In future:

1. Don't use Hotmail, it's a prime target for crackers, try another email provider (PostMaster has always been good to me).

2. Use a sensible subject for your posts 'Would anyone Help' does not tell us anything about what you want help with.

3. Don't panic. Calm down and compose a proper post and we might be able to help you.

4. Don't try and get your own back until you know what you are doing, and even then consider whether it's really worth the bother.

5. Go and download Zone Alarm from the Zone Labs website and install it on your computer. It's the best firewall product I've ever used and should keep out all but the most determined of crackers.

6. Remember, it's 'crackers' not 'hackers'.