Thousands of computers open to eavesdropping and hijacking

Discussion in 'other security issues & news' started by Minimalist, Aug 15, 2014.

  1. Minimalist

    Minimalist Registered Member

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    http://nakedsecurity.sophos.com/201...omputers-open-to-eavesdropping-and-hijacking/
     
    Minimalist, Aug 15, 2014
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  2. caspian

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    Is this something that I should disable? I have never knowingly used it.
     
    caspian, Aug 18, 2014
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    If you have it installed and don't know why it's there (who uses it to connect to your computer) then you should uninstall it.
     
    Minimalist, Aug 18, 2014
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    I have never installed it. So it is not pre-installed? If not then I guess I don't have it.
     
    caspian, Sep 2, 2014
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    No, it's not pre-installed.
     
    Minimalist, Sep 3, 2014
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    That's good to know, thanks!
     
    caspian, Sep 7, 2014
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