Got a email from Comcast.net, saying I have a Bot on my Computer, and
how to elimnate it, Not so sure that I want to follow their directions.
How I would I determine if this is true using Linux , I have Fedora 20
installed ?
See their email below.
On 09/06/2014 05:32 PM, Comcast Online Communications wrote:
Constant Guard Service Alert
Constant Guard™ Alert
*Dear XFINITY Customer,*
XFINITY identified one or more of your computers may be infected with
a bot. You might have already seen an Alert from XFINITY informing you
about bot activity.
*We strongly recommend you take action
<http://constantguard.comcast.net/education-help/bot-assistance/?CMP=EMC-Email1&utm_source=Notification&utm_medium=Email&utm_campaign=Email1>
to remove malicious software from your computers.*
We appreciate your prompt attention to this important security notice.
Sincerely,
Constant Guard from XFINITY
Take Action Now
<http://constantguard.comcast.net/education-help/bot-assistance/?CMP=EMC-Email1&utm_source=Notification&utm_medium=Email&utm_campaign=Email1>
What is a bot?
A bot is a malicious form of software that is used to send spam, host
a phishing site, or steal your identity by monitoring your keystrokes
without your knowledge.
1st
Bot infects your computer
2nd
Bot gathers your personal info
3rd
Bot passes your info to 3rd party
What is Constant Guard from XFINITY?
*Constant Guard is a comprehensive online security protection service
provided by XFINITY Internet.*
We help ensure your online safety with products and services to
protect you, your computer and your family.
Constant Guard identifies infected computers by:
* Getting data from reputable Internet research groups that
specialize in bot identification.
* Looking for malicious behavior exhibited by bots (such as spam,
distributed denial of service attacks, and repeated connection
requests to known 'command and control' channels).
* Collecting this data to confirm whether one or more of your
computers has been infected.
This is a service related email. Comcast will occasionally send you
service-related emails to inform you of service upgrades or new
benefits to you Comcast High-Speed Internet service.
Copyright 2014. Comcast. All other trademarks are properties of their
respective owners.
Comcast respects your privacy. For a complete description of our
privacy policy, click here. <http://xfinity.comcast.net/privacy/>
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