magnifier.gif I read on another site that there is a nasty worm, trojan or what ever, that your computer can crash. It is suppose to happen on April 1st.Is this for real, and what can we do to protect ourselves. I downloaded 8 and took it off. My IE7 sucks cause of issues that lmao dell couln't fix..I basically use Mozilla.... help.gif
http://www.pogocheats.net/forum/index.php/topic,37194.0.html (http://www.pogocheats.net/forum/index.php/topic,37194.0.html)
This is where they discuss the topic.
Quote from: disneyland lady on March 28, 2009, 06:13:28 PM
http://www.pogocheats.net/forum/index.php/topic,37194.0.html (http://www.pogocheats.net/forum/index.php/topic,37194.0.html)
This is where they discuss the topic.
That's what I'm sayin'....
The virus will get all Firefox & IE7 users so you need to get the IE8.(https://www.getsmile.com/emoticons/heroes-smileys-64589/pc_doctor.gif)
Quote from: Stinkerbell on March 28, 2009, 08:26:37 PM
That's what I'm sayin'....
We thought that was you tawkin'....
Quote from: CrazyMan on March 28, 2009, 09:12:46 PM
The virus will get all Firefox & IE7 users so you need to get the IE8.(https://www.getsmile.com/emoticons/heroes-smileys-64589/pc_doctor.gif)
How about if I keep my IE7 but change the date on my calendar?
Quote from: Squid on March 29, 2009, 04:43:29 AM
How about if I keep my IE7 but change the date on my calendar?
You know I was joking Squid....lol
Quote from: CrazyMan on March 29, 2009, 05:18:32 AM
You know I was joking Squid....lol
Clearly, I'm a dork. embarrassed.gif
naw u ain't
If you keep your antivirus up to date it should catch it tho.
and this happens to be on challenge day, and supposedly new m&m's....I maybe be paranoid (I also see black helicopters) but I may change date, and shut off puter for that day... bad mood.gif
I heard this morning that the computers the "worm" is targeting are about 1,000 world wide and belong to embassys and the Dhali Lama, and most of the computers are in China. Or something like that. Of course, the Chinese gov't denies this.
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Instructions
Difficulty: Easy
Things You'll Need:
* Windows VISTA
* Windows Live Update
Step1
USING VISTA TO DETECT APRIL 1 VIRUS
Because most anti-virus programs are not capable of detecting the virus, running a virus scan could easily deliver misleading results. Instead of checking for the virus with your security software, using Vista to check for symptoms of the virus is a more effective approach.
Though the virus, aka Conflicker C virus, is mostly dormant until the April 1 activation date, there is one action the computer virus takes immediately in order to spread itself more easily.
If you are using Vista, your operating system should be set up to check for automatic updates. To combat any interference from the operating system, the virus shuts these automatic updates off. In some cases, detecting the virus is as simple as checking the status of live updates.
Note that this is not a method that can verify your system is virus free. Instead, it is recommended you use this method to check for warning signs that a virus is present. Though you may not see warning signs of a virus using this method, you could still possibly be infected.
Step2
OPEN WINDOWS UPDATE
From your Vista Start Menu (click the Windows Icon in the bottom left side of your desktop screen), select 'All Programs'. Next, select 'Windows Update' from the resulting list of programs.
Step3
CHECK THE UPDATE STATUS
The update status is shown on the first screen when the program opens. Look for "You Have Windows Set to" which should appear near the bottom of the text report. The corresponding status, appearing to the right, should indicate automatic updates. For instance, it might read, "Automatically install updates everyday at 3pm," which is the recommended setting.
If the program displays this message, there is no indication that the virus is present. Remember, this is not validation that your computer is clean, but rather it marks the absence of a virus infection indicator.
Step4
NO UPDATES SCHEDULED
If Windows Update is not set to update automatically, it MAY be an indication of the Conflicker C, or April 1 Virus.
If you KNOW Windows Updates were set to occur automatically, you should be concerned. Shutting down automatic updates is one of the few tell-tale signs of the virus. If you do not know for certain what the status of updates was, move on to the next step.
Step5
TURN ON AUTO UPDATES
If updates were not scheduled to occur automatically, you should now change the settings. To do this, click "Change Settings". This option appears in the blue sidebar on the left of the Windows Update screen.
Next, click "Install Updates Automatically" and specify the details of your preferences in the options below. When done, click "OK".
