....well done, handled perfectly. And thanks for the lengthy explanation, many other members were concerned with the reaons and ultimate outcome of this "confrontation".
Thanks again.
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....well done, handled perfectly. And thanks for the lengthy explanation, many other members were concerned with the reaons and ultimate outcome of this "confrontation".
Thanks again.
[QUOTE=Bubba261]....well done, handled perfectly. And thanks for the lengthy explanation, many other members were concerned with the reaons and ultimate outcome of this "confrontation".
Thanks again.[/QUOTE]
Jackson Thank You for all you do.
Jack
Yes, this sick freak is the ultimate definition of the words "cyber stalker".
This just serves as a heads up to everyone that posts here. Be careful who you're sharing information with, especially via PM. I also feel for the girls on the streets. Not only are they already in an unsafe situation, now there's some crazy loon who's going to pick them up just to interrogate them for information on the guys that are picking them up.
I know this Sick Freak Cyber Stalker is reading all this. Get some help before you really end up hurting someone.
Jackson, thanks for your post on the Wtby board. It reallys helps to alleviate me of the worries about the site security. My kudos to you!!!
C'est tout.
Guys be careful on what you click on when watching porn vids on the net. Last weekend I got a nasty program downloaded into my system. It was called braviax.exe
It corrupted my Norton Anti-Virus, Norton Firewall, Spybot, & everytime I booted the computer it would disable my Windows Firewall.
I finally had to buy a Spyware Removal program named Ad-aware Plus which finally got rid of the Malware & fixed my registery. All my programs are fine now. Just be careful on what you let inside your computer.
Misfit
Cost me a Ben, but am now completely protected with the software Norton 360 Premier Edition with automatic updates every 15 mins. Comes with a 1 yr. license included. Virus & Spyware removal, also a Firewall. Not promoting the software, just a simple comment.
Misfit
One thing for many of you who run without antivirus to consider: Many of the major Internet Service Providers provide an antivirus program for you to download and install as a part of your service, either for Free or for a discounted amount. I know ATT offers McAfee (my deluxe pacakage comes with the ability to install on 7 computers), and I also know Comcast offers Norton Security Suite (not sure how many licenses you get there.)
You may also want to consider the free antivirus packages Avast! and AVG.
As to malware protection, I have used Spybot Search & Destroy from SaferNetworking for almost 10 years now. They're much better for cleanup after the fact, not livetime protection, although they do have some good protection in the way of the Immunize function and TeaTimer to try to stop any changes to known areas that malware likes to take hold.
I also use Spybot Search & Destroy. It's excellent & free.
Misfit
Microsoft has a free anitvirus program thats pretty good and free updates for personnel computers.
[url]http://www.microsoft.com/security_essentials/default.aspx[/url]
R60
With the Nazi regime now ensconced in the USA, every aspect of our lives is subject to the most intense scrutiny.
I try to send WU and the person I sent the money to says she cannot get it unless I tell her my name, my city, and my phone.
Well, I do not want her to see these things!
WTF!
She has the MTCN, it is a small amount of money. There is a space where I can put a security question. Her name is on it. Why can't she just get the money from WU by presenting the MTCN?
Is this just some local idiocy at this particular WU, or is this WU everywhere?
I finally found a WU that does not require me to present I'd, I use a fake phone number and PO box. But now the assholes on the other end want me to give my info to the chica so she can get the money.
Does anyone have some advice on how to send money annonymously?
To be honest, it is not so much Big Brother I am worried about, as it is all the other idiots. Not to mention the chica on the other side and the s / o back home.
It has been my experience that sending money to Western Union is a big red flag for rip-off. It may be different in your area, but not in mine.
[QUOTE=Willieherman;1095877]It has been my experience that sending money to Western Union is a big red flag for rip-off. It may be different in your area, but not in mine.[/QUOTE]No, I am not sending money "to" WU. I am sending money through WU to people I know, there is no scam. I am not just sending money to WU. The problem is, WU wants the people I send money to to provide my name and phone number. For obvious reasons I do not want the chica to know my full name and phone number, because I don't want them calling my house or googling me and showing up at my front door one day.
[QUOTE=Crazy Jim Wood; 1095874]I finally found a WU that does not require me to present I'd, I use a fake phone number and PO box.
