http://geeksgeeksmoregeeks.forumotion.net/computer-security-f15/-t1.htm Discuss security issues, firewalls, anti-virus software, viruses and trojans. Keep up-to-date and keep your PC safe by visiting this forum Fri, 16 Oct 2009 04:17:38 GMT 10 http://home.windstream.net/denisdev/GeeksLogo.jpg http://geeksgeeksmoregeeks.forumotion.net/computer-security-f15/-t1.htm http://geeksgeeksmoregeeks.forumotion.net/computer-security-f15/new-ad-adware-version-t795.htm Anonymous
Recently, I'm being offered a new version of Ad-Adware. Do I need to go to Major Geeks to install? Did you install it?

Thanks,
wct]]> Computer Security Fri, 16 Oct 2009 04:17:38 GMT http://geeksgeeksmoregeeks.forumotion.net/computer-security-f15/new-ad-adware-version-t795.htm#2750 http://geeksgeeksmoregeeks.forumotion.net/computer-security-f15/new-ad-adware-version-t795.htm http://geeksgeeksmoregeeks.forumotion.net/computer-security-f15/avast-question-t783.htm ruthsollid I don't think this has been asked before, but if so, I apologize! I have the free Avast! and it says now that our subscription is up. It keeps popping up on the desktop computer whenever we turn it on. Will it just go away...or do they do that on purpose so a person gets tired of it popping up and will buy the paid version to stop the annoying pop-up? Should I switch to AVG? Am I still protected? I've noticed that it doesn't update on its own anymore. Updating manually isn't a problem. Thanks, ... Computer Security Sun, 06 Sep 2009 20:18:40 GMT http://geeksgeeksmoregeeks.forumotion.net/computer-security-f15/avast-question-t783.htm#2668 http://geeksgeeksmoregeeks.forumotion.net/computer-security-f15/avast-question-t783.htm http://geeksgeeksmoregeeks.forumotion.net/computer-security-f15/trojan-found-t772.htm Anonymous Hey, Repa, Has anyone else found this Trojan? Today A-Squared found the following in Safe Mode: Trojan -Dropper.Win32.VB!IK When I clicked on the trojan in the box when it was found here's the path it showed: C:AmdWin\BenchControlBENC Trojan This trojan was listed as"High Risk" Next was10 references to: TraceRegistry.Network "Medium Risk" And One Tracking was listed. Let me see if I can pull up the screenshot. It looks like ... Computer Security Mon, 17 Aug 2009 03:59:32 GMT http://geeksgeeksmoregeeks.forumotion.net/computer-security-f15/trojan-found-t772.htm#2605 http://geeksgeeksmoregeeks.forumotion.net/computer-security-f15/trojan-found-t772.htm http://geeksgeeksmoregeeks.forumotion.net/computer-security-f15/important-notice-for-firefox-browser-users-t719.htm novice61 It appears that Microsoft has tampered with Firefox in one of it's security updates. The .net framework was added to the Mozilla browser automatically as an add on. The add on can be disabled, but not uninstalled, as they also caused the uninstall button of the add on to be grayed out. Uninstallation of the add on requires manual registry changes. The .net framework is perhaps the most dangerous vulnerability of IE Explorer, as it allows websites to manipulate your system without admin privileges. ... Computer Security Tue, 02 Jun 2009 14:55:25 GMT http://geeksgeeksmoregeeks.forumotion.net/computer-security-f15/important-notice-for-firefox-browser-users-t719.htm#2233 http://geeksgeeksmoregeeks.forumotion.net/computer-security-f15/important-notice-for-firefox-browser-users-t719.htm http://geeksgeeksmoregeeks.forumotion.net/computer-security-f15/repeated-warning-t715.htm novice61 I'm quite sure that this subject has been hashed out in my absence, but it deserves another heads-up. I spent more hours than I wanted to recently clearing a nasty Trojan from my niece's laptop. It was the "My Web Search" toolbar and the "Personal Anti-virus" that comes with it. Her IE browser had SIX TOOL BARS and very little viewing screen left. These install themselves when people don't uncheck those little boxes that offer up add-ons to downloaded programs and games. ... Computer Security Mon, 25 May 2009 15:11:54 GMT http://geeksgeeksmoregeeks.forumotion.net/computer-security-f15/repeated-warning-t715.htm#2180 http://geeksgeeksmoregeeks.forumotion.net/computer-security-f15/repeated-warning-t715.htm http://geeksgeeksmoregeeks.forumotion.net/computer-security-f15/hospital-equipment-security-at-rish-t709.htm novice61 The conflicker bot net has found an unlikely home in hospital equipment that is connected to the internet. FDA rules require a 90 day notice before any software changes can be made to equipment, (such as MRI's) leading to the problem of unpatched IE browser security within the communications abilities of the equipment. http://chattahbox.com/technology/2009/05/11/conficker-worm-infects-hospital-mri-machines/ This trojan has now been estimated to have a bot backbone of over 50, 000 ... Computer Security Wed, 20 May 2009 17:05:50 GMT http://geeksgeeksmoregeeks.forumotion.net/computer-security-f15/hospital-equipment-security-at-rish-t709.htm#2154 http://geeksgeeksmoregeeks.forumotion.net/computer-security-f15/hospital-equipment-security-at-rish-t709.htm http://geeksgeeksmoregeeks.forumotion.net/computer-security-f15/expired-certificates-t703.htm angelface1961 My computer got tired or something. It needed to be restarted by unpluggin the power. Not my prefered way of restarting...anyway I put it in safe mode when I restarted and ran ASquared Spybot and CCleaner. Nothing was found. Except now when I go to sites I frequent like hotmail and MySpace it says the Certificates are expired or out of date. It gives me the option of making them an exception. But these warnings spook me the way they are worded so came here to post. Hotmail gave ... Computer Security Thu, 14 May 2009 02:01:04 GMT http://geeksgeeksmoregeeks.forumotion.net/computer-security-f15/expired-certificates-t703.htm#2108 http://geeksgeeksmoregeeks.forumotion.net/computer-security-f15/expired-certificates-t703.htm http://geeksgeeksmoregeeks.forumotion.net/computer-security-f15/bitdefender-t683.htm Anonymous
Is there not a free version of bitdefender anymore?]]> Computer Security Sun, 03 May 2009 20:06:35 GMT http://geeksgeeksmoregeeks.forumotion.net/computer-security-f15/bitdefender-t683.htm#1999 http://geeksgeeksmoregeeks.forumotion.net/computer-security-f15/bitdefender-t683.htm http://geeksgeeksmoregeeks.forumotion.net/computer-security-f15/avast-scans-t650.htm Anonymous Repa,

