Viruses And Spyware/Adware

[JonQ]

whats the bestway to get rid of Zlob.media virus for free ..
everytime i download a spyware programme they all want serial codes to remove virus

 

[Torre82]

They fixed the problem. Must've used new software. I'm going to update my Norton and maybe check out that AVG option. Thanks!:glugglug:

There is no excuse for not being protected nowadays, as so much of it is free: AVG, SpyBot, HiJackThis, Spyware Blaster. So, get protected :thumbsup:

:looks around:

Um, I'm going to use Opera. And.. I'm going to be safe. You guys jump through ALLLL those hoops if you want. Surf smarter, not harder. And... with 4 programs protecting you? Sheesh. Why not just cure the underlying problem (browser) instead of focusing on the symptoms. (Spyyyyyware!)

 

[poggy]

I use AVG free edition with auto-updates and sbypot S&D:thumbsup:

I'm seriously starting to think you're working for them now free4440273. As everytime I see a thread remotely like this you are plugging them :1orglaugh


Seriously...

You do know that AVG is one of the easiest virus protection programs to get round. The reason most think they haven't got viruses while using it is it doesn't pick them up. Even when you scan your computer. Why do you think it's free? Because it only gives you limited protection. Quality never comes free, you have to pay for quality.

 

[AFA]

It happens and you should report links with viruses. They come right off.

I just deleted all 9 links in 9 posts from a new, albeit, dearly departed member, who seemed to think members would enjoy being forced to "okay" Active X controls popping up in little "Windows like" boxes in endless loops. When you closed the box, another popped up telling you to please download it, and when you closed that, around and around again. He was here for 25 minutes and I don't think anyone even saw him before he was "sent off".

 

[jamrak]

oh my god, what a cruel picture, AFA! :bowdown: and the more so... I was staring at it for about 2 minutes, waiting for something even more terrible to happen!

 

[AFA]

Poor guy didn't even get anyone to catch his virus.

 

[senob44]

It happens and you should report links with viruses. They come right off.

I just deleted all 9 links in 9 posts from a new, albeit, dearly departed member, who seemed to think members would enjoy being forced to "okay" Active X controls popping up in little "Windows like" boxes in endless loops. When you closed the box, another popped up telling you to please download it, and when you closed that, around and around again. He was here for 25 minutes and I don't think anyone even saw him before he was "sent off".

I hate that shit, AFA. Thanks as always for your vigilance! :lovecoupl

 

[free4440273]

Avast (free also) is another good anti-virus program which many prefer to AVG

 

[Facetious]

do what i do. use firefox. ive never gotten anything from any external links just from using firefox. i also dont use virus scanners, only spybot and adaware and i havent needed to use those in months.

easy as that. firefox all the way. and trust me, i open tons of links.

Ditto ! Everything except the adaware.

Ohhh ! i don't doubt you a bit on the link part. :rofl2:

 

[Aces&Jacks]

Ditto ! Everything except the adaware.

Ohhh ! i don't doubt you a bit on the link part. :rofl2:

You're giving people a false sense of security. There are several viruses associated with Firefox and several viruses that are independent of any browser.

I went years using IE Eplorer without any kind of protection. It was educated luck (opposite of dumb luck) that my computer never got infected. Just because it didn't get infected doesn't mean the danger wasn't still there.

 

[squallumz]

You're giving people a false sense of security. There are several viruses associated with Firefox and several viruses that are independent of any browser.

I went years using IE Eplorer without any kind of protection. It was educated luck (opposite of dumb luck) that my computer never got infected. Just because it didn't get infected doesn't mean the danger wasn't still there.

well, yeah nothings perfect, thats a given but compare the 2 side by side. its a no-brainer. unless you're booting off linux and downloading is not going to happen, you will eventually end up with something.

ive always said, as time goes on, more exploits will be aimed toward the increasingly popular browsers like firefox and even mac systems. as more people use them, the more the ad companies and such will want to get in. its just common sense. meanwhile, stick with firefox. you sure as hell dont want to be using IE, its fucking suicide. i still havent been struck down and viri and spyware are my specialty. if i opened up IE id end up with something fucking quick.

 

[Facetious]

Two days ago I got a pop up from Mozilla / Firefox stating that I may be vulnerable to virus- it offered a download to remedy such. Does anybody know about it's authenticity ?

Patient with me ! I'm not on the up & up on this stuff :o

Thanks

 

[squallumz]

Two days ago I got a pop up from Mozilla / Firefox stating that I may be vulnerable to virus- it offered a download to remedy such. Does anybody know about it's authenticity ?

Patient with me ! I'm not on the up & up on this stuff :o

Thanks

its bullshit. its a fake message. anything that ever tells you to download something to fix something is fake.

the only updates you should be getting is for windows and any anti-virus and anti-spyware software you already have.

http://windowsupdate.microsoft.com/

 

[Facetious]

Woe !

Glad I didn't download it. That's really egregious ! Said pop up displayed the official Mozilla / Firefox logo and all.

Whew !

Thanks for that info !

 

[squallumz]

Woe !

Glad I didn't download it. That's really egregious ! Said pop up displayed the official Mozilla / Firefox logo and all.

Whew !

Thanks for that info !

just make sure your firefox is updated though.

in your browser go to help

than check for updates.

just in case it was a browser update. you never know!

 

[maildude]

I've decided Norton is shit. So the techs at the computer store turned me on to Trend Micro Internet Security. It's pretty good, and it doesn't slow down your computer like Norton does.

 

[tartanterrier]

I thought a condom would've done the job :dunno:

 

[lovejoy]

AVG free edition may be fake.

Two days ago, my gf downloaded the AVG free edition and another anti-virus, anti-spyware popped up and she did not know and download that one. it is a backdoor trojan horse. So be careful what's going on.

Sometimes, it is an organized crime who targeted you or someone and actually wanted you to buy their anti-spyware program.

Learn how to use safe mode and recognize the trojan horse or virus and go to the computer and delete the virus (it is not that easy !)

Remember, AVG free edition in some cases may be attached to a virus, nothing is safe except you don't download any link or site, or any softwares.

Don't you not know how to break the condom, it is easy. Nothing is safe.

 

[georges]

I use Norton Internet Security with Spyware Blaster and AD AWARE, no probs till then. The only big shit I got on my pc four years ago was spy axe, I had to reformat because of it.

 

[maildude]

I thought a condom would've done the job :dunno:

My computer is fucked as it is!