[sstalder5]

Ok so, I recently got the Antivirus 2010 scareware virus. For those of you (most of you) who are not up to date on the haxors, It's a really annoying virus that installs a fake antivirus program that will then continually bug you to buy the full version (they are making 6 figures a week from idiots buying it). It is impossible to close the program, and it can't be manually removed while it's running. I'm in the process of removing it with my real anti virus. I guess this is what I get for not scanning regularly. For the computer nerd monkeys: I was using an outdated version of Ghostwall and Superantispyware but I never scan.

When I get my system cleaned up I'm turning into a web security nazi. So be on the lookout that this virus is out there and can get through moderate security. Has anyone else gotten it?

Oh yeah, and I got interrupted like 40 times by the popups from it while I was writing this...

 

[Pesqueeb]

1. Ease up on the porn son
2. Adaware
3. Norton

 

[Upgr8r]

My GF got one of these on one of my computers. It was a bitch to clean up as several files had to be removed manually. I currently use Eset, Spybot Search and Destroy and AdAware but you have to run scans on a regular basis

 

[sanjuro]

AVG for free

 

[Bicyclist]

Total pain in the ass, I got "XP Shield" which took forever to completely remove.

 

[Pete..]

I haven't ran an anti-virus in a long time (3-4 years). I haven't gotten anything since I stopped using it. I wipe my system clean every now and then though.

 

[jimmydean]

I run Linux and surf porn all the time.

 

[DirtyMike]

Had it before, its a pain, if you add your cc info, itll max out all your stuff.

Avast caught it about six months ago on my system, did a system restore starting from safe mode, ran the scan, removed the virus

 

[AngryMetalsmith]

Mac...

 

[manimal]

Mac...

sorry...i'm hetero.

as for the av software...eff the big names like norton and mcaffee, AVG free caught several things that they never even alerted to. now i use avira (free version)..super easy and auto updates. malwarebytes for spam

 

[sstalder5]

sorry...i'm hetero.

as for the av software...eff the big names like norton and mcaffee, AVG free caught several things that they never even alerted to. now i use avira (free version)..super easy and auto updates. malwarebytes for spam

This virus actually disables AVG. but it also disables the big names. I just go on the hackers forums and find out what they use and it works out well. Even my outdated software got me through this. Now I'm all updated to all the latest versions and super secure

 

[sstalder5]

Ok... This virus is officially kicking my ass. My computer will only boot into directory services restore mode and antivirus2010 has just restored itsself and is back in full annoyance. I'm running malwarebytes and superantispyware to try and remove it and get my computer running smoothly again. Any suggestions at this point? I'm really close to just giving up and installing ubuntu studio but I really don't want to. But If I do have to start over clean I am definitely done with windows.

 

[jonKranked]

unix.

 

[binary visions]

I guess if you have bad browsing habits and can't be bothered to turn on the automatic update features of any of a few dozen A/V products - many that are free - then a security-through-obscurity operating system like a Mac or Linux is for you...

I removed it from at least three customer computers back when I was doing the contracting gig. It was long and tedious but it was possible. Unfortunately, I did so many virus removals I don't remember the details of that particular one - but it at least involved several A/V programs, using Hijack This to discover files that the A/V products missed, and I can't remember if I had to fdisk /mbr to wipe out a viral boot process.

 

[jonKranked]

I guess if you have bad browsing habits...

check! (looks up brazillian fart pr0n)

...can't be bothered to turn on the automatic update features of any of a few dozen A/V products...

that's what all those annoying popups are? psh get dat stuff out mah way!

then a security-through-obscurity operating system like a Mac or Linux is for you...

the more obscure and obsolete the better! I'm still browsing with a 256 color palette netscape navigator browser

 

[Quo Fan]

BigT got this on her computer. She told me she got an e-mail from an old acquaintance, and she opened an AVI file and that started the whole thing. I've fun several scans with AVG Free edition, and deleted her C:/windows/temp files and rebooted. Am currently running AVG scan in safe mode. Any tips without formatting?

 

[sstalder5]

BigT got this on her computer. She told me she got an e-mail from an old acquaintance, and she opened an AVI file and that started the whole thing. I've fun several scans with AVG Free edition, and deleted her C:/windows/temp files and rebooted. Am currently running AVG scan in safe mode. Any tips without formatting?

I think malwarebytes did it for me. but I also ran superantispyware.

My system still runs at about 70% from all the registry fvck ups from it though. So formatting would be the best option. I'm formatting as soon as I have the time.

 

[BIGHITR]

I agree with AngryMetalsmith. iMac, Mac Air, Mac Pro, iPad. Plenty to chose from.

 

[Quo Fan]

Last night, I ran Malwarebytes, and it seems to have eliminated the virus. Time will tell.

 

[jonKranked]

I agree with AngryMetalsmith. iMac, Mac Air, Mac Pro, iPad. Plenty to chose from.

and the premium you pay for an apple product over a windows based produced would get you about a decade's worth of anti-virus protection from macaffee, norton, etc.

 

[binary visions]

...or a whole lot of beer if you use free protection from Avast, Microsoft, AVG, etc.

 

[jonKranked]

...or a whole lot of beer if you use free protection from Avast, Microsoft, AVG, etc.

that too

 

[SkaredShtles]

...or a whole lot of beer if you use free protection from Avast, Microsoft, AVG, etc.

Beer FTMFW.

Oh - and for Quo Fan: FORMAT. Don't fvck around. Hopefully you have a system backup from a reasonably recent time period?

 

[Squeedo]

MSSE is the best antivirus in my mind. I have Win7 and I used MSSE (MicroSoft Security Essential). The second number is Avast.

 

[Quo Fan]

Beer FTMFW.

Oh - and for Quo Fan: FORMAT. Don't fvck around. Hopefully you have a system backup from a reasonably recent time period?

When I got hit with this virus on my system, that is what I did. Best way I know to kill a virus. I haven't got the go ahead from her to wipe her system yet. I think I will lobby for that soon.

 

[$tinkle]

now the conundrum is: how does one backup docs/pix/vids w/o risking backing up the virus(es) as well?

my current gig has me doing extensive threat protection for DoD, and as a result am a strong advocate for ring-0 protection, or just run a thin client & do cloud computing. a typical user can meet most needs w/ inet+openOffice

 

[jonKranked]

now the conundrum is: how does one backup docs/pix/vids w/o risking backing up the virus(es) as well?

my current gig has me doing extensive threat protection for DoD, and as a result am a strong advocate for ring-0 protection, or just run a thin client & do cloud computing. a typical user can meet most needs w/ inet+openOffice

best practice: store personal files on a separate drive from system files.

 

[$tinkle]

when your aunt felisha's msn acct is compromised & auto-spams you, you're not exactly in charge of userland when you open the canadian pharamacy link. (not you, per se, but naive/trusting em recipient)

but yes, it is best practice when you have the wheel, and know how to -- or someone who knows how to -- set that up.

 

[jonKranked]

when your aunt felisha's msn acct is compromised & auto-spams you, you're not exactly in charge of userland when you open the canadian pharamacy link. (not you, per se, but naive/trusting em recipient)

but yes, it is best practice when you have the wheel, and know how to -- or someone who knows how to -- set that up.

that's what aunt felisha gets for sending naughty pics to strangers on the internet. and shame on you for snooping.

 

[SkaredShtles]

best practice: store personal files on a separate drive from system files.

And back them up to another separate drive.