How will i know if somebody is accessing my computer?
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You should keep a password on your account and do not let others kno it. Or you can create a limited user account for others to use it.  If you mean the account of your login into your computer. Also it could mean your email account. In both the cases you should change your password immediately.\n\n1) See if you have enought security softwares on your computer\nantivirus + antispyware + firewall + antikeylogger\nhttp://yanswers.blogspot.com/2006/10/essential-free-internet-security.html\n\nkeep all security programs updated, and check your pc for any bad program.\n\n2) If you still feel something strange happening then try a few steps from \n\nhttp://yanswers.blogspot.com/2006/10/pc-running-slow.html\n\n3) If the problem still remains , then it is better to format the hard disk to get rid of all bad things.\nhttp://yanswers.blogspot.com/2006/10/windows-reinstallation.html
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Hi there, \n\nYou can know it by installing 'keyloggers'\nThey will track down the passwords typed on your computer. You can download keyloggers for free from thefollowing sites - \nhttp://www.waresight.com/\nhttp://www.spectorsoft.com/\nhttp://www.kmint21.com/keylogger/\nhttp://www.keylogger.net/\nhttp://www.actualspy.com/\nhttp://www.keylogger.org/\n\nOK.. so much for the key-loggers. But at the same time, you have to be careful not to become a prey to people. There is a likely chance that people may aim key-logger at you. So get some anti-keyloggers at \nhttp://www.anti-keyloggers.com/\nhttp://www.spy-lantern.com/\n\nI don't think Mozilla Firefox is a good way of tracking passwords because the other users should 'enable' password storing in it. If not, there is nothing you can do. So, try keyloggers. All the best!! Hope this helps. Bye!!\n\nrule wid style n luv@vinny
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your computer is coming from an ip address, they check their records for all te accounts under that ip address. that is how they get your info.
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Do not be alarmed by "hacking" on the internet; on very rare cases would this occur to anyone. \n\nHowever, you would know if someone is "spying" on you. If your cam showed what your friend can see, it most likely is just the program you are using.\n\nIf your cam is being spied on, chances are it would not be the only thing. Your computer would likely be taken over by the perpetrator. For example, he would take over your mouse, start opening up programs, typing, or maybe printing.\n\nIf you suspect malicious activities, simply disconnect your internet cable and all will be good.
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That depends on their skill level.  If they have installed a keylogger that should be fairly easy to find, just about any anti-spyware application should be able to detect those.  Now, if they have somehow opened up a backdoor on the system, perhaps a firewall could tell you again, depending on how well the person has hidden it.  If you're really worried about this I like PreVx anti-intrusion software, it's like anti-spyware software but it also notifies you of system level changes like to the registry, configuration settings and the like so if someone is mucking around on the system it could probably tell you.  But it all depends on the skill of the person who is potentially spying on the system.\n\nI'd say run every spyware scanner you can think of (Adaware, Spybot, Windows Defender, Spyware Blaster) then get a Firewall (I like Sygate Personal myself) and for intrusion detection I have yet to find anything better than PreVx, http://www.download.com/Prevx-Home/3000-8022_4-10364927.html?tag=lst-0-1\n\nIf there's a keylogger on the system, the spyware scanners should find them and if someone has made changes to the system PreVx should detect that.  Also, check msconfig and the Task Manager for suspicious processes (usually just a Google search can identify them).\n\nOf course to use any of this stuff you will need admin permissions on the PC.  Since it is a school it is very likely that they are keeping track of websites visited and I would bet almost anything that they are blocking MySpace at the very least.  Of course, if they have routers they are probably configured to track and log everything as well so there may not be anything on the individual computers at all.
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I think on your Linksys router, you have to log into the router, and I think under Administration, you have to enable the log.  Then just check the log periodically, and it should give you the mac address and ip address of those who have connected to your router.  If the addresses don't belong to your PC, then you will know someone is accessing it that shouldn't be.
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yes but i'm not gonna tell you how because you're snooping..\n\n\njust kidding- reality, most likely no. unless you have a keylogger installed on your computer before she did it, which most likely you didn't. keyloggers are pretty hard to come accross now too since anti-virus programs are getting so advanced, and you probably have one running.
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Depends on what program  you are using to read mail, but if you can get to the headers, there should be a Received From section... that will tell you (watch out because one is for the server & one is for their actual computer). Then go to http://www.whois.net & find out who owns that server/IP address.
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To protect your computer from hackers, you need a firewall such as zonealarm. (www.zonealarm.com) This is a good software firewall.\n\nTo see if you have been hacked, still install it and review the messages it gives you. It reports to you what services are trying to access the net. Use a search engine to determine if the services are malicious or not.\n\nYou could also check your task manager under processes and review which ones are running. Check these against a search on the engine too.
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They can monitor EVERYTHING you do. Every site you visit, every keystroke in fact if you are at work now they know what you just typed. Keep in mind, they can and will have all your passwords as well. I have a program called Remote Administrator that allows me to sit here and watch my kids on their pc from my pc as if I was standing there.
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Try using the following program called SnoopFree Privacy Shield:\nhttp://www.snoopfree.com/PrivacyShield.htm\n\nIt is free, and does a decent job of letting you know what processes are accessing low level information in your OS.  Basically it looks at what programs are doing things that might be keyloggers, etc. and gives you the option to block them from doing their thing.  Be warned, some legitimate programs will come up, so be sure you know what each program is used for before you decide to block it.\n\nAfter installing the above, it will detect things already on your computer.  Once you tell Snoop that a program is OK, you won't be bothered for that particular program again.\n\nAlternatively (or additionally), if you are seeking generalized malware detection and removaly, try using MS Antispyware (http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=321cd7a2-6a57-4c57-a8bd-dbf62eda9671&displaylang=en) or Spybot S&D (http://www.safer-networking.org/).  Both are great products and complement each other quite nicely.
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You can access history to find out. However, intruders still can easily erase their traces.\n\nKeylogging softwares can help in your case. However, beware that this kind of software is mainly intended for password stealing rather than tracking purposes.\n\nIf you simply want to protect your privacy, there're some methods:\n1. Create a guess account, then go to Windows Explorer > Tool > Option > View, uncheck Use simple file sharing (suppose you have admin rights, running WinXP pro with NTFS file system)\n2. Enable password protected screensaver \n2. Lock your PC everytime you leave it: Ctrl+Alt+Del > Shutdown > Lock computer
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Not unless you installed something.\nYou could for example do that with a local proxy server.\nBut if you just want to check. No there's no such log.\nIf you think it's full of spyware and viruses run a virus\nand spyware checker.
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Network Neighborhood is the first place to look.\n\nIf you're concerned about someone spying on you, you should check all the icons in the System Tray (bottom right of screen by default). The only software you won't see is super-secret keylogging software that is used to spy on employees. They write that so it's invisible.
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Get a good sniffer or packet analyzer. \n\nIt will allow you to monitor what traffic is being sent across your network.  You can also open the packets to see where they headed and where they are from and depending on your knowledge the content of the packet.
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You must be careful. There is a possibility that someone is hacking u. U should install a good anti spy software which is available everywhere. I suggest that you take your pc to someone who understands computers if you feel u cannot do it. Your privacy now might be in danger!
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if they have file sharing enabled you will be able to see their shares quite easily. You could also log into their folders with a user id and password. As many user id's are owner and a blank password, it is possible to seriously compromise a computer. keep in mind the wireless connection is also on the inside of the nat virtual firewall so unless the other pc is running a firewall, then even more entry points exist.