BleepingComputer.com: Mvps Hosts Update [04-20-06]

MVPS HOSTS Update [04-20-06]

Blocking Unwanted Parasites with a Hosts File

http://www.mvps.org/winhelp2002/hosts.htm
http://www.mvps.org/winhelp2002/hosts.zip (108 kb)
http://www.mvps.org/winhelp2002/hosts.txt (436 kb)

How To: Download and Extract the HOSTS file
http://www.mvps.org/winhelp2002/hosts2.htm

HOSTS File - Frequently Asked Questions
http://www.mvps.org/winhelp2002/hostsfaq.htm

Note: the "text" version makes a good reference for determining possible
culprits.

Sign up for HOSTS file update notices
http://www.mvps.org/winhelp2002/hosts.htm#contribute

Silj

Hi siljaline,

As always thanks for making sure everyone knows.
No I am informed bout updates via 3 sources ^^.

Ta and have a nice w/e.

Your most welcome Johannes - enjoy the file and the protection that it offers.

Regards,
Silj

Thanks Silj ;)

stonangel, on Apr 23 2006, 05:37 AM, said:

Bienvenue, Olivier

Just a quick info. The Hostfile has been updated again on 10/05/2006. Files can be downloaded frm above mentioned sources.

rgds,

Last HOSTS file post may be found below;
http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/forums/ind...topic=52234&hl=

Silj

A month or so ago I was just curious as to how many bad web sites are actually in that Hosts file.
It was quickly apparent that scrolling down through the file and counting the lines was just NOT going to work.

I entered the file into Excell and came up with over 11,000 lines.
That's a lot of bad web sites!

For the average adult user, a hosts file probably isn't a really big deal.
But, for any computer that's going to be operated by a 'young' person, it should be a "Must Have".

I'm single and live alone, but I still use the Custom Hosts File from Mike Burgess.
I just don't want to be bothered by ad boxes and popups, wanting to sell me something or install something on my PC.

It just feels so good to "Stay Safe".

Y'all have a great day now, Y'hear?

The Shadow