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Fake media files hit file sharers with trojan
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article published on 8 May, 2008
Sources from the security firm McAfee have stated that over 500,000 machines have reported being infected by a new trojan going around that's disguised as media files shared on popular P2P networks. These files can either look like a popular and heavily seeded music or movie file and often contain the name of whatever popular file is going around the P2P networks now is actually a trojan ... [ read the full article ]
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8. May 2008 @ 17:29 |
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I recently got a trojan from filesharing and had to reinstall my OS. Last time i every use P2P
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8. May 2008 @ 17:39 |
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What's a Trojan??.. I support the spartans myself.. they rock!!
You have to run or install the damn things to get them from p2p.. always read the comments, and always only get files from uploaders you trust or others say are ok.
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8. May 2008 @ 17:56 |
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listen, even IF they did have something to do with it, which I serious doubt they did, I'm not condoning it at all. I'm just saying you should know the risks pirating stuff, and if you dont you're a fool for doing it. Do as you please, but there will always be risks for the masses that dont have common since. Its your own fault if you let this happen to you.
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8. May 2008 @ 18:22 |
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Originally posted by ivymike:
This is why you ALWAYS check the validity of what you're downloading. With emule, this is easy.
Emule are you kinding one of the worst ones out there since I knew about it I have never used it full of spy-ware and ad-ware.
and if you think fire fox is safe think again I have been getting annoying web page full screen pop ups.
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8. May 2008 @ 20:21 |
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Originally posted by goodswipe:
Kinda reminds me of when the government use to tell people that if they smoked pot, they were funding communists and YOU to will also become a communist.
Another awesome image:
That license plate is awesome. I just bought a new vehicle Tueday. I wonder if I can get another version of that or if it's too late.
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8. May 2008 @ 20:30 |
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Using a public tracker is asking for trouble. Best thing to do is get on a private tracker and follow the rules. I have been a torrent d/l for a couple of years and NEVER have a problem. I get music in full album sets and cams/propers/r5's/screeners/r1's with no problems. Software is also easily available and untainted.
I agree that if you are getting these type of viruses/trojans, you should not be using a computer. You do not know the basics of using a computer, nor do you know basic internet security. Your security is your business. Take note.
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8. May 2008 @ 23:58 |
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I dont use McAfee so I am sure that I am protected against this trojan. I use Limewire all the time so I am a little concerned. Never had a trojan or virus come through any P2P network for me. McAffe and Norton are viruses. Uninstall them and use AVG Free!
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9. May 2008 @ 00:03 |
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Well this is not good news for p2p users they have to be weary. The new viruses are worse than ever. I just spent the other day removing a worm from my dads work pc and u should have seen the effects this worm was having and it was really bad. I did manage to get rid of it by using Kaspersky Antivirus i have to say its the best out there i have seen worth the money.
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9. May 2008 @ 01:46 |
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Originally posted by rayals:
Using a public tracker is asking for trouble. Best thing to do is get on a private tracker and follow the rules. I have been a torrent d/l for a couple of years and NEVER have a problem. I get music in full album sets and cams/propers/r5's/screeners/r1's with no problems. Software is also easily available and untainted.
I agree that if you are getting these type of viruses/trojans, you should not be using a computer. You do not know the basics of using a computer, nor do you know basic internet security. Your security is your business. Take note.
correctumundo, i have in the last.... years, never once seen a virus on a closed tracker, other than demonoid once, but it was quickly removed, the problem for ppl is getting in though!
@ as varnull states you have to RUN the dam .exe what moron would confuse that with either an mp3 or a picture file?
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9. May 2008 @ 02:14 |
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Any little, spotty-faced, teen bleeder who creates or distributes a virus should be shot through the head on international television.
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9. May 2008 @ 06:26 |
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Originally posted by ivymike:
Emule are you kidding one of the worst ones out there since I knew about it I have never used it full of spy-ware and ad-ware.
I'm puzzled how you would know it is full of spyware and adware if you have never used it.
Emule is open source, free and has been the number 1 download on the sourceforge.net developers projects page for about 5 years running - twice as many downloads as bittorrent and azureus combined - no way would it be there if it was bundled with spyware and adware.
http://sourceforge.net/top/topalltime.php?type=downloads
I think you are confusing it with something else.
