That's all good information. Another thing to think about is that many - if not all - of those messages you are seeing are probably just ads, trying to use scare tactics to get you to buy some security program that you don't need and probably isn't even for Macs anyway.
I've seen those ads, they're often formatted to look like a Windows alert box. I and I know that my computer isn't transmitting an IP address, well, not it's real address, because it is behind a router. Maybe someone on the list will have a link for you to a legitimate site that will tell you how secure your computer is. I know I've seen several, I just don't have them bookmarked or memorized. -John > From: Late-R <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Reply-To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> (SuperMacs List) > Date: Sun, 06 Oct 2002 18:45:46 -0600 > To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> (SuperMacs List) > Subject: Re: [SM] Broadcasting and IP Address, How do I stop it? > > Paul, > > You can run your internet through a Proxy Server or Wingate and it will > broadcast that IP to whereever you're surfing to. The trick is finding a > reliable Proxy for a fast connection. Other than that, there is no way to > stop the host from seeing your IP. > > Note: Your IP can be tracked directly to you if your IP is dynamic (ie: Cable > , DSL, etc.), if your IP is Static (dialup), tracking becomes more difficult. > > Of course, for the regular Joe, tracking this IP is difficult if not > impossible. Your ISP would have to give this information to them and unless > they are a Government institition or have a lot of pull, they won't get it. > > If you want more info on spoofing your IP, email me direct. > > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > Paul Shand wrote: > >> Hi On my internet travels I notice warnings that my computer is >> broadcasting an IP Address and that my computer can be attacked (my S900). >> >> System 9.1. >> >> How do I stop it broadcasting this address? -- SuperMacs is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | Service & Replacement Parts [EMAIL PROTECTED] | & CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> SuperMacs list info: <http://lowendmac.com/supermacs/list.shtml> --> AOL users, remove "mailto:"; Send list messages to: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To unsubscribe, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> For digest mode, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subscription questions: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Archive: <http://www.mail-archive.com/supermacs%40mail.maclaunch.com/> Using a Mac? Free email & more at Applelinks! http://www.applelinks.com
