net send spam??

[XprincoX]

Anyone know how to disable net send in winxp?? I'm getting a massive amount of spam recently and its getting pretty annoying. TIA

 

[Isezumi00]

disable the "messenger" service

 

[XprincoX]

and how would you do that?

 

[Isezumi00]

login is Administrator...

get to Control Panel > Adminstrative Tools>Services

You'll seea big list of services, find the one titled Messenger. Right click on it, choose Stop.

 

[XprincoX]

kool thanks! No more spam YAY!!

 

[gunrunnerjohn]

Now that you have disabled the warning that your machine is vulnerable to attack, I suggest you address the real problem!

The Messenger SPAM is a red flag telling you that you don't have a firewall, which is your real problem. You should address that deficiency ASAP.

 

[XprincoX]

i just enabled the firewall option in network connections... will that be ok or do i need something else?

 

[gunrunnerjohn]

It's better than nothing, though it offers no protection on programs "phoning home" from your computer.

 

[SaigonK]

Originally posted by: gunrunnerjohn
Now that you have disabled the warning that your machine is vulnerable to attack, I suggest you address the real problem!

The Messenger SPAM is a red flag telling you that you don't have a firewall, which is your real problem. You should address that deficiency ASAP.

Why is it that everyone HAS to have a firewall? Secure your PC, that is the ultimate goal to protection. A router or firewall makes you no more secure than a wide open PC if you dont know what to do with it.

 

[gunrunnerjohn]

Originally posted by: SaigonK

Why is it that everyone HAS to have a firewall? Secure your PC, that is the ultimate goal to protection. A router or firewall makes you no more secure than a wide open PC if you dont know what to do with it.[/quote]
"everyone" doesn't have to have a firewall. For instance, you don't need one, I can plainly see. The reason others may prefer a firewall is that it's a lot easier to handle securing the machine when there's a single point of control. Not everyone is a security expert, and they don't understand the risks, a firewall makes it easier to manage those risks. Just because you don't think you need a firewall, that doesn't mean they're not right for anyone. I didn't see the election where you were voted Net God.

 

[SaigonK]

Originally posted by: gunrunnerjohn

Originally posted by: SaigonK

Why is it that everyone HAS to have a firewall? Secure your PC, that is the ultimate goal to protection. A router or firewall makes you no more secure than a wide open PC if you dont know what to do with it.

"everyone" doesn't have to have a firewall. For instance, you don't need one, I can plainly see. The reason others may prefer a firewall is that it's a lot easier to handle securing the machine when there's a single point of control. Not everyone is a security expert, and they don't understand the risks, a firewall makes it easier to manage those risks. Just because you don't think you need a firewall, that doesn't mean they're not right for anyone. I didn't see the election where you were voted Net God.

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Bow down before me my network minions.
my point was that people should educate themselves a bit...I am not saying they need to go out and buy a Layer-7 Alteon switch and learn every aspect of it, but at least look around a bit and see what the issues are out there when you connect tot he "net:.

And..in case you were wondering...it was a closed election...the infidels were allowed to vote for whomever they wanted....as long as it was for me.

 

[LeetestUnleet]

ZoneAlarm (ZoneLabs) and Sygate Personal Firewall are both good software programs that I've found useful.

http://www.zonelabs.com
http://www.sygate.com

 

[gunrunnerjohn]

And wouldn't the Alteon switch be providing firewall like capabilities under a different name? I agree that not everyone needs a software firewall, I personally don't have one. I rely on the hardware protection of my router's NAT and firewall features. Virus protection and spyware/malware scanning round out the mix. However, if you're not going to remain vigilant about what's happening in your environment, a software firewall is an easy way to maintain decent protection. One size truly doesn't fit all...

 

[spidey07]

I'm still a big proponent of firewalls.

One look at blaster, nachi, nimda worms will make it pretty clear.

 

[SaigonK]

Originally posted by: spidey07
I'm still a big proponent of firewalls. One look at blaster, nachi, nimda worms will make it pretty clear.

True...but if everyone had patched their systems two months prior when Microsoft announced the problem, it would not have been an issue.

 

[Abzstrak]

True...but if everyone had patched their systems two months prior when Microsoft announced the problem, it would not have been an issue.

uhm, I think its funny you think all the security holes are known and patches are available... use a firewall man.