Keywords marked within text I wrote - how is it possible? Thread poster: Brandis (X)
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Brandis (X)
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Hi! Folks,
It struck me like a shock, to note that someone has access to my bid information. It happened such that, I was reading my old bids and found that here and there a few keywords were marked ( underlined, or painted yellow) with a link leading to www.monster.com. I didn´t like the idea, that someone other than me could have access to my bid information. What can I say??
I welcome all r... See more Hi! Folks,
It struck me like a shock, to note that someone has access to my bid information. It happened such that, I was reading my old bids and found that here and there a few keywords were marked ( underlined, or painted yellow) with a link leading to www.monster.com. I didn´t like the idea, that someone other than me could have access to my bid information. What can I say??
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| | | | Özden Arıkan 
Germany
Local time: 11:52
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| Very weird, indeed | Dec 4, 2003 |
brandis wrote: Hi! Folks, It struck me like a shock, to note that someone has access to my bidinformation. It happened such that, I was reading my old bids and found that here and there a few keywords were marked ( underlined, or painted yellow) with a link leading to www.monster.com. I didn´t like the idea, that someone other than me could have access to my bid information. What can I say?? I welcome all replies
And have you found out what this monster.com is all about? The link you give does not open...
| | | | Brandis (X)
Local time: 11:52
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TOPIC STARTER | about homeemployment | Dec 4, 2003 |
Xola wrote: brandis wrote: Hi! Folks, It struck me like a shock, to note that someone has access to my bidinformation. It happened such that, I was reading my old bids and found that here and there a few keywords were marked ( underlined, or painted yellow) with a link leading to www.monster.com. I didn´t like the idea, that someone other than me could have access to my bid information. What can I say?? I welcome all replies And have you found out what this monster.com is all about? The link you give does not open...
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| | | | Ralf Lemster
Germany
Local time: 11:52
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| Provide details, please | Dec 4, 2003 |
Hi Brandis,
I suggest you contact a Jobs Area coordinator (Giuliana or myself) and provide exact details - unfortunately, there's nothing one can do on the basis of your description.
Specifically, we need to know:
- exactly which job(s) this is about;
- how you accessed your old bids (include URLs, please);
- where the highlights you describe occurred (in your browser/e-mail client/other software).
Thanks in advance.
Best regards, Ralf
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| Sounds like you have adware on your system | Dec 5, 2003 |
There is a typ of advertising software that will add links to certain text keywords displayed in your browser. If you see links in the text of your bids, which is what I think you are describing, adware could be the reason. Try viewing from a different computer, or get some software to clean your system.
| | | | | I am using adaware freeware with satisfactory results | Dec 6, 2003 |
You can download and install this freeware, which scans your system completely and unearths the spyware wherever they are hidden and quarantines them. You need to scan your system regularly. You will really be amazed to note the the number of such mischief makers in your computer, that get installed whenever you browse. Deleting the quarantined pro... See more You can download and install this freeware, which scans your system completely and unearths the spyware wherever they are hidden and quarantines them. You need to scan your system regularly. You will really be amazed to note the the number of such mischief makers in your computer, that get installed whenever you browse. Deleting the quarantined programmes is just a child's play.
Go to: http://www.lavasoftusa.com
Regards,
N.Raghavan ▲ Collapse
| | | | Brandis (X)
Local time: 11:52
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Narasimhan Raghavan wrote: You can download and install this freeware, which scans your system completely and unearths the spyware wherever they are hidden and quarantines them. You need to scan your system regularly. You will really be amazed to note the the number of such mischief makers in your computer, that get installed whenever you browse. Deleting the quarantined programmes is just a child's play. Go to: http://www.lavasoftusa.com Regards, N.Raghavan
Best Regards,
Bandis
| | | | | Congrats Brandis | Dec 6, 2003 |
Just do the scanning frequently and you will always be gratified with the detection capability of the software. Once you quarantine and delete the intruder spywares, you will feel gratified and your morale will get a booster.
If you are browsing adult sites, you will have to necessarily do the scan immediately afterwards, as you can bet that some spyware would have come in.
All the best,
N.Raghavan
brandis wrote: Narasimhan Raghavan wrote: You can download and install this freeware, which scans your system completely and unearths the spyware wherever they are hidden and quarantines them. You need to scan your system regularly. You will really be amazed to note the the number of such mischief makers in your computer, that get installed whenever you browse. Deleting the quarantined programmes is just a child's play. Go to: http://www.lavasoftusa.com Regards, N.Raghavan Mr.Raghavan, Thank you very much for the tip, I have downloaded your suggested tool, just now and I shall get back as soon as I can. Moderator Mr. Lemster has received a screen scan of what I am trying to say already Best Regards, Bandis
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Ralf Lemster
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| No he hasn't... | Dec 6, 2003 |
Moderator Mr. Lemster has received a screen scan of what I am trying to say already
Sorry, but I haven't received anything. I believe you have my e-mail address; if you don't, contact me through my profile.
Thanks, Ralf
| | | | Brandis (X)
Local time: 11:52
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TOPIC STARTER | problem eliminated - Adware | Dec 8, 2003 |
Hallo all
It was some kind of Adware alright. I have now downloaded and installed a spyware tool as suggested by Mr. Raghavan, was most helpful. The phenomenon of the unlined words and links vanished completely. I thank you all again for your attention and contribution.
Best Regards,
Brandis
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