Sunday, November 23, 2008

Viruses, Trojans, Browser Hijackers, Rogues

I mentioned I had a touch of the flu the other day. I recovered but my computer seems to have caught it: a kind of malware called "go.google" that redirected any search result I clicked on to a spam site. Then I found that my anti-virus software was unable to connect to its own website for updates. And all my attempts to connect to other anti-virus or antispyware websites were equally thwarted. The browser simply reporting that it was unable to contact those websites though it allowed me to look at other websites. Now this is a pretty cunning program - it not only takes over your browser but it prevents you from obtaining any assistance. I gave up on Firefox and tried Safari, Internet Explorer and even the new Google browser called Chrome with the same results on all.

Well, after fussing around all day I think I have it beat, but my post for today will have to be archival. However, I'm sure you'll agree it's a nice donkey, photographed in the Beacon Hill Children's Zoo earlier this year.
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11 comments:

  1. Petrea BurchardNovember 23, 2008 at 12:21 AM

    A sweet donkey indeed, with a soft nose I'd love to pet. A noble creature, unlike the ass who sent you the virus.

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  2. AnonymousNovember 23, 2008 at 1:02 AM

    virus it's hell when you have to find a solution !!!The donkey is beautiful;)

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  3. USelaineNovember 23, 2008 at 1:20 AM

    I hope I can contact you for advise if it ever hits ME!

    You have a fine looking ass there, Benjamin.

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  4. angelaNovember 23, 2008 at 3:16 AM

    There's just something about donkeys...the soft noses, patient, long suffering eyes...
    Sorry to hear about both bugs. It's a pity we can't tuck up the computer with an aspirin and a hot drink!

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  5. WayneNovember 23, 2008 at 10:23 AM

    I hope whatever it was isn't catching. If that happened to me I'd probably just through away my computer.

    I'm easily frustrated.

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  6. WayneNovember 23, 2008 at 10:26 AM

    Oh, and thanks Elaine. You saved me having to try to come up with an ass joke.

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  7. USelaineNovember 23, 2008 at 10:54 AM

    Who's joking? I love his ass!

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  8. Benjamin MadisonNovember 23, 2008 at 10:46 PM

    Thanks all for your kind comments. Except Wayne and Elaine: you two have an hour's detention after school to teach you not to make smart ass remarks.

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  9. WayneNovember 23, 2008 at 10:57 PM

    I didn't do nuthin'. It was Elaine. How come I havta stay late???

    Darn girls!

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  10. USelaineNovember 23, 2008 at 11:52 PM

    I would have said something about brown-nosing, but it's a little late for that now.

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  11. DinaNovember 28, 2008 at 1:26 AM

    Shalom Benjamin. Thanks for the soft fuzzy donkeys. My favorite animal.
    May you and your computer be well.

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