James Barash
James at fcidms.com
Thu Feb 7 08:20:55 CST 2008
When my latest DSL modem died (it's the third one to die since I signed up for the service), I had to get a new one from Verizon and the new one has a built-in 1 port router and firewall. Since I already have a router/firewall it wasn't really necessary for me but it shows there are some ISPs that are doing something about the hijacking problem. James Barash -----Original Message----- From: dba-tech-bounces at databaseadvisors.com [mailto:dba-tech-bounces at databaseadvisors.com] On Behalf Of jwcolby Sent: Wednesday, February 06, 2008 9:33 PM To: 'Discussion of Hardware and Software issues' Subject: Re: [dba-Tech] another question on browser hi-jack What is very disturbing to me is that the cable companies don't merge the cable modem part into a router and just provide a one stop solution to their clients. EVERYONE needs a firewall / router, and the cable companies should step up and do it. In one fell swoop a lot of this hijack nonsense would just go away. John W. Colby Colby Consulting www.ColbyConsulting.com -----Original Message----- From: dba-tech-bounces at databaseadvisors.com [mailto:dba-tech-bounces at databaseadvisors.com] On Behalf Of Jim Lawrence Sent: Wednesday, February 06, 2008 9:04 PM To: 'Discussion of Hardware and Software issues' Subject: Re: [dba-Tech] another question on browser hi-jack I must be honest with you John in saying my hacked son-in-law received very little sympathy from the rest of the clan and as my immediate friends are a bunch of computer nerds, he ended up being the butt of many a joke.... He may even become an urban legend... Jim -----Original Message----- From: dba-tech-bounces at databaseadvisors.com [mailto:dba-tech-bounces at databaseadvisors.com] On Behalf Of jwcolby Sent: Wednesday, February 06, 2008 5:35 PM To: 'Discussion of Hardware and Software issues' Subject: Re: [dba-Tech] another question on browser hi-jack >PS But before that, turn off your computer and attach a ROUTER between >the modem and your computer. (My son-in-law had his new XP installation hacked in less than half an hour after he started it up without a Router attached.) THANK YOU JIM! I keep saying this and I keep getting ignored. I think some people just like their computer serving up spam in a botnet. It makes them feel like the computer is contributing to the world in some small way. ;-) John W. Colby Colby Consulting www.ColbyConsulting.com -----Original Message----- From: dba-tech-bounces at databaseadvisors.com [mailto:dba-tech-bounces at databaseadvisors.com] On Behalf Of Jim Lawrence Sent: Wednesday, February 06, 2008 8:28 PM To: 'Discussion of Hardware and Software issues' Subject: Re: [dba-Tech] another question on browser hi-jack Hi Susan: You could try check the 'Run' folders and setting in your Regedit. Check the following site out for how to access these parameters HTH Jim PS But before that, turn off your computer and attach a ROUTER between the modem and your computer. (My son-in-law had his new XP installation hacked in less than half an hour after he started it up without a Router attached.) -----Original Message----- From: dba-tech-bounces at databaseadvisors.com [mailto:dba-tech-bounces at databaseadvisors.com] On Behalf Of Susan Harkins Sent: Wednesday, February 06, 2008 8:29 AM To: DBA Tech List Subject: [dba-Tech] another question on browser hi-jack Okay, I know that while hi-jacked, the hi-jackers can follow what I do. What happens if I open the browser, reclaim my homepage, close and reopen? It's opening to the homepage I want, not the hi-jack page, so am I still hi-jacked or not? It stays that way until I reboot the system, and then the hi-jack reclaims my browser. Susan H. _______________________________________________ dba-Tech mailing list dba-Tech at databaseadvisors.com http://databaseadvisors.com/mailman/listinfo/dba-tech Website: http://www.databaseadvisors.com _______________________________________________ dba-Tech mailing list dba-Tech at databaseadvisors.com http://databaseadvisors.com/mailman/listinfo/dba-tech Website: http://www.databaseadvisors.com _______________________________________________ dba-Tech mailing list dba-Tech at databaseadvisors.com http://databaseadvisors.com/mailman/listinfo/dba-tech Website: http://www.databaseadvisors.com _______________________________________________ dba-Tech mailing list dba-Tech at databaseadvisors.com http://databaseadvisors.com/mailman/listinfo/dba-tech Website: http://www.databaseadvisors.com _______________________________________________ dba-Tech mailing list dba-Tech at databaseadvisors.com http://databaseadvisors.com/mailman/listinfo/dba-tech Website: http://www.databaseadvisors.com