanked 6 Times in 5 Posts	We've gone into many Wireless Networks, Installed Keyloggers Etc and then presented Company or Private Individual with Critical Information, its not just using your Internet connection! You would be surprised the Business people that aren't secured, more so home networks. We have been watching Companies CCTV over their Networks and recording it, not just amusing sometimes but also in the wrong hands you can see whats covered etc. Doing Network Security Checks reveal so much. Madness!