But now the assholes on the other end want me to give my info to the chica so she can get the money. [/QUOTE]If you used faked info on the sending end, give them THAT info. Hell, you're REAL info at this stage would come across as FAKE anyway.
You don't mention an amount, but I would send a small TEST amount first, to feel out how it goes.
Also:
If the intended recipient has a bank account, and there is a branch you can access, even by making a deposit sent through the mail (using no return address of course), all you need then is her bank account number to make a deposit. Banks don't give a shit who puts money into an account, only when it gets taken out.
Bank name
Account number and type e.g. checking or savings
In-person deposit at YOUR local branch
Or, The bank's address for mail-in deposits (this can be researched online at the bank's website)
It's free unless you mail it in, then 44 cents for a stamp.
You don't even need to know her name.
I finally found a WU that does not require me to present I'd, I use a fake phone number and PO box.
But now the assholes on the other end want me to give my info to the chica so she can get the money.
Google: "green dot moneypak" and see if that will work for you. It's an easy way to send money or pay bills annonymously.
Not sure if this is strictly internet security but this is the best place I could find.
I'm looking to pay for a site using mastercard but I don't want it in any way tied to my person. Is there any truly anonymous card I can find anymore in California? I've tried looking online for a way to use a prepaid debit mastercard to make online purchases but it seems all of the information is outdated.
Does anyone know of a good anonymous mastercard available in California that will let me make online purchases? Thanks a lot for your help fellow mongers. I didn't know where else to turn.
I just got a pm from well his initials are PH, seems his wife got into is account, PM'd me and said stop telling hubby where to find girls that he is married.
I know of several lately who have been careless, e-mail accounts open on phones and txt messages to be read.
Receipts in pockets for lunch with someone.
Browser history not erased on your smart phone, and turn tracking off on your phone also.
And to leave your USA page open for wifey to find,"SHIT".
Just remember to be diligent.
BTW Firefox and I believe now Internet Explorer have Private Browsing where nothing is saved while you are browsing that means no bookmarks either.
Just to let you know as it was put before. Explorer has a private brousing if you have google crome but if not on explorer go to tools and it may have "incognito window" just go there and you are safe.
[QUOTE=Jethrow1; 1200584]I just got a pm from well his initials are PH, seems his wife got into is account, PM'd me and said stop telling hubby where to find girls that he is married.
I know of several lately who have been careless, e-mail accounts open on phones and txt messages to be read.
Receipts in pockets for lunch with someone.
Browser history not erased on your smart phone, and turn tracking off on your phone also.
And to leave your USA page open for wifey to find,"SHIT".
Just remember to be diligent.
BTW Firefox and I believe now Internet Explorer have Private Browsing where nothing is saved while you are browsing that means no bookmarks either. [/QUOTE]Apple's Browser "safari' has had private browsing for many years. And you can additionally click it to not bookmark pages. My super computer friends say Firefox is more secure-VS
[QUOTE=VerySlowly;1200714]Apple's Browser "safari' has had private browsing for many years. And you can additionally click it to not bookmark pages. My super computer friends say Firefox is more secure-VS[/QUOTE]Google Chrome browser has under tools an incognito widow selection that does not save any history. Very safe, and also pages load much faster than with other browsers.
[QUOTE=VerySlowly;1200714]Apple's Browser "safari' has had private browsing for many years. And you can additionally click it to not bookmark pages. My super computer friends say Firefox is more secure-VS[/QUOTE]An apple guy? I knew I liked you for a reason.
Safari is also easy to get rid of cookies. Another area of the computer where even someone with elementary computer skills can snoop.
You have my wife who say's, have at it BUT don't bring anything home!
Ahhhhhh the lucky monger I am! (and yes I tell her everything-full disclosure)
WBB.
[QUOTE=Jethrow1; 1200584]I just got a pm from well his initials are PH, seems his wife got into is account, PM'd me and said stop telling hubby where to find girls that he is married.
I know of several lately who have been careless, e-mail accounts open on phones and txt messages to be read.
Receipts in pockets for lunch with someone.
Browser history not erased on your smart phone, and turn tracking off on your phone also.
And to leave your USA page open for wifey to find,"SHIT".
Just remember to be diligent.
BTW Firefox and I believe now Internet Explorer have Private Browsing where nothing is saved while you are browsing that means no bookmarks either. [/QUOTE]
Heard of tor from the New York Times article and was wondering if anyone has any experience with it. From what I read about tor you can apparently surf the web in anonymity. I'm always looking for ways to keep safe online anyone have any suggestions besides the standard antivirus and firewall software?
