Computer Attack!

[Mac1]

computer attack

Hi
Can any body tell me why I got this attack when I was logged in to NTFS.
see attached file.

my firewall stopped it dead but I am still wondering about it.


p.s. how do I insert a picture into my post. I had to attach it. I clicked on IMG but dont know what to do. I thought I could paste it in but it wont work.

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[Enyo]

Its a alert coming from your system not off the Internet. Probably a false positive.

What firewall are you using?

You attach the image to the post then put the link of the attachment in the IMG tags.

 

[Petros]

Did you do a whois on that IP?

The "img" function links to a picture on the internet. You would have to upload a pic somewhere and make a link to it. Same goes for your sig if you choose to use one!

 

[Enyo]

Originally posted by HandyBuddy
Did you do a whois on that IP?

whois 127.0.0.1 - Look in the mirror

 

[Mac1]

op's

Hi
whats 127.0.0.1 as it's not my server or client address or is there something else i'm missing. I am a bit green when it comes to these things.

but I am getting there. with your help.

sorry about the picture, I didin't know I had to load it to the internet first. I just see all your nice pic's and avatar's " and thought you could just paste them into where you write.

what does avater mean, this maybe this?

A manifestation or presentation to the world or

Incarnation of Vishnu, a Hindu deity; or

is it just a Display.

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[Enyo]

172.0.0.1 is your systems loopback address.

Avatar is the image that appears under / above the username.

Scan your system for viruses to be sure your not infected but it looks to me to be a false alert.

 

[rushm001]

Re: computer attack

Originally posted by Mac1
p.s. how do I insert a picture into my post. I had to attach it. I clicked on IMG but dont know what to do. I thought I could paste it in but it wont work.

mac

Like this?

 

[Mac1]

bingo

Thats exactly what it is Rushmoo1 and Enyo,

very cleaver guys you are, or what.

I didin't know you could get loopbacks. "learned summit else"

I am running XP Pro with Nav2003 Antivirus Pro and Norton 2003 Firewall Pro. all definitions are up to date.

I have just bought Nav2004 and was going to install it when I see all the posts about it, now I'm not to sure about installing it.
But if it's anything like Nav2003 it will be very good, as I have had no trouble with it. In fact I would recommend it, as long as your computer is powerful enough.

I have just did a scan for virus and all well.

Thanks guys
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