neither am I computer savvy ... sometimes before I turn around there seems to be something and then other times complete quiet. Had rather be under attack for know there are trails when attacks come, though most of the IPs these days being identified as the attacker is/are spoofed. That is the extent of my knowledge. One more thing ... I no longer ‘X’ out any popups though most popups never make it to me except on most other sites. Most of my problem is a dialog box or similar telling me I’m disconnected from the internet but the dialog box is a lie. My major concern is the ‘X’ method if not now .. soon will be an invite in by ‘X’ing out.
I’ve never heard of a problem with Xing out popups. Do you mind if I ask what browser you are using?