Scary computer times...

**Ceashels** · 01-15-2008, 04:59 PM

http://community.ca.com/blogs/securi...t-spyware.aspx

This article was brought to my attention thru another forum that I participate in. It discusses the use of hidden software use by Sears. that monitors and intercepts and sends a copy of your internet traffic (signals coming into and away from your computer's IP address) to a third party marketing firm. This is done subversively and there is no mention when joining the "community" that you will be tracked in such a horrific manner.

A Significant Threat to Privacy
Here is a summary of what the software does and how it is used. The proxy:

1. Monitors and transmits a copy of all Internet traffic going from and coming to the compromised system.
2. Monitors secure sessions (websites beginning with ‘https'), which may include shopping or banking sites.
3. Records and transmits "the pace and style with which you enter information online..."
4. Parses the header section of personal emails.
5. May combine any data intercepted with additional information like "select credit bureau information" and other sources like "consumer preference reporting companies or credit reporting agencies".

**Ceashels** · 01-15-2008, 05:06 PM

http://community.ca.com/blogs/securi...-heritage.aspx

Here is a follow up to the original post.

**miss_thrifty** · 01-15-2008, 10:53 PM

I have it set on my puter that automatically after i x any page out, the auto complete and any evidence is cleared. when we do banking right after or before we always use a new window and have everything on high for firewalls.

I have to block certain things on sites . I dont play around with ads. Too much spyware. too many problems i had with puter before. Wont take any risks.

**karone** · 01-16-2008, 06:01 PM

on my computer i have a firefox addon called adblock plus and for most sites it blocks the adds. if it doesnt then i set it to block it with a couple of clicks. dunno if ie has something similar b/c the only time im online with ie is with my mom's comp while merrick is out here watching some tv.

**Luv2BeFrugal** · 01-16-2008, 08:15 PM

Originally Posted by karone

on my computer i have a firefox addon called adblock plus and for most sites it blocks the adds. if it doesnt then i set it to block it with a couple of clicks. dunno if ie has something similar b/c the only time im online with ie is with my mom's comp while merrick is out here watching some tv.

I've got the same thing set up...works pretty good.