Subject	A few things you guys *really* need to do:
Posted by	Kenny on October 31, 2005 at 1:11 PM
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In Reply To	Agreed. I've already been a victim although this was 3-4 posted by ENVYMYZ on October 31, 2005 at 01:02 PM
Message	Use Firefox if you're anything below a savvy computer user. It requires that you confirm downloads, and does not allow ActiveXs to execute, thereby giving you another layer of stupidity mitigation. Set it as your default browser, so when you do click a link, it opens Firefox, *not* Internet Explorer. Update your antivirus, if you don't have one, get one. Install every last one of the Windows Updates. They're there for a reason. Stop making excuses about installing Service Pack 2 on Windows XP. SP2 has some good security features for users who aren't 100% internets savvy, like download and execution confirmation dialogs (what that means to you: click on bad link, it doesn't execute until you say "Yes, execute this virus on my computer."). If you use software that isn't SP2 compatible via patches, get new software. Hell I'll help you find some alternatives if you can't find any. Get a firewall: [ http://www.zonealarm.com ] These are computer safety basics. Good luck. mkay? Kenny... PETZ Member #5 SteamyZ. Never had did me wrong. - SL103 07/06/04 11:58:15
Follow Ups	I don't typically post about security issues... - Kenny 12:57:16 10/31/05 Yup, I've been getting calls from tons of people telling - JokerF15 (NyxMotorsports) 12:59:54 10/31/05 Agreed. I've already been a victim although this was 3-4 - ENVYMYZ 13:02:01 10/31/05 A few things you guys *really* need to do: - Kenny 13:11:31 10/31/05 Thanks for the heads up, Kenny (n/m) - 240Z FeO2 13:27:04 10/31/05 Thanks for the warning, Kenny. - Milo (San Antonio) 13:51:38 10/31/05 Check your email, por favor (n/m) - boileralum 15:00:25 10/31/05 Np guys, hope it helps. (n/m) - Kenny 14:00:58 10/31/05 Yeah when I sign onto AIM - Mickie 14:07:17 10/31/05 Perfect example. - Kenny 14:09:26 10/31/05 I do - Mickie 14:15:48 10/31/05 thnx for the heads up (n/m) - komplexZTT 14:40:02 10/31/05 you can also get AIMFIX - PakiHomBoy 14:46:12 10/31/05
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