Post by thread:[OT:] Internet paranoia

Why does my internet connection constantly send bytes by the Kbytes even though I am not doing anything. Even if i click on stop icon and nothing is being downloaded, the byte counter keeps racking up the Kbytes sent. It's not that I am paranoid, it's just that everybody is out to get me! Thanks John -- http://www.piclist.com hint: The PICList is archived three different ways. See http://www.piclist.com/#archives for details.

> Why does my internet connection constantly send bytes by the Kbytes even though I am not doing anything. Even if i click on stop icon and nothing is being downloaded, the byte counter keeps racking up the Kbytes sent. /> Just because you're paranoid it doesn't mean we're not talking about you. ____________________________________ Following are often useful: ALL FREE AVG antivirus http://www.grisoft.com These two complement each other. Latest version of spybot stops reloads of many nasties. Spybot search & destroy http://www.safer-networking.org/en/index.html Adaware http://www.lavasoftusa.com/software/adaware/ RM -- http://www.piclist.com hint: The PICList is archived three different ways. See http://www.piclist.com/#archives for details.

You might want to download a free spyware remover. Look at Spybot search and destroy as well as Ad-aware. Acutally, neither one gets it all so download both. Good Luck, FJ Why does my internet connection constantly send bytes by the Kbytes even though I am not doing anything. Even if i click on stop icon and nothing is being downloaded, the byte counter keeps racking up the Kbytes sent. It's not that I am paranoid, it's just that everybody is out to get me! Thanks John -- http://www.piclist.com hint: The PICList is archived three different ways. See http://www.piclist.com/#archives for details. _________________________________________________________________ Don t just search. Find. Check out the new MSN Search! http://search.msn.click-url.com/go/onm00200636ave/direct/01/ -- http://www.piclist.com#nomail Going offline? Don't AutoReply us! email spam_OUTlistservTakeThisOuTmitvma.mit.edu with SET PICList DIGEST in the body

I just fought this same problem on my family's computer. Found many worms/viruses that were not even detected by NAV with latest virus sigs file. I tracked them down and killed them manually (it gives a certain sense of satisfaction!) Some of the programs that were running that turned out to be worms/viruses: ethernet32L.exe jkkkjum.exe spoolsrv.exe wuamgrd.exe msoffice2.exe svcohst.exe mscnsz.exe NAVscan32.exe svchosting.exe exp1orer.exe (not: numeric 1, not letter L) The programs were being driven by "Run" keys in the registry. Bob Ammerman RAm Systems {Original Message removed}

In addition to antivirus, I'd recommend the following software to protect against ad-ware, spy-ware and trojans. Their functionality overlaps a bit but the additional coverage is worth it. I've been using these for years and IMO they are good, stable packages and have likely saved me a ton of grief. Lavasoft Adaware SpywareBlaster SpywareGuard Spybot Search & Destroy {Original Message removed}

----- Original Message ----- From: "Russell McMahon" <.....apptechKILLspam@spam@PARADISE.NET.NZ> To: <PICLISTKILLspamMITVMA.MIT.EDU> Sent: Wednesday, August 11, 2004 8:48 PM Subject: Re: [OT:] Internet paranoia > Just because you're paranoid it doesn't mean we're not talking about you. > Yes, but that I was sure of! ____________________________________ {Quote hidden}> > Following are often useful: > > ALL FREE > > AVG antivirus > > http://www.grisoft.com > > > These two complement each other. > Latest version of spybot stops reloads of many nasties. > > Spybot search & destroy > > http://www.safer-networking.org/en/index.html > > Adaware > > http://www.lavasoftusa.com/software/adaware/ > > > > RM > > -- > http://www.piclist.com hint: The PICList is archived three different > ways. See http://www.piclist.com/#archives for details. -- http://www.piclist.com#nomail Going offline? Don't AutoReply us! email .....listservKILLspam.....mitvma.mit.edu with SET PICList DIGEST in the body

Russell, On Thu, 12 Aug 2004 15:48:20 +1200, Russell McMahon wrote: > > Why does my internet connection constantly send bytes by the Kbytes even though I am not doing anything. Even if i click on stop icon and nothing is being downloaded, the byte counter keeps racking up the Kbytes sent. > /> I concur on the need to use a spyware remover (I like Lavasoft's Ad-Aware) as well as an anti-virus program (Norman Virus Control for me!). It's frightening how much crap can accumulate and "My computer seems to be slowing down" is a cry I hear from users remarkably often. > Just because you're paranoid it doesn't mean we're not talking about you. I've been meaning to tell you something about John - I'll send you a private email... ;-))) Cheers, Howard Winter St.Albans, England -- http://www.piclist.com#nomail Going offline? Don't AutoReply us! email EraseMElistservspam_OUTTakeThisOuTmitvma.mit.edu with SET PICList DIGEST in the body

> It's not that I am paranoid, it's just that everybody is out to get me! Not everyone, but the filesharers and viruses for sure! Disable file sharing and DCOM on your Windows machine and you should be better. Or better even, get Outpost (a firewall program) and install it. Outpost is fairly good imho. It's a free download for now. Peter -- http://www.piclist.com#nomail Going offline? Don't AutoReply us! email listservspam_OUTmitvma.mit.edu with SET PICList DIGEST in the body