What does the Fox say?

[knight1fox3]

^ LOL. The real version is better but still a great song. Wait, driving thru WI and you didn't stop to grab a brew?

 

[Lumber Jim]

The kids were screaming and your song was actually what got them to settle down. I though about it but it was a 12 hour road trip for the day and we wouldn't have been very good company, even though by that time I could have used the brew...

 

[knight1fox3]

hmy:

But LOL. Again as stated before, nothing is 100%.

Attack on Tor Has Likely Stripped Users of Anonymity

Tor, the network used specifically for privacy and anonymity, just warned users of an attack meant to deanonymize people on the service. Anyone who used Tor from February 2014 through this July 4 can assume they were impacted.

This is very bad news for Tor, which is heralded for its ability to conceal users from surveillance.

http://gizmodo.com/attack-on-tor-has-likely-stripped-users-of-anonymity-1613247621?utm_campaign=socialflow_gizmodo_facebook&utm_source=gizmodo_facebook&utm_medium=socialflow

 

[blybrook PE]

^ The deanonymization was in part to Sap's efforts to derail "Loser"

 

[snickerd3]

it is still running xp....he got win7 for xmas at super deal put he didn't realize it needed a special installing program that wasn't included. so he has not yet installed.

You realize that XP is no longer supported right? Which makes it SUPER vulnerable to almost every new exploit out there. My advice is to cut ties and make the jump to Win7 as soon as possible. I'm a bit confused by what "special installing program" is needed. I've been installing Win7 for close to 6 years now and I have yet to encounter any machine that required anything other than the Win7 DVD itself.

To reinforce my advice, you could remove that specific exploit today and 2 more could pop up again tomorrow. If you truly wish to continue using XP, I would keep it disconnected from the internet as much as possible when not in use.

I think he has norton as the main program and then he had downloaded a bunch of the free malware blocking stuff to supplement. I'll have to ask him what he has tried so far. he spent another hr or so last night working on it with no success.

If it's the full version of Norton Internet Security and still has a valid subscription, that's fairly decent. I'm not a fan of paid anti-malware/virus programs though and Norton has failed me in the past. It's important to note that using "a bunch of free malware blocking stuff" (I'm not trying to be condescending here) can often do more harm than good because certain conflicts can arise. Again, if you decide to pursue this farther and stick with XP (which I do not recommend), try the advice I listed here a while back. It is still valid and useful information and is typically able to eradicate the malware in most cases. I advise that you download these to a flash drive from a functional non-infected PC. I would also run through a garbage file scan and registry clean with CCleaner BEFORE using the other tools I recommended. Best to also run those in XP SAFE MODE (tap the F8 key to boot the machine into safe mode).

apparently none of this worked, but the power supply completely crapped out last week. he had been looking at new computers anyways so I think he going to replace instead of fix this time. He is looking at alienware, he just can't decide what he wants or how much $ he wants to spend.

 

[MetsFan]

Alienware is pretty pricey from what I remember when pricing things out last year. Take a look at the Dell outlet center. You can find a pretty good machine for around $500. slickdeals.com is a good site to check for coupons, which will get you an extra 20% off from time to time.

 

[knight1fox3]

it is still running xp....he got win7 for xmas at super deal put he didn't realize it needed a special installing program that wasn't included. so he has not yet installed.

You realize that XP is no longer supported right? Which makes it SUPER vulnerable to almost every new exploit out there. My advice is to cut ties and make the jump to Win7 as soon as possible. I'm a bit confused by what "special installing program" is needed. I've been installing Win7 for close to 6 years now and I have yet to encounter any machine that required anything other than the Win7 DVD itself.

To reinforce my advice, you could remove that specific exploit today and 2 more could pop up again tomorrow. If you truly wish to continue using XP, I would keep it disconnected from the internet as much as possible when not in use.

I think he has norton as the main program and then he had downloaded a bunch of the free malware blocking stuff to supplement. I'll have to ask him what he has tried so far. he spent another hr or so last night working on it with no success.

If it's the full version of Norton Internet Security and still has a valid subscription, that's fairly decent. I'm not a fan of paid anti-malware/virus programs though and Norton has failed me in the past. It's important to note that using "a bunch of free malware blocking stuff" (I'm not trying to be condescending here) can often do more harm than good because certain conflicts can arise. Again, if you decide to pursue this farther and stick with XP (which I do not recommend), try the advice I listed here a while back. It is still valid and useful information and is typically able to eradicate the malware in most cases. I advise that you download these to a flash drive from a functional non-infected PC. I would also run through a garbage file scan and registry clean with CCleaner BEFORE using the other tools I recommended. Best to also run those in XP SAFE MODE (tap the F8 key to boot the machine into safe mode).

apparently none of this worked, but the power supply completely crapped out last week. he had been looking at new computers anyways so I think he going to replace instead of fix this time. He is looking at alienware, he just can't decide what he wants or how much $ he wants to spend.

Well, it all depends on what sequence things were done in. And while I'm not questioning his PC know-how, one does have to be cognoscente of not only the order in which things are done, but also very importantly that the definition update files be loaded accordingly. But 10% of the time, I do encounter a machine that has been so badly infected (rootkits, replicators, etc.), that much more advanced tools must be used. The kind that if used incorrectly, can destroy the OS. And sometimes, even though the machine is clean, it has still been compromised to the point where certain personal data could have been leaked on the net. At that point the best thing to do is format the HDD and do a complete re-install of the OS. That is the only surefire way to rid the PC of any lingering malware.

