Computer Viruses

[Lilith]

I don't know... I'm starting to think that this site is giving me viruses. I'm also considering the fact that I use the unreliable Internet Explorer for this and other "guilty pleasure" browsing. What do you think?

 

[LeaningIntoTheMuse]

More likely you have an add-on that is linking you to viruses. IE is known for this.

Switch to Firefox. You'll thank me later. Also run Malware Bytes and see if anything comes up.

 

[Lilith]

Thank you. Screw Internet Explorer. Firefox FTW!! XD

 

[9006]

Don't use IE, mostly it carries a lot of exploits some sites may use. Also I'd go with Google Chrome over Firefox as it has Compatibility issues especially on sites than run a lot of scripts, and uses a hell of a lot of memory for no real reason.

PS; do you have some sort of antivirus? If not just use AVG free, it wont hurt to give it a scan, be careful it doesn't trick you into installing the trial edition, though:

http://free.avg.com/gb-en/homepage

 

[xaero]

This is a safe site. No viruses here. Don't use IE (it sucks). Use Google Chrome instead. When you're on your "guilty pleasure" sites, don't download anything. If you're prompted with a window that says that your computer is infected, simply close it. If a window pops up asking you to update Adobe Flash, ignore that also; the software it has you download is a virus.

 

[LeaningIntoTheMuse]

I prefer Firefox over Google Chrome, because I like to customize the honeysuckle out of my browser. Google Chrome is a lot faster when no add ons are on there, but when you customize the browser, it actually is slower than Firefox with the same customizations.

Why would I do that, you ask? Well, I use Download Helper, for example, to grab things from You Tube and Facebook, etc.

Whatever you use, whether it's Safari, Google Chrome, Firefox, or Opera, is a good choice. Just avoid Microsoft's product, because they've been selling the same shitty product for 20 years, and it's garbage.

 

[LoneKiller]

More likely you have an add-on that is linking you to viruses. IE is known for this.

Switch to Firefox. You'll thank me later. Also run Malware Bytes and see if anything comes up.

Malwarebytes rules!

 

[LeaningIntoTheMuse]

More likely you have an add-on that is linking you to viruses. IE is known for this.

Switch to Firefox. You'll thank me later. Also run Malware Bytes and see if anything comes up.

Malwarebytes rules!

Indeed it does.

I call Mondays my "check my computers" day. I start off by running a hard drive diagnostics (to ensure that the hard drive is okay), then I run Malware Bytes and Avast; MalwareBytes to get rid of any trojans, and Avast to clean up stuff that MalwareBytes doesn't get.

Since I discovered MalwareBytes in 2011, I haven't had to take my computers in for anything. I used to be calling the geek squad every few months, but I've learned that, basically, all they do is what I do now...and then charge a $200 service charge. No thanks. :club:

 

[LoneKiller]

More likely you have an add-on that is linking you to viruses. IE is known for this.

Switch to Firefox. You'll thank me later. Also run Malware Bytes and see if anything comes up.

Malwarebytes rules!

Indeed it does.

I call Mondays my "check my computers" day. I start off by running a hard drive diagnostics (to ensure that the hard drive is okay), then I run Malware Bytes and Avast; MalwareBytes to get rid of any trojans, and Avast to clean up stuff that MalwareBytes doesn't get.

Since I discovered MalwareBytes in 2011, I haven't had to take my computers in for anything. I used to be calling the geek squad every few months, but I've learned that, basically, all they do is what I do now...and then charge a $200 service charge. No thanks. :club:

Do you use the beta tests in Malwarebytes like the Rootkit detection?

 

[9006]

Indeed it does.

I call Mondays my "check my computers" day. I start off by running a hard drive diagnostics (to ensure that the hard drive is okay), then I run Malware Bytes and Avast; MalwareBytes to get rid of any trojans, and Avast to clean up stuff that MalwareBytes doesn't get.


Since I discovered MalwareBytes in 2011, I haven't had to take my computers in for anything. I used to be calling the geek squad every few months, but I've learned that, basically, all they do is what I do now...and then charge a $200 service charge. No thanks. :club:

Unless your stupid enough to download loads of software an install it on your system direct you don't even need all this third party software. Just use some sort of VM an there's no problems.

The only other way is if you visit dodgy sites that use new exploits (most commonly buffer overflows) but even these are getting more rare.

 

[xaero]

I prefer Firefox over Google Chrome, because I like to customize the honeysuckle out of my browser. Google Chrome is a lot faster when no add ons are on there, but when you customize the browser, it actually is slower than Firefox with the same customizations.

Why would I do that, you ask? Well, I use Download Helper, for example, to grab things from You Tube and Facebook, etc.

Whatever you use, whether it's Safari, Google Chrome, Firefox, or Opera, is a good choice. Just avoid Microsoft's product, because they've been selling the same shitty product for 20 years, and it's garbage.

Firefox is an unstable mess.

 

[9006]

Firefox is an unstable mess.

Haha

 

[LoneKiller]

Indeed it does.