Tor link:
[url]https://www.torproject.org/[/url]
Hi,
Until I get some reviews up, I thought I'd drop some knowledge that might be useful. Long timers probably know this stuff already, but I figured I'd throw in what I can. I hope general reports is the right place, since I didn't see anywhere more relevant.
Obviously everyone is computer literate, since they are posting on a forum. The last thing I want is to be corresponding with. Someone. And I find a troop of blue or green uniforms at my door. This isn't going to stop an fbi trace, but it's not like anyone here is high on the most wanted list. You can use a proxy server to mask your IP address.
There's a few ways to do it, and obviously you can google if my explanation isn't clear.
One way is to go into your (for internet explorer) web browser's Tools Options Connections Lan Settings. Then select proxy server, enter a proxy IP and port. To find a proxy IP and port just google proxy server IP's. They change too often for me to give out any.
Another way is to use a proxy software like proxy way or whatever you find that is right for you budget (the free ones usually work just fine).
Proxy servers aren't bulletproof, but they are a little protection you might not have otherwise had. (Theoretically, a site could be put up for a fake SW that collected everyone's IP that visited the site, that's one headache that can be avoided).
All,
Read through these posts and want to point out a couple of methods that are useful for ensuring "security" from prying eyes.
This doesn't apply to "internet security" but rather "over the shoulder" security of folks who might use your computer after you do.
"Account Security"
For windows
Turn off auto login. Make a person either 1) pick an account or 2) type in the account name / password. If multiple people use your computer, set up an account for each of them. Also, if you use the "type in the account name" option, make an account that is named something no one will ever guess. Beause Windows won't display the account names, no one will be able to pick it. Also, for every account except YOUR account and the ADMIN account. Disable admin services and make them a guest or user. THis will prevent them from searching folders, etc under other accounts. All of my computers have 3 accounts. 1 for me. 1 for everyone else (wife / kids) and a "guest" account I do all my "other" surfing under.
Also, tell your browser on your "other" account to "delete cache / cookies when closing" and set your "history" to 1 day (or 0 if your super paranoid). Don't ever let it remember passwords or usernames.
If you can't multi-account your computer, get an alternate browser and when you install it, don't let it default to the usual folders. Make a folder somewhere deep (3+ levels) inside another program folder set and have it install there. Put the shortcut somewhere no one will look for it (NOT THE DESKTOP). In the system32 folder is usually a good place. Due to the amount of icons / programs already in it. And then rename it something else such as "Shortcut to 3rd Quarter Fiscal Analysis" or a similar yawn-inducing title.
BROWSING / INTERNET.
Alternate proxy servers and DNS servers are great, so is TOR. But they can be a little complicated, especially running TOR on a shared computer without a user account that is just your own. Best bet is to allow your browsers "private browsing" settings to take care of it. Remember, visiting a website (unless it's kiddie porn *shudder*) isn't against the law. Neither is being interested in prostitution, as far as I know. I'm a graduate student and actually find the "user submitted stories" on this site extrememly helpful when researching human sexuality. The reviews are helpful too *wink. If someone got ahold of my computer and tried to take me to court over it, they would be hard pressed to "prove" beyond a shadow of a doubt that I did anything illegal. If you could be tried on your "fictitious accounts" then every rap star would currently be serving a jail sentence for being drug dealers / murderers and not paying child support.
HARD DRIVE / OVERALL.
If you have a computer that is just your own, that only you use (for the majority) with your own user account. Then encrypt your user folder. Lock and encrypt it using a 20 character password and AES 256-bit. If you are really paranoid, wipe your cache / cookies each time using a program that conforms to NSA (National Security Agency) data shredding (I think Window Washer does this). It basically wipes and overwrites everything 7 times, which completely removes redundant and particulate data. It works, and it works well. My field of expertise in the "real life" sector deals with this constantly, and it's what we use to ensure we leave no trace. If anyone ever got ahold of your computer for legal (or nefarious) purposes, the only thing they can tell is that you have hard drive sectors overwritten with garbage data, indicating you wiped it. It proves nothing, and is non incriminating.
