Barry writes: <<I was in the process of adding some software to my machine so I disabled Zone Alarm Pro temporarily.That window of opportunity was all the hacker needed to spread his wares to my system.>> I don't understand (probably because I'm thick!). Would you not normally disconnect from the internet while disabling ZA and "adding" (installing?) new software? If so, I don't see how any hacker could access your system. Presumably your A-V program was disabled also? Am I missing something here? Perhaps you could expand further on this nasty thing. Seems there's a lesson for us here---or is this mainly for those on cable connection? Don Penlington Free computer tutorials at: http://www.geocities.com/donaldpen/ Also Fractal Galleries, free icons, poetry, and beautiful Queensland beaches. PCSOFT's List Owner's: Bob Wright<[log in to unmask]> Drew Dunn<[log in to unmask]>