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<blockquote data-quote="NatureMan" data-source="post: 1623499" data-attributes="member: 338428"><p>Ok, great. Thanks for all of that. That's very helpful.</p><p></p><p>I still have a few questions however. </p><p></p><p>Whilst you have told me how to prevent this person from accessing my computer, could you please still, if possible, tell me how this person has been able to access my internet browsing (or at least clarify as much as you can)? </p><p></p><p>I just want to be extra clear on this because for all I know, if they've installed something like sniperspy they might even have access to my online banking. That's obviously pretty worrying. For one, I'm pretty sure they're tried to hack my email address. </p><p></p><p>I'm guessing the pathway would be: 1. they've used the network scanner to obtain the name of my network, 2. Once they have the name they've been able to work on getting the password, 3. Once they've obtained the password they can remotely install some software (I.e a keylogger or something like sniperspy). </p><p></p><p>I mean, I guess we've established that the very first thing/ the fundamental thing that someone needs to do in order to access my computer remotely is to first access my network. Right?! </p><p></p><p>Then once they're done that they can install/do whatever they want, provided that whatever they're installing doesn't require my permission (I should point out that it might sound like I know quite a lot about this stuff now – I've been doing some serious reading for the day or two!). Right?! </p><p></p><p>My apologies for being such a layman. I really don't know much about the vast capabilities/technicalities of computers! </p><p></p><p>Also, I entered that IP address into a blank tab in google chrome, but it hasn't worked. A message is displayed which says 'Gateway Timeout: can't connect to remote host'. </p><p></p><p>Thanks very much for all your help!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="NatureMan, post: 1623499, member: 338428"] Ok, great. Thanks for all of that. That's very helpful. I still have a few questions however. Whilst you have told me how to prevent this person from accessing my computer, could you please still, if possible, tell me how this person has been able to access my internet browsing (or at least clarify as much as you can)? I just want to be extra clear on this because for all I know, if they've installed something like sniperspy they might even have access to my online banking. That's obviously pretty worrying. For one, I'm pretty sure they're tried to hack my email address. I'm guessing the pathway would be: 1. they've used the network scanner to obtain the name of my network, 2. Once they have the name they've been able to work on getting the password, 3. Once they've obtained the password they can remotely install some software (I.e a keylogger or something like sniperspy). I mean, I guess we've established that the very first thing/ the fundamental thing that someone needs to do in order to access my computer remotely is to first access my network. Right?! Then once they're done that they can install/do whatever they want, provided that whatever they're installing doesn't require my permission (I should point out that it might sound like I know quite a lot about this stuff now – I've been doing some serious reading for the day or two!). Right?! My apologies for being such a layman. I really don't know much about the vast capabilities/technicalities of computers! Also, I entered that IP address into a blank tab in google chrome, but it hasn't worked. A message is displayed which says 'Gateway Timeout: can't connect to remote host'. Thanks very much for all your help! [/QUOTE]
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