================================================ Subject: Re: spywear From: "]\\[][G}{T§TÖ®]v[" To: Date: Wed 18 Jul 2001 17:30:27 -0400 ================================================ LOL... the last time I tried to explain to someone what "spyware" is, I think I got them so afraid to download anything that they may as well have dropped right offline... so what I'll do instead is just post a URL and suggest that anyone who is big on downloads, and sharing files, go and take a quick (well, it's actually a rather long article, so quick isn't the best choice in words) at http://grc.com/downloaders.htm (oh, and it mentions a "flaw" in AOL... so even the non-AOL users might like reading from this) instead. While it doesn't cover actual MP3 sharing and Audiogalaxy, it DOES give a good outlook on the idea of spyware and what it does. While you're at it and have time to kill, go and check out http://grc.com/dos/intro.htm. We recently had something along these lines try to hit one of the servers I used to chat on. As it turns out, any one of you could have helped in that attack, and not even know it. Another one that's well worth the reading. ¤]\[][G}{T§TÖ®]v[¤ http://NightStorm.isyourgod.com/ NightStorm_Draco_@hotmail.com NightStorm_Draco@creedlist.com NightStorm@isyourgod.com I've seen the wicked fruit of your vine, Destroy the man who lacks a strong mind Human pride sings a vengeful song Inspired by the times you've been walked on My stage is shared by many millions, Who lift their hands up high because they feel this We are one We are strong, The more you hold us down the more we press on What if you did? What if you lied? What if I avenge? What if eye for an eye? ----- Original Message ----- From: To: Sent: Wednesday, July 18, 2001 5:18 PM Subject: spywear > Spywear is a sort of tagging system. It's like whenever you download or > upload a file, alot of your personal information, like what you used to > register with, is tagged onto the files. Some smart peoples know how to > access this information, and wala, there goes your account info. These places > often attract hackers who specialize in this area of hacking. The people at > Audiogalaxy have access to your information and can check where you got your > files if your uploading, to see about copyright stuff. > I'm not an expert, and I'm not sure if thats the full definition, yu'll have > to talk to Nightstorm about that, I'm usre he knows. To unsubscribe or change your preferences for the Creed-Discuss list, visit: http://www.winduplist.com/ls/discuss/form.asp