Re: [PCWorks] A tip for stopping annoying harassing "slide-ups" (a kind of pop-up) immune to pop-up blockers
- From: David Grossman <dgrossman@xxxxxxxxxx>
- To: pcworks@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Mon, 24 Nov 2008 08:59:12 +0200
> "Host File Hijacking by Malware
>
> Some malware tries to use the hosts file by altering it so that some
> well-known addresses are directed to the wrong place. Thus, instead of
> going to microsoft.com, you might end up on a cleverly faked phishing
> site. A number of programs will warn you if something tries to alter
> your hosts file. I like WinPatrol. It has many other functions as well.
>
> References
> mvps.org Host files FAQ Castle Cops Wikipedia Download MVPS Hosts file
> Gorilla Design version of Hosts Spyware entries in Hosts file
> Ad-blocking hosts file Blocking sites with the Hosts file WinPatrol "
Hugh,
Does this mean that it is NOT wise to use the Hosts file?
Are you concerned that WinPatrol or other programs may not do their job - in
which case the result could be disastrous?
David Grossman
No virus found in this outgoing message.
Checked by AVG.
Version: 7.5.549 / Virus Database: 270.9.9/1805 - Release Date: 11/22/2008
10:34 AM
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