But it sounds like an alternate solution has already been decided on. Depending on his budget, I would agree with MetsFan that Alienware (pronounced "Dellienware) are over-priced ever since Dell bought them out. You don't typically see many people buying pre-built desktop machines much anymore so it would be difficult to recommend any one good brand. If desktop is what he really wants, I would get on either Amazon or Newegg and look at some user reviews to see how others have fared with various products to then make a final decision. This is assuming he has no desire to build his own desktop which would obviously be my first choice.

Another option would be a laptop with some actual HP under the hood. I have a gaming laptop that's awesome with a 17" screen. Much easier to take that around with me if I feel like gaming on the go.

 

[goodal]

Paypal issues:

I can use Paypal on the computer, but any mobile device fails repeatedly. When I try to use the PIN login and cell number it says the numbers don't match. When I try the email it says to add the security key to the end of the password. I have had this problem ever since i set up the two step verification. Any ideas?

 

[knight1fox3]

And before 2-step verification you didn't have any problems using the app? As a test, could you temporarily disable 2-step verification and see if the problem persists? On the forums there appear to be certain devices that have trouble with the app itself. What device(s) are you using?

 

[goodal]

iPhone and iPad. Paypal finally got back to me. They said to deactivate the 2 step verification. So if i want to use a mobile device, I have to be LESS secure? What a crock of crap!!!

 

[blybrook PE]

I had a similar issue on my iphone using the paypal app. I deactivated the 2 step and ensured that the mobile with pin was working, then reactivated the 2 step and checked the mobile with pin again. I login with the phone number and pin without issue and the full 2 step while on any other machine.

They are still trying to get the 2 step to work correctly with the regular login portions of the app on apple products (maybe they'll never get it right).

Maybe the above reconfiguration will work for you.

 

[knight1fox3]

Apple.... <SMH>

 

[MetsFan]

Snick, here's a good deal on an HP. The only thing missing is a video card if your husband is looking to game on it.

http://shopping.hp.com/en_US/home-office/-/products/Desktops/HP-ENVY/F9A62AV?HP-ENVY-700-215xt-Desktop-PC-with-Windows-7&jumpid=ba_r329_hhoaffiliate&aid=38293&pbid=lw9MynSeamY&aoid=35252&siteid=lw9MynSeamY-2kfO.TCZlAA2N5oeEuUHUg

Apply coupon code PC599Q2 to knock off an extra $25.

 

[snickerd3]

i think he bought one earlier this week. haven't a clue what he ended up going with. He also bought a much more basic computer for his folks since they royally messed up their other one. He is going to get the one for his parents all decked out with the proper security and remote in program so he can take control of the computer from here when they call for tech support, which will be often.

 

[Dexman PE PMP]

Not really looking for advice, but wanted to rant about something on the computer.

Someone keeps hacking Mrs Dex's Netflix account. Dude is ballsy enough to create his own "profile". Mrs Dex deleted it the first time, then he recreated the profile with the name "thanks for the delete". We changed email address & password, let's see if he comes back...

All to save $7 a month? Get a job you hack.

 

[NJmike PE]

So Fox, any word as to when the new Android o/s will be released? Code name Lemon Meringue Pie

 

[MetsFan]

Not really looking for advice, but wanted to rant about something on the computer.

Someone keeps hacking Mrs Dex's Netflix account. Dude is ballsy enough to create his own "profile". Mrs Dex deleted it the first time, then he recreated the profile with the name "thanks for the delete". We changed email address & password, let's see if he comes back...

All to save $7 a month? Get a job you hack.

How many times has he done it? That's pretty crazy.

 

[Road Guy]

that's a little funny to be honest, did you just have an easy password you think?

back before cable made every tv have a boxe, my parents had this old lake house they only visited once a month maybe, but a few years ago they discovered that their neighbors had run a cable line to their house and were stealing my parents cable (not sure why they had it in the first place for once a month) but I thought it was pretty ballsy.. the criminals had moved by the time they discovered it.. area was very wooded so there wasn't any landscaping between the houses just trees and leaves so they dug a little trench and let the leaves fill it up over time..

 

[NJmike PE]

that's a little funny to be honest, did you just have an easy password you think?

back before cable made every tv have a boxe, my parents had this old lake house they only visited once a month maybe, but a few years ago they discovered that their neighbors had run a cable line to their house and were stealing my parents cable (not sure why they had it in the first place for once a month) but I thought it was pretty ballsy.. the criminals had moved by the time they discovered it.. area was very wooded so there wasn't any landscaping between the houses just trees and leaves so they dug a little trench and let the leaves fill it up over time..

equally funny

 

[Dexman PE PMP]

Not really looking for advice, but wanted to rant about something on the computer.

Someone keeps hacking Mrs Dex's Netflix account. Dude is ballsy enough to create his own "profile". Mrs Dex deleted it the first time, then he recreated the profile with the name "thanks for the delete". We changed email address & password, let's see if he comes back...

All to save $7 a month? Get a job you hack.

How many times has he done it? That's pretty crazy.

We noticed the 3rd account a couple of weeks ago and thought it was something mini-dex had done on his Xbox. When we asked him about it he had no idea, so we deleted it. A couple days later the account was re-created.

Netflix doesn't require a log-in if you're on our wi-fi, but we know all of our neighbors already have netflix. We're thinking someone hacked the account. The other possibility is that the new renters a few houses down are doing it through the wifi although our signal isn't really strong enough to extend beyond the property lines...