Security Issues

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Lumpjaw

Greetings,

I have a reason to believe my work computer has been compromised, i.e.
stealth software installed. Does anyone know of a good mechanisim to detect
hidden spy programs outside of adaware and spybot. Any suggestions would be
greatly appreciated. Thanks.


-lumpjaw
 
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Greetings,

I have a reason to believe my work computer has been compromised, i.e.
stealth software installed. Does anyone know of a good mechanisim to detect
hidden spy programs outside of adaware and spybot. Any suggestions would be
greatly appreciated. Thanks.


-lumpjaw
 
Greetings,

I have a reason to believe my work computer has been compromised, i.e.
stealth software installed. Does anyone know of a good mechanisim to detect
hidden spy programs outside of adaware and spybot. Any suggestions would be
greatly appreciated. Thanks.


-lumpjaw
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You need to do some light reading. Start here.
http://www.pcsupportadvisor.com/rootkits.htm

max
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My Pages:
Virus Removal Instructions:
http://www.freespaces.com/maxwachtel/removal.html
Keeping Windows Clean:
http://www.freespaces.com/maxwachtel/keepingclean.html
Tools: http://www.freespaces.com/maxwachtel/tools.html
Change nomail.afraid.org to gmail.com to reply. nomail.afraid.org is
specifically setup for USENET.Feel free to use it yourself.
Always remember - only download files from Trusted Sites.
"VISTA" is an acronym for the top five Windows problems: Viruses,
Infections, Spyware, Trojans and Adware. -PanHandler
Registered Linux User #393236
 
Lumpjaw said:
Greetings,

I have a reason to believe my work computer has been compromised, i.e.
stealth software installed. Does anyone know of a good mechanisim to
detect hidden spy programs outside of adaware and spybot. Any
suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.
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It is prudent to believe your work computer has been "compromised."

Even if it hasn't.
 
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