please read (very important)

[DarkLight]

I don't know if any of you are currently aware but there is a major internet virus that's attacking people's computers it's taken my dad & me 15 hours to get rid of so be on the lookout for it

 

we downloaded spybot (free) from http://www.filehippo.com & it found 210 viruses on our computer

 

We have only had the internet on our laptop for 5 days!! (we used to go to internet cafe's or the library)

 

here's some of the things that attacked our laptop

 

smitfraud

zlobdownloader.vdt

my.way.mywebsearch

zedo

webtrend live

 

like i say there were 210 viruses so it'd take ages to write them all down (we've had a very difficult job as it is getting rid of the darned things)

 

but those are the most dominant one's that you should know about

 

the one way to know if you have the virus we just had is it controls your homepage it changes it to asecureforum.com so if your homepage suddenly changes to that then you have the virus & need to download the spybot softwear

 

ordinary anti virus software you already have installed won't prevent it or get rid of it

 

if it comes up & prompts you to purchase any anti virus software or such DO NOT buy it whatever you do!!!

 

just visit filehippo.com to download spybot it takes a while to get rid of but it can be done!!

 

just thought I should warn you all about it so you know what to do if you get the virus like we did (it's been one hell of a major nightmare to get rid of) we've only just got the computer back to normal & here in england it's now 5am so we're shattered

[mikalovernj]

oh, gosh, i need to get this thing checked:boxed:

[DarkLight]

yep be very cautious online if I were you (i'm having to change all my passwords just to be on the safe side) and also I'm not gonna be buying anything online for a while until I feel it's safe to do so!!

 

just be on the lookout for anything suspicious

 

I was on the bbc's click online website & there's some info on there (not about this current virus as it's a new one that's only just started attacking today but about various other viruses, trojans & worms. so It'll give you a bit of an idea about it all

 

tips to help you stay safe online

 

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/technology/5414992.stm

 

net crime fear for britons

 

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/technology/5414696.stm

 

fbi tries to fight zombie hordes

 

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/technology/6752853.stm

 

the battle against botnet hordes

 

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/technology/7256501.stm

 

how do I protect myself from viruses online

 

http://www.bbc.co.uk/webwise/askbruce/articles/security/viruses_1.shtml'>http://www.bbc.co.uk/webwise/askbruce/articles/security/viruses_1.shtml

 

questions about security & viruses

 

http://www.bbc.co.uk/webwise/askbruce/articles/security/

 

computer viruses hit 1 million

 

 

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/technology/7340315.stm

 

there's also other links you may want to read on the bbc click website all about past internet viruses & such it's better to know about old viruses 'cause some can be similar & can be gotten rid of in the same or a similar way

 

apparently from what dad & I found out it's come from russia

 

hope some of that helps you all (if you have any viruses attack your computer or to prevent or try to prevent it)

 

I don't want you lot having the same trouble we've had if I can help it

 

If I can for warn you about it & give you as much info as possible hopefully it'll help

 

click online website

 

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/programmes/click_online/default.stm

[Mika4Life13]

wow thanks for telling me!!

[xBillyBrownx]

wow that doesn't sound good.. thanks for letting us know you're lucky you could get it fixed.

[foalbaby14]

wowo thats scary:shocked: thanks for warning us:wink2:

[xxmikaaa]

Thanks a bunch for letting us know. I'm gonna have to keep watch. I seem to be prone to getting viruses.