In Response to Re: Internet Security......... IMPORTANT! : directs this person to the technical forum, whereupon he can read all the posts about the technical issues on here Posted by hogan2089
Been there lol, actually I have contributed to them, but my point is those players STILL want to play here, they could easily go to another site but they don't, so they must like something about the site.
In Response to Re: Internet Security......... IMPORTANT! : Attacks on Google etc are commonplace, a daily occurrence. What's different here is that they can get into your pc via IE. It's not just Google though that has been named. They also named Adobe. Posted by elsadog
does it make any difference if you change your passwords ,
In Response to Re: Internet Security......... IMPORTANT! : does it make any difference if you change your passwords , wont they still see the new ones ? Posted by IRISHROVER
Change passwords AFTER you switch from IE
If you already have the trojan .............. YOU'RE DOOOOOOOMED Get your security programme to perform a full scan.
In Response to Re: Internet Security......... IMPORTANT! : Been there lol, actually I have contributed to them, but my point is those players STILL want to play here, they could easily go to another site but they don't, so they must like something about the site. Posted by Kiwini4u
they might very well still want to play here, trouble is, a lot of them can't !!----innit
It is being broadcast on the news channels that there is a serious security flaw with Internet Explorer. Without boring you with the fine detail, it is a security flaw where bye Hackers from China are able to access your computer with a trojan and access your hard drive. This means that all transactions (including Sky, Google etc) are potentially at risk when accessed through IE. The advice is to use a different internet provider such as Firefox or Safari, Changing your passwords to financial institutions eg. Poker deposits, Internet banking etc. is advised once you are on a provider other than IE. This is not a problem with Sky. The problem is Microsoft IE. My advice is to swap from IE now. Posted by elsadog
Cheers hun, I use Firefox but it's nice to know that you keep an eye on things like for us
Hackers are exploiting a security loophole in Internet Explorer to steal computer users' personal information when they visit certain websites.
Who is at risk?
Potentially everyone who uses Internet Explorer to look at look at pages on the web – which amounts to 75 per cent of people online. It's the standard browser that comes installed with Windows on most PCs, and Microsoft says that all recent versions of the software are vulnerable.
What sites are infected?
Experts believe 10,000 websites, most of them based in China, have been corrupted by the hackers and that figure is growing. Some are pornographic, but others such are trusted sites whose owners may not know they have been compromised. An online sports shop and a Taiwanese search engine are among the "legitimate" sites to have been infected.
What can I do?
It's always advisable to install up to date anti-virus software, and make sure the firewall - your computer's inbuilt electronic shield - is turned on. Microsoft says it will release a cure for the problem, known as a patch, when one is available.
Should I switch to a new browser?
Alternative browsers such as Firefox and Google Chrome can be downloaded for free, and many web users find them superior to Internet Explorer. Switching browsers would guarantee protection against this security problem, although no browser is immune to viruses.
In Response to Internet Security......... IMPORTANT! : Cheers hun, I use Firefox but it's nice to know that you keep an eye on things like for us x Posted by TRIP5
I'm only passing on what was on the news. The German government thought it important enough to ''address the nation'' so I take it seriously. Gordon Brown might decide to do the same on Monday after his lunch.
In Response to Re: Internet Security......... IMPORTANT! : they might very well still want to play here, trouble is, a lot of them can't !!----innit Posted by oynutter
its hard 2 get trojans or virus as better known... its not just click on ie ooo i have a virus, its more like u get an email which says click here 2 see big b00bs and theres ur trojan....
its hard 2 get trojans or virus as better known... its not just click on ie ooo i have a virus, its more like u get an email which says click here 2 see big b00bs and theres ur trojan.... Posted by MICKYBLUE
problem is it hooks on to your next email and the chain begins !
after reading up on it, on the internet, it seems the gmail accounts were hacked, they sent a spyware trojan through an attached email, but seems just a few dozen activists in china were the targets. Posted by IRISHROVER
This is the usual way a trojan infects. The difference here is quite serious. They (the hackers) got into some major (and a lot of minor) organisations such as Google and Adobe. People who then access Google, Adobe etc via the internet have a trojan implanted whilst they are online. This can then be accessed at will to reveal all your details held on your hard disc. The head of security at Google has said this is so sophisticated that they don't think it is the work of hackers, and that it is more likely to be achieved by the resources of a nation. They mentioned China as a possible suspect.
QUICK--I've got a secure hard-drive here, everyone should send their details to me at OYDATBLOKESANUTTER@FLOPPAWHOPPA.COM I will keep them all safe for you till this threat is over Posted by oynutter
OK, I only wanted to make it known. Enjoy yourselves.
Copied from the telegraph website:- What is the problem? Hackers are exploiting a security loophole in Internet Explorer to steal computer users' personal information when they visit certain websites. Who is at risk? Potentially everyone who uses Internet Explorer to look at look at pages on the web – which amounts to 75 per cent of people online. It's the standard browser that comes installed with Windows on most PCs, and Microsoft says that all recent versions of the software are vulnerable. What sites are infected? Experts believe 10,000 websites, most of them based in China, have been corrupted by the hackers and that figure is growing. Some are pornographic, but others such are trusted sites whose owners may not know they have been compromised. An online sports shop and a Taiwanese search engine are among the "legitimate" sites to have been infected. What can I do? It's always advisable to install up to date anti-virus software, and make sure the firewall - your computer's inbuilt electronic shield - is turned on. Microsoft says it will release a cure for the problem, known as a patch, when one is available. Should I switch to a new browser? Alternative browsers such as Firefox and Google Chrome can be downloaded for free, and many web users find them superior to Internet Explorer. Switching browsers would guarantee protection against this security problem, although no browser is immune to viruses. Posted by Kiwini4u
Hi Elsadog just noticed this thread if I have given my bank details to sky are they not responsible to keep them secure and liable if their security fails. My account details are only on this site and no where else. Annie x Posted by logdon
You need to read it carefully logdon. This is not a Sky issue. The issue is when you access any site using Internet Explorer. (Google, Adobe, Ebay etc.) Google and Adobe have been named but it could potentially be any site .
Thanks Have you heard of anyone in uk effected by this and been hacked or do you just go to the bank and find no money. I did notice long queue's today. Posted by logdon
I haven't but they don't yet know the extent of this thing.
If you don't use IE then nothing to worry about. If you do use IE change it straightaway. It only takes a minute to do it.
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wont they still see the new ones ?
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What is the problem?
Hackers are exploiting a security loophole in Internet Explorer to steal computer users' personal information when they visit certain websites.
Who is at risk?
Potentially everyone who uses Internet Explorer to look at look at pages on the web – which amounts to 75 per cent of people online. It's the standard browser that comes installed with Windows on most PCs, and Microsoft says that all recent versions of the software are vulnerable.
What sites are infected?
Experts believe 10,000 websites, most of them based in China, have been corrupted by the hackers and that figure is growing. Some are pornographic, but others such are trusted sites whose owners may not know they have been compromised. An online sports shop and a Taiwanese search engine are among the "legitimate" sites to have been infected.
What can I do?
It's always advisable to install up to date anti-virus software, and make sure the firewall - your computer's inbuilt electronic shield - is turned on. Microsoft says it will release a cure for the problem, known as a patch, when one is available.
Should I switch to a new browser?
Alternative browsers such as Firefox and Google Chrome can be downloaded for free, and many web users find them superior to Internet Explorer. Switching browsers would guarantee protection against this security problem, although no browser is immune to viruses.
OYDATBLOKESANUTTER@FLOPPAWHOPPA.COM
I will keep them all safe for you till this threat is over
most definitely not......ive joined the dark side now !...lol