December 14, 2002, 16:19
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Apolyton CS Co-Founder
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Please Read: Anti-Parasite Feature
After the recent Xupiter incident, we tried to find some way to help beyond not having any ad related to such software
So, if all have gone well, our front page will inform you if you're infected with something. If you dont get any special message then i'm either an idiot and have done something wrong or you're not infected. 
http://apolyton.net/
Note: this is only for IE users
The best(and free) removal tool for parasite is Adaware
http://www.lavasoft.de/
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December 14, 2002, 16:24
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Ahhh!!!!
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Warning!
Your browser appears to have the "FavoriteMan" parasite installed. This software can present you with unwanted advertising and compromise your computer's security. It might have been installed without your knowledge. Information and removal instructions.
Your browser appears to have the "IGetNet" parasite installed. This software may cause errors and stability problems. It might have been installed without your knowledge. Information and removal instructions.
Your browser appears to have the "WurldMedia" parasite installed. This software can invade your on-line privacy, and may compromise your computer's security and cause errors and stability problems. It might have been installed without your knowledge. Information and removal instructions.
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December 14, 2002, 16:26
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Retired
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No messages for me... but then again, I already use ad-aware 
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December 14, 2002, 16:27
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Eli, cool. eeer sort of
could you post a screenshot?
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December 14, 2002, 16:34
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King
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I get nothing at all so i presume I'm OK (another ad aware user).
Is it possible to set up notification of a negative result - simply for peace of mind?
Nice feature BTW - how does it work? Doers it scan the user's HD or is it something in the IE profile?
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December 14, 2002, 16:38
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Ad aware didnt help. It only got rid of some porn sites cookies. 
Resized screenshot attached :
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December 14, 2002, 16:48
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thanks Eli
the messages you got should have some links with removal instructions
Taz, it checks what kind of plugins/activex controls are installed on IE
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December 14, 2002, 16:55
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King
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Thanks Mark. Frightening what IE can say about your PC...
This is a really cool feature...
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December 14, 2002, 17:33
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Your browser appears to have the "Internet Explorer" parasite installed. This software can present you with unexcpected effects of monopolism and might have been designed by Microsoft. It might have been installed even though you don't even need it. Information and removal instructions.
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December 14, 2002, 18:18
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 @ Stefu 
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December 14, 2002, 18:35
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Stefu
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December 14, 2002, 20:39
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I got Comload 
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December 14, 2002, 22:53
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Wow, now I have a reason to link to the mainpage. I've been going strait for the Forums for the past year. 
Thanks Markos!
Now lets use Taz's suggestion, just for peace of mind, or the illusion that everything is alright.
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December 14, 2002, 22:58
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Re: Please Read: Anti-Parasite Feature
I've found SpyBot: Search and Destroy to be better.
[Edit: I have no messages either, but then again, I use Opera  ]
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December 14, 2002, 23:31
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hmph. i've been using opera now for a while, but i still had numerous parasites on my IE.....probably one of the reasons i was so desperate to find an alternative in the first place
great job mark. adaware didn't pick any of these up (  ), and after numerous dos prompts and restartings, i've managed to remove all of them.
note: even though IE's working properly now, it's still crap
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December 15, 2002, 01:44
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Re: Please Read: Anti-Parasite Feature
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Originally posted by MarkG
Note: this is only for IE users
The best(and free) removal tool for parasite is Adaware
http://www.lavasoft.de/
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To IE community (me included): Is time to change to Mozilla ( http://www.mozilla.org ) or opera ( http://www.opera.com ) browsers. Are more fast, secure and reliable than our IE. I can assure that you'll enjoy the. Try them now!!
