"The Hack Stop"

Just saw this commercial on TV... first the usual scare-mongering ("You wouldn't leave your safe open and walk away, would you? That's exactly what you're doing if you walk away from your computer with a highspeed connection... [...]blabla[...] hackers... identity theft [...]blabla[...]"...

And then... "a 100% safe solution! No more hackers!!"... Wow... And technically, they're right, I guess :rolleyes:

http://www.thehackstop.com/

This is so retarded that it's probably going to make its inventor a bunch of money :D

Heh, welcome to American TV commercials. Different from Europe huh? Ever see the "stop Sign" one? THAT is worse.

I believe it's stopsign.com or etwas.

Installation Instructions....

2. Remove Internet cable from back of PC and connect into unit. (Either top or bottom port).

Or just disconnect it and leave it there, same safe solution. Why didn't i think of this.
THe unit is probably a plastic box with an ethernet input and a whole buncha nothing inside.

Yeah, just an on/off switch for the network cable (assuming it is wired correctly), and produced in a third-world sweat-shop by women and children in near slave-labor conditions for $.015 per copy.

Ain't business wonderful?
;)

Business is the art of making money, not friends.

Did you guys read the FAQ on it? This is my personal favorite:

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Can I protect my entire network with The Hack Stop?
Yes. One Hack Stop connected to your system router will disable access on all computers attached to that network. One Hack Stop at each computer will allow each computer to connect and disconnect on an individual basis.

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As stated by others, How is the hack stop anything different than unplugging the CAT5 cable or turning off the ADSL/Cable modem? It does have a catchy title though HACK STOP. IMO the name will assist in selling the product. I ask myself, is this the next million dollar idea? If so, I'm in the wrong field. ;)

That is probably THE most humorous thing I've seen all week. I'd like a customer list from them 'cause I've got some "technology" advancements for them. ROFLMFAO!!!!!

Thanks Neg, I can always count on you..

Yeah, the whole things plays on the FUD thingie. I know I'm going to find a few of these around. I bet I even get a few questions from co-workers about it.

They won't be in business long, though. The claim of 100 percent will get them in trouble.

Just for grins, I checked to see where they might be:

Server Used: [ whois.godaddy.com ]

www.thehackstop.com = [ 65.115.27.8 ]

Registrant:
Domains by Proxy Inc.
Registered through: GoDaddy.com
Domain Name: THEHACKSTOP.COM
Domain servers in listed order:
NS1.SUPPLYGUYS.NET
NS2.SUPPLYGUYS.NET
For complete domain details go to:

That's it. Not very good or complete information. The only other contact info is the PO box in the site. They must not expect to be around long.

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You can purchase The Hack Stop through our web site or by visiting these fine retailers... :(

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I can't help but notice that their total list of retailers include such fine stores as, um... well there isn't any. But surely someone will sell this product, maybe Spencer's Gift's, McDonald's as a Happy Meal toy, your local dollar store, or maybe even Goodwill?

I might buy one for everyone on my list for Christmas. :D

-Deeboe

Sort of reminds me of the scissors firewall. you cut the Cat5 Cable and NO ONE can break in over a LAN :)

This is what ppl need to read first!


Title: Did You Just Say You Stupid Computer!

ISBN: 0595309240

Linky: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/059...lance&n=283155

User Pic: Attached

hmm as the saying goes there's a sucker born every 5 seconds, so i'm betting that this company is relying on them purchasing this piece of useless merchandise..

but still you never know it could serve a purpose for something, like a fireplace ornament or something..

front2back

Hmmmm, $19.95 for an I/O switch? oh! great.

Why not just click on the internet connection in the system tray and click on "disconnect"..............then go and spend the $19.95 on beer?

:drink:

HAHAHAHAHA....hahahaha, oh god....


I'm trying to think of how many of these would sell at a country club.
What brilliant mind decided "Man, what we need to do is get ourselves a stop sign...".
Either that or it's a marketing prank to test the stupidity of consumers?


I just think it would be pretty neat to hang up on my wall and make into a CAT5 holder. :p

Oddly enough ...

We just upgraded our phone service to Comcast. The new cable-modem has a little button on the front. This disables the network connections through the cable modem. Don't know why it's there, but it is. If wife gets too crazy on the net, I can just turn it off, I guess.

That really shouldn't be a problem, now. The long distance is now basically free, so she'll be spending more time on the phone.
;)

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I just think it would be pretty neat to hang up on my wall and make into a CAT5 holder.

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ROFHL, thats pretty awesome, best idea ive heard in a while
thats quote of the day on my network

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Will The Hack Stop prevent my computer from getting spyware or viruses?

The Hack Stop is not an anti-virus protection. We recommend that you install a firewall and anti-virus software in addition to using The Hack Stop.

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LMAO. Whats the use of the Hack Stop when they advice the above. They could just make a website with "INSTALL A FIREWALL AND UP-TO-DATE ANTIVIRUS" and charge $19.95 for everyone viewing that message.

Cheers

Hey,

Rapier57 - The modem that i got from my cable company has a standby switch to (Telewest, England), as does my Fathers (NTL, England), and i always hit standby when i'm not using it - but more really cause the flashing lights distract me from the TV ;)

Matts Hack Stop Instructions:
1. Find your index finger (either hand will do)
2. Press the off button on your PC

What do you reckon guys I could sell it on ebay as a document titled "Never worry about leaving your computer again!"

Matt

lmao this is worse than the bush phone tapping thread.

As far as I know most modems (I know my Motorola does) have a standby/disconnect switch but when most users are cluless and don't bother to read the manual maybe they deserve to be parted from their 19.95.

hmm.... That is ingenious... I never knew that if you unplugged your computer when you aren't on the internet people can't connect to it anymore... This is truely amazing.... So if this theory works... Does it mean if I turn my tower off people can't use my computer?

I wish I would of known this before, it would of saved me the trouble of those 3 hard drives that I had to remove so no one could access my data. I just keep forgetting to put them back in. Oh well....

One last question... If this works... Does it also mean if I turn the lights off in my house the light company will stop charging me?

*watches Neg and millions of others go purchase one.
Pretty interesting, people are stupid.

Cmon folks, you don't have to look far to see this *everywhere*. FUD is a universal tool.

FUD used to cut costs while making you think you're receiving an important favor:
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AOL is currently running quite an expensive FUD program. What they're not telling you is that your best interest isn't their #1 concern, lowering the cost of helpdesk overhead is. 80% of their calls are related to malware. If they give everyone the proper protection, and I use that description loosely, then they can theoretically slash a good chunk of their costs.

The other end of this is to build business using FUD as seen in this example.

FUD used to boost ratings:
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My personal favorite. This is the trick that the media uses to get you to watch their awful editorials. Fox ran one this week about the hidden dangers of bicycles assembled by retail stores.

Anyway, no one should be surprised here.

--Th13

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Originally posted here by ShippMA

Matts Hack Stop Instructions:
1. Find your index finger (either hand will do)
2. Press the off button on your PC

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Dude - next time just give it a kick; that always works for me ;)

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hmm.... That is ingenious... I never knew that if you unplugged your computer when you aren't on the internet people can't connect to it anymore... This is truely amazing.... So if this theory works... Does it mean if I turn my tower off people can't use my computer?

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Whiz, you'd be surprised - one of my relatives was telling me a few days ago how he always unplugs his Cat5 after he's powered off his desktop (and cut off electrical supply to it from the socket) because "hackers can break in even when it's off and steal your information". I've never laughed so hard in my life! :P