If you have specific questions regarding your situation and how to secure your computer / web stuff, PM me and I'll do the best I can to help. It is the majority of what I do in real life, and I support this site and the people on it. So I'm willing to help the best I can. I even have some friends in the legal realm I can throw hypothetical's at if you want (but it will take some time).
Later.
E.
PS As an alternative to your windows based woes. You could run a mac.
Jackson,
What's the best browser to use for USASG? Seems for the past 2-3 months the site has slowed down. I click on a link and it takes forever to load with IE 9. Also have tried Firefox and Google Chrome. Chrome is slightly better but pages still take way too long to load. Any advice?
Clean out your cache and cookies and revert back to IE8 perhaps? I use Safari (Mac) and Chrome with NO ISSUES whatsoever. With this new release the site appears to be faster than ever for me. Just my two centavos worth.
[QUOTE=Niteluvr; 1232917]Jackson,
What's the best browser to use for USASG? Seems for the past 2-3 months the site has slowed down. I click on a link and it takes forever to load with IE 9. Also have tried Firefox and Google Chrome. Chrome is slightly better but pages still take way too long to load. Any advice?[/QUOTE]
[QUOTE=Papa Rotzi;1232938]Clean out your cache and cookies and revert back to IE8 perhaps? I use Safari (Mac) and Chrome with NO ISSUES whatsoever. With this new release the site appears to be faster than ever for me. Just my two centavos worth.[/QUOTE]Did all that. Do you happen to run Skype, MSN and Yahoo Messenger while perusing USASG?
But not MSN. But do keep multiple browsers open and sometimes run Netflix on the TV (wifi) at the same time. And I'm on DSL not cable.
4 gig dual core MacBook Pro that's 3 years old, running Snow Leopard 10. X. So nothing fancy.
[QUOTE=Niteluvr;1232954]Did all that. Do you happen to run Skype, MSN and Yahoo Messenger while perusing USASG?[/QUOTE]
[QUOTE=Niteluvr;1232954]Did all that. Do you happen to run Skype, MSN and Yahoo Messenger while perusing USASG?[/QUOTE]Nite,
I'm downloading HD porn files from Reality Kings using Firefox and reading USASG on Google Chrome on my Macbook Pro and encountering no slowdown issues on either one. You may want to consider Mac Cleanser (if you're on a Mac) or the Windows equivalent to really scrub your cache, eliminate the flash cookies and other nonsense that accumulates over time. Not sure if that's going to help in your situation, but it's worth a try.
Hope that's helpful.
CH
The newest versions from MacAffie and Norton (to name two.) , look at, scan and scrub every effing thing. These programs can seriously impact your performance. Just another thought. I doubt it's your actual computer or IE9, but who the heck actually knows.
[QUOTE=Niteluvr; 1233216]Don't have a Mac, got an HP with Windows 7 and IE 9. I've cleared all cookies, temp files, etc, run antivirus, malware, etc. Nothing seems to help. The machine is 2-3 years old, has a AMD Phenom 9750 quad-core 2. 4 Ghz 64-bit processor and 8 GB memory. It came with Vista, then I did the free upgrade to Windows 7, so I don't think I can reinstall it as the upgrade was probably a one time offer. Strange thing is the slowdown happened 2-3 months ago, about the time I downloaded IE 9. However, I can't seem to revert back to IE 8 as my installed programs don't even show IE 9.
If you know of a good Windows cleanup program, I'd appreciate it. I always do a Windows update weekly and use Sytem Tools to do a disk cleanup weekly as well in addition to auto-running antivirus and anti-spyware.[/QUOTE]
Back when I used Windows machines, I swore by program called "CCleaner" for finding and erasing all of the flotsom that can clog up a PC. Not sure if it's still around, but 3 years ago it was a good program to have.
[QUOTE=Papa Rotzi;1233389]The newest versions from MacAffie and Norton (to name two.) , look at, scan and scrub every effing thing. These programs can seriously impact your performance. Just another thought. I doubt it's your actual computer or IE9, but who the heck actually knows.[/QUOTE]
[QUOTE=Papa Rotzi;1233392]Back when I used Windows machines, I swore by program called "CCleaner" for finding and erasing all of the flotsom that can clog up a PC. Not sure if it's still around, but 3 years ago it was a good program to have.[/QUOTE]CCleaner is still alive and I have been using for last 3-4 years.