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9. May 2008 @ 06:51 |
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Fact... there is malware in the wild
Fact... It can infect your hardware
Fact... It isn't just "script kiddies" who make and distribute malware (sony rootkit fiasco)
Fact... ddos attacks and spamming via botnets is a source of large amounts of revenue for the less morally concerned
Fact... Any code that can be run or opened on your pc can be malware (vista is a great example of malware)
Fact... when you visit ANY website you are at risk of encountering malware and exploits
Fact.. javascript and flash media can be used to install exploits as easily as you downloading something (be aware of flash content on warez sites)
Fact... windows is insecure
So.. live with it and take the risks with an open mind. Run quality antivirus and use it with common sense... unix has a better solution.. Nothing downloaded can be just run, you have to change it's properties and permissions before it can install or exploit anything which may be system changing. Compared to that windows is like a free for all.. every file can do whatever the hell it wants all the time, regardless (it seems) of the owner and users permissions. With windows files can be "Administrator Always" which is where the problem comes from in the first place.
Good antivirus (free is good enough) windows firewall.. a couple of anti-spyware,/anti malware applications (avg anitspyware is excellent.. spybot is also adequate.. combined with adaware and avast home edition antivirus they are nearly invincible)
use Firefox, and install no-script plugin so that you can see what is trying to load... don't allow java to run anything you are unsure of, and certainly for general browsing block by default... Also look at where images are loading from.. be aware of cross site scripting exploits and xss trickery.
This internet isn't a place for spoonfed n00bs.. unfortunately it is full to the brim of nasties just waiting for you to arrive with internet explorer wide open and the M$ trained behaviour of "allow" "next next next"
The secret of safe p2p use and general internet use is this...
Get clued up, and use your comon sense.. If a site feels wrong.. and sometimes it is only a feeling, don't let your guard down.. and finally.. Be prepared to wipe everything and start over until you get those gut feelings about what is and isn't correct behaviour from a file, website or whatever it may be.. they come with time and experience. Keep your OS on a different partition from your data (I install windows on E: which is only 20 gigs.. that confuses lots of malware)
OR... use linux for your general browsing and day to day internet wotsits, and forget about the malware pretty much completely, and the need for pirate software or continual use of your credit card, which is an added bonus.
I won't bash anybody who has encountered malware by accident.. I actively hunt for it and save it when found.. I will have a tickle at people who stupidly trust everything.. just because somebody says it is a safe street doesn't mean you should leave your car unlocked with the keys in does it.
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9. May 2008 @ 09:43 |
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yeah ive just got rid of a virus(trojan vundo),and few others viruses
hit me 5 may..took ne 2 days to get rid and it still popped up next day,gone now though..
ive not had any problems for 3 years,running mcaffe and use few other cleaners,constant torrent user,and thats were i think i got it from a torrent site,coz not any limewire programs shareza etc for long time..
im sure it was a HD wallpaper pack.
but i had constant popups for few days,mcafee never saw anything
used MalwareBytes Anti-malware and the Vundofix,and a spyware program...found lots of things that were not there week before..
everything been ok for couple days now..wouldnt mind but i recently bought my annual renual from mcaffe.....what for??
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9. May 2008 @ 15:37 |
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limewire sux anyways..
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9. May 2008 @ 21:37 |
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One fine day IvyMike glorked:
IM> Emule are you kidding one of the worst ones out there since I knew about it I have never used it full of spy-ware and ad-ware.
What a lot of nonsense.
> I'm puzzled how you would know it is full of spyware and adware if you have never used it.
IvyMike is obviously clairvoyant. Dead people talk to him.
> I think you are confusing it with something else.
He is confusing it with Shareza. He is confused.
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9. May 2008 @ 21:53 |
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Emule Shareza limewire frostwire... ahhhhh.. my malware supermarket of choice..