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December 15, 2002, 05:29
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Xarxo has the clue. I've put a good word for Mozilla every now and then when this issue comes up and I have to say that the ultimate reason for most crap related to MSIE has to do with ActiveX and also cookies if you don't enforce any strict policies. Right now I also recommend the light weight version of Mozilla's Gecko GUI; Phoenix. It's very light and it works well. Also a good choice is Mozilla 1.2.1. At least so far it's working great. If you prefer something abit more commercial, Netscape 7.01 is a good choice too. After using Opera 7 Beta for ~1 month now, I can recommend it too, but I find some of the functions abit illogical for a old Netscape/Mozilla user. However you get used to it and it works well. The only minus are the ads as the free version is adware. Also blocking any pop-ups is easier in Mozilla/Netscape, but Opera is still far better than MSIE.
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December 15, 2002, 08:47
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Nice feature MarKG and nice one Stefu
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December 15, 2002, 09:13
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Hmm, I only ever use IE when Opera doesn't work.....but I still have 3 parasites.
Sorted now. Cheers Mark.
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December 15, 2002, 11:49
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I just use my hostfile (600Kb in size!) to filter out all the ad sites. Works just as well.
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December 15, 2002, 13:57
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I forgot this place had a frontpage.
No parasites for me. Aren't I lucky `
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December 15, 2002, 14:23
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hi ,
Mark , dont forget to install the new "tables" & "signature" for lavasoft , ......
say guys , here are some links to keep nasties out ,
www.finjan.com
www.zonelabs.com
www.esafe.com
and if all else fails , just say so
have a nice day
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December 15, 2002, 14:40
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dont forget to install the new "tables" & "signature" for lavasoft
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huh?
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December 15, 2002, 14:51
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hi ,
"referencefile update" , ......
there are new bugs and spyware born every day , so you need those updates in order to stay updated , like with a virus scanner , ....
by the way mark , take a look at http://grc.com , steve gibson is the man to talk to when it comes down to bugs , firewall , etc , .......
have a nice day
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December 15, 2002, 14:54
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Glad we cleared that up.
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December 15, 2002, 15:15
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hi ,
Mark , the plus version is only 15 usd from lavasoft and gives even more control !
have a nice day
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December 15, 2002, 15:54
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Are you on commission or something?
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December 15, 2002, 16:39
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Originally posted by panag
hi ,
"referencefile update" , ......
there are new bugs and spyware born every day , so you need those updates in order to stay updated , like with a virus scanner , ....
by the way mark , take a look at http://grc.com , steve gibson is the man to talk to when it comes down to bugs , firewall , etc , .......
have a nice day
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Not to bash panag, but everybody please ignore grc.com and Steve Gibson. He knows next to nothing about internet security. This is a proven fact. grc.com is nothing more than a cheap scam to promote Steve Gibson and his software. It is amazing how many people listen to him. Do a google search for grc or Steve Gibson and you'll quickly find a host of links to sites where the truth about Steve Gibson is "revealed".
If you dont believe me try looking here
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December 15, 2002, 16:41
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Originally posted by DrSpike
Are you on commission or something?
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hi ,
 , why , intrested to in a job or so 
its a great program , but it takes a lot of time to keep it updated , and all that bandwith that those downloads need aint for free , ......
on top of that , with the PRO version you get more out of the program , so why not , ......... usd 15 to get rid of spyware , thats nothing , ....
have a nice day
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December 15, 2002, 16:46
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Originally posted by Asmodean
Not to bash panag, but everybody please ignore grc.com and Steve Gibson. He knows next to nothing about internet security. This is a proven fact. grc.com is nothing more than a cheap scam to promote Steve Gibson and his software. It is amazing how many people listen to him. Do a google search for grc or Steve Gibson and you'll quickly find a holst of links to sites where the truth about Steve Gibson is "revealed".
If you dont believe me try looking here
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hi ,
how strange , if he is really knows nothing , well then why are some people from a certain B Gates firm putting his advice into software , ......
and if he is so bad , why is hit that he found several holes in several programs and that they where plugged within days after he found them , .......
not to mention about the holes that where plugged after some people from apo found some holes , ......
and even if his website and he would be bad , well are you saying then that the worlds top five on comp security is wrong also , ...... strange , .....
well its up to the viewers to decide , ......
have a nice day
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