Keep Peer Guardian Up-to-Date

[Big Booger]

http://www.westnet.com.au/tryan/list.html

I just found 38 addresses that tried to scan my PC.. Make sure you are keeping peerguardian up-to-date if you are using it. It is ineffective if you are not adding new IP ranges to block.

The bulk of my scans were done by this IP address:
216.73.87.22

Which when I did a trace came back with this information:

OrgName: Double Click, Inc.
OrgID: DOUBLE-3
Address: 450 West 33rd Street 16th floor
City: New York
StateProv: NY
PostalCode: 10001
Country: US

NetRange: 216.73.80.0 - 216.73.95.255
CIDR: 216.73.80.0/20
NetName: DOUBLECLICK-NET
NetHandle: NET-216-73-80-0-1
Parent: NET-216-0-0-0-0
NetType: Direct Assignment
NameServer: NS1.DOUBLECLICK.NET
NameServer: NS2.DOUBLECLICK.NET
NameServer: NS3.DOUBLECLICK.NET
NameServer: NS4.DOUBLECLICK.NET
Comment:
RegDate: 2001-07-12
Updated: 2003-06-11

TechHandle: AN1068-ARIN
TechName: Ng, Alex
TechPhone: +1-212-683-0001
TechEmail: ang@doubleclick.net

OrgTechHandle: AN1068-ARIN
OrgTechName: Ng, Alex
OrgTechPhone: +1-212-683-0001
OrgTechEmail: ang@doubleclick.net

ARIN WHOIS database, last updated 2003-07-29 19:15
Enter ? for additional hints on sear

So I have now banned all Ips that begin with 216 from connecting to my PC. :D That should stop them for a while.

[Conan]

Double Click, isn't that a Web Advertiser?

[Big Booger]

and yet another:
Connection forcefully closed on: 146.82.174.10 - RIAA

hehehe

Conan,
They were listed in the lists of IPs to block so perhaps they are doing some shady work on the side.. who knows.
:D

[Big Booger]

By the way,
Peer Guardian has been updated:

http://www.methlabs.org/methlabs.htm


or the direct download below:

http://www.methlabs.org/pg/PeerGuardian_1981_setup.zip

:D

The newest version is 1.98-1

[Stripe]

That's okay Boogs, I had 10 forceful closes from the Dept. of Justice a few days ago :eek:

[Big Booger]

What would be good, is if Kazaa gave you the chance to choose to allow someone to download something from you. Like say they are trying to scan your files, it pops up, saying something like, x.x.x.x. Ip is trying to see your files or download from you, and it has a look up x.x.x.x IP to allow them to download from you.. :D

That I think would definitely crack the nutts of the RIAA, BSA, USDOJ, MPAA, etc...
If you say no, then they are automatically blocked. And you can add IPs that you find safe to a safe ALLOW ALL list.. :D

That WOULD definitely stop them.
LOL

[cash_site]

Does the new Kazaa Lite 2.41, with IP blocking installed, act just like peerguardian??

Or is it a better idea to have both, PG and RIAA IP Block, running at same time?

[Big Booger]

You have to remember, Peer Guardian works for more than just Kazaa. It works on several platforms from emule to kazaa. The new kazaa does exactly what Peer Guardian does, but to be safe I would use both, as Kazaa may not update the blocked Ip strings like peer guardian does. With that site above, it is updated every day. I don't know how often it is updated for the kazaa blocking feature.

If you are worried, I'd suggest you to try out filetopia. I've been using it now for 2 days and it works great. I have peer guardian running in the background, and haven't even had 1 scan. Filetopia is like IRC, ICQ, Kazaa, and emule wrapped into one solid nifty application.

It does have some bugs, but with such an overwhelming number of options and features that is to be expected. Give it a shot.

[Conan]

I don't use Peer Guardian but I have copied all the IP ranges to block into Sygate. What do yo think Boogs, is that good enough?

http://methlabs.org/pg_sygate.htm

[Big Booger]

as long as you continously update them, it shouldn't be a problem. Use that site above to update it. More IP strings are added daily. Hopefully that will keep the nasties out of your share.

