It was in the form of a picture file, i'm not sure what type, but Windows opened it in the picture preview window thing (winXP).
As for windows firewall, im not sure how to see if its still enabled.
It was in the form of a picture file, i'm not sure what type, but Windows opened it in the picture preview window thing (winXP).
As for windows firewall, im not sure how to see if its still enabled.
I've never heard of a server as I mentioned before being bound to an image file, but I suppose it would be possible, given that last year sometime, scripts were developed which, triggered by viewing an image, planted spyware on your PC.
To check your firewall, go to Start > Control Panel > Windows Firewall, and it's plain to see whether or not it's enabled. If your system restore points are gone and/or your firewall is disabled, I think it would be pretty likely that he's using Prorat. Even if they aren't, it's still a likely possiblity.
About four years ago (mabey longer) viruses began being spread by JPG images via script in one of the 'layers' of the file. Being that I am not a complete ass, I don't know how to do this, as I dont care to do it to anyonebut yes - viruses are very easily passed through JPG images.
If you find any information you can actually press charges on this guy from school, and I would suggest you threaten him with very real and legal retaliation. This is serious buisness.
When you wanna get him back we can talk
Bipper
Well seeing as I'm not very computer-ey inclined, and the firewall was disabled etc and so on. I went ahead and reformatted my hard drive to be safe, re-installed a better anti-virus, dled a firewall and anti-spyware etc. and so on.
I really wish I'd saved the conversation I had on msn with the guy, cuz he admitted to sending one, but later claimed it was a joke after I flipped out...but I don't really believe him.
The American mentality: Sue sue sue!
If it was the jpg that infected you though, it's your own fault for not keeping your system patched and up to date, so you should learn a lesson from that
Anyway, I guess I forgot about that jpg exploit since it's ancient now, the image exploit I was thinking about which it might have been was the WMF one
Well I run Windows Update every day to check for new updates...but it still didn't stop it.Windows update still won't recognize im running of SP1, and i dont know how to get SP2 without windows update.Originally Posted by cl_out
If it was the jpg that infected you though, it's your own fault for not keeping your system patched and up to date, so you should learn a lesson from that
That is kinda harsh cl_out. I am not trying to coarse him into sueing - or taking advantage of the situation. The other kid broke laws and vandalized aisle_s' property. Personally, I think the kid needs to learn a lesson - or remedy what he has done. The legal threat would, hopefully, get the other kid to fess up more details on his keylogger.
The other kid should really stop and think before he encourages the use of any viral software, as it could very well be very contagous. Retarded people with a hint of knowlage is a very dangerous thing to the nets
Bipper
This one?
<img src="http://www.acidmouse.com/Gall/albums/userpics/10001/thumb_own3.jpg">
And then there is Death
That's the pic.
Does anyone know the reason why my Windows Update isn't realizing I only have SP1? I ran it and it scanned and only found like 3 updates.
What steps do I have to take to make sure my security is up to date? Because Windows Update isn't doing it.
You could install SP2 and then retrieve all the latest updates for that.
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