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05-24-2004, 12:14 AM #1New Member
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Hacked?
I have cable access to the internet, so that makes me a nice target for a cracker. I have tried running Firewalls (Zone Alarm, etc) but they were causing quite a few problems with my computer so I had to get rid of them. Supposedly, the router that my mom has connected to my computer to give her laptops internet has a built in firewall, but my comp is connected directly to the cable (don't know if that makes a difference). Anyhow, I logged onto my yahoo mail today, and there were 7 failed deliveries to users I'd never sent an e-mail to. To make matters more fishy, they all started with an "a" and were mostly names of people. Here is an example of one:
From: Postmaster@aon.com Add to Address Book
Date: Sat, 22 May 2004 21:24:17 -0500
Subject: DELIVERY FAILURE: User adriana_metcalfe (adriana_metcalfe@ars.aon.com) not listed in public Name & Address Book
To: squash555@yahoo.com
Your message
Subject:
was not delivered to:
adriana_metcalfe@ars.aon.com
because:
User adriana_metcalfe (adriana_metcalfe@ars.aon.com) not listed in
public Name & Address Book
Message/delivery-status
Reporting-MTA: dns;usgtwcst02.aon.com
Final-Recipient: rfc822;adriana_metcalfe@ars.aon.com
Action: failed
Status: 5.1.1
Diagnostic-Code: X-Notes; User adriana_metcalfe
(adriana_metcalfe@ars.aon.com) not listed in public Name & Address Book
I know that crackers like to use others with high bandwith to spam, so that is what my fear is. Is there anything I can do? Thanks,
~Syke
Processor Type: AMD Athlon
OPERATING SYSTEM: Windows ME v4.90 build 3000
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05-24-2004, 12:15 AM #2Problem Solver
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sounds like you might be infected with one of those email virus. Windows me is not a very big target for hackers
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05-24-2004, 12:17 AM #3New Member
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Originally posted by thelinuxguy
sounds like you might be infected with one of those email virus. Windows me is not a very big target for hackers
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05-24-2004, 12:28 AM #4Problem Solver
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biggest reason me is not a big target is theres alot less exploits. nt and up (xp,2000,2003) have rpcdcom, lasass etc
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05-24-2004, 12:42 AM #5New Member
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Originally posted by thelinuxguy
biggest reason me is not a big target is theres alot less exploits. nt and up (xp,2000,2003) have rpcdcom, lasass etc
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05-24-2004, 02:37 AM #6Web Hosting Master
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It is likely that someone with whom you've exchanged emails is infected with a virus which is making the email appear as if it came from your email address to make it look legit. Unfortunately, aside from keeping your machine up to date and virus free, there is not alot you can do.
PS - Maybe show the email headers to an expert so that you can find the PC that is infected and contact the ISP.Avi B