Newbee2

I will try and answer your question but I must say that my answers will purely be based on my own experience and knowledge I have picked up along the way.

Here we go, you asked:These attempts at "jacking" are usually paid for by dodgy internet advertising companies (*** sites) or criminals. The idea is to get you to spend your money and/or divulge your payment details to these criminals. Once they have your details they can "milk" you dry.

You also asked:You know newby Newbee2, I like your question because it does show that you are fairly inexperienced about PC protection. First, there is no such thing as "Rock Solid Protection" because if a determined hacker goes after your PC there is no protection or product, free or otherwise, that can stop him other than to turn your PC off.

However, most hackers will go after unprotected PCs because it's a lot easier and there are far more unprotected PCs out there than protected ones. For example, if you think of your own (non) knowledge about "protection" then that would be the norm amongst (thousands of) new PC users the world over.

OK, as for protection, I use a combination of free and paid for, e.g. my anti-virus, firewall, anti-secret installation and one of my three anti-spyware apps are paid for. While all my other protective software, about 6 of them, are free. So you see, I have a mix of free and paid for because no one or two apps can protect you from all the dangers and traps that are on the internet and on the P2P network.

Now, other forum members may think I am a bit paranoid but what you have to consider is that hacking, phising, pharming, Trojans, viruses, spyware, keyloggers, DDoS, Scams, etc are now run by international professional criminals, not just kids having fun, and all they want is easy (your) money.

Hope I have opened your eyes to the dangers that are out there.



UK Bob (aka Shark Chum)

Many thanks uk bob, for excellent and informative reply, you are right I am inexpierienced with ''Protection'', I do have antivirus, but will now buy upgrade,I have some bought antispy(Maybe not enough, after this expierience)and thanks to you Spyware blaster,what exactly is anti secret installation ,phishing, and pharming, and DDos? I try not to venture too far into ''the jungle'' where viri lurk, but obviously need to build a few more walls. again many thanks for replies,very much appreciated,and which appliances do you need?
Newbee2
PS. How can I check(after ghosting) that my browser is really clean? appliances that I have didn't pick up the hijack in the first place, any ideas on a ''Good'' one?

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