datzenmike Posted March 29, 2011 Report Share Posted March 29, 2011 I have good service with Firefox but the last week every time I start up there's a pop up for some XP anti spyware warning, blah blah blah trying to get me to buy something. Today I can't even get on firefox. Says firefox is infected... trojan... data can be stolen, blah blah CLICK here toi remove infections and it takes you to a Buy This anti spuware package. What in TF??? Quote Link to comment
datzenmike Posted March 29, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 29, 2011 Previous post was from Int Explores which we have at work and it sucks big time. Had to pull the plug and now Firefox is working again. I wish XP would kindly fuck off with their shit. Fix any prob and then GTFO. Quote Link to comment
xonix_digital Posted March 29, 2011 Report Share Posted March 29, 2011 Dowload malwarebytes. Its free and will fix you r problem. I use it all the time on my clients workstations. And I recommend Chrome for a browser. Quote Link to comment
Shagy Posted March 29, 2011 Report Share Posted March 29, 2011 I wonder if thats what I got a few weeks ago..... I had a pop up that looked REAL official, it wanted to DL something. It was too late. I got infected. My home screen would change on its own saying that I was infected. EVERYTHING I tried to do to counter it would be blocked saying that the file was currupted. PITA!!! Quote Link to comment
Laecaon Posted March 29, 2011 Report Share Posted March 29, 2011 Not a firefox or XP problem. You have a virus/trojan, basically malware of some sorts. Do the suggestion as above about malwarebytes. About chrome, if you like it and it works for you are good to go. I hate chrome, its super buggy and never runs right for me (yes I am updated). Finally, what virus protection do you have? I would suggest Windows Security Essentials. Highest rating free antivirus, and it is not annoying to have running. Quote Link to comment
Bleach Posted March 29, 2011 Report Share Posted March 29, 2011 the "XP Antispyware" program that brings up all those warnings is the issue. Its fake and is a scam to try to get you to send in money. I've fought that thing at work and on friend's computers. Sometimes easy to get rid of, other times very difficult. None of the warnings are real though. You probably don't have any virus or other issues. Quote Link to comment
xonix_digital Posted March 29, 2011 Report Share Posted March 29, 2011 Agreed about windows security essentials. Quote Link to comment
datzenmike Posted March 29, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 29, 2011 the "XP Antispyware" program that brings up all those warnings is the issue. Its fake and is a scam to try to get you to send in money. I've fought that thing at work and on friend's computers. Sometimes easy to get rid of, other times very difficult. None of the warnings are real though. You probably don't have any virus or other issues. Thanks, they are usually benign but lately they are constant and very aggressive, trying to freak me out. Usually I just ignore them but today I would click on the FF icon and nothing but warnings of doom. Quote Link to comment
DanielC Posted March 29, 2011 Report Share Posted March 29, 2011 I am running Ubuntu Linux. If you do not have to run windows, check it out. Quote Link to comment
Rustina 510 Posted March 29, 2011 Report Share Posted March 29, 2011 That is a malware virus, it takes over and says you need to purchase something to protect your pc and info, but once you make the mistake of giving acc info it kills your pc and congrats. You just gave you checking info to a malware hacker. Norton is a great malware and Amit virus, if you want to go free, use avast and always update as soon as they come ot Quote Link to comment
datzenmike Posted March 29, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 29, 2011 Did some house cleaning... seems ok now.Thanks for opinions and help. Quote Link to comment
Shagy Posted March 29, 2011 Report Share Posted March 29, 2011 everything you guys discribe sound like what happened to me. stupid hackers.... stupid me for not thinking before I clicked. You got lucky with some simple house cleaning. it took us a couple hours to get it off the PC. Quote Link to comment
Burabuda Posted March 29, 2011 Report Share Posted March 29, 2011 nope its reptillian bots Quote Link to comment
ariascarlos1990 Posted March 30, 2011 Report Share Posted March 30, 2011 To much porn! Quote Link to comment
Creepy Cruiser Posted March 30, 2011 Report Share Posted March 30, 2011 Malwarebytes FTW! Quote Link to comment
datzenmike Posted March 30, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 30, 2011 To much porn! ... must be. I thought too much was never enough. I only watch tentacle porn. Quote Link to comment
d510addict Posted March 30, 2011 Report Share Posted March 30, 2011 Ya get malwarebytes. Personally I wouldn't mess with Norton though too much unnecessary shit comes with it. Another good thing to get to help avoid malicious scripts is NoScript it is an add-on with Firefox, can be a bit annoying until you get the pages you use often are all allowed but it is an extra step to protect yourself. Best thing is to never click on pop ups!! If a pop up is asking you to purchase something to yelling at you to scan your computer or give your info out it is not legit and should be avoided. Quote Link to comment
datzenmike Posted March 30, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 30, 2011 I get damn few pop ups, and generally exit them. I ran the malwarebytes and good to go. Quote Link to comment
Bleach Posted March 30, 2011 Report Share Posted March 30, 2011 Glad to hear you got it cleaned up! :cool: Quote Link to comment
djlotus Posted March 30, 2011 Report Share Posted March 30, 2011 ... must be. I thought too much was never enough. I only watch tentacle porn. Quote Link to comment
HRH Posted March 30, 2011 Report Share Posted March 30, 2011 Boy I tell you, after that hemorrhoid, I have a fear of tentacles probing me too! :P Normally I use Chrome, lately I found that if I have Chrome open and try to open Photoshop, it will sit there and go non-responsive unless I close chrome. Not sure why. Never used to do it. Quote Link to comment
Shonuff Posted March 30, 2011 Report Share Posted March 30, 2011 x eleventy billion on malware bytes Use it at work for clients too For best results boot to safe mode with networking and download fresh copy then run Quote Link to comment
xonix_digital Posted March 30, 2011 Report Share Posted March 30, 2011 Malware blows. I use my Mac for tentacle porn. Quote Link to comment
datzenmike Posted March 31, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 31, 2011 Malware blows bites I use my Mac for tentacle porn. There fixed it. Quote Link to comment
ppeters914 Posted March 31, 2011 Report Share Posted March 31, 2011 To much porn! No such thing you silly goose. Quote Link to comment
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