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Internet security
Posted: Wed Jul 28, 2004 4:32 am
by mart
I'm not sure if this has been posted before but I think its a useful reminder.
Mart
Re: Internet security
Posted: Wed Jul 28, 2004 5:27 am
by Deuce Bigolo
I'll bet you a Springbrok spit roasted it has
Still won't stop people posting HELP My computers infected for the umpteenth time
cheers
B....OZ
Re: Internet security
Posted: Wed Jul 28, 2004 7:42 am
by mart
I'm amazed how many 'puter users still don't have anti-virus or firewall.
Didn't know you went in for cannibalism still in Oz Deuce.
Mart
Re: Internet security
Posted: Wed Jul 28, 2004 7:58 am
by Lizard
Yes, they spit roast a member of the family every xmas, it,s a old custom, helps with the population as well..
Re: Internet security
Posted: Wed Jul 28, 2004 8:05 am
by Deuce Bigolo
Theory Number 1.
Some people(older computers) haven't got enough RAM to operate the security software & surf at the same time
I've ditched my firewall...overrated piece of junk
Given that I just did 2 tests at grc.com and got flying colors for security on one and bagged on another
I think with setting all the active x security settings,disabling java script
and running all the programs that block the baddies should be enough
Cannibalism?...I not understand
Springboks from South Africa and last time I looked it was different Continent
yours dimly
B...........OZ In A Spin
Re: Internet security
Posted: Wed Jul 28, 2004 8:07 am
by Deuce Bigolo
Only when we can't catch any decent sized Lizards...goannas & monitors being the best
cheers
B....OZ
Re: Internet security
Posted: Wed Jul 28, 2004 5:20 pm
by mart
I was hoping that the article would help solve a problem I've got accessing the Webcam pages in a particular site. I thought it might be my security settings but it isn't that simple. Sometimes I can access the required pages, othertimes not. I'm wondering where best to post a cry for help.
BTW have you noticed that the article only says what some of the settings should be, I don't know what the other ones should be?
Mart
Re: Internet security
Posted: Wed Jul 28, 2004 7:57 pm
by Deuce Bigolo
Sounds like the problem is more than likely to be the websites themselves and how they have been set-up
Never under estimate that they might be listed in the huge amount of baddies listed on IESpyad,Spyblaster & Spybot if your running them
Firewalls are well known for blocking sites but Anti-Virus programs are just as bad.I'm currently trying to figure out how Norton Anti-Virus keeps freezing Yahoo Games but not other similar sites.....frustrating enough to make you pull your hair out
You really need a Techy Expert who can diagnose the reason on the spot
when it happens...time to become an IT professional perhaps?
I hear with the IT help line jobs being out sourced overseas getting in is easy
cheers
B....OZ
Re: Internet security
Posted: Wed Jul 28, 2004 8:02 pm
by mart
I've tried accessing it with my ZoneAlarm disabled, no difference.
Perhaps I'll risk an attempt with my anti-virus disabled. But for that site only.
Mart
Re: Internet security
Posted: Wed Jul 28, 2004 8:32 pm
by Deuce Bigolo
Its all hit & miss and basically guesswork when your not qualified like me
Feel free to mail me the link if you want a second opinion
This page of codes explained might be helpful...then again
cheers
B....OZ