[Big Booger]

Connection Rejected: 61.62.68.178 - Sony NetTw Limited (add. range) (07-31-2003 @ 21:41:30)

That Same IP address has been trying to connect to me for nearly 3 hours. 239 times it has tried to connect, and 239 times Peer Guardian has denied them..

I wonder if there is a program out there that will send a bounce back packet to IPs that try to connect to me. I want to cause them as much trouble as they are causing me.

Anyone have a program that does that?

[Thor]

Originally posted by Big Booger
Connection Rejected: 61.62.68.178 - Sony NetTw Limited (add. range) (07-31-2003 @ 21:41:30)

That Same IP address has been trying to connect to me for nearly 3 hours. 239 times it has tried to connect, and 239 times Peer Guardian has denied them..


Anyone have a program that does that?

Isn't there some kind of law against being hammered like that?

There are programs that send back packets but, alas, I don't have one handy.

[Big Booger]

What if we all sent back packets to those bots.. surely that would crash their systems.. I mean 1 million packets per second would do quite a bit of damage IMHO LOL

[lynchknot]

Hey BB, do you have any idea why PG was running up my CPU to 90+ locking the computer up?

*edit - nm i found out:

High Processor Usage
Some users have been complaining of high-processor usage by PG recently. A large part of this is down to the fact that PG checks new IPs against EVERY range in your blocklist. I've decided the best way to address this is to change the cross-referencing system so that it breaks all blocked IPs into subnets and only compares new IPs with those in relevant subnets (should cut processor time to below 1/200th)

*edit again - well this is the second time in a few minutes that my PC has locked up at 99 usage due to PG - that is unacceptable! :eek:

[Big Booger]

try using the sygate rules. I personally have never had this problem, unless it is checking 239 times.. like it did today. I'd rather have my PC lockup 2-3 times per hour as to be charged by the RIAA..

:D

Lynch,
You could also try Filetopia. It seems to work well.. but it takes a while to get used to.. and you don't have to worry about the RIAA!

[zipp51]

[
I wonder if there is a program out there that will send a bounce back packet to IPs that try to connect to me. I want to cause them as much trouble as they are causing me.

Anyone have a program that does that? [/B][/QUOTE]

This may be what you are looking for it's called NetLabs NetLabsDWNLD (http://www.webattack.com/download/dlnetlab.shtml)

NetLabs 1.4 is a multithreaded Windows 95/NT Winsock compliant application that has the following features: Finger service, WhoIs service, Ping, Traceroute, 'Parallel Trace' (new feature!), DayTime, PCs clock synchronization, Quote of the day, DNS lookup, Port scan and more.

[lynchknot]

I thought my firewall is supposed to make my PC invisible, "stealth" If I sent packets back won't they see that there really is a PC at that IP?

[Big Booger]

Of course they will be able to see your IP, the Peer Guardian simply blocks them from viewing your shared files. AFAIK they still know your IP address, that is how they connected to you in the first place.

As for your firewall, it doesn't entirely make you invisible. It just prevents people from accessing your PC via your IP and the ports that allow connections in and out AFAIK. I could be wrong about this and if I am, I appologize.

THanks Zipp, I'll give that program a looksee.

DOWN WITH THE RIAA!!!

[cash_site]

Well BB, you are starting to get me hooked into Filetopia, but is it compatible with the Kazaa networks, ie does it have the user base and files like Kazaa ??

[Stripe]

Back to the discussion about peer guardian....

has anyone tried accessing the database update site? I think it's going to be awhile before there's another update....they're having bandwidth issues :eek:

[Big Booger]

@ cash_site:
Filetopia is much more than kazaa. It is more like IRC, but with a Kazaa search function so that you can search for files on filetopia.

It's not as extensive as kazaa, but then there are not as many fake files, virii etc.. as kazaa either. And you have the added benefit of privacy and anonymity.

Give it a try and let me know what you think.

@Stripe
And about Peer Guardian,
That site I listed is the only place other than the Peer Guardian website that has a list of updated IPs. It is still available as far as I can tell. Hopefully IP can have an autoupdate IP feature, so that as new IPs come out, they are automatically stored in the Peer Guardian APP, kind of like NAV does with auto virus updates..

:D

If I find any other sites that list updates for Peer Guardian, I'll let you guys know.

[Stripe]

I just noticed something and I want to pass it along.

