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22nd March 2021, 05:44 AM
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Re: John in Oz
Well I am buggered, well actually the computer was buggered.
Hackers anonamous got in via the back door most likely.,
They put a remote control on it and i could not get rid of it.
Fixed now at the cost of $140 which is not bad by todays rates.
Maybe more to follow later.
But I am back!!!!!!!!!!!!
Happy daze John in Oz.
Life is too short to blend in.
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22nd March 2021, 06:25 AM
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Re: John in Oz
Good to see you back John! Now be careful mate as if they had control of your Puter they may have stolen data from it?
So keep an Eye on things!
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22nd March 2021, 02:51 PM
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Re: John in Oz
Originally Posted by
happy daze john in oz
Well I am buggered, well actually the computer was buggered.
Hackers anonamous got in via the back door most likely.,
They put a remote control on it and i could not get rid of it.
Fixed now at the cost of $140 which is not bad by todays rates.
Maybe more to follow later.
But I am back!!!!!!!!!!!!
What security are you running to prevent hackers ?
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22nd March 2021, 03:35 PM
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Re: John in Oz
I have used the free version of Avast for years now never had any problems.
Also clean out my desk top now and again take the side off lift it outside and give it a blow with compressed air from a can to clean out any dust.
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22nd March 2021, 03:49 PM
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Re: John in Oz
Originally Posted by
Lewis McColl
What security are you running to prevent hackers ?
chastity belt
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22nd March 2021, 05:03 PM
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Re: John in Oz
Up until a month ago use Kapersky, changed to Windows Defender.
Vic
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22nd March 2021, 05:18 PM
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Re: John in Oz
I have been using Zone Alarm for several years never had a problem. My wife was using Norton often had problems , now using the the same Zone alarm as me as you can share the same licence with two other computers at no extra cost.
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22nd March 2021, 07:05 PM
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Re: John in Oz
Have always used Norton Security Suite and like it , almost 10 Years now!
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23rd March 2021, 04:19 AM
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Re: John in Oz
Once you have found out the Version Victoria, and done the Upgrade, set it to do Automatic Updates, that will inform you when they have been done
Cheers
Defender is good enough for your needs , but always be wary no matter what you use, as there are those out there that can get past anything!
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23rd March 2021, 05:53 AM
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Re: John in Oz
My computer has two security systems on it.
Microsoft Defender and Norton Security.
The bug got in through an e- mail no doubt hidden on the back.
Guy in the computer shop told me that he and all others in his field are one step behind the hackers, some of them have created systems so they know how to get into them, turn rogue and off they go,
Happy daze John in Oz.
Life is too short to blend in.
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