Re: [Simply Computers] DDOS attacks

 

Oop's I missed that, But I think a firewall might work.

--- In simplycomputers2@yahoogroups.com, "C. Michael Stone" <Enots123@...> wrote:
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> She stated that she has a router.
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> From: spud <grandamfirebird@...>
> To: simplycomputers2 <simplycomputers2@yahoogroups.com>
> Sent: Mon, Dec 5, 2011 9:11 am
> Subject: Re: [Simply Computers] DDOS attacks
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> One other thing. Get a Router/and install a free firewall. Some tips here.
> http://www.techsupportalert.com/best-free-firewall.htm
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> Comodo Firewall..
> http://personalfirewall.comodo.com/free-download.html
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> --- 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:
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> > AMD Athlon 7550 Dual-Core Processor 2.50Ghz
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> > 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@>
> > > To: simplycomputers2 <simplycomputers2@yahoogroups.com>
> > > 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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> > > > 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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