I use both peer guardian as well as placing the IP ranges in Sygate.

I've noticed that Peer Guardian still blocks IP's that get through Sygate. So to answer this question from Conan:
I don't use Peer Guardian but I have copied all the IP ranges to block into Sygate. What do yo think Boogs, is that good enough?
I would say no. It appears that they update the Peer Guardian database more frequently than they do the Sygate firewall list.

[lynchknot]

I think there is something wrong with my PG - it has not blocked a single IP and i've had it on a long time.

[Big Booger]

Have you updated it to the newest version?

I went for weeks without a single block, then all of a sudden wango tango, there went my mango, they started smacking me around like Mike Tyson beating down Pee Wee Herman.
:D

[lynchknot]

I'm using PG version 1.98b

[Stripe]

They may not be looking for you......yet :D

If you also placed the IP's in your Firewall, they are blocked before they even get to Peer Guardian.

[lynchknot]

I don't have any IP blocks in Sygate because it decided to hide from my tray again - so I reinstalled and forgot to add IP range. I should be getting, at least, double-click showing up. What are some sites that use double-click - so I can check this?

[Stripe]

What are some sites that use double-click - so I can check this?
LOL....someone who wants to be hammered by companies.

[lynchknot]

lol - Well, I would like to see it work - if i'm going to leave it on, using resources, I want it to work. So far, not one single block - makes me believe it's not on - or maybe it's not set up right.

*edit - also, i'm wondering why PG is still using an incredible amount of CPU (average 70-90) - I though that was supposed to be fixed.

[Big Booger]

:D, actually, I haven't been getting any hits either lately. I left it on for two days now, and nothing.

So I wouldn't worry about it. they have over 60 million IP addresses, that some change rather frequently, to choose from..

Imagine if each user had 4 Ip addys to use, that'd be 240 million IP address to scan.. quite a few.

[Stripe]

I haven't been hit lately either. The last one I got hit with was BayTSP (oh oh :eek: ) a few days back.

I have IP list in my Sygate as well so sometimes I won't be hit for a few days. It's probably the worm that has people worrying about other things right now.

I've started to get the high cpu processing as well. I've decided to go back to version 1.97 until the new one comes out.

Edit: some content removed.Please read #2 of the Forum Rules (http://www.techzonez.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=615)

[lynchknot]

I find that this new version is slightly better on resources than 1.97, on my machine - but still, much too high.

**edit - hehe, now it's working - blocked 6 - all doubleclick.

Edit: some content removed.Please read #2 of the Forum Rules (http://www.techzonez.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=615)

[Big Booger]

Peer guardian works swell. As does the sygate rules.

Just make sure to keep them up-to-date, and if you are paranoid, use both.

[efc]

Peer Gardian was highlighted today on "The Screen Savers" TV show. This summary was posted in their show notes.
************
Dark Tip: Block the RIAA

PeerGuardian is a free program that hides your file sharing from known RIAA informants.

By Kevin Rose

You have a firewall to keep out hackers, so why not have a firewall to keep out the RIAA? If you're running Windows, PeerGuardian does just that.

Keep RIAA informants off your case

Each time you launch PeerGuardian, it downloads the latest list of known RIAA informants and blocks them from connecting to your computer. The list contains hundreds of known IP-address ranges the RIAA has used to catch file swappers.

Does PeerGuardian offer 100 percent protection? No. If an unknown RIAA informant sneaks through, you're still busted.

Remember, the best way to not get caught is to not share pirated files. Support the musicians or movies you love and pick up a CD or DVD. Then share it. (Just kidding.)

Grab PeerGuardian now. It's free!

[FastGame]

Originally posted by lynchknot
I find that this new version is slightly better on resources than 1.97, on my machine - but still, much too high.
What do you mean by "much too high" ? what's too high ?

[sociallysleepy]

http://www.trakz.net/leet/sonik/pg.gif
My Peer Guardian 1.99 shows no alerts in the main window, yet there's a ton of stuff in the "View Full Collection Log". What is the purpose of the View Full Collection Log?

[FastGame]

The Full Collection Log is a cumulation of all the blocks that have taken place since you've installed PG & had it running. You can go though it and do traces or keep as a record. When you launch PG and it opens to the screen you show it won't have blocks listed until it does block something then its added to the Collection Log, provided you have the Collection Log box checked.