[QUOTE=Niteluvr; 1233216]Don't have a Mac, got an HP with Windows 7 and IE 9. I've cleared all cookies, temp files, etc, run antivirus, malware, etc. Nothing seems to help. The machine is 2-3 years old, has a AMD Phenom 9750 quad-core 2. 4 Ghz 64-bit processor and 8 GB memory. It came with Vista, then I did the free upgrade to Windows 7, so I don't think I can reinstall it as the upgrade was probably a one time offer. Strange thing is the slowdown happened 2-3 months ago, about the time I downloaded IE 9. However, I can't seem to revert back to IE 8 as my installed programs don't even show IE 9.
If you know of a good Windows cleanup program, I'd appreciate it. I always do a Windows update weekly and use Sytem Tools to do a disk cleanup weekly as well in addition to auto-running antivirus and anti-spyware.[/QUOTE]I would download CC Cleaner or History Kills. They do a good job of cleaning up your disk of all the fragments. You might want to run a De Frag hard drive and then do a Check Disk. Do a massive clean up and lining up all the program files seems to make my computer run a lot faster.
I had a problem recently where my pc was going really slow when surfing the web, turns out new version of my antivirus software has a setting to virus check every webpage and every link. Rather than just look for viruses in downloads etc. This setting is definitely valueable, but if you are surfing (reasonably) reliable websites, you can switch off and see a noticeable improvement.
[QUOTE=Papa Rotzi;1233392]Back when I used Windows machines, I swore by program called "CCleaner" for finding and erasing all of the flotsom that can clog up a PC. Not sure if it's still around, but 3 years ago it was a good program to have.[/QUOTE]
Since we are on the subject of PC's and such, here's something you all should know from a privacy perspective. WIndows has a file, "index.dat" That that tracks ALL of your web pages accessed, URL's visited, even all emails sent if using Outlook or Outlook Express. There are ways to delete these files, but it's not easy. Here's a youtube link that describes what I'm talking about. [url]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ev3Lew9czkA[/url] GOOGLE the term "index.dat files" and read up on them. You can erase all of your cookies, history, etc. But these puppies can give you away. Just an FYI. I read somewhere that CCleaner removes these files. NOT SURE on that so research is needed to confirm. Just letting all you guys know about the "backdoor" Windows has to trap our sorry asses.
[QUOTE=Papa Rotzi;1233709]I read somewhere that CCleaner removes these files.[/QUOTE]While CCleaner works, it's kinda annoying when it deletes site preferences to legit regularly visited forums / sites. It also doesn't help that whomever has access to your router can see where you've been dredging on the internets even after you've cleaned out your history! With that said, I use TOR to visit sites anonymously and when am done, I close TOR and fire up my regular browser and don't have to worry about anyone seeing my web history. With that said nothing is foolproof.
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Greetings Gentlemen,
With all due respect, I would very much appreciate it if you would not use my forum to publicly solicit or exchange information on how to find and/or use my competitor's website(s).
Thanks,
Jackson[/blue]
I am getting browser warnings from google about this site. It seems one of your banner ads is sending out malicious software. FYI.
[QUOTE=Aacountyman;1254561]I am getting browser warnings from google about this site. It seems one of your banner ads is sending out malicious software. FYI.[/QUOTE]The same thing happened to me last night. I use Firefox and all the bells & whistles went off when it blocked USASG.
My browser of preference is Mozilla's Firefox. Well it seems to have (several years ago no less) teamed up with Google to protect us from ourselves.
Now I do not deny there is way to much 'phishing' and 'malware' floating around the web. However, my AV and internet security do an adequate job of stopping it.
Anyway, for those (like me) getting the Google safe browsing problem with Firefox or Chrome, the solution seems to be to use Interet Explorer. I personally DO NOT like using IE for ANYTHING, but there are some times when there is no choice. This may be one of them.
It is too bad that Firefox / Google do not give us the option of permanently accepting accessing the site. At least I have not found that option in my searches, but then I was using Google (hey I just woke up). I may have to try another search engine.
Okay, a bit more info. First using 'Bing', I found this site that is 'supposed' to allow us to turn 'safe browsing' on or off. Well for me it did not work.
https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/safesearch-off/
Now there was link on the 'blocked' notice (this is not an attack site) that has an option that will stop this. In Firefox, go to your Tools/Options menu and click the security tab. Then uncheck the 'block reported attack sites' and then click OK.
You may want to restart Firefox, but I didn't and things are now working nicely.