* Just got this message as attached below** which came out as a pop-up
window**. I believe it is simply a stupid scare tactic, but what could
be associated with IP address *24.165.57.16 anyway?
*
The following is part of the message:
Your Computer's Data Is At Risk! (SEE BELOW.)* Your computer's address
is: 24.165.57.16 . Every time you connect to the Internet, send e-mail,
or submit any private information to a web site, you broadcast your
computer's unique IP Address over the Internet. With this IP address,
someone can immediately begin attacking your computer! Until now, there
has been no way of telling if this has happened or any way of stopping
it! Well not anymore!
YOUR COMPUTER'S ADDRESS IS: 24.165.57.16
* What Can Happen To Me?*
*
Steal Your Credit Card & Personal Information!
*
Read Your E-Mail!
*
Plant a Virus or Worm!
*
Steal Online Banking Information!
*
Delete files from your computer!
*InternetALERT *is an absolute "_MUST_" for anyone connecting to the
Internet! It will notify you if someone is breaking into your computer,
stop them dead in their tracks, and even build a visual map showing you
the Attacker's ISP (Internet Service Provider) location! You can now
connect to the Internet with the comfort and security of knowing that no
one from the Internet can access your computer without your knowledge or
permission!