BTW how did you get 607 profiles ? I only have 605....

[sociallysleepy]

Why does it says "blocked: 0" when there's a ton of IP's in the FCL?

I added two IP's manually

[FastGame]

Originally posted by sociallysleepy
Why does it says "blocked: 0" when there's a ton of IP's in the FCL?

I added two IP's manually
I don't know, how long have you had PG ?

Oh and welcome to TZ :D

[sociallysleepy]

Thanks
I just got it today, I heard about it on Soulseek Forums and so i'm a Peer Guardian newbie right now :(

[sociallysleepy]

wtf

Connection Rejected: 146.82.174.10 - RIAA (09-10-2003 @ 14:01:43)
Connection Rejected: 146.82.174.10 - RIAA (09-10-2003 @ 14:01:43)
Connection Rejected: 68.163.90.10 - tst inc -riaa host! read this http-//www.theregister.com/content/6/29554.html (09-10-2003 @ 14:01:43)
Connection Rejected: 68.163.90.12 - tst inc -riaa host! read this http-//www.theregister.com/content/6/29554.html (09-10-2003 @ 14:01:48)
Connection Rejected: 146.82.174.12 - RIAA (09-10-2003 @ 14:01:48)
Connection Rejected: 146.82.174.10 - RIAA (09-10-2003 @ 14:01:54)
Connection Rejected: 146.82.174.10 - RIAA (09-10-2003 @ 14:01:54)
Connection Rejected: 68.163.90.10 - tst inc -riaa host! read this http-//www.theregister.com/content/6/29554.html (09-10-2003 @ 14:01:54)


That happened all at once as soon as I opened up Kazaa Lite and I dont even share my files :(

[FastGame]

Well if you just got it today and you have always had it running and it's says no blocks, yet has the Collection Log with blocks listed then you have a bug that some people have reported. They say it still works but you can delete the PG folder and try reinstalling PG and see if that helps

Sorry I don't have anything else, a PG expert will be by sometime today....I hope

[edit] mine reports stuff like that just surfing & only browser open...:(

[sociallysleepy]

Does that shit mean the RIAA is trying to **** me over?

[FastGame]

Yep its too late for you....sure hope they don't track you down to TZ :p

Keep using PG and hope they think you died.....


J/K :p

[Thor]

Originally posted by FastGame
Yep its too late for you....sure hope they don't track you down to TZ :p

Keep using PG and hope they think you died.....


J/K :p

Hehe, you bad!:p

[Big Booger]

A new version of Peer Guardian was released recently:

http://www.methlabs.org/PeerGuardian_1.99b_pr4.zip

enjoy. This one autoupdates.. so no worries about not having the latest IP ranges.
:D

[lynchknot]

Thanks BB but does not work for me - all it does is "not respond" for me.

*edit - ok got it working but it still uses massive amounts of CPU to the point of freezing my desktop momentarily

[Big Booger]

It seemed to work better than the previous version for me.
:D

[Thor]

Are you removing the existing version first or installing over the top?

[lynchknot]

I think I installed over it but it has a different name (PeerGuardian_1.99b_pr4) so does it still overwrite the original?

[Thor]

If you have the newer version # then I would think it was over written. I think I'll uninstall first.

[lynchknot]

This version does not seem to install. It just opens a folder with files that you move to wherever you want. I uninstalled the old one and reopened a new folder and this one is working well.
I'm wondering what these rejected connections are about: "fake files"?

Connection Rejected: 209.225.0.6 - fake files and p2p bots (cable and wireless server)- (09-13-2003 @ 08:30:45)
Connection Rejected: 194.67.35.196 - Spylog (09-13-2003 @ 09:24:54)

[Big Booger]

maybe their IP has been found to spread Fake files all over the P2P scene???

I have no idea actually.

