Hackers and computers

[the_big_m_in_ok]

@ nuview, wake up, use snail mail. it works.

I think it was J. Edgar Hoover who had the mail of political opponents searched, wasn't it?
Thusly:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/COINTELPRO

Besides, I have the experience of learning that the USPS lost mail sent to me when I complained to bill collectors that I didn't get their bills.

--Lee

[nueview]

i think most of the comments go to proving my point anything connected to the internet is open for intrusion it seems to be the nature of some people to be proud of the problems they creat for others i am not one of these but did want to make the point to security i am not paranoid stupid or dumb it is just the nature of the internet i just wanted people to be aware that there are those who do not care for the well being of others.
i lost nothing of value at all but some are not as fortunate.for those people i am sorry these things happen.
i new there would be those who would say such things when i posted this to the internet especially here especially for from those who would like to think themselves secure in there operating systems and programs and antivirus software and think that others do not know how to use these as well.
i posted this because it needed to be said and should be an open discusssion here for intelligent conversation about the topic.
last year the FBI estimated that the revinue stolen or moved by such activities was in the billions of dollars and that it is one of the most rapid growing problems. due to identity theft in whole or in part i will not explain this further as i am not here to teach anyone how to do this type of activity.

i want to thank those who helped to make my point and to those who took the time just to look in as for myself i know there is no security other than what is granted by what power may be.

i was at this site to promote science and some understanding but for the most part have run into those with little formal education and less ability to define the problem or deal with it in any arena.

i would also like to thank those who i have had good conversations with and wish them well i am sorry that i could not have shared more but i am done with dealing with the harrassment.

may you all find some peace
Martin

[Magluvin]

Hey Nueview
Well good to hear your ok. was worried when I got those emails from nigeria. I even made a thread to see if anyone here knew you personally to find out what was really happening.
Anyway, glad your ok. =]

I use Avast free anti virus and zone alarm fire wall.  Zone alarm is my favorite.

Mags

[WilbyInebriated]

default permit firewalls are worthless... so are AV programs (enumerating the badness is an arms race you can't win). 'penetrate and patch' (better known as 'polishing a turd') is a waste of time. people need to learn how to operate their computers and how their operating system of choice works, simple as that.

educate yourself.
the six dumbest ideas in computer security
http://www.ranum.com/security/computer_security/editorials/dumb/

[WilbyInebriated]

a Trojan is only as good as its internet connection.

this is entirely incorrect. a trojan does not require an internet connection, they can be on floppies, usb sticks, a digital picture frame, etc. ad infinitum, ad nauseam.