Jay,
Thanks for the link. It does point out some interesting things; but, I
still believe that my Mom having a Static IP is the biggest risk she has.
The wrapster files can not execute w/o being "unwrapped". I have tested
this theory; and, it's true. Also, just to make my Mom feel better about
it - I have added the extension: "mp?" to her antivirus programs... I am
sure the link you have provided will help others in their decisions whether
to get/keep/trash Napster. Thanks again - we can never get too much info
when it comes to these things!
~Lisa
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From: "Jay Daniels" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Wednesday, December 27, 2000 1:37 PM
Subject: Re: * informant * Napster?
> At 10:31 AM 12/27/00 -0800 Lisa Selk wrote:
> >As far as control: You can configure Napster to search for all mp3's on
> >your computer - or you can tell it specifically which folders you wish to
> >share. I have double-checked; and, it seems to only share what it has
> >permission to share (which was my personal concern). I still realize
that
> >if the wrong person really wanted to; that they could probably over-ride
> >things and get into other folders/directories; but, I am only one of
> >billions of computers on the 'Net; and, that same person could do the
same
> >with/without Napster - especially with users like my Mom and others who
have
> >Static IP addresses due to DSL, Cable, T1, etc...
> >
> >Hope this helps!
> >
> >~Lisa
>
>
> I agree, and after reading the below link I do not think I want to use
Napster.
>
> http://www.sans.org/infosecFAQ/napster.htm
>
> A quick search showed many exploit/hacker sites for napster and napster
exploits. Many consist of hiding trojans (exe's) in .mp3 files with a
program called Wrapster -- then sit back and let people download it.
>
>
> /jay
>
>
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