> Do not download software from a
> pop-up (I wouldn't even click on a Pop-up if I were
> you).
I am in complete agreement with this. Opening any unexpected attachment
or pop-up is just asking for trouble. Netscape 7.whatever has a feature
to turn pop-ups off completely.
> <snip> Other spying is done via "cookies"
> which will be lodged on your computer by various sites
> each time you visit, unless you block the cookies. But
> remember, some of these cookies
> are necessary for viewing some of your most frequented
> sites.
Takes a little extra time, but it's worth it to just turn off your
cookies. Of course, you have to turn them on again if you're banking
online or visiting other sites that require you to log in. I keep mine
off fulltime until I need 'em on for online transactions.
> If you have installed things like Zone Alarm PRO,
> SpyBot, Spyware Blaster, Pest Patrol and Adaware you
> have set up your defences well enough to keep most of
> them out.
My school computer was plagued with popups, including XXX ones. I
refused to turn it on for attendance (which is done online) or to check
school e-mail until it was fixed. The computer person installed
Adaware, cleaned out all the popups, and I haven't had a problem since.
I think it runs in the background. Every now and then I tell it to
search for and delete any strays that slipped through. It's very easy
to use.