Step6
CHECK FOR APRIL 1 VIRUS INDICATORS OFTEN
Once you have changed the settings, you should return regularly, at least on a daily basis, to check that the settings have not changed. If the setting has changed to stop auto updates, you should have your computer serviced by a professional.
what does the Dalai Lama have on his computer thats so important? actually,i didnt even know they had computers...
Quote from: Mistyeyed on March 30, 2009, 01:49:43 PM
what does the Dalai Lama have on his computer thats so important? actually,i didnt even know they had computers...
Chinese take out phone numbers?
Quote from: Stinkerbell on March 30, 2009, 02:11:51 PM
Chinese take out phone numbers?
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Quote from: Stinkerbell on March 30, 2009, 02:11:51 PM
Chinese take out phone numbers?
And a Chinese Laundry - those saffron robes are heck to keep clean.
So if i don'nt upgrade too EX 8.0 i will get this virus?
Quote from: mr.clean on March 30, 2009, 03:39:50 PM
So if i don'nt upgrade too EX 8.0 i will get this virus?
I wouldn't pay much attention to most of this topic, they've turned into a bigger joke than April Fools Day will be. bad mood.gif
i agree..im not getting all hyper about it..
According to an article by Dwight Silverman dated 3/30/09 " Conflicker " aka Downadup is a worm that is very real . Whether or not the actual threat will be carried out as suggested on 4/1/09 is not a certainty but it would be wise to have all protective systems up to date including Microsoft Windows patches . If in question , visit http://isc.sans.org/diary.html?stroryid=5860 (http://isc.sans.org/diary.html?stroryid=5860) . A detailed and frequently updated list of removal tools and instuctions may be found here . AB
Quote from: AustinBennett on March 31, 2009, 06:09:08 AM
According to an article by Dwight Silverman dated 3/30/09 " Conflicker " aka Downadup is a worm that is very real . Whether or not the actual threat will be carried out as suggested on 4/1/09 is not a certainty but it would be wise to have all protective systems up to date including Microsoft Windows patches . If in question , visit http://isc.sans.org/diary.html?stroryid=5860 (http://isc.sans.org/diary.html?stroryid=5860) . A detailed and frequently updated list of removal tools and instuctions may be found here . AB
The worm may be real, but the suggestions of having to upgrade to IE8 , change your calendar, and your clocks and crap like that isn't real. I'm sure people here already have done that though because they trust the advice in the TECH section.
I just ran TrendMicro and it says I have a worm quarantined and it was found in ACS, but only on the desktop, not the laptop. I am not sure how reliable TM is lately. It found Trojans in Oberon downloadable games, too.
Just try and go into Windows Update, if you can get in there you are fine.
Quote from: arniebear on April 01, 2009, 06:03:51 AM
Just try and go into Windows Update, if you can get in there you are fine.
Well technically this does not make them fine. But it more than likely means they are not infected with the Conficker C worm which is said to not allow you to update. Making someone fine probably takes more than that.
giggle2.gif I stand corrected, I did mean from April 1 Conficker.
Quote from: disneyland lady on April 01, 2009, 06:12:15 AM
Well technically this does not make them fine. But it more than likely means they are not infected with the Conficker C worm which is said to not allow you to update. Making someone fine probably takes more than that.
It's really dumb. It also found it in RedBaron, which has been on my computer forever and has never come up showing anything. TM said it successfully quaratined everything, and my computer is running fine.
I would really check it out further, but I can't bring myself to close down my auto and do anything else.
Quote from: Stinkerbell on March 31, 2009, 06:54:58 PM
I just ran TrendMicro and it says I have a worm quarantined and it was found in ACS, but only on the desktop, not the laptop. I am not sure how reliable TM is lately. It found Trojans in Oberon downloadable games, too.
My Trend is doing the same and will not let it run, even if I go in through programs. Hope there is a fix coming for this. I use it all the time. coffee.gif
I'm on a 30 day trial for Trend Micro. Should I be rethinking this?
Quote from: Squid on April 01, 2009, 03:16:49 PM
I'm on a 30 day trial for Trend Micro. Should I be rethinking this?
Don't know what to tell you. McAfreak did the same thing to me several months ago on my laptop. I uninstalled it, put on TM and it didn't have a problem with the same program that McA did.
Quote from: magzy on April 01, 2009, 03:15:34 PM
My Trend is doing the same and will not let it run, even if I go in through programs. Hope there is a fix coming for this. I use it all the time. coffee.gif
There's a little disclaimer thingy that pops up saying not to delete the file if it get's quarantined, just leave it alone and wait for future updates to come out to fix it.