At 07:37 02/05/04, you wrote: >However sad to say rogue web sites >are now downloading stuff (viruses) >in the 'background' > >Hi Crusty one..can you say anything more about these? Any defences? I'm >getting at least three or four virus mails per day. Does Stinger do >something that Norton doesn't?
Oh boy 3-4 per day - had that . . . Defence one change your email address as soon as you can (the viruses are auto sent) usually from a spoofed or false address. Use Eudora (and turn off the HTML) and Microsoft viewers or use thunderbird - something other than MS which is the main target (Outlook and outlook express being the most prevalent programs) That is for the emails . . . For the rogue sites . . . (they use mal code - of which there is so much LEGITIMATE CODE that can be used for bad purposes - for example javascript and actionscript are good languages used on web pages but can be used for example to run a pop up or redirect you to another site - you click on a button saying 'Close this window' - in fact this runs another script which starts a download to your computer - this can happen quickly or in the background . . . - that is the basis Now - the partial cure Use a secure browser such as Mozilla or Opera or a secure Operating system such as Windows 2000 (make sure you update) Linux or OSX (apple) Campaign for Open Source software Campaign to get the NSA code removed from Windows Campaign for the removal of computing rights from spammers, virus writers and Microsoft (a viral company) Find out some info and keep us informed - it all helps :-) ------------------------ Yahoo! Groups Sponsor ---------------------~--> Buy Ink Cartridges or Refill Kits for your HP, Epson, Canon or Lexmark Printer at MyInks.com. Free s/h on orders $50 or more to the US & Canada. http://www.c1tracking.com/l.asp?cid=5511 http://us.click.yahoo.com/mOAaAA/3exGAA/qnsNAA/_bWolB/TM ---------------------------------------------------------------------~-> Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/HolyGeek/ <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
