A word about spyware, hijacks, trojans, worms & dialers

DavidM · 2004-04-19, 04:49 PM

Good Information. You have it included there but a lot of people just put it off... So, again: It is very important to install the critical security updates if you are using microsoft windows. Many of these things use these vulnerabilities in order to take root. Also by the time the patch is available, the problem is probably already being exploited. So waste no time.

Also, do not forget about Zones in Internet Explorer and your settings. If you have it configured to allow scripting without at least a prompt, perhaps you may wish to reconsider. If the prompts annoy you, you can always add your routine trusted sites to your "Trusted Zone" where you can set it up without prompts.

And bear in mind: Each layer of security you add further protects you, but no one program or setting (etc) will protect you from everything. Good security will come from everything being in place and working together. Fail to protect yourself in one area and the other precautions you take will likely mean nothiing in the end.

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2004-04-19, 04:49 PM	#1
DavidM If something goes wrong at the plant, blame the guy who can't speak English Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Florida Posts: 38	Good Information. You have it included there but a lot of people just put it off... So, again: It is very important to install the critical security updates if you are using microsoft windows. Many of these things use these vulnerabilities in order to take root. Also by the time the patch is available, the problem is probably already being exploited. So waste no time. Also, do not forget about Zones in Internet Explorer and your settings. If you have it configured to allow scripting without at least a prompt, perhaps you may wish to reconsider. If the prompts annoy you, you can always add your routine trusted sites to your "Trusted Zone" where you can set it up without prompts. And bear in mind: Each layer of security you add further protects you, but no one program or setting (etc) will protect you from everything. Good security will come from everything being in place and working together. Fail to protect yourself in one area and the other precautions you take will likely mean nothiing in the end.