bu66er, what else can I do...?
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bu66er, what else can I do...?
bleeding browser hijackers,
Ive had two in the last two weeks.
both premium rate numbers as well.
so far I've installed:
Ad-Aware
Spybot S&D
WinPatrol
anything else I can do?
I *think* that theyve been removed but not 100% sure,
Im no techie and Im looking for some more help.
Andy
Ive had two in the last two weeks.
both premium rate numbers as well.
so far I've installed:
Ad-Aware
Spybot S&D
WinPatrol
anything else I can do?
I *think* that theyve been removed but not 100% sure,
Im no techie and Im looking for some more help.
Andy
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Andy,
In IE under tools|internet options|security|custom level make sure that under activex controls and plug-ins all the options are set to disable, normally diallers get installed when you're surfing and you get a window that pops-up asking you to install something Yes|No and they work on the basis of confusing people to install it. Always take the pessimistic view if you are asked to install *anything* always hit No or cancel.
You might want to consider an alternative browser, I use mozilla firefox, as well featured as IE but not as vulnerable to activex controls as IE.
cheers
Gary
In IE under tools|internet options|security|custom level make sure that under activex controls and plug-ins all the options are set to disable, normally diallers get installed when you're surfing and you get a window that pops-up asking you to install something Yes|No and they work on the basis of confusing people to install it. Always take the pessimistic view if you are asked to install *anything* always hit No or cancel.
You might want to consider an alternative browser, I use mozilla firefox, as well featured as IE but not as vulnerable to activex controls as IE.
cheers
Gary
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...and when you get those pop-ups asking you to install something, read them carefully. I've seen some recently where the question is asked as a double negative, (so you click No to accept).
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