I call Mondays my "check my computers" day. I start off by running a hard drive diagnostics (to ensure that the hard drive is okay), then I run Malware Bytes and Avast; MalwareBytes to get rid of any trojans, and Avast to clean up stuff that MalwareBytes doesn't get.


Since I discovered MalwareBytes in 2011, I haven't had to take my computers in for anything. I used to be calling the geek squad every few months, but I've learned that, basically, all they do is what I do now...and then charge a $200 service charge. No thanks. :club:

Unless your stupid enough to download loads of software an install it on your system direct you don't even need all this third party software. Just use some sort of VM an there's no problems.

The only other way is if you visit dodgy sites that use new exploits (most commonly buffer overflows) but even these are getting more rare.

You'd be surprised at just many seemingly safe sites that Malwarebytes has blocked my way to. I went to some various nature sites one time to do some research on hippos and there was one I can't recall the name to that Malwarebytes found to be unsafe and blocked my access. If I didn't have Malwarebytes, wouldn't that mean I was in for a malware hit? It's not always dodgy sites that are dangerous.

 

[9006]

You'd be surprised at just many seemingly safe sites that Malwarebytes has blocked my way to. I went to some various nature sites one time to do some research on hippos and there was one I can't recall the name to that Malwarebytes found to be unsafe and blocked my access. If I didn't have Malwarebytes, wouldn't that mean I was in for a malware hit? It's not always dodgy sites that are dangerous.

The way those IP blockers work is by checking the sites IP against known malware distribution addresses, these lists come from reports of sites currently hosting malware either through temporary infection or intentionally.

The problem is that there's such a high turnover of these sites that it stays in the blocked database for a while before being considered safe, also any sites relating to known addresses also get blocked. So if a hosting site was home to some dodgy honeysuckle an was reported, you wouldn't be able to access anything else from that site, weather download or innocent site.

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PS; I think peerblock would be best for this.

 

[LoneKiller]

You'd be surprised at just many seemingly safe sites that Malwarebytes has blocked my way to. I went to some various nature sites one time to do some research on hippos and there was one I can't recall the name to that Malwarebytes found to be unsafe and blocked my access. If I didn't have Malwarebytes, wouldn't that mean I was in for a malware hit? It's not always dodgy sites that are dangerous.

The way those IP blockers work is by checking the sites IP against known malware distribution addresses, these lists come from reports of sites currently hosting malware either through temporary infection or intentionally.

The problem is that there's such a high turnover of these sites that it stays in the blocked database for a while before being considered safe, also any sites relating to known addresses also get blocked. So if a hosting site was home to some dodgy honeysuckle an was reported, you wouldn't be able to access anything else from that site, weather download or innocent site.

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PS; I think peerblock would be best for this.

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Oh I see now. honeysuckle man. You really know your stuff! You must have been into computers a long time. I accidentally hit a key that I'm not sure what is does and hope to God that it doesn't mess my computer up! lol

 

[LeaningIntoTheMuse]

Indeed it does.

I call Mondays my "check my computers" day. I start off by running a hard drive diagnostics (to ensure that the hard drive is okay), then I run Malware Bytes and Avast; MalwareBytes to get rid of any trojans, and Avast to clean up stuff that MalwareBytes doesn't get.


Since I discovered MalwareBytes in 2011, I haven't had to take my computers in for anything. I used to be calling the geek squad every few months, but I've learned that, basically, all they do is what I do now...and then charge a $200 service charge. No thanks. :club:

Unless your stupid enough to download loads of software an install it on your system direct you don't even need all this third party software. Just use some sort of VM an there's no problems.

The only other way is if you visit dodgy sites that use new exploits (most commonly buffer overflows) but even these are getting more rare.

I, ahem, look at lots of porn. Free porn, since I think people who pay for it are stupid.

Porn sites are known for getting malware onto your computer, so unless I want to be exceptionally horny, I do the deed and then run my virus scan.

It's better to be safe than sorry. Even valid sites can get viruses. Hackers love to take down sites, and install scripts.

 

[LoneKiller]

Indeed it does.

I call Mondays my "check my computers" day. I start off by running a hard drive diagnostics (to ensure that the hard drive is okay), then I run Malware Bytes and Avast; MalwareBytes to get rid of any trojans, and Avast to clean up stuff that MalwareBytes doesn't get.


Since I discovered MalwareBytes in 2011, I haven't had to take my computers in for anything. I used to be calling the geek squad every few months, but I've learned that, basically, all they do is what I do now...and then charge a $200 service charge. No thanks. :club:

Unless your stupid enough to download loads of software an install it on your system direct you don't even need all this third party software. Just use some sort of VM an there's no problems.

The only other way is if you visit dodgy sites that use new exploits (most commonly buffer overflows) but even these are getting more rare.

I, ahem, look at lots of porn. Free porn, since I think people who pay for it are stupid.

Porn sites are known for getting malware onto your computer, so unless I want to be exceptionally horny, I do the deed and then run my virus scan.

It's better to be safe than sorry. Even valid sites can get viruses. Hackers love to take down sites, and install scripts.

As much trouble as hackers cause, I've gotta say that I respect their computer skills.