Re: Identity Theft Protection (one method)

Hi,

When I bought my (Win 98) computer/s (new), after I made the
MSDOS.SYS change, I used a program called "Vectors Check"
to create a reference file that I can use to check for any TSR programs.
Note: I found "VECS_CK3.ZIP" at www.simtel.net. Every time I boot up my
computer, VC is launched via the AUTOEXEC.BAT file. I can type in total
security. Need I say more?

Brad

On 11 Sep 2005 14:02:40 GMT, Unruh <unruh-spam@physics.ubc.ca> wrote:
>
>Sorry? The first key loggers were DOS programs TSRs they are called.
>Someone who is able to put a keylogger onto your system can just as easily
>install a TSR keylogger which comes up everytime you go into DOS, saves the
>info, and then when you finally bring up windows, ships out the file to
>whereever. Once someone has admin priviledges on your system, your system
>is completely open. Why you would use a system which is provably so open to
>outsiders getting admin if you are worried about your security is beyond
>me, but certainly your solution has completely illusionary security.
>
>
>>Hi,
>>
>> There is no doubt that key loggers (capture your keystrokes) in spyware is
>>part of the massive identity theft problem. Some key loggers can send a file
>>that contains what you typed over the internet without your knowledge.
>>
>> Many of us like to keep personal information, which includes bank
>>accounts, etc. in some form on our computers. Although it may be encrypted
>>for security, the problem is when you type an account number, password, etc.
>>
>> Well for me, I don't worry about any spyware since I can use Dos mode
>>(not Dos "prompt") . There are tons of Dos based software, such as editors,
>>etc. available from such sources as www.simtel.net. Note: I use a Dos
>>based editor and keep my personal information on a floppy disk.
>>
>> I have Windows 98 computers. Unfortunately, you can't do this with XP.
>>
>> I edited "MSDOS.SYS". It is a hidden, read only, system file located at
>>the root directory (C:\). At the Dos "prompt". I used this command at the
>>root directory:
>>
>> "ATTRIB -H -R -S MSDOS.SYS" to allow access to that file.
>>
>> Since "MSDOS.SYS" is a text file, I used a text editor and changed
>> "BootGUI = 1" to "BootGUI = 0".
>>
>> Afterwards, I restored the attributes:
>>
>> "ATTRIB +H +R +S MSDOS.SYS".
>>
>> From now on, my computer boots into Dos mode (Windows isn't launched yet)
>>where there is no chance of launching a key logger. Now I can edit my
>>personal file in complete safety. When I am finished, I simply type "WIN"
>>(and press Enter) to launch Windows.
>>
>> Brad