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Hoshi- Close encounter with the spyware/malware kind.

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PostPosted: Sat Jul 26, 2008 4:12 pm


Ok. I was just browsing about on some sites I normally do when suddenly my desktop changed to "YOUR COMPUTER HAS BEEN INFECTED WITH SPYWARE" or someshit like that. I first tried to change the desktop back, but the malware seemed to keep me from doing it.

I then scrambled to hunt down a cure which was pretty quick. Afterwards, I changed my password on my bro's computer for safe measures.

I'm just curious if there's anything else I can do other than run this Anti-Malware thing I have now or did I do as much as needed.

Also, has anyone else had any close encounters with virus threats these days?
PostPosted: Sat Jul 26, 2008 4:29 pm


Ugh.. too much.. I can't even surf the web now-a-days without having to constantly scan my computer.
It's not safe out there.. o.o;;
The best program I found out there is Windows Defender.. Which seems to be doing the trick 3nodding

But yah, the only thing you can do is keep scanning your computer 'n stuff..

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PostPosted: Sat Jul 26, 2008 4:50 pm


Trojan.Vundo.
Freaking Vundo. A b***h to get rid off.
I had it all yesterday, got rid of it, and today it repaired itself and infected me again. I think I got it this time. But who knows.
PostPosted: Sat Jul 26, 2008 6:53 pm


I run Linux. I have no viruses. mrgreen

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PostPosted: Sat Jul 26, 2008 6:58 pm


Ahh, I have Spyware. Still haven't gotten rid of it x.x It's such a pain in the butt to run like 7 anti-spyware programs each week T-T
PostPosted: Sat Jul 26, 2008 8:48 pm


Mylian
I run Linux. I have no viruses. mrgreen


^_^


However, what I use on windows:

(anti-adware/spyware)
Spy-bot Search & Destroy
Lavasoft's Adaware

(firewall)
Zonealarm

(anti-virus)
Eset's Nod32


Oh, and I've seen both Spybot and Nod32 stop things cold in their tracks (nice popup windows saying that program such-and-such is trying to do whatever...), and Zonealarm is great for not letting things communicate to the net... baibai trojans... n_n



And though you fixed your problem, you should get some of the above, at least one of each group, an antivirus, antispyware, and a firewall... it will make your compy so much happier... and your mind a little easier knowing that *most* (nothing can catch everything) things will be stopped before they can do anything... So this won't happen again... ^_^

Sibeiko

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