Iwon - Safe?

**BobRiff** · 09-02-2005, 05:10 PM

Is Iwon a safe site to visit?

I did a search and couldn't find an answer.

I recently got rid of a major spyware infection (thanks to techsupportforum) and I've been trying to be careful of sites I visit for fear of becoming re-infected.

My wife really enjoyed playing some of the online games that Iwon had at their site, but I've told her not to go there anymore.

I'm running spyware monitoring programs now and feel pretty well protected, but I still don't want to take any unneccessary risks.

Is there a way to tell if a site is safe before you go to it?

Thanks.

**keymaker** · 09-02-2005, 05:17 PM

besides having spyware utilities, do you also have a firewall installed? if not check out www.majorgeeks.com and download zonealarm. good luck

i also recommend using mozilla firefox for your web browser. good web browser with good pop blocking.

**BobRiff** · 09-02-2005, 08:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by keymaker

besides having spyware utilities, do you also have a firewall installed? if not check out www.majorgeeks.com and download zonealarm. good luck

i also recommend using mozilla firefox for your web browser. good web browser with good pop blocking.

I use Sygate firewall and I've already swtched to Firefox.

Is it safe to give it a shot?

MicroBell · 09-03-2005, 01:39 AM

Iwon is not safe. They install spyware/adware on the PC's that visit the site and monitor your browseing habits and is considered a security risk.

http://www.computing.net/security/ww...orum/2671.html
http://www3.ca.com/securityadvisor/p...x?id=453079969
http://www.auditmypc.com/process/aornum.asp

sUBs · 09-03-2005, 02:58 AM

Go to http://www.mvps.org/winhelp2002/hosts.htm

Install MVPS host file on your computer. IWON is listed in the host file

09-02-2005, 05:10 PM	#1 (permalink)
BobRiff I helped the forums. Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 29 OS: XP	Iwon - Safe? Is Iwon a safe site to visit? I did a search and couldn't find an answer. I recently got rid of a major spyware infection (thanks to techsupportforum) and I've been trying to be careful of sites I visit for fear of becoming re-infected. My wife really enjoyed playing some of the online games that Iwon had at their site, but I've told her not to go there anymore. I'm running spyware monitoring programs now and feel pretty well protected, but I still don't want to take any unneccessary risks. Is there a way to tell if a site is safe before you go to it? Thanks.

09-02-2005, 05:17 PM	#2 (permalink)
keymaker Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 1,154 OS: windows xp	besides having spyware utilities, do you also have a firewall installed? if not check out www.majorgeeks.com and download zonealarm. good luck i also recommend using mozilla firefox for your web browser. good web browser with good pop blocking. __________________ AVG Spybot SpywareBlaster Adware CCleaner Diskeeper ZoneAlarm

09-03-2005, 01:39 AM	#4 (permalink)
MicroBell Manager Emeritus - Security Center, Expert Analyst, Moderator - Security Team; Rangemaster, TSF Academy & Supporter Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Carmichaels, PA-USA Posts: 6,963 OS: Windows 7	Iwon is not safe. They install spyware/adware on the PC's that visit the site and monitor your browseing habits and is considered a security risk. http://www.computing.net/security/ww...orum/2671.html http://www3.ca.com/securityadvisor/p...x?id=453079969 http://www.auditmypc.com/process/aornum.asp __________________ We Are The BORG Spyware KILLER and Adware Destroyer! Spyware/Adware Removal Tools Hijackthis Ad-aware SE Spybot Search&Destroy SpywareBlaster CWShredder

09-03-2005, 02:58 AM	#5 (permalink)
sUBs Asst Manager Security, Expert Analyst, Moderator, Security Team; Rangemaster, Moderator, TSF Academy Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 24,480 OS: N/A	Go to http://www.mvps.org/winhelp2002/hosts.htm Install MVPS host file on your computer. IWON is listed in the host file __________________ Question - what have you done for the community today?