I've never really been clear on how to scan with avast.

1) Should I do separate scans with each of the 3 options, Local disks, Removal Media, & Folders?

2) What exactly is "Removal Media"?

3) Do you have any recommendations?]]> Computer Security Fri, 17 Apr 2009 23:22:39 GMT http://geeksgeeksmoregeeks.forumotion.net/computer-security-f15/avast-scans-t650.htm#1834 http://geeksgeeksmoregeeks.forumotion.net/computer-security-f15/avast-scans-t650.htm http://geeksgeeksmoregeeks.forumotion.net/computer-security-f15/balloon-in-task-tray-t649.htm Anonymous Repa,

About 30 minutes ago, I had to leave the computer for about 4-5 minutes. When I returned, there was a balloon in the task tray, saying click balloon to back up files, & click balloon to see the files. Being curious, I clicked it, and the danged thing opened up Internet Explorer.

Do you know if that is anything to be concerned about? ]]> Computer Security Fri, 17 Apr 2009 03:40:45 GMT http://geeksgeeksmoregeeks.forumotion.net/computer-security-f15/balloon-in-task-tray-t649.htm#1821 http://geeksgeeksmoregeeks.forumotion.net/computer-security-f15/balloon-in-task-tray-t649.htm http://geeksgeeksmoregeeks.forumotion.net/computer-security-f15/spybot-sd-t648.htm Anonymous Repa, I've got a screenshot for you to look at that I had trouble with recently. Can you tell me what this means? I'm having problems getting my screenshots to post. It's not working according to Sam's instructions, but, I've managed to get them to post. I noticed when I looked at this screenshot it appeared as though I was reporting an adult something that shouldn't be on the site. I don't know why? Computer Security Fri, 17 Apr 2009 01:47:09 GMT http://geeksgeeksmoregeeks.forumotion.net/computer-security-f15/spybot-sd-t648.htm#1817 http://geeksgeeksmoregeeks.forumotion.net/computer-security-f15/spybot-sd-t648.htm http://geeksgeeksmoregeeks.forumotion.net/computer-security-f15/adaware-t542.htm Anonymous
is this new version free? i could not determine?

thanks]]> Computer Security Tue, 20 Jan 2009 20:23:34 GMT http://geeksgeeksmoregeeks.forumotion.net/computer-security-f15/adaware-t542.htm#1224 http://geeksgeeksmoregeeks.forumotion.net/computer-security-f15/adaware-t542.htm http://geeksgeeksmoregeeks.forumotion.net/computer-security-f15/spywareblaster-new-version-t637.htm Anonymous Repa, before i install new version 4.2 at major geeks, is it ok to do as it says in the "Tip": Click here to update all your PC's drivers"? And, down directly below that it says: "Recommended download: Click Here to check for system problems" 1) Should I do any of the above? 2) Which download should I use, Fl, Tx, or which? 3) I plan to> download to desktop,>add/remove,>install new version 4.2 Am I correct? Computer Security Sun, 12 Apr 2009 17:41:26 GMT http://geeksgeeksmoregeeks.forumotion.net/computer-security-f15/spywareblaster-new-version-t637.htm#1760 http://geeksgeeksmoregeeks.forumotion.net/computer-security-f15/spywareblaster-new-version-t637.htm http://geeksgeeksmoregeeks.forumotion.net/computer-security-f15/april-fool-s-day-computer-worm-t627.htm Anonymous
http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,510296,00.html

