You might also try running 2-3 virus scans using the resources in
this thread.
Remember, never ever click on URLs that people tell you to go to, unless it's something that is blatantyl safe (like
www.microsoft.com or
www.mirc.com). Anything else (free web hosting sites especially, such as geocities/freewebs) are not safe for you to click.
Also remember:
- NEVER accept files from people on IRC. Only accept files from trusted friends, 'trusted' meaning you've known them for months if not years, not because they've been nice to you for a few hours.
- NEVER type suspicious things that people tell you to type, especially if they contain //write $decode or any other long form of what appears to be a jumble of letters and numbers.
- ALWAYS have an antivirus installed on your computer. If they have auto-protect features (out of the above list I know AVG does) then have it enabled.
- ALWAYS have the latest updates from
www.windowsupdate.com.
- ALWAYS have the latest version of your software. mIRC is an important one to have updated to avoid any exploits that may be found. You can always get the most up to date version at
www.mirc.com/get.html.
Stay safe, and happy chattin
Regards,
