Bubba
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Re: Making the user a member of "Users" group to preve
You mention IE and if that is their\your choice for browser and you haven't added them already....I suggest you add a couple extra layers of protection....which shouldn't give Mom and Dad any heart burns.
• IE-Spyad
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JoeSchmoe007
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3 edits | Bubba,
I am aware of different kinds of AV/anti-spyware programs. This is not what I concentrate on in this post. My question is in bold  in my original post. Now I see I haven't been completely clear in it, I should have asked if making them the members of "Users" group even without the use of AV/anti-spyware is sufficient to avoid 99%(100%) of the problems. Did you happen to know the answer ? That is is there any factual evidence of the spyware/viruses that are able to install itself under the account that only belongs to "Users" group ? |
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Bubba
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| said by JoeSchmoe007  :I am aware of different kinds of AV/anti-spyware programs. Works for me BUT perhaps you need to be told the programs I threw out were NOT AV/anti-spyware programs.
As for your bold....IMO your wrong in your assumption. When script attempts to run....I doubt if being a member of "Users" group will cause Active script to slow down one I otta. Beyond that....I'll move on and let others attempt to assist you.
"Did you happen to know the answer ?"
No comment to that question....bold or no bold ! |
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JoeSchmoe007
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| Bubba,
I value you input very much. I haven't thought about the Active Script. I am not really knowledgeable about how it works. But from "general" (not sure if "general" applies here) point of view - if it can't write anything to the computer, no harm can be done, right ? Can you point me to some information that gives detailed technical explanation of this subject and exploits of that kind? Or maybe just name a couple of well known exploits that use it and I will look up the info myself. |
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Bubba
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| said by JoeSchmoe007 :I haven't thought about the Active Script. I am not really knowledgeable about how it works. But from "general" (not sure if "general" applies here) point of view - if it can't write anything to the computer, no harm can be done, right ? Can you point me to some information that gives detailed technical explanation of this subject and exploits of that kind? Or maybe just name a couple of well known exploits that use it and I will look up the info myself. I'm sure I could if need be....but my simple thinking is still with not only your Mom in mind....but my Mom also.
Script is nothing more than instructions and as Mom travels the net she's bound to click on a link that has script code to display a penis pumper....and that's when my phone starts ringing....thu heck with being able to write to the HD....that wonderful pop-up is now in her face. That's where the link to IE-Spyad comes in. As for info about Active script....Google would keep you busy with any and all info you care to research.
I'll respect your wishes and get back on topic....so others can answer your Assumption question. |
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