Price Watch Prompt for password?

Moncho · 12-24-2005, 10:19 AM

Yesterday while accessing Pricewatch.com I was prompted for a login/password? It prompted me while clicking a particular item. This has never happened before as I recall. Was I being attacked? I'll be running Adaware/Spybot/Spywareblaster, GDC.com. I'm currently using Sygate for the firewall, AVG Free version antivirus and Prevx Intrusion protection. I had SPI turned off to access my work VPN, however I've since turned it on.

I would like to forward port 113 as it was identified as being closed but failed the GDC.com test. I know there was a post on this recommendation but I don't know how to forward it. I'm using a 3Com router.

Any information would be appreciated.

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Terry Reynolds · 12-26-2005, 12:46 PM

For 3Com port forwarding, try the instructions at this address:

http://www.portforward.com/english/r...mIRC_IDENT.htm

As for the Pricewatch question: I don't know, as I don't use pricewatch. But, you are handling it just the way you should. (And, for other readers not aware of this..) Unsolicited requests for password should not be responded to, even if you are at a site where you occasionally have to provide one. None of the shopping sites should require you to log in just to shop. They should only require it when you check out.

Zeppelin · 12-26-2005, 12:50 PM

Could be a little glitch where it thought you were asking to modify the file/add?

Moncho · 12-26-2005, 01:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Terry Reynolds

For 3Com port forwarding, try the instructions at this address:

http://www.portforward.com/english/r...mIRC_IDENT.htm

As for the Pricewatch question: I don't know, as I don't use pricewatch. But, you are handling it just the way you should. (And, for other readers not aware of this..) Unsolicited requests for password should not be responded to, even if you are at a site where you occasionally have to provide one. None of the shopping sites should require you to log in just to shop. They should only require it when you check out.

Terry Reynolds,

Thanks for your reply!

I followed your URL to port forward my 3Com router and reran shieldsup, all ports are now in stealth mode.

This is what makes ABXZone a great place to come to when needing technical assistance!

Thanks again!

Moncho · 12-26-2005, 01:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zeppelin

Could be a little glitch where it thought you were asking to modify the file/add?

Zeppelin,

Thankyou for your feedback!

12-24-2005, 10:19 AM	#1
Moncho Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 136	Price Watch Prompt for password? Yesterday while accessing Pricewatch.com I was prompted for a login/password? It prompted me while clicking a particular item. This has never happened before as I recall. Was I being attacked? I'll be running Adaware/Spybot/Spywareblaster, GDC.com. I'm currently using Sygate for the firewall, AVG Free version antivirus and Prevx Intrusion protection. I had SPI turned off to access my work VPN, however I've since turned it on. I would like to forward port 113 as it was identified as being closed but failed the GDC.com test. I know there was a post on this recommendation but I don't know how to forward it. I'm using a 3Com router. Any information would be appreciated. __________________ EVGA 680i A1 P32 / 8800 GTX, 177.19 E8400 @ 3.0GHz - 1.17v G.Skill 2 x 2GB DDR2 F2-6400CL5D-4GBPI 2 Seagate Baracuda ST380815AS 7200/SATA 80G RAID 0 Antec 900 / 650 Trio PSU Logitech Z-5500 5.1 500W Dell 24" 2405FPW Audigy 2 ZS Cooling - NB: HR-05/SB: Evercool VR-CE CPU Cooling - Thermalright Ultra 120 Extreme Vista 64 Home Premium SP1 System 2: EVGA 650i A1 P03 / XFX 8600GT 512, 163.75 E2160 @ 2.4GHz - 1.21v G.Skill 2 x 1GB DDR2 F2-6400PHU2-2GBHZ 2 Maxtor 7200/SATA 80G RAID 0 Case - Thelmaltake, Tsumani Dream Antec 480 Trio PSU Audigy 2 Cooling - NB: HR-05, SB: EnzoTech SLF-1 WinXP 32 Bit SP2
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12-26-2005, 12:46 PM	#2
Terry Reynolds Premium Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Orlando Area Florida Posts: 120	For 3Com port forwarding, try the instructions at this address: http://www.portforward.com/english/r...mIRC_IDENT.htm As for the Pricewatch question: I don't know, as I don't use pricewatch. But, you are handling it just the way you should. (And, for other readers not aware of this..) Unsolicited requests for password should not be responded to, even if you are at a site where you occasionally have to provide one. None of the shopping sites should require you to log in just to shop. They should only require it when you check out.
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12-26-2005, 12:50 PM	#3
Zeppelin Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 1,203	Could be a little glitch where it thought you were asking to modify the file/add?
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