why?

burnzey boi · 08-17-2005, 10:09 AM

i was recently on msn the other night when i was stumbled across a file that somebody had sent me which had a virus which i stupidly clicked on. as it being an old virus, it can be redone by the computer by reformating it. i'm just wondering why people do those things, and could it possibly be a keylogger?

Bungleau · 08-17-2005, 10:16 AM

Well, you've relearned the first law of safe computing... don't click on anything unless you asked for it.

As to whether it's a keylogger... well, it depends on how it was written. If you go to www.trendmicro.com and run the online scan, it should be able to clean it up. It will also tell you what virus it is, and you can then look that up to see what the little critter's payload is.

lost prophet · 08-18-2005, 10:31 AM

i have no idea why people do things like this.

Burnzey, if your still into playing RS then you need to be very careful to make sure it isnt a keylogger or if it is that you do not under any circumstances log into RS before gettin rid of it.

burnzey boi · 08-18-2005, 10:35 AM

yes.. well you see i am currently using my dads laptop and i wouldn't like to lose full rune, d scim, d shield and gilded rune plate to mention at that [img]smile.gif[/img] . i am now level 77, even though that is irelevant to this convo but i thought i might just bring it up..

burnzey boi · 08-20-2005, 06:41 AM

ok ok.. I HAVE THE NEWEST WORM THAT HAS COME OUT! i was watching the news, and the is a virus starting with z,cant remember the name, and apparently, this virus cannot be scrubbed off unless you get the newest microsoft (and or XP), it completeley wipes out all virus scans and demolishes 95, 98 and 2000. It was made in new york and has spread almost worldwide, affecting those with msn messenger. the victom, thinking it's a good site to click on it, clicks n it and the reciever instantly recievs the virus whilst passing on to others. so if you have msn, do not, i repeat, DO NOT click on something if it has:

Hey, is this you? Then a second post saying your email adress.

T-D-C · 08-20-2005, 07:17 PM

Don't believe the hype. If you do have Zotob then it is very easy to remove and actually doesn't damage your computer.

Download Removal Tool

Latest Information on the most current varient.

Hope this helps

08-17-2005, 10:09 AM	#1
burnzey boi Red Wizard of Thay Join Date: September 14, 2004 Location: Western Australia Age: 34 Posts: 800	i was recently on msn the other night when i was stumbled across a file that somebody had sent me which had a virus which i stupidly clicked on. as it being an old virus, it can be redone by the computer by reformating it. i'm just wondering why people do those things, and could it possibly be a keylogger? __________________ burnzey - The Australian kiss, like a French kiss, but down under (Main)Undead Mage - 70, Orc Warrior - 70, Blood Elf Paladin - 70, Orc Shaman - 70, Troll Rogue - 70, Orc Hunter - 65, UD Warlock 61, BE Priest 60, Tauren Drood - 60 OM NOM NOM NOM

08-17-2005, 10:16 AM	#2
Bungleau 40th Level Warrior Join Date: October 29, 2001 Location: Western Wilds of Michigan Posts: 11,752	Well, you've relearned the first law of safe computing... don't click on anything unless you asked for it. As to whether it's a keylogger... well, it depends on how it was written. If you go to www.trendmicro.com and run the online scan, it should be able to clean it up. It will also tell you what virus it is, and you can then look that up to see what the little critter's payload is. __________________ B Save Early, Save Often Save Before, Save After Two-Star General, Spelling Soldiers -+-+-+ Give 'em a hug one more time. It might be the last.

08-18-2005, 10:31 AM	#3
lost prophet Drow Warrior Join Date: October 23, 2004 Location: Perth, Western Australia, Australia Age: 34 Posts: 297	i have no idea why people do things like this. Burnzey, if your still into playing RS then you need to be very careful to make sure it isnt a keylogger or if it is that you do not under any circumstances log into RS before gettin rid of it. __________________ I have a dream, we all have dreams.

08-18-2005, 10:35 AM	#4
burnzey boi Red Wizard of Thay Join Date: September 14, 2004 Location: Western Australia Age: 34 Posts: 800	yes.. well you see i am currently using my dads laptop and i wouldn't like to lose full rune, d scim, d shield and gilded rune plate to mention at that [img]smile.gif[/img] . i am now level 77, even though that is irelevant to this convo but i thought i might just bring it up.. __________________ burnzey - The Australian kiss, like a French kiss, but down under (Main)Undead Mage - 70, Orc Warrior - 70, Blood Elf Paladin - 70, Orc Shaman - 70, Troll Rogue - 70, Orc Hunter - 65, UD Warlock 61, BE Priest 60, Tauren Drood - 60 OM NOM NOM NOM

08-20-2005, 06:41 AM	#5
burnzey boi Red Wizard of Thay Join Date: September 14, 2004 Location: Western Australia Age: 34 Posts: 800	ok ok.. I HAVE THE NEWEST WORM THAT HAS COME OUT! i was watching the news, and the is a virus starting with z,cant remember the name, and apparently, this virus cannot be scrubbed off unless you get the newest microsoft (and or XP), it completeley wipes out all virus scans and demolishes 95, 98 and 2000. It was made in new york and has spread almost worldwide, affecting those with msn messenger. the victom, thinking it's a good site to click on it, clicks n it and the reciever instantly recievs the virus whilst passing on to others. so if you have msn, do not, i repeat, DO NOT click on something if it has: Hey, is this you? Then a second post saying your email adress. __________________ burnzey - The Australian kiss, like a French kiss, but down under (Main)Undead Mage - 70, Orc Warrior - 70, Blood Elf Paladin - 70, Orc Shaman - 70, Troll Rogue - 70, Orc Hunter - 65, UD Warlock 61, BE Priest 60, Tauren Drood - 60 OM NOM NOM NOM

08-20-2005, 07:17 PM	#6
T-D-C Ironworks Moderator Join Date: October 26, 2003 Location: Sydney, Australia Age: 44 Posts: 4,416	Don't believe the hype. If you do have Zotob then it is very easy to remove and actually doesn't damage your computer. Download Removal Tool Latest Information on the most current varient. Hope this helps __________________

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