Global Hooks???

[Pedro_The_Swift]

Have installed COMODO firewall,,
it keeps telling me that certain software is trying to install a
GLOBAL HOOK

huh?

are these things dangerous?

[incisor]

it means system wide, applies to all users... that sort of global

waste of time IMHO but your paranoia exceeds my laziness :P

[Pedro_The_Swift]

I keep tellin ya!

they're out to get me!!

:wacko:

[WhiteD3]

it means system wide, applies to all users... that sort of global

waste of time IMHO but your paranoia exceeds my laziness :P

:lol2::lol2::lol2:


Just 'cause you're paranoid doesn't mean they're not out to get you!

[VladTepes]

:lol2::lol2::lol2:


Just 'cause you're paranoid doesn't mean they're not out to get you!

Beat me to it !

[HangOver]

I have been running Comodo for about 6 months and find it good for a freeby.
Infinatly more configurable than say XP firewall, (Cough), ZoneAlarm or similar.

As for global hooks in essence it's a bit of code, (DLL) looking for input of one description or another and tells the system how to react to that input.

They can be used for keyboards, mice etc but also key-loggers and the like.


If you run a new "unknown" application, (ie Explorer etc will be fine to allow) and comodo screams, you can scan the application for spyware and viruses if you want to rest easy but in reality, (as Inc said) it's "probably" nothing to worry about. More likely it's your multi-media keyboard or whatever.


waste of time IMHO but your paranoia exceeds my laziness :P
Run without a firewall? I would feel naked ! ;)

[incisor]

Run without a firewall? I would feel naked ! ;)
hmmmmm, the emperor's new clothes...:angel:

[VladTepes]

Are global hooks anything like skyhooks ?

[HangOver]

hmmmmm, the emperor's new clothes...:angel:

Arrgghhhhhhhhhhhh I just looked down !!! :D



Are global hooks anything like skyhooks ?

Skyhooks? As in the rock group?

[incisor]

Skyhooks? As in the rock group?
women in uniform always give me a horn..... Arrgghhhhhhhhhhhhaa

toot toot.......

[harlie]

I have been running Comodo for about 6 months and find it good for a freeby.
Infinatly more configurable than say XP firewall, (Cough), ZoneAlarm or similar.

As for global hooks in essence it's a bit of code, (DLL) looking for input of one description or another and tells the system how to react to that input.

They can be used for keyboards, mice etc but also key-loggers and the like.


If you run a new "unknown" application, (ie Explorer etc will be fine to allow) and comodo screams, you can scan the application for spyware and viruses if you want to rest easy but in reality, (as Inc said) it's "probably" nothing to worry about. More likely it's your multi-media keyboard or whatever.


waste of time IMHO but your paranoia exceeds my laziness :P
Run without a firewall? I would feel naked ! ;)

Spot on - global hooks (or hooking) is part of an application (in this case comodo) that intercepts input commands (from keyboard, mouse, usb, network and even other applications) BEFORE they can be recieved and actioned by the operating system. Allowing you to decide if this command is authorised

[VladTepes]

Skyhooks? As in the rock group?

Or as in the ones you send the apprentice out for !

[HangOver]

Or as in the ones you send the apprentice out for !

Ahhhhh you mean like "go get a long stand from stores"
or tartan paint, etc etc .....................