I'm BACK!! :-)

Firestormalpha · 07-11-2003, 10:30 PM

Ya'll probably didn't even notice I was gone, but, then again, I was only down for 1.5 days. Turns out someone decided to screw with my PC and removed all the files necessary to start windows so when I restarted my computer, I got this nice little "we are sorry for the inconvience..." error message. Anyways the problem turns out to be that I put in my virus protection, but forgot to activate the firewall that came with it. Problem fixed and now I'm back. Now I just gotta check my computer for the spyware that Logitech and friends stuck in with their drivers.

GokuZool · 07-12-2003, 02:26 AM

Hearing stories like yours makes me very angry, as this happened to me not long ago. What sick pleasure do these hackers get by ruining our computers. BAH!

Welcome back! [img]graemlins/happywave.gif[/img]

RoSs_bg2_rox · 07-12-2003, 06:04 AM

what firewall does everyone use?

GokuZool · 07-12-2003, 06:30 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by RoSs_bg2_rox:
what firewall does everyone use?

I don't have a firewall [img]tongue.gif[/img]

philip · 07-12-2003, 06:41 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by RoSs_bg2_rox:
what firewall does everyone use?

the free sygate one

RoSs_bg2_rox · 07-12-2003, 07:45 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by GokuZool:

quote:
Originally posted by RoSs_bg2_rox:
what firewall does everyone use?

I don't have a firewall [img]tongue.gif[/img] [/QUOTE]i suggest you get one, safer that way. There's loads of free ones around.

Harkoliar · 07-12-2003, 08:01 AM

zone alarm is good.. welcome back

Zero Alpha · 07-12-2003, 09:08 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by GokuZool:
Hearing stories like yours makes me very angry, as this happened to me not long ago. What sick pleasure do these hackers get by ruining our computers. BAH!

if they decided to attack a normal person they are almost cirtanly not a hacker, but either a lamer or script kiddie. i know it doesnt make it any better, but hackers dont usualy bother with normal peoples pc's. its more big servers, and corps where they can get money/admiration.

firewalls are good and will stop a lazy lamer, but they are nothing to a determined hacker.

andrewas · 07-12-2003, 09:27 AM

On dialup, use something like zone alarm or the sygate firewall.

On broadband, you might get away with the software ones but a hardware firewall is the best option.

Sir Krustin · 07-12-2003, 10:12 AM

I use Zone Alarm Pro, I like the approach it uses to isolate ports and software from the internet but lately I've been having stability problems with it. I've been seriously considering getting a router with a h/w firewall.

07-11-2003, 10:30 PM	#1
Firestormalpha Knight of the Rose Join Date: July 11, 2002 Location: Coral Springs, Fl USA Age: 40 Posts: 4,454	Ya'll probably didn't even notice I was gone, but, then again, I was only down for 1.5 days. Turns out someone decided to screw with my PC and removed all the files necessary to start windows so when I restarted my computer, I got this nice little "we are sorry for the inconvience..." error message. Anyways the problem turns out to be that I put in my virus protection, but forgot to activate the firewall that came with it. Problem fixed and now I'm back. Now I just gotta check my computer for the spyware that Logitech and friends stuck in with their drivers. __________________ "When you start with a presupposition, it's hard to arrive at any other conclusion." "We are never to judge a philosophy by its abuse." - Augustine "If you're wondering if God has a sense of humor, consider the platypus." http://www.greaterthings.cbglades.com

07-12-2003, 06:04 AM	#3
RoSs_bg2_rox Zartan Join Date: May 20, 2003 Location: Near Aberdeen, Scotland Age: 34 Posts: 5,225	what firewall does everyone use? __________________ [img]\"http://img.ranchoweb.com/images/ladyzekke/dragonwater2.gif\" alt=\" - \" />

07-12-2003, 08:01 AM	#7
Harkoliar Jack Burton Join Date: March 21, 2001 Location: Philippines, but now Harbor City Sydney Age: 41 Posts: 5,556	zone alarm is good.. welcome back __________________ Catch me if you can..

07-12-2003, 09:27 AM	#9
andrewas Harper Join Date: October 2, 2001 Location: Aberdeen, Scotland Age: 42 Posts: 4,774	On dialup, use something like zone alarm or the sygate firewall. On broadband, you might get away with the software ones but a hardware firewall is the best option. __________________ [img]\"http://www.sighost.us/members/Zvijer/andrewas.gif\" alt=\" - \" />

07-12-2003, 10:12 AM	#10
Sir Krustin Symbol of Cyric Join Date: September 15, 2002 Location: Peterborough, ON, CANADA Age: 60 Posts: 1,394	I use Zone Alarm Pro, I like the approach it uses to isolate ports and software from the internet but lately I've been having stability problems with it. I've been seriously considering getting a router with a h/w firewall. __________________ If I say \"Eject!\" and you say \"Huh?\" - you\'ll be talking to yourself! - Maj. Bannister, <b>Steel Tiger</b>

07-12-2003, 02:26 AM	#2
GokuZool Lord Ao Join Date: September 11, 2001 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 2,061	Hearing stories like yours makes me very angry, as this happened to me not long ago. What sick pleasure do these hackers get by ruining our computers. BAH! Welcome back! [img]graemlins/happywave.gif[/img]

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