computer invasion

7mmag6 · 01-12-2007, 01:47 AM

my computer was raided, by who knows . they down loaded all my files and eliminated all my posts on this forum and all my others just to be mean I geuss or for information I didnt do it trust me, what happened is when they down loaded files I would get them back as an email I geuss. And thats through 3 fire walls, these hackers are getting really good. Chris said I needed the geek squad from best buy. They said all this originates from russia or former soviet states, ive got protection out the wazoo

and no I dont do porn---

they sure made a mess of my hard drive

I have mcafee trend and norton with 5 firewalls

the geek squad is amazing

tring to get my avatar up man these guys messed up my computer

the geek squad will be out manana I cant find my picture file

sorry I did not make that clear--the geek squad is really good who ever invaded my computer was amazing the geek squad will be over manana

I made a 38000 dollar payment in paypal ---for a car ---not a good idea

please dont respond to this post this a---hole is good I dont want any of you to get this ---the geek squad will be out in force manana

Chris · 01-12-2007, 08:26 AM

7mm...
Geek Squad would not put Mcafee, Norton, and Trend all the same on the computer. You would have prolly gone with just one of those. If they did put all that on your computer, they did you a de-service.

7mmag6 · 01-12-2007, 08:30 AM

geek squad will be out again today I dont know what they will do

billy · 01-12-2007, 08:33 AM

hey 7mag you should do what i did there is a thing called deep freeze that will stop that kind of thing for sure! it cost $29 one time fee and you dont need any other protection ! i have it on both of my comfusers , and i dont need any of those programs , just this . look up faronics deep freeze and you will thank me.

BloodRedStratus · 01-12-2007, 11:56 AM

Honestly you should only use one firewall. When you multiple firewalls they can conflict with each other and then stop working. That may have been how they got in. And don't forget to shut off that crappy Windows XP SP2 firewall.

CrazyIvan · 01-12-2007, 01:00 PM

I attribute this type of thing to "User Error"

Just like a person who drives a car and doesn't pay attention to the mileage...it needs a tune-up once in a while. Without it, yer gonna get a break down eventually.

Virus programs are overrated. If ya know how to change your computers 'oil' once in a while, you rarely get a problem.

Geek Squad...PFFFT...over-priced rip off if you ask me. It's like taking a Yugo to a Mercedes shop with mechanics not fit to repair a moped. They also try to sell you unecessary craap.

All you have to do to protect yourself is buy a router with a firewall, go in and set up MAC filters, which will only allow your computer to access your network or home computer. Check your log once in a while to see if anyone tries to connect. If you see that someone does...you can 'ban' their IP or MAC address from your network, making it pretty much inpenetrable to get into your computer.

Another thing you can do, pull the network cable from the back of your modem or router when you aren't using it. That way your computer will only be connected when you are actually using it. You don't have to worry about restarting it everytime, you can leave it running. XP auto-detects network connections without needing to restart.

Mooseman684 · 01-12-2007, 01:17 PM

You also need to make sure your remote access is de-activated as well as Active-X control is de-activated, until you need it !
Rich

Chris · 01-12-2007, 01:58 PM

Quote:

Geek Squad...PFFFT...over-priced rip off if you ask me. It's like taking a Yugo to a Mercedes shop with mechanics not fit to repair a moped. They also try to sell you unecessary craap.

How many people do you know actually know what you are talking about when you say a MAC address? Active-X? How many people know how to configure their router to block incoming traffic?

Geek Squad offers peace and mind of having your computer issues taken care of. We all can't be experts on everything.

Johnny_Revolver · 01-12-2007, 03:34 PM

Chris, this is the truth. yeah sure, you can have everything for free, IF! you are an expert. I`m not saying I don`t have software that didnt cost me anything, but the things that matter I pay for.

McAfee will not install if there is another virus protection onboard, it won`t tolerate a shred. It`s like a new wife exorcising all traces of the old wife outa the house.

I have my firewall set to TIGHT, it can be a tad intrusive and I have to accept or deny pretty much everything, but thats okay by me.

You learn as you go, 3 years ago I unpacked this thing from the box and knew less than nothing, now I`ll go into the registry and poke around if needed to get rid of stuff, though since I bit the bullet and reformatted that`s not happened to often.

CrazyIvan · 01-12-2007, 03:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chris

How many people do you know actually know what you are talking about when you say a MAC address? Active-X? How many people know how to configure their router to block incoming traffic?

Geek Squad offers peace and mind of having your computer issues taken care of. We all can't be experts on everything.

People who do what Geek Squad says they can do is not what I am saying is Bad. I am saying Geek Squad is part of Best Buy and Best Buy is overpriced when it comes to service, and their technicians are hardly highschool graduates.

There are plenty of small-business, private computer service technicians who offer a much better service than Geek Squad for a lower price.

Also, if you don't know what something is when it comes to computers, look it up on Wikipedia. It will tell you what it is.

When you unpack a Modem or a Router, open the Manual, it usually takes you step-by-step on how to set up filters, passwords and protections. You don't need to be an expert, all you have to do is follow written and graphic directions. I would hope that everyone here is able to do that. If you can't, well I have to say that you need to get rid your guns, because you are going to hurt someone.

7mmag6 · 01-12-2007, 11:27 PM

when this happens you dont care about price I cancelled all my credit cards they replaced the hard drive

troylaplante · 01-12-2007, 11:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by crazyivan

People who do what Geek Squad says they can do is not what I am saying is Bad. I am saying Geek Squad is part of Best Buy and Best Buy is overpriced when it comes to service, and their technicians are hardly highschool graduates.

Dude, do you have any idea what Chris, the forum owner and administrator does for a living and who his employer is?