Used by connosuers of malware and the intentional spreaders of trojans and virus files since the beginning of the internet.. Gotta love it. If I had a share folder I would put a few bombs in it for the unwary. There is an E-war going on above and beyond national borders here.. The mpaa etc are joining and logging downloads.. they are scanning ip's for certain files.. they find them, they download them to get your ip and the evidence of what you are sharing... why not hide some really nasty malware in a file as a trap for them? I do. It isn't sensible to download anything too obvious from my share folders... especially any .exe files. I run linux..(you need to know me to know that.. so you would be on my "permitted lists" anyway.. strangers beware) so what the hell are exe files doing on my machine??? heh heh heh.. my minefield.. waiting for adobe and others.. every button is already clicked.. an e-bomb if you would.
Last real nasty I saw off limewire actually run and trash a system started downloading without even being selected.. so much for norton too.. it got infected itself and then helped replicate the virus.. it just came and ran with no interaction from the user at all.
I know the name of a really nasty virus that will need a complete format, then a 3 pass wipe with killdisk, followed by a total repartition and reinstall, a bios virus check and a ram virus check to remove completely.... should I give the file name for the limewire fans...
alladobekeys&serials2k7... there you go. Probably circulated by adobe themselves.. and believe.. it's a hottie ;)
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9. May 2008 @ 22:05 |
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excellent advise from varnull
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10. May 2008 @ 15:09 |
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you should know all about safe streets varnull after having 3 cars stolen , did u leave the keys in them ????(sorry had to get last word in )
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CF01
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24. July 2008 @ 01:49 |
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i dont see why these ppl need to make virus and malware apparently they have no lives
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31. August 2008 @ 22:58 |
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I actually got hit with this one from BearShare twice. Luckily Avast deleted it on the spot both times.
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1. September 2008 @ 12:54 |
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Originally posted by CF01:
i dont see why these ppl need to make virus and malware apparently they have no lives
It's not about having no lives.. It's about EXPLOITING YOUR COMPUTER AND INTERNET CONNECTION to do things without your knowledge and permission!!
test your antivirus ;) careful now.. it's a real live one XD
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1. September 2008 @ 13:32 |
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Easy solution use newsgroups or reliable torrent sources.If you get rid of one geek that thinks its funny to mess up others computers there will always be another one ready to replace them.I like the idea of severe punishment for virus creators,but maybe that is a little too far.I think if a trojan is on somebodies computer gathering valuable information isn't that the same as stealing somebodies wallet or robbing a bank.We all know its probably some low life who wants to get a giggle out of screwing people over.
@varnull you make some very good points on Windows,but not everything is made for Unix.Sure you can probably get some things to run on Unix,but the majority of companies that make software buy into MS operating systems.I don't like to support Windows,but if this is the only OS that can run all my programs then I have no choice but to use it.
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1. September 2008 @ 13:36 |
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>McAfee stated that of the 500,000 cases it's seen, only 10% of those have gone as far as installing the malicious package.
Which covers the percent of incredibly stupid computer owners in the US of A. Anyone who DLs a file from any P2P source without checking it probably voted for Bush the second time. Only morons voted for him the first go 'round.
> McAfee states that this fake file outbreak is the worst that its seen in three years
Of course. Back in the day those of us with a mild paranoid sensibility figured it was Peter Norton's crew writing viral junk. Great way to sell product.
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1. September 2008 @ 13:44 |
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Originally posted by Fibroptik:
>McAfee stated that of the 500,000 cases it's seen, only 10% of those have gone as far as installing the malicious package.
Which covers the percent of incredibly stupid computer owners in the US of A. Anyone who DLs a file from any P2P source without checking it probably voted for Bush the second time. Only morons voted for him the first go 'round.
> McAfee states that this fake file outbreak is the worst that its seen in three years
Of course. Back in the day those of us with a mild paranoid sensibility figured it was Peter Norton's crew writing viral junk. Great way to sell product.
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???Why is Bush brought into the picture are we talking about politics or did you just want to start some political discussion like a moron.You suck go away with your politics nobody wants to hear it in an article discussion about something completely different.By the way people shouldn't need virus protection programs if the OS is secure like Varnull said.
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1. September 2008 @ 16:01 |
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L-Burna took the bait: here fishy fishy
L-B> Why is Bush brought into the picture are we talking about politics or did you just want to start some political discussion like a moron.
Yes and like a fish you took the bait. You must be one of those morons who voted for Bush. I understand you. Maybe we can chat. I have a brother who's an idiot so I'm fluent in dumb-ass.
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