http://www.cnn.com/2009/TECH/03/24/conficker.computer.worm/index.html]]> Computer Security Wed, 25 Mar 2009 18:27:06 GMT http://geeksgeeksmoregeeks.forumotion.net/computer-security-f15/april-fool-s-day-computer-worm-t627.htm#1699 http://geeksgeeksmoregeeks.forumotion.net/computer-security-f15/april-fool-s-day-computer-worm-t627.htm http://geeksgeeksmoregeeks.forumotion.net/computer-security-f15/adaware-observation-t626.htm angelface1961 In an attempt to not hijack WC's thread... I installed the Anniversary edition a couple weeks ago. I have gotten kicked off the internet regularly. COuld not be on for more than 15 minutes. SO could not always get here to do more htan a quick scan of what has been posted. Since uninstalling it yesterday I have now been online for 45 minutes. WC don't freak out yet. I think it is the whole evil Vista thing. Besides it attached it self to my start up menu and kept reactivating ... Computer Security Mon, 23 Mar 2009 23:55:46 GMT http://geeksgeeksmoregeeks.forumotion.net/computer-security-f15/adaware-observation-t626.htm#1692 http://geeksgeeksmoregeeks.forumotion.net/computer-security-f15/adaware-observation-t626.htm http://geeksgeeksmoregeeks.forumotion.net/computer-security-f15/spybot-t608.htm ruthsollid
Thanks!]]> Computer Security Thu, 05 Mar 2009 21:24:14 GMT http://geeksgeeksmoregeeks.forumotion.net/computer-security-f15/spybot-t608.htm#1591 http://geeksgeeksmoregeeks.forumotion.net/computer-security-f15/spybot-t608.htm http://geeksgeeksmoregeeks.forumotion.net/computer-security-f15/spywareblaster-t597.htm Anonymous
in the last few days, when i go to update spywareblaster, on the restricted sites, it keeps coming up partially enabled. the other day i finally clicked on it to see what is causing the problem. it turns out to be: item name: XTROcash(2) item address: xtrocash.host.sk

i went ahead and checked the unmarked box, thinking that would fix it but it did not.

have you been getting the same problem? do you have a fix?]]> Computer Security Mon, 23 Feb 2009 03:02:33 GMT http://geeksgeeksmoregeeks.forumotion.net/computer-security-f15/spywareblaster-t597.htm#1534 http://geeksgeeksmoregeeks.forumotion.net/computer-security-f15/spywareblaster-t597.htm http://geeksgeeksmoregeeks.forumotion.net/computer-security-f15/firewall-test-t598.htm pepperpot Here is an interesting link I found and decided to post it as the question of firewalls keeps coming up. Here you can test your computer's firewall and see how vunerable you are According to this test, it will check your computer for ports that are commonly left open. Open ports could allow your computer to be compromised. This firewall test will also check for open ports known to be used by Viruses and Trojans. If you are the typical home computer user surfing the net, you should ... Computer Security Tue, 24 Feb 2009 17:24:27 GMT http://geeksgeeksmoregeeks.forumotion.net/computer-security-f15/firewall-test-t598.htm#1539 http://geeksgeeksmoregeeks.forumotion.net/computer-security-f15/firewall-test-t598.htm http://geeksgeeksmoregeeks.forumotion.net/computer-security-f15/secunia-personal-software-inspector-t580.htm Rike I'm not sure if this has been mentioned here before, but Secunia PSI is a nifty, FREE program: "Patching Windows isn't enough. Applications like audio players, e-mail clients, or photo editors can also have dangerous security flaws. Some of these programs download patches automatically, but others don't. Luckily, a Danish company called Secunia offers a simple solution. Secunia's Personal Software Inspector scans your computer for thousands of common Windows programs, then tells you ... Computer Security Thu, 12 Feb 2009 23:44:32 GMT http://geeksgeeksmoregeeks.forumotion.net/computer-security-f15/secunia-personal-software-inspector-t580.htm#1438 http://geeksgeeksmoregeeks.forumotion.net/computer-security-f15/secunia-personal-software-inspector-t580.htm http://geeksgeeksmoregeeks.forumotion.net/computer-security-f15/kaspersky-t584.htm angelface1961
What do you think of this?

http://bonehead.lerman.biz/NotSecure.html]]> Computer Security Sat, 14 Feb 2009 15:13:47 GMT http://geeksgeeksmoregeeks.forumotion.net/computer-security-f15/kaspersky-t584.htm#1451 http://geeksgeeksmoregeeks.forumotion.net/computer-security-f15/kaspersky-t584.htm