7mmag6 · 01-12-2007, 11:39 PM

guys when a hacker want in hes going to do it nothing you can do

I made a 38000 dollar transaction over ebay --probably attracted attention I asked you guys to not respond on this thread ---

coming back up slowly the squad will be back tomorrow

chris do you have a time frame this guy hit im reporting it

01-12-2007, 01:47 AM	#1
7mmag6 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Posts: 337 Images: 1	computer invasion my computer was raided, by who knows . they down loaded all my files and eliminated all my posts on this forum and all my others just to be mean I geuss or for information I didnt do it trust me, what happened is when they down loaded files I would get them back as an email I geuss. And thats through 3 fire walls, these hackers are getting really good. Chris said I needed the geek squad from best buy. They said all this originates from russia or former soviet states, ive got protection out the wazoo and no I dont do porn--- they sure made a mess of my hard drive I have mcafee trend and norton with 5 firewalls the geek squad is amazing tring to get my avatar up man these guys messed up my computer the geek squad will be out manana I cant find my picture file sorry I did not make that clear--the geek squad is really good who ever invaded my computer was amazing the geek squad will be over manana I made a 38000 dollar payment in paypal ---for a car ---not a good idea please dont respond to this post this a---hole is good I dont want any of you to get this ---the geek squad will be out in force manana Last edited by 7mmag6; 01-12-2007 at 03:11 AM. Reason: Automerged Doublepost

01-12-2007, 08:26 AM	#2
Chris HMFIC Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: North Carolina Posts: 3,834,168 Images: 19 Blog Entries: 18	7mm... Geek Squad would not put Mcafee, Norton, and Trend all the same on the computer. You would have prolly gone with just one of those. If they did put all that on your computer, they did you a de-service. __________________ Rules \| Contributing Members No one has the right to deny my personal safety Please be descriptive in your thread titles!

01-12-2007, 01:00 PM	#6
CrazyIvan Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Englewood, CO Posts: 2,361	I attribute this type of thing to "User Error" Just like a person who drives a car and doesn't pay attention to the mileage...it needs a tune-up once in a while. Without it, yer gonna get a break down eventually. Virus programs are overrated. If ya know how to change your computers 'oil' once in a while, you rarely get a problem. Geek Squad...PFFFT...over-priced rip off if you ask me. It's like taking a Yugo to a Mercedes shop with mechanics not fit to repair a moped. They also try to sell you unecessary craap. All you have to do to protect yourself is buy a router with a firewall, go in and set up MAC filters, which will only allow your computer to access your network or home computer. Check your log once in a while to see if anyone tries to connect. If you see that someone does...you can 'ban' their IP or MAC address from your network, making it pretty much inpenetrable to get into your computer. Another thing you can do, pull the network cable from the back of your modem or router when you aren't using it. That way your computer will only be connected when you are actually using it. You don't have to worry about restarting it everytime, you can leave it running. XP auto-detects network connections without needing to restart. __________________ "Minimum wage, minimum effort." "Never underestimate the power of stupidity." ~Me

01-12-2007, 01:17 PM	#7
Mooseman684 Super Moderator Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Alaska Wilderness Posts: 9,682 Images: 2	You also need to make sure your remote access is de-activated as well as Active-X control is de-activated, until you need it ! Rich __________________ You know you might be facing your doom,when all you get is a click when you're expecting a BOOM!

01-12-2007, 11:39 PM	#13
7mmag6 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Posts: 337 Images: 1	guys when a hacker want in hes going to do it nothing you can do I made a 38000 dollar transaction over ebay --probably attracted attention I asked you guys to not respond on this thread --- coming back up slowly the squad will be back tomorrow chris do you have a time frame this guy hit im reporting it __________________ This is my rifle. There are many like it, but this one is mine Last edited by 7mmag6; 01-13-2007 at 01:30 AM. Reason: Automerged Doublepost

01-12-2007, 08:30 AM	#3
7mmag6 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Posts: 337 Images: 1	geek squad will be out again today I dont know what they will do

01-12-2007, 08:33 AM	#4
billy spiritual counselor Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: a secret lab on the shores of lake titicaca Posts: 12,168 Images: 9 Blog Entries: 146	hey 7mag you should do what i did there is a thing called deep freeze that will stop that kind of thing for sure! it cost $29 one time fee and you dont need any other protection ! i have it on both of my comfusers , and i dont need any of those programs , just this . look up faronics deep freeze and you will thank me.

01-12-2007, 11:56 AM	#5
BloodRedStratus Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Westerville, Ohio Posts: 226	Honestly you should only use one firewall. When you multiple firewalls they can conflict with each other and then stop working. That may have been how they got in. And don't forget to shut off that crappy Windows XP SP2 firewall.

01-12-2007, 03:34 PM	#9
Johnny_Revolver Gun Liker Join Date: May 2005 Location: Queensland, Australia Posts: 1,209 Blog Entries: 6	Chris, this is the truth. yeah sure, you can have everything for free, IF! you are an expert. I`m not saying I don`t have software that didnt cost me anything, but the things that matter I pay for. McAfee will not install if there is another virus protection onboard, it won`t tolerate a shred. It`s like a new wife exorcising all traces of the old wife outa the house. I have my firewall set to TIGHT, it can be a tad intrusive and I have to accept or deny pretty much everything, but thats okay by me. You learn as you go, 3 years ago I unpacked this thing from the box and knew less than nothing, now I`ll go into the registry and poke around if needed to get rid of stuff, though since I bit the bullet and reformatted that`s not happened to often.

01-12-2007, 11:27 PM	#11
7mmag6 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Posts: 337 Images: 1	when this happens you dont care about price I cancelled all my credit cards they replaced the hard drive