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From: Peter Seiler on 1 Sep 2006 05:38 In_Parentheses - 01.09.2006 02:01 : In_Parentheses & bearbottoms & Goeroeboeroe & comodo &... is it really a good idea always huge fullquoting again and again and again? Please think about your usenet behavior. THX in advance for your kind understanding. -- by(e) PS spam will be killed
From: In_Parentheses on 1 Sep 2006 05:53 "Bear Bottoms" <bearbottoms1(a)gmai.com> wrote in news:op.te6ce6yljo4m88(a)c57jw11: > On Thu, 31 Aug 2006 19:12:06 -0500, In_Parentheses > <quoder(a)demonstrand.um> wrote: > >> Sauron <Sauron(a)dontfeed.me> wrote in news:Xs2dnd2gTr-- >> 62rZnZ2dnUVZ8qqdnZ2d(a)scarlet.biz: >> >>> Bear Bottoms schreef: >>>> On Thu, 31 Aug 2006 05:04:28 -0500, Sauron <Sauron(a)dontfeed.me> >>>> wrote: >>>> >>>>> Bear Bottoms schreef: >>>>>> On Wed, 30 Aug 2006 20:19:52 -0500, Sauron <Sauron(a)dontfeed.me> >>>>>> wrote: >>>>>> and that test would be where? >>>>>> --I research freeware http://bearbottoms1.com >>>>> >>>>> Sorry forgot to mention : shields up common port test,also have to >>>>> mention that mcafee, kaspersky, jettico and so on have the same >>>>> result there. >>>>> >>>>> >>>> >>>> I ran those tests and got complete stealth...I think you may have >>>> other secrutity issues that may not have anything to do with a >>>> firewall? >>>> >>>> --I research freeware http://bearbottoms1.com >>> >>> Nope no other security issues, system is clean. >>> >> >> May the Valar protect us, Sauron is here ;-) >> >> S. you write that the system is clean, what tests did you do to get >> to this >> knowledge? Did you: >> >> * do an AV-scan? >> * do a Trojan-scan (A-squared)? >> * do a Root-kit detection scan (Sophos and/or SysInternal's)? >> * do a spyware check with AdAware/Spybot? >> >> Also, does Ashampoo report why these ports are open (iow: Which >> programs keep them open)? >> > Lets see...I don't use A-squared, Sophos or AdAware. I do use a host > of programs > which scan actively and passively for Trojans, worms, root-kits, all > forms of malware > and anti-virus defined and behavior based scans. Those would be AVG > anti-virus, Ewido, > Windows Defender, Spyware Blaster, Advanced Windows Care, Ashampoo > Firewall and > Prevx Home. I'm also behind two routers. I also use occassional > online scans from Panda, Kaspersky, and Trend Micro. > I also post HighJackThis logs regularly on some tech forums to get > "professional" reviews. > I also occassionaly run CWShredder. I also use virutal surfing > (Sandboxie) when I surf on > the wild side. GRC gives me the highest security rating. > > Search and read about how to close your ports. It is not Ashampoo > causing your issues. > If it were, I would be getting the same as you...I don't. > > Hi Sauron, Let's put one thing straight: I don't use Ashampoo; I replied to you to see if you might have forgotten some kind of malware in your defenses, and might have been infected by one (or more). BTW: SpywareBlaster only works good in preventing from being infected with spyware if the system is clean, you might need to download AdAware SE free and run a scan after updating it... -- Jay (IP)
From: In_Parentheses on 1 Sep 2006 06:01 Peter Seiler <psprivate(a)mailinator.com> wrote in news:44F7FFAA.9050200 @mailinator.com: > In_Parentheses - 01.09.2006 02:01 : > > In_Parentheses & bearbottoms & Goeroeboeroe & comodo &... > > is it really a good idea always huge fullquoting again and again and > again? Please think about your usenet behavior. > > THX in advance for your kind understanding. > Ah, I already wondered when the "Quoting police" would come in. Peter: you're boring, a PITA, and this is usenet alt (still unmoderated), so either ignore the thread, or kill file me, but stop interefering with a discussion if you have nothing to add to it! Have an otherwise fine day! -- Jay (IP)
From: Bear Bottoms on 1 Sep 2006 06:34 On Thu, 31 Aug 2006 22:46:09 -0500, Sauron <Sauron(a)dontfeed.me> wrote: > In_Parentheses schreef: >> Sauron <Sauron(a)dontfeed.me> wrote in news:Xs2dnd2gTr-- >> 62rZnZ2dnUVZ8qqdnZ2d(a)scarlet.biz: >> >>> Bear Bottoms schreef: >>>> On Thu, 31 Aug 2006 05:04:28 -0500, Sauron <Sauron(a)dontfeed.me> wrote: >>>> >>>>> Bear Bottoms schreef: >>>>>> On Wed, 30 Aug 2006 20:19:52 -0500, Sauron <Sauron(a)dontfeed.me> >>>>>> wrote: >>>>>> and that test would be where? >>>>>> --I research freeware http://bearbottoms1.com >>>>> Sorry forgot to mention : shields up common port test,also have to >>>>> mention that mcafee, kaspersky, jettico and so on have the same >>>>> result there. >>>>> >>>>> >>>> I ran those tests and got complete stealth...I think you may have >>>> other >>>> secrutity issues that may not have anything to do with a firewall? >>>> >>>> --I research freeware http://bearbottoms1.com >>> Nope no other security issues, system is clean. >>> >> May the Valar protect us, Sauron is here ;-) >> S. you write that the system is clean, what tests did you do to get to >> this knowledge? Did you: >> * do an AV-scan? >> * do a Trojan-scan (A-squared)? >> * do a Root-kit detection scan (Sophos and/or SysInternal's)? >> * do a spyware check with AdAware/Spybot? >> Also, does Ashampoo report why these ports are open (iow: Which >> programs keep them open)? >> > Well after i reinstalled the firewall that we use at work, i passed the > test complete stealth, and yes the scans you mentioned were done(not > with all of the programs you mentioned but similar ones), besides some > cookies nothing was found. > > I don't get it then. Why would I pass and you fail? -- I research freeware http://bearbottoms1.com
From: Goeroeboeroe on 1 Sep 2006 06:34
<big snip> > > Hi Peter, > > I was friendly all the time; I don't believe in flaming. Amsterdam, eh? > Well, I guess you can't help it <LOL>. Serious again... > > I agree with you that we are getting thin on good firewalls, but in the > same token: That doesn't mean you (or "we" in this context) have to believe > everything the companies say; in the past the most horrible malware has > been distributed that way! > > Comodo's firewall already has been downloaded, and the activation key has > been received; and I will give it a fair chance, but there will be a packet > sniffer on-line with it, and in case of the slightest irregularity... > they'll be fried to a crisp ;-), launchpad, or no launchpad, active! In > case it works as it should, I will tell it here too, but that could take > some time, as these tests can be quite lengthy. > > Hi, That's good, testing it! I'm not absolutely sure, but I think the beta doesn't phone home at all, and the last stable version should only phone home for updates. If you find it does more than updating I'm the first one who would like to hear that :o). Peter |