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One no longer needs to "hack" into a computer. By having parts of a system umpatched, then going to a "bad site" (and this can be done in all innocence by following a Google search), the piece of malware gets loaded. This piece of malware then "phones home" and says, "Hey, here's a hacked machine and how to find it!". -------------------------------------- Richard McClary, Systems Administrator ASPCA Knowledge Management 1717 S Philo Rd, Ste 36, Urbana, IL 61802 217-337-9761 http://www.aspca.org "Bob Fronk" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote on 01/11/2008 01:15:40 PM: > I have an employee who believes that someone may be maliciously > “hacking” into their home computer (not company owned). > > The PC is Windows XP SP2 with all updates. I am not sure if XP > firewall on or not, but they are behind a Linksys router. (Not > wireless) It is also running AV but I think is just a free version of AVG. > > > I told them I felt like Malware and Spyware was more of a threat > than someone actually hacking their PC. There is no actual proof > beyond a PC that “crashed”. It sounded to me like it was full of > malware or maybe a worm virus as it “Slowed down” considerably > before the crash. > > What is the likelihood of a “hack”? What would be some of the > things to look for? > > > Bob Fronk > > This email and any attached files are confidential and intended > solely for the intended recipient(s). If you are not the named > recipient you should not read, distribute, copy or alter this email. > Any views or opinions expressed in this email are those of the > author and do not represent those of the Davis H. Elliot Company . > Warning: Although precautions have been taken to make sure no > viruses are present in this email, the company cannot accept > responsibility for any loss or damage that arise from the use of > this email or attachments. > > > > > > > > > ~ Upgrade to Next Generation Antispam/Antivirus with Ninja! ~ ~ <http://www.sunbelt-software.com/SunbeltMessagingNinja.cfm> ~
