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I am a new computer user just since June.  How can you tell if someone is
hacking into your computer.  And how do you trace them to a location?
----- Original Message -----
From: "Murray Charters" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Monday, August 14, 2000 4:18 AM
Subject: Re: Non PD: Hacker alert


> On 14 Aug 2000, at 2:40, davidmeigs wrote:
>
> > I was doing my email and someone tried to hack my computer.  I tracked
him
> > back to his location in Glendale, CA.  Is there anyone out there with
real
> > expertise in this area?  I would love advice from someone "in the field"
> > Know any good anti hacker programs?
> >
> >
> > David Meigs  aka: Pappy
> > [log in to unmask]
>
> Hi David,
> My personal opinion is that everyone should run a firewall - such
> as the free ZoneAlarm.... Especially if you run MS Outlook Express
> (as you do)...  Go to Steve Gibson's web site at:
>
> http://www.grc.com  and click on Shields Up.... then scroll down to...
>
> Can anyone crawl into your computer while
> you're connected to the Internet? You may
> be VERY surprised to find out! CLICK HERE!
>
> Tour Steve's web site and read his stuff... I have the deepest respect
> for his opinions...
>
> Best regards ..... murray
>
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