From Leo's mailbag:
> From: A Computer User
> Sent: August 1, 2006
> To: Ask Leo!
> Subject: browser popup
>
> Leo,
> I use "deepnet" internet browser as I recently heard internet
> explorer is an easier way for threats to your computer. When
> internet explorer is opened (my mum uses it alot, even though
> i tell her not to!) we get a small dialouge box which says
> "Internet Explorer - Additional security check" There is 3
> small boxes in this box which ask for a credit card number,
> and CV2 or CVV2, and ATM pin!!! Whats up with that? It
> doesnt go away either! Even when i type in random numbers in
> it still stays there! I'm guessing this is a way of hacking
> internet users? Like my mum has no idea about computers so I
> just would like to know as Im scared this may pop up when the
> family are usuing online banking. If there is a way to get
> rid of it please let me know!
Sounds like a classic case of spyware, or perhaps a virus.
Make sure you're scanning for both regularly.
http://ask-leo.com/internet_safety_how_do_i_keep_my_computer_safe_on_the_internet.html
Thanks for asking,
Leo
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