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yarswiss · 02-22-2009, 11:46 PM

While I doubt a hacker actually accessed or took control of your system, you definitely may have had your browser hijacked. Here's what I use, and I've never had any problems:

NoScript. Prevents scripts/codes from running within Firefox.
KeyScrambler. Encrypts everything you type, preventing keyloggers.
Comodo Firewall. It's free and will tell you every time any program accesses the internet and when a program tries to install something.
FoxTor/ Foxproxy. Proxy programs that help you surf anonymously, and more importantly, inaccessibly.
Avast and Spybot S&D were already mentioned and good tools.
Internet Kill-switch. Many modern computers have an internet on/off switch, but if you don't, you can find a ton of programs that will. Dell's WiFi controller should do the job.

Finally, don't open emails or messages from people you aren't expecting something from.

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02-22-2009, 11:46 PM	#7
yarswiss Albino truck smasher Drives: '07 Yaris LB Auto Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Sunland, CA Posts: 101	While I doubt a hacker actually accessed or took control of your system, you definitely may have had your browser hijacked. Here's what I use, and I've never had any problems: NoScript. Prevents scripts/codes from running within Firefox. KeyScrambler. Encrypts everything you type, preventing keyloggers. Comodo Firewall. It's free and will tell you every time any program accesses the internet and when a program tries to install something. FoxTor/ Foxproxy. Proxy programs that help you surf anonymously, and more importantly, inaccessibly. Avast and Spybot S&D were already mentioned and good tools. Internet Kill-switch. Many modern computers have an internet on/off switch, but if you don't, you can find a ton of programs that will. Dell's WiFi controller should do the job. Finally, don't open emails or messages from people you aren't expecting something from.