Site Privacy issues

From: John Lawson <jpl15_at_panix.com>
Date: Sun Sep 19 14:57:20 2004

On Sun, 19 Sep 2004, Jim Isbell wrote:

> If cookies are a worry, do as I do. I run a program called SpyHunter that
> runs on boot up every time. It then offers to scan my compiuter for Spy
> Ware. Since that takes some time I usualy opt only for a scan of my cookies.
> This takes about 2 seconds, no more, and I have a full report on the cookies.
> Since I have 17 cookies that are legitimate I usualy just look at the count.
> If it hasnt increased I go on. BUT there is also displayed a list of any
> dangerous cookies, their properties and who owns them. If the list is blank
> then all is well. If not I stop and delete the offending cookies. The
> software is FREE.

    This is a fabulous referral; thank you! I'll check it out as soon as I
get a moment - much appreciated!

   I do run WindowWasher, but it runs on shut-down, and sometimes my
machine is on for a day at a time - quite long hours for a laptop that I
use at the office and at home, too.



   Cheers

John
Received on Sun Sep 19 2004 - 14:57:20 BST