Every unprotected Windows computer connected to the Internet is in danger of being broken into by outside intruders who continuously scan the Internet for security holes. Many computers use a firewall to place a barrier in front of the scanner. Unfortunately, firewalls can be bypassed by clever attackers. The Imaginary Web Server makes the attackers think they have found a web server that is no longer active, sending them away forever.

Whether you are a public library required by law to filter out the web, a regular web user who is sick and tired of annoying ads, a parent who wants to protect his child, or anyone who needs to filter the web, the first step you need to do is include the unwanted domains in your hosts file redirecting them to localhost. Then install Web Bubba, a tiny web server which will replace the unwanted contents with a tiny invisible image.

When your computer is connected to the Internet, it is opened up to attacks by anyone experienced with the Internet technology. One of the possible attacks is by using the Telnet protocol to log into your system. If successful, the attacker can gain complete control of your system. With the Imaginary Telnet Server running, he will be served a fake response which will prevent him from accessing any resources available on your system.

Your IP address is to your Internet connection what your phone number is to your telephone, except it tends to change all the time. That is fine for most people who only need to connect to other Internet locations. But if you run your own servers, others need to connect to you, and you need to keep your IP address from changing dynamically. KeepMyIP sends requests to your DSL or cable provider to keep the same IP number for you.