Pete S. wrote:
> Joe Brandt wrote:
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>> The reason I want a security box is that my wife runs XP Home. Quite
>> a few times she has turned off her computer and a box opens stating
>> that other users are connected to her computer. We think she is
>> being hacked from the net. We want to verify and / or stop this.
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> If she is using a wireless connection... this also could be a way that
> they are logging on to her computer. Try installing zone alarm (there
> is a free version for personal use). This will monitor all software
> that has inbound and outbound connections. If you already have a
> router in place (such as the Linksys) this should have already stopped
> external cable modem users from connecting to her computer, unless she
> has some sort of software (trojan) installed that would allow them to
> login. Keep in mind, any shares that she may have setup (such as file
> sharing, printer sharing, Kazaa, etc.)
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I would install and run the free Spybot Search and Destroy and maybe
Adaware.
Beware several sources put out things with similar names I don't trust.
I also use
Zonealarm too. I like to know when somebody is trying to phone home.
I haven't been using Windows for the Web for a good while.
Why don't you set her up dual boot with someting like Xandros. I 've got
my wife
using Xandros quite happily now.
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