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| 18570 | 2001-09-10 07:08:00 | Basically when I connect to the Internet my computer sends about 4.00 MB of data to some unkown recipient. Where do I start looking to find the source, course. | Guest (0) | ||
| 18571 | 2001-09-10 07:52:00 | Check what apps you have running (Ctrl-Alt-Delete). It probably is spyware (although 4mb is a lot). Or prehaps one of the Outlook Worms, eg Sircam. You can get a list of active connections by running NETSTAT from the DOS prompt. Although a firewall will also tell you which app is making the transfers. |
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| 18572 | 2001-09-10 09:03:00 | ZoneAlarm a free personal firewall should be able to tell you which program is phoning home. www.zonelabs.com |
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| 18573 | 2001-09-10 20:58:00 | Sounds suspicious - as BM says, 4M is a LOT. Run Netstat -n with the PC both connected to the Net and when it's disconnected - if a port is open while the PC is not connected that's a sure hint that you have a trojan imbedded. Suggest you do a thorough anti-v scan. | Guest (0) | ||
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