I’ve encountered numerous computer problems that are being caused by virus and other bad (malware) programs. The sites from which they came, through an innocent visit or “drive-by”, or the emails that introduced them, through opening an infected attachment, have not been determined. In subsequent posts I will describe a number of them. If you are having a problem, please contact me. Specifically:
- If your computer suddenly begins to behave in unusual ways
- Especially a message pops up saying your computer is "infected" and you don't recognize the message, the colors, or there's something else suspicious.
- Your computer seems to be slow
- The browser behaves strangely, such as taking you to sites you did not expect.
Duane,
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for you help, I really could not have done what you did.
One question. When using lastpass from Barbara's home computer and if a keystroke logger has been loaded, will the hacker be able to see when a Master Password is typed?
How secure will lastpass be from a remote computer?
To enter the master login and avoid the keylogger, in Vista and Windows 7, got to the Control Panel and select "Ease of Access Center". Find "Start onscreen keyboard". Use that keyboard to enter the master password.
ReplyDeleteLastpass is very secure from a remote computer, using the technique above for the master. The Lastpass.com web site is a good place to get information about how Lastpass works.
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