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[Dino]

Regarding security issue, I would say that Firefox is the choice, along with some anti-spyware (AdAware or Spybot-Search & Destroy), good firewall (Zone Alarm or Sygate Personal) and well-updated antivirus (Sophos,Kaspersky...) installed on your computer. Then, nothing of virus, spyware and rest of the junk should pass your protection! Under the condition that you update your antivirus and anti-spyware every week or two.

[Danny252]

I agree, since I got firefox the amount of ads is 0. nil. zilch. zero. none. nothing.
ME LOVES FIREFOXIE

[Dream]

Originally posted by Ramidel@Feb 2 2005, 06:08 AM
The last time I got on Home of the Underdogs, my system was invaded by virus-level adware transferred through the site (abetterinternet, Internet Optimizer, and a Unicode plugin, and I know I didn't find the half of what was there). I ended up having to buy a new computer, which unfortunately has XP rather than 98.

Has anyone else had this problem, and does anyone know if HotU is safe to operate now?

OH NOES!!!!!!1111 U NED 2 b 1337 liek JEFF.K TO USE UNDERDOAGS!!!!!111 LOSAR!

[JJXB]

Originally posted by Dream+Feb 2 2005, 08:05 PM--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (Dream @ Feb 2 2005, 08:05 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'> <!--QuoteBegin-Ramidel@Feb 2 2005, 06:08 AM
The last time I got on Home of the Underdogs, my system was invaded by virus-level adware transferred through the site (abetterinternet, Internet Optimizer, and a Unicode plugin, and I know I didn't find the half of what was there). I ended up having to buy a new computer, which unfortunately has XP rather than 98.

Has anyone else had this problem, and does anyone know if HotU is safe to operate now?

OH NOES!!!!!!1111 U NED 2 b 1337 liek JEFF.K TO USE UNDERDOAGS!!!!!111 LOSAR! [/b][/quote]
Dream:
if your not going to contribute any relevant comments to the topic, you should:


anyway, firefox is the best browser for security imo due to the fact it has a far better popup blocker and alerts you and stops unwanted automatic downloads (like search toolbars). very rarely have i had to tell firefox to let a popup through because its recognition of wanted popups is very good

[Tom Henrik]

Just a question to Ramidel.

Did you tell HOTU about this? After all, we can't fix the problem. They can.

[Unknown Hero]

Yes, and very nice lady (says :Tom: ) work on HOTU, so contact her......ehm....about those adware!

[hanging]

she knew - and removed all the ads that caused the trouble...

im guessing this was a while back?

[Havell]

Well, had to buy a new PC and things so I presume it would have been a while.

[DonCorleone]

Uhhm, isn´t it a problem contacting HOTU at the moment, is it?

[Havell]

Their forum is down so yes, in that respect but it should still be possible to e-mail them.