The trace shows it originating from Baltimore:
OrgName: Cable & Wireless
OrgID: EXCW
Address: 3300 Regency Pkwy
City: Cary
StateProv: NC
PostalCode: 27511
Country: US

ReferralServer: rwhois://rwhois.exodus.net:4321/

NetRange: 209.225.0.0 - 209.225.95.255
CIDR: 209.225.0.0/18, 209.225.64.0/19
NetName: DC2-3
NetHandle: NET-209-225-0-0-1
Parent: NET-209-0-0-0-0
NetType: Direct Allocation
NameServer: DNS01.EXODUS.NET
NameServer: DNS02.EXODUS.NET
NameServer: DNS03.EXODUS.NET
NameServer: DNS04.EXODUS.NET
Comment: * Rwhois reassignment information for this block is available at:
Comment: * rwhois.exodus.net 4321
Comment: * For abuse please contact abuse@exodus.net
RegDate:
Updated: 2002-08-16

TechHandle: ZC221-ARIN
TechName: Cable & Wireless
TechPhone: +1-919-465-4023
TechEmail: ip@gnoc.cw.net
--------------------------------------------
Name: servedby.advertising.com
IP Address: 209.225.0.6
Location: Baltimore (39.294N, 76.622W)
Network: DC2-3
--------------------------------------------

[SupaStar]

Originally posted by lynchknot
*edit - ok got it working but it still uses massive amounts of CPU to the point of freezing my desktop momentarily

I've had this new version installed for about a week or so but lately it has been maxing out my CPU and slowing everything down!!

Whats up with that? :rolleyes:

[Big Booger]

I am getting the same thing now. :(

[seraphielx]

sup kats,

load the ip list into your firewalls,that will help you till they get peerguardian fixed.

its something with the api calls that is useing all the cpu.

try to get outpost v1 with blockpost,sygate and one of the other firewalls.

come to http://www.peerguardian.net and you can access the converter that will make the peerguardian database a database that your firewall will read and block ips with.

also on sygate bluetack adjusted his converter to make the list in sections of 400 so that the rules will work better.

peerguardian it self is being worked on and we will make it better,but for now if you are haveing cpu problems load the list in your firewalls.

and one last note,i usually update the list a few times a day so just look at the bottom of the list to see what has been updated.

see ya

[Reverend]

Converter link here http://www.bluetack.co.uk/convert.html

[seraphielx]

also it is here preloaded with the peerguardian database,but you have to be a registered member to use it (sorry i don''t make the rules)

http://www.peerguardian.net/pgipdb/pgipdb_conv.php

[doug25]

i downloade a software from emule and burned it with speedycd and a backpack recorder but i couldn't get it open what do i need to do different

[cash_site]

i downloade a software from emule and burned it with speedycd and a backpack recorder but i couldn't get it open what do i need to do different
Whoa, slow down. First this may not be the right spot for this question - Rev wont be happy.

Secondly, are you having troubles with Peer Guardian that you downloaded from emule? or some other warez?

We try not to talk about warez at TZ, from fear of the BAT.

[Dehcbad25]

Question, how do I know which version of PG I am using??

[Dehcbad25]

OK, I think I had been too much off from the forum. Which is the best way to keep yourself protected from spying eyes??

[FastGame]

I would say its still Peer Guardian & the block list in Sygate firewall.

I guess new things are coming out but don't know about them ???

[Dehcbad25]

I don't use sygate. I use no sofware firewall. They take too much resorces when you don't restart your computer often. I also feel it make P2P a lot slower, and it is an aplication more to close when playing games, but I don't feel confortable closing it.
I do use router with NAT. Now, about that, I think it is possible to filter IPs from the router, right?? and I coud update that list as necesary, right??
I like that idea better.

[SupaStar]

Try a program called ProtoWall (search google). It uses few resources than PeerGuardian.

[Conan]

I don't use sygate. I use no sofware firewall. They take too much resorces when you don't restart your computer often. I also feel it make P2P a lot slower, and it is an aplication more to close when playing games, but I don't feel confortable closing it.


I disagree, Sygate doesn't take up much resources. Restart the computer often? I haven't had the need to do this since Windows 98. How much RAM do you have on your machine Dehc?

[Dehcbad25]

I only have 1 GB

[lynchknot]

Why was my post deleted?

[Conan]

Why was my post deleted?

It probably happened when I restored the forum DB.

[SupaStar]

I do use router with NAT. Now, about that, I think it is possible to filter IPs from the router, right?? and I coud update that list as necesary, right??
I like that idea better.

