attention computer/malware experts
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attention computer/malware experts
Whenever I'm on the internet, I get an adobe flash type pop up (pop under?) in the lower lefthand corner of my screen. I ran my Microsoft Security essentials and it didn't find anything. i went into 'add/remove programs' and don't notice anything unusual installed.
WTF do I do and how do I do it?
browser = IE
WTF do I do and how do I do it?
browser = IE
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Re: attention computer/malware experts
Post by Kazuya Mishima »
Stop clicking links.protobuilder wrote:WTF do I do
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Re: attention computer/malware experts
Post by Protobuilder »
Stop using the Internet for one month and see if that helps.protobuilder wrote:Whenever I'm on the internet, I get an adobe flash type pop up (pop under?) in the lower lefthand corner of my screen. I ran my Microsoft Security essentials and it didn't find anything. i went into 'add/remove programs' and don't notice anything unusual installed.
WTF do I do and how do I do it?
browser = IE
WildGorillaMan wrote:Enthusiasm combined with no skill whatsoever can sometimes carry the day.
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Re: attention computer/malware experts
Check out Malwarebytes at CNET. Download the free version and run a scan.
Though, I suspect Adobe is trying to run a flash upgrade.
Oh, IE is fucked. Though Chrome steals your soul.
Though, I suspect Adobe is trying to run a flash upgrade.
Oh, IE is fucked. Though Chrome steals your soul.

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Re: attention computer/malware experts
Post by Abandoned by Wolves »
Malwarebytes is pretty good. I always run it as a backup to whatever realtime malware scanner my clients run.
Combofix is the "nuke from orbit" malware option and will nail almost anything out there. Be sure to back up your stuff, and only download it from bleepingcomputer.com.
You can also get free "live" malware scanners - they boot from a CD\DVD and run against your inert hard drive, which gives any malware very little chance to fight back or subvert the process. There are several flavors of Linux live CDs, Avira Rescue Disc, Kaspersky rescure disc, etc which you can download and burn to CD for free, or get from a place like OSDisc.com for less than $3.00 a disk ($5-12 if you want to boot from a USB stick).
If you want to stick with MS stuff, there's the "Microsoft Safety Scanner" (download should be refreshed after 10 days) and "Windows Defender Offline", which you also burn to a CD or USB key and boot from - it runs instead of your operating system and attacks any virus on your hard drive while the hard drive (and OS) lies inert and can't fight back just like the Live Cds.
Good luck.
Combofix is the "nuke from orbit" malware option and will nail almost anything out there. Be sure to back up your stuff, and only download it from bleepingcomputer.com.
You can also get free "live" malware scanners - they boot from a CD\DVD and run against your inert hard drive, which gives any malware very little chance to fight back or subvert the process. There are several flavors of Linux live CDs, Avira Rescue Disc, Kaspersky rescure disc, etc which you can download and burn to CD for free, or get from a place like OSDisc.com for less than $3.00 a disk ($5-12 if you want to boot from a USB stick).
If you want to stick with MS stuff, there's the "Microsoft Safety Scanner" (download should be refreshed after 10 days) and "Windows Defender Offline", which you also burn to a CD or USB key and boot from - it runs instead of your operating system and attacks any virus on your hard drive while the hard drive (and OS) lies inert and can't fight back just like the Live Cds.
Good luck.
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Re: attention computer/malware experts
Post by Bob Wildes »
Dr Agkistrodon how do you post links to this board with google chrome? The problem I have is that this board willDr. Agkistrodon wrote:Download google chrome, install it and use it instead. IE is kind of fucky that way. Chrome is better.
not except htm files, which seems to be the chrome default.
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Re: attention computer/malware experts
Post by Shafpocalypse Now »
Chrome got too bloated.
Iron is slightly better.
I've had to go,with low resource browsers. Avant and slimboat work ok
Iron is slightly better.
I've had to go,with low resource browsers. Avant and slimboat work ok
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Re: attention computer/malware experts
I'm sorry, but I don't understand the fucking question- I never have problems posting links to web pages here, with Chrome. I just copy pasta the URL between the tags that the URL button makes, and I'm good.Bob Wildes wrote:Dr Agkistrodon how do you post links to this board with google chrome? The problem I have is that this board willDr. Agkistrodon wrote:Download google chrome, install it and use it instead. IE is kind of fucky that way. Chrome is better.
not except htm files, which seems to be the chrome default.
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Re: attention computer/malware experts
Post by Protobuilder »
calm downprotobuilder wrote:the flash pop ups are back!
WildGorillaMan wrote:Enthusiasm combined with no skill whatsoever can sometimes carry the day.
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Re: attention computer/malware experts
Post by Abandoned by Wolves »
Uninstall Flash and see what you get.
Can you take a screen print and post it here? That will help narrow things down.
Can you take a screen print and post it here? That will help narrow things down.
"I also think training like a Navy S.E.A.L. is stupid for the average person. I would say PT like an infantry unit, run, body weight stuff, hump a little, a little weights and enjoy life if you are not training for specifics." -tough old man
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Re: attention computer/malware experts
Post by Protobuilder »
The blueberry thread - fine.
The make-your-own contacts - plausible, considering who we are dealing with.
The 'situation' with the vice-grip - I believe.
However, this is an obvious troll - nobody really uses ie.
Gig is up, protobrother.
The make-your-own contacts - plausible, considering who we are dealing with.
The 'situation' with the vice-grip - I believe.
However, this is an obvious troll - nobody really uses ie.
Gig is up, protobrother.
WildGorillaMan wrote:Enthusiasm combined with no skill whatsoever can sometimes carry the day.
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Re: attention computer/malware experts
Post by Protobuilder »
Your hard drive is probably dirty and needs cleaning. Try taking a bath with it and report back.protobuilder wrote:didn't workAbandoned by Wolves wrote:Uninstall Flash and see what you get.
WildGorillaMan wrote:Enthusiasm combined with no skill whatsoever can sometimes carry the day.
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Re: attention computer/malware experts
Post by WildGorillaMan »
protobuilder wrote:malwarebytes found a trojan
Ribbed, reservoir tip, or both?
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Re: attention computer/malware experts
There's a reason you were stripped of your mod privileges on bruv worldWildGorillaMan wrote:protobuilder wrote:malwarebytes found a trojan
Ribbed, reservoir tip, or both?
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