Susan
Sun Aug 10 20:59:12 CDT 2003
We really should check with each other before posting.... ;-)
but then again a double dose of "no, don't do that" is very wise
"Lanwench [MVP - Exchange]" wrote:
> Not good enough, I'm afraid. You're merely camoflauging the symptom rather
> than solving the problem. The better option is to install a good firewall to
> block open ports from the Internet -
>
> 'Messenger spam', is not in itself harmful, but is symptomatic of a larger
> problem - your computer has ports open from the Internet.
>
> You can disable the Messenger service, but that is unwise as a solution as
> you'll still have the underlying problem that caused you to get the messages
> in the first place - consider the messages a useful warning that you have no
> protection from the Internet.
>
> For a standalone machine, see www.sygate.com for a free personal firewall.
>
> See
http://securityadmin.info/faq.htm for more info.
>
> Mark Daly wrote:
> > If you are refering to the Microsoft Messenger Service pop-up then
> > you could disable it under services. There have been a few folks
> > that have been sending spam like messages to this service. On a few
> > computers here, we just disabled the service.
> >
> > MLD
> >
> > "ebonyisland" <ebonyisland@yahoo.com> wrote in message
> > news:015e01c35f90$24538ad0$a601280a@phx.gbl...
> >> Since I have installed Windows XP, I have recieved
> >> CONSTANT "Messanger Service" Pop ups. They make it
> >> difficult to enjoy games or other programs. Does anyone
> >> know how to block them without purchasing something, as
> >> many of the pop ups suggest?
--
"Don't lose sight of security. Security is a state of being, not a
state of budget. He with the most firewalls still does not win.
Put down that honeypot and keep up to date on your patches. Demand
better security from vendors and hold them responsible. Use what
you have, and make sure you know how to use it properly and effectively."
~ Rain Forest Puppy
http://www.wiretrip.net/rfp/txt/evolution.txt