Sounds ok to me. I'm sure it's possible with most routers, however is NAT sufficient protection?

[Dehcbad25]

Sounds ok to me. I'm sure it's possible with most routers, however is NAT sufficient protection?
I am not talking about using the NAT as protection, but to do the filter of IPs at the router level. It will certainly decrease the computer activity + it protects all computers in the LAN

[SupaStar]

I am not talking about using the NAT as protection, but to do the filter of IPs at the router level. It will certainly decrease the computer activity + it protects all computers in the LAN

I understand that part Dehc (and I agree with you), but you mentioned that you are not using a software firewall, so the question I put to you is, will NAT protect you from the baddies?? I agree, often firewalls slow your download speeds.

[Dehcbad25]

baddies? You mean what protowall protects from? That is what I would like to do. Currentlt is it not, so I have to use both, but I would like the router to be able to filter as protowall does. The already come with an IP filter, but it is quite small, and I don't feel like updating 4000 IPs manually :p

[SupaStar]

baddies? You mean what protowall protects from? That is what I would like to do. Currentlt is it not, so I have to use both, but I would like the router to be able to filter as protowall does. The already come with an IP filter, but it is quite small, and I don't feel like updating 4000 IPs manually :p

I'm talking about hackers and the like. Is NAT enough protection from hackers?

My firewall's IP filter is and IP by IP setup...in other words, you would have to enter the IP's separately. :rolleyes: I dont think so!! LoL. Not going to be doing that!

[Dehcbad25]

I'm talking about hackers and the like. Is NAT enough protection from hackers?

My firewall's IP filter is and IP by IP setup...in other words, you would have to enter the IP's separately. :rolleyes: I dont think so!! LoL. Not going to be doing that!
Ohh. I got your question now.
I think it is good enought as long as you don't leave your ports open. If you open too many ports it would be easier to pass thru.

[SupaStar]

Ohh. I got your question now.
I think it is good enought as long as you don't leave your ports open. If you open too many ports it would be easier to pass thru.

Great! Those are my thoughts also.

[wykis]

i hate Double-Click.NET

What All They Do, Is To Hack People, Put SOme Ads In And Leave Them With All Adware... That Is Especially With IE Because It Always gets hacked..... That Is Why I Am Using opera :ppp And Windows 2003 Internet Connection Firewall, Which Is Very Useful ... When You Go to www.coolwebsearch.com With IE, You Will Get A Virus [ Hijacker ]Which Will Be Executed Only ON IE. That Would Be the Same as DBL-CLICK.NET And I COuld Delete it When Going To ($Windows)\System32\update*.*
Or ($Windows)\update*.* :D So... I Think All Double-Click network Should Be Judged Because Of hacking and Stufff..... That Is Why When I Had Zone Alarm, Thy Tried To access My Computer in interval of 2 minutes :/

[kafel]

...about Peer Guardian! It spies for RIAA !!!!!! Never have had problem until I installed and use it !!! Than my ISP received bunch of letters and sand them to me with warnings!!! DON'T USE IT - ANY version!!! That's the best advice I can give!

[lynchknot]

...about Peer Guardian! It spies for RIAA !!!!!! Never have had problem until I installed and use it !!! Than my ISP received bunch of letters and sand them to me with warnings!!! DON'T USE IT - ANY version!!! That's the best advice I can give!WHAT? I don't think so. Is that your only evidence against PG? PG is not perfect. Just because you received a letter does not make PG guilty of spying. Check your firewall logs. BTW, I use Protowall.

[Big Booger]

...about Peer Guardian! It spies for RIAA !!!!!! Never have had problem until I installed and use it !!! Than my ISP received bunch of letters and sand them to me with warnings!!! DON'T USE IT - ANY version!!! That's the best advice I can give!

I think you don't know what you are talking about. The RIAA constantly add new IP strings to file their complaints. Peer Guardian does exactly what it intends to do. It blocks a set of IP addresses that are added to it's program. And it constantly checks to see that those addresses do not have access to your system.

If you don't update it, you're most likely going to receive a letter...

