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RE: how to PHYSICALLY disable computers from any networking
From: "Steve Armstrong" <stevearmstrong () logicallysecure com>
Date: Tue, 23 Sep 2008 22:32:55 +0100
Cricket, I am sorry this really looks like you have been giving them bad advice, and if you cannot work this out I doubt you are actually a computer or security consultant worth their salt (and the title author really does spring to mind). If however, you are genuine, here is a simple piece of advice: 1. Use a live CD (Ubuntu is a user friendly instance) on a laptop with no HDD (ie not resident long term memory) and 2GB RAM. 2. Sign up for gmail (just like you!), and do all transactions from the gmail account. 3. Really protect the username and account and finally don’t email anyone you don’t fully trust. 4. Use open access wireless and public access (eg at libraries and coffee shops), and don’t have home internet. Easy! Steve A PS: if this idea is used in a book I want 1% royalties ( :-o ) -----Original Message----- From: listbounce () securityfocus com [mailto:listbounce () securityfocus com] On Behalf Of Cricket's Courage Sent: Tuesday, September 23, 2008 12:05 AM To: security-basics () securityfocus com Subject: how to PHYSICALLY disable computers from any networking I have been consulting with someone who has been stalked for some years by someone hacking into her computer. She has been through 4 different computers, multiple ISPs, but he always finds her within a half hour. She has even registered the computer with a fake name and location, but somehow he knows her so well, he is able to recognize something or other and things are shot again. She has now gotten Vista Home and so it is possible to see deeply into what is going on, but try as we do, he keeps figuring out ways ahead and she can now never ever be the administrator (or even "an administrator") or "Owner" (when she does that, "Trusted Installer" shows up in user accounts. So multiple services are cut off from her in increasing numbers as she tries to keep him out). When she goes into safe mode limited services, he has already added networking services and if she closes the tools he is using to watch, and control, he uses Remote Procedure Call to reboot her computer. This past year, she had fast internet for the first time (always lived in the sticks before) and in the past 10 months, she has had access for at least reasonable periods for only a handful of months. She has now had 2 solid months of zero internet and had to cancel vonage as she could get no phone calls. This happens even when the verizon modem is disconnected physically. It happens even when it is turned off (using neighbor's service), but she can no longer even SEE his or neighbor's connections. At least for the past 10 months, she could see that see was on his "network" with his network showing up as between her and the internet, with a big X between him and the internet unless he chose to give her access. Right now she is waiting for her Verizon service service to be cancelled in early November --- but then she still has the neighbors and businesses all around her apartment. He has been able to cut her off from the internet since the very beginning many years ago, so dial-up won't help either at this point. HOW can she totally PHYSICALLY disable internet (networking) capabability from her computer and future computers? Every time she reinstalls, more and more restrictions are already in place from the very beginning. She even is totally blocked from looking at or changing many areas in the registry where she used to try to block him out. ' HELP????? Cricket The information contained in this e-Mail and any subsequent correspondence is private and is intended solely for the intended recipient(s). The information in this communication may be confidential and/or legally privileged. Nothing in this e-mail is intended to conclude a contract on behalf of Logically Secure Ltd or make Logically Secure Ltd subject to any other legally binding commitments, unless the e-mail contains an express statement to the contrary or incorporates a formal Purchase Order. For persons other than the intended recipient any disclosure, copying, distribution, or any action taken or omitted to be taken in reliance on such information is prohibited and may be unlawful. Registered in England and Wales No: 05967368. Registered Office: 36 Tudor Road, Lincoln, LN6 3LL.
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- Re: how to PHYSICALLY disable computers from any networking Orlin Gueorguiev (Sep 24)
- RE: how to PHYSICALLY disable computers from any networking Murda Mcloud (Sep 25)