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Old 30-03-2008, 07:03 AM
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After successfully blocking out the spyware using my firewall, they now get in bundled in packets from my ISP!

I can't block the ISP so all the spyware is walking right on in disguised as packets from my ISP.

I have an ad.doubleclick.net packet captured to the desktop for examination.

The source IP in the packet is 71.252.0.12....my ISP ~!.....the payload is doubleclick

Is there a way for a home user to combat this invasion? or do we have to surrender our computer to faceless strangers for their use...of course we still get to pay for the electricity and shelter for the computer.
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"can't block the ISP"

You can add the URL (ad.doubleclick.net) to your HOSTS file or your firewalls BLOCKED listing.
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Old 30-03-2008, 11:00 PM
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Wolf in sheeps clothing

Thanks a million Dan! As far as I can tell it's not calling home now.

Is there a way with software/hardware etc to prevent Verizon from sticking adware in a packet from Verizons address and sending it to me?

I have been reading about smoothwall firewall on a second computer as a possible remedy. Whats you opinion of such a setup??

Thanks again, argahsa.
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