G. Morgan wrote:
> ~BD~ wrote:
>
>> . The file may be hijacked, for
>> example, by adware, computer viruses, trojan horse software, and may be
>> modified to redirect traffic from the intended destination to sites
>> hosting content that may be offensive or intrusive to the user or the
>> user’s computer system
>
> That's why you need something resident to keep changes being made to
> startup items and HOSTS file. I've used Winpatrol for many years for
> this.
>
>

I agree, it is excellent and I too have used it. http://www.winpatrol.com/

Unfortunately, there is no version for the Apple OS X! :-(

I did once email Bill Pytlovany and ask, but he said he had no plans for
making a Mac version! ;-)

**

Have you ever investigated exactly *what* is loaded onto your computer
when you choose to download a Hosts file? I mean a forensic-type check
after downloading onto a known clean machine (a new or wiped HD should
be OK! <smile>) I'll bet not!

Btw, which one (Hosts file) do *you* use?