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Meaning of "mail.ccpsnet.net"
« on: January 15, 2008, 04:43:15 AM »
I had the following pop up on my computer last night:

mail.ccpsnet.net

The box that popped up had an e-mail account of mine and a space to enter the password.  I just cancelled out of it.

It came up two more times.

Is it possible someone is hacking into my computer?

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Re: Meaning of "mail.ccpsnet.net"
« Reply #1 on: January 15, 2008, 06:39:19 AM »
Sounds like your e-mail program is set to check mail at intervals...
What program is it and have you checked under account settings or options ?
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Re: Meaning of "mail.ccpsnet.net"
« Reply #2 on: January 15, 2008, 06:56:18 AM »
This is a hotmail account.  No matter what the setting is on the account, this has NEVER happened.

If someone has a copy of my hard drive, would they be able to access my e-mail remotely?


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Re: Meaning of "mail.ccpsnet.net"
« Reply #3 on: January 15, 2008, 08:35:46 AM »
If someone has a copy of your hard drive there's no telling what they are capable of...
How do you connect to the internet ? ?
Why do you suspect this is the case ? ?
How long ago did this happen ?
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Re: Meaning of "mail.ccpsnet.net"
« Reply #4 on: January 15, 2008, 05:13:08 PM »
Quite a large (I mean, REALLY large) set of viruses use techniques like this to attempt to get your password.

Do you know of Chesterfield School District? Thats where the email address belongs.

What Antivirus, Spyware, and Adware software do you have installed for protection?

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Re: Meaning of "mail.ccpsnet.net"
« Reply #5 on: January 16, 2008, 11:58:32 AM »
I have Norton antivirus installed on the computer.

This happened just the three times and it was the day before yesterday. (Monday).

I connect to the internet via internet explorer.  Should I be using Firefox?

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Re: Meaning of "mail.ccpsnet.net"
« Reply #6 on: January 16, 2008, 02:35:17 PM »
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Do you know of Chesterfield School District? Thats where the email address belongs.

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Re: Meaning of "mail.ccpsnet.net"
« Reply #7 on: January 16, 2008, 06:49:35 PM »
I googled it - it's in South Carolina, but I have no connection to anyone there.


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Re: Meaning of "mail.ccpsnet.net"
« Reply #8 on: January 16, 2008, 06:56:28 PM »
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Note: This Scanner is for Internet Explorer Only
   1.  You will notice that the "Start" button is grayed out. Place a check mark at "Yes, I accept the Terms of use". The "Start" button will become visible. Click on it.
   2. If it wants to install an ActiveX component allow it
   3. You will be asked to install an ActiveX, click the "Install" button (Note: If you have a Firewall install you may have to approve the installation)
   4. Once ActiveX control is installed click on the "Start" button to initialize the scanner
   5. After initialization is complete uncheck\untick "Remove found threats"
   6. Check\tick "Scan unwanted applications"
   7. Click the "Scan" button
   8. Once the scan is done, you will find a log in C:\Program Files\esetonlinescanner\log.txt
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Print these instructions out.

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    * An icon will be created on your desktop. Double-click that icon to launch the program.
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    * Under "Configuration and Preferences", click the Preferences button.
    * Click the Scanning Control tab.
    * Under Scanner Options make sure the following are checked (leave all others unchecked):
          o Close browsers before scanning.
          o Scan for tracking cookies.
          o Terminate memory threats before quarantining.
    * Click the "Close" button to leave the control center screen.
    * Back on the main screen, under "Scan for Harmful Software" click Scan your computer.
    * On the left, make sure you check C:\Fixed Drive.
    * On the right, under "Complete Scan", choose Perform Complete Scan.
    * Click "Next" to start the scan. Please be patient while it scans your computer.
    * After the scan is complete, a Scan Summary box will appear with potentially harmful items that were detected. Click "OK".
    * Make sure everything has a checkmark next to it and click "Next".
    * A notification will appear that "Quarantine and Removal is Complete". Click "OK" and then click the "Finish" button to return to the main menu.
    * If asked if you want to reboot, click "Yes".
    * To retrieve the removal information after reboot, launch SUPERAntispyware again.
          o Click Preferences, then click the Statistics/Logs tab.
          o Under Scanner Logs, double-click SUPERAntiSpyware Scan Log.
          o If there are several logs, click the current dated log and press View log. A text file will open in your default text editor.
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