It appears that a large number of files (over 1000) have been added to my .....Application Data\Symantec\Norton Internet Security directory over the past two days or so. These are ecrypted files...

OK, this is starting to bug me. When I open a newsgroup message that has been tricked to show zero lines, even when it contains a message body, my hard drive runs. It runs more than it would for...

I am not a computer geek and have just a basic understanding of what goes on under the hood. I am curious just what a malicious web site can do to one's computer? How are they able to run programs...

Hello, I have an XP Pro SP1 system and yesterday I noticed the appearance of the update windows icon in the task bar (bottom right). This is weird because I have used Windows for 2 years and this...

Don't disable plug and play service however you can disable the "universal plug and play service" which is like a plug and play for the network. I disable it and also disable the related ssdp...

I have a CD burning program that was bundled with my computer software when I bought it, a program called Sonic. It works nicely and I've never had a problem with it. I noticed that it checked for...

Franky <franklin_lo@mail.com> wrote: Yes. pnp is hardware in a pc. upnp is networking devices discovering and "talking to" each other. Un*x-type OS-es often does as well or better when pno is...

BKCYBETH.RVW 20040719 "Cyberethics: Morality and Law in Cyberspace", Richard Spinello, 2004, 0-7637-1269-8 %A Richard Spinello %C 40 Tall Pine Drive, Sudbury, MA 01776 %D 2000 %G ...

I am trying to track down each entry in the task list of my computer, which is running XP-Pro. I am having trouble identifying the above entry oXG.exe. It doesn't show up in Answers that work or...

for some time ago symantec had a javascript that did a "global traceroute" so you could see where in the world (country, city) your attacker was... but now i dont find this script on their site any...

I am looking for some type of privacy software, either to hide or a simple password protection would do for folders that would be appropriate for use on a JumpDrive USB data device. Because it would...

I have a Linksys broadband router (WRT54G). This has a firewall. Do I need to run anoher program, like Norton Firewall, or will the Routers Firewall suffice. Many thanks for your help. Rgds Neil

In article <95466BA3363D31E75@127.0.0.1>, franklin_lo@mail.com says... Generally speaking, any data file (.wav, .mpe, .gif) is not dangerous. It cannot execute commands by itself. For example, a...

BKCMSCHO.RVW 20040727 "Computer Security for the Home and Small Office", Thomas C. Greene, 2004, 1-59059-316-2, U$39.99/C$57.95 %A Thomas C. Greene http://basicsec.org tcgreene@verizon.net %C ...

If you're planning to build a career in corporate security or information security, you'll want to start participating in the Open CSO Project: http://www.opencsoproject.org/forum/. Discussion...

The file sbsolo413a.zip which contains sbsolo413a.exe the instal file for the latest version of SafeBoot Solo still downloads from here http://www.safeboot.com/safeboot.asp?page=redirect&id=5 Here...

No, WAV files are not dangerous. Dave "Franky" <franklin_lo@mail.com> wrote in message news:95466BA3363D31E75@127.0.0.1... | I am aware that some MP3s can exploit weaknesses in the player. | Eg....

Netopia. http://www.netopia.com/products/index.html Their R910 and 3300-ENT units act as endpoints for both PPTP and IPSEC. Probably around $200 US retail. I use them at a number of client...

We have Notebook PC that has not been used by anyone other than the normal user, but he is suspicious that a business rival may have installed (or tried to install) eBlaster (or similar) onto...

In article <7PudnRaQpps6J4rcRVn-qg@comcast.com> "_Vanguard_" <do-not-email@reply-to-group> wrote: The drives were fully insured, however, postal insurance covers only the replacement cost of the...