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Old 05-16-2003, 09:07 AM
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Originally posted by sflori
Since learning from one of you guys that my computer has likely been "hijacked", I unplug it from the DSL line when I'm not using it. Will that make any real difference?

stefano,

i think i remember that problem. unfortunately, this is something that a firewall or unplugging your DSL will not prevent because the little "bomb" is smuggled in through a web page. you will need software countermeasures to prevent and eliminate them. here's a free one that helps...

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