Change the password on the router, since he might know it. Maybe you need to think about what ports are open. It's been awhile since my DSL router went down and I replaced it with a 2Wire modem/router.
I wonder if he could take down a Linux attached computer as easy?
Joan in Reno
--- On Mon, 12/5/11, spud <grandamfirebird@gmail.com> wrote:
From: spud <grandamfirebird@gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [Simply Computers] DDOS attacks
To: simplycomputers2@yahoogroups.com
Date: Monday, December 5, 2011, 2:11 PM
One other thing. Get a Router/and install a free firewall. Some tips here.
http://www.techsupportalert.com/best-free-firewall.htm
Comodo Firewall..
http://personalfirewall.comodo.com/free-download.html
--- In simplycomputers2@yahoogroups.com, "C. Michael Stone" <Enots123@...> wrote:
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> Apparently this guy knows your ip address and is accessing your computer and sending it a "shutdown" or log off" command. This website will tell how to change your ip address. I suggest trying that first. If it doesn't work I'm sure these guys have some other ideas.
> http://whatismyipaddress.com/change-ip
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> From: terrie2608 <terrie2608@...>
> To: simplycomputers2 <simplycomputers2@yahoogroups.com>
> Sent: Mon, Dec 5, 2011 7:09 am
> Subject: Re: [Simply Computers] DDOS attacks
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> I have Comcast cable internet, with their cable modem... Scientific Atlanta.
> I'm using a Linksys Wireless Broadband Router WRT400N, with 3 PCs and Xbox Live connnected... all hardwired cuz i don't care for wireless, it is secured tho.
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> Main PC is:
> Dell Inspiron 546
> AMD Athlon 7550 Dual-Core Processor 2.50Ghz
> 3 GB ram
> 64-bit Windows Vista Home Premium
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> --- In simplycomputers2@yahoogroups.com, "C. Michael Stone" <Enots123@> wrote:
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> > Tell us something about your computer.....also what kind of cable modem do you have?....who is your ISP?...do you have a router in your network?
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> > From: terrie2608 <terrie2608@>
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> > Sent: Mon, Dec 5, 2011 6:52 am
> > Subject: Re: [Simply Computers] DDOS attacks
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> > The guy messages my son when he does it. He says... 'Did you enjoy your internet crashing? That was DDOS, want me to do it again?'
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> > What happens on my end... 'receive' light on cable modem goes solid... my internet becomes unresponsive, for up to 15 minutes at a time.
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> > I have tried to get my ISP to change my IP addy, but they say they can't.. lol.
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> > I have repeatedly reported him to XBox, what a joke.
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> > At a loss now...
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> > --- In simplycomputers2@yahoogroups.com, "C. Michael Stone" <Enots123@> wrote:
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> > > Usually DDOS attacks target a server not an individual user of the Internet. How do you know an individual is doing this? Or is that an assumption on your part?
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> > > -----Original Message-----
> > > From: terrie2608 <terrie2608@>
> > > To: simplycomputers2 <simplycomputers2@yahoogroups.com>
> > > Sent: Mon, Dec 5, 2011 5:51 am
> > > Subject: [Simply Computers] DDOS attacks
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> > > Does anyone know what i can do to stop this? Some punk my son has associated with on XBOX Live, but doesn't anymore... keeps DDOS attacking my network.
> > > It knocks out my internet for up to 15 minutes at a time, and he's doing it several times a day.
> > > I have cable internet, so i can't get my IP changed..
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> > > Is there anything that can be done?
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