[Dehcbad25]

This reminds me of something.
How many people do you know that use Kazaa?
I learned last week of some people DUMM enought that use Kazaa. And not Kazzalite, just kazza, and apparently it is very common for them, which leave me completely shocked. Don't thy see the news? Plus SPYWARE:p (not to mention that Kazza everything can be shared, so viruses run wild)

[lynchknot]

Perhaps this is why:

PeerGuardian, XS, Deep Delete spyware warning
If you've downloaded any of these three programs that are
produced by methlabs.org from popular download sites such
as download.com, zdnet, or softpedia.com, they are bundled
with spyware. Methlabs' software is free and open source,
and only the GNU General Public License should appear when
installing. Any other EULA that appears indicates a
spyware version. The spyware versions are being bundled by a
company called openwares.org on all of CNET and ZDnet
affiliated sites, including international versions, and
will install toolbars and popup ad generators as well as
spy on web surfing habits. To find out if any of these 3
are legit or spyware, check here:

temporary meth lab: http://homepage.ntlworld.com/tim.leonard1/

[Dehcbad25]

Where did you find that info LK?

[Avalon]

Ok, ive been reading through some of ure info and have decided to install Peer Guardian altho im a noob and dont know a great deal, i presume people like erm the fbi can scan ure pc and find out what ure upping or downing and as i use Kazaa and bit torrent to download legal stuff like pictures of grass and dogs i dont want anyone looking and laffing at me.

So how do i set it up, and should it run all the time?

help :rolleyes:

[Big Booger]

Peer guardian is easy. Install it. Make sure it is running in the sys tray and update it.

You can get the block lists : http://methlabs.org/sync/

I believe you right click the program and there is an option to update the blocklist. Choose that and then load the file that you downloaded from the site.

Then restart it, and it should be up-to-date.

Though I think the newest release has an autoupdating feature.

[cmputrskillme]

Can someone direct me as to how to add IP's to Sygate to block? I tried to do it, did some advanced rule thing and all of a sudden all my WinMx downloads DIED!!!! AHHHHHHHGGGG!

Also, the new Peer Guardian, its great, thanks Boogs! I simply CANNOT believe just HOW many people are scanning me and how many times they try over and over again! All seem to be universities and that damned SONY!!!!

What is up with all the universities?

Thanks,
Sharon

[cmputrskillme]

If you haven't already DON'T upgrade to PG2. After you update it your blocking nothing!!!!!!!! We all have the same problem, accept, now that I've tried to re-install the old version, no updates will work and I'm still blocking nothing.

I'm unprotected :eek: specially since some damned company J-K something has tried to connect to me hundreds of times over the past few days.....if you have ANY news on a new version with this bug fixed PLEASE let me know ASAP.

Thanks,
Sharon

[Dehcbad25]

I was checking today on my Blocklist manager and I seen that many sources has been updated, but now I don't know which sources to enable. Do you guys have recomendations?

[lynchknot]

I don't even use PG nor PW anymore. The blocklist was updated quite a while ago because I just checked and I have no updated lists. I only use the full list in emule because it has become such a hassle at there are so many blocks that are legit. Makes me wonder if they are holding blacklists up for ransom.

[Dehcbad25]

I would love not to have to use BLM anymore since it uses 500 MB once loaded (350~500), but I am worried since there are getting stiffier with everyone

[lynchknot]

You only need it to download lists is all. 500mb? Something wrong there

http://img16.echo.cx/img16/3938/bl0lu.jpg (http://www.imageshack.us)

[Dehcbad25]

Right now it is a 270 MB. The PC that is running it has only 512 MB, and I have seen it going up to 500 before. I would love if I could put the program in a schedule. It only downloads list every 12 hours, so I don't need to have it open all the time.
Anyhow, I still need to know which sources to use

[lynchknot]

every 12 hours! Hell, I only check it once a month

[rrgg]

If you haven't already DON'T upgrade to PG2. After you update it your blocking nothing!!!!!!!! We all have the same problem, accept, now that I've tried to re-install the old version, no updates will work and I'm still blocking nothing.

I'm unprotected specially since some damned company J-K something has tried to connect to me hundreds of times over the past few days.....if you have ANY news on a new version with this bug fixed PLEASE let me know ASAP.


On what do you base this hysteria?

PG2 is blocking on my machine. In fact I noticed Bank of America and Ford Motor Company being blocked and wondered why they're on the list. (I use the government and anti-p2p lists only)