Just wondering if anyone has had problems with the trojan horse virus on their pc? My friend and I have both been "infected" and the only thing we seem to have in common is that we both have regularly been on SH. It is probably just a coincidence but thought I'd ask.
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Go to , look up security stuff- they have a package that works really well of various security programes. I use windows firewall, AVG antivrus, Spybot, Lavasoft AdAware and firefox for browsing not IE - never had a virus or malware in years...
FWIW, its unlikely to be SH, you would need to download / click on a dodgy site/email/item....
FWIW, its unlikely to be SH, you would need to download / click on a dodgy site/email/item....
Quote by matt_1974
Go to , look up security stuff- they have a package that works really well of various security programes. I use windows firewall, AVG antivrus, Spybot, Lavasoft AdAware and firefox for browsing not IE - never had a virus or malware in years...
FWIW, its unlikely to be SH, you would need to download / click on a dodgy site/email/item....
I agree with Matt, I use AVG and don't have any problems, I had more problems with the more "commercially used" software.
Mod
I check my pc's regular for anything that shouldn't be there but I in no way put my whole trust on any antivirus software or any such stuff to protect it.
I use the anti virus software that the hackers use I don't use the number one commercial one, cos that is what the hackers are writing virus's to break into mostly.
Once they get by that then they are in your pc.
And every now and again I save all my stuff, reformat and start again
I have saw microshaft, nasa and the FBI sites get hacked and if the hackers can get by their security then what chance do I have.
Ok you may say , but why would the hackers want to spend that much trouble breaking into my pc, they don't, they send sniffers and port scanners out that find their way into whatever pc they can get in, they don't really pinpoint the one pc and say AHH!! Ill hack that.
I use the anti virus software that the hackers use I don't use the number one commercial one, cos that is what the hackers are writing virus's to break into mostly.
Once they get by that then they are in your pc.
And every now and again I save all my stuff, reformat and start again
I have saw microshaft, nasa and the FBI sites get hacked and if the hackers can get by their security then what chance do I have.
Ok you may say , but why would the hackers want to spend that much trouble breaking into my pc, they don't, they send sniffers and port scanners out that find their way into whatever pc they can get in, they don't really pinpoint the one pc and say AHH!! Ill hack that.
Warming the Bed
Trojan Horses are about fooling someone into downloading something, which subsequently opens access to the PC. Trick is to be very selective about what you download. Things to avoid are smiley packs for Messenger, oh and Messenger Plus! Although they don't always have trojan horses or spyware, they are unofficial and can cause messenger to crash.
I'd be interested in knowing a)What anti-virus you're using and b)How you know which one the "Hackers" use.
On a side note. I really hate the term Hacker in this usage. They are not hackers, they are criminals. The origin of the name "Hacker" is actually found in the roots of Computer Science and refers to an expert in the field.
Quote by woohoo
I use the anti virus software that the hackers use I don't use the number one commercial one, cos that is what the hackers are writing virus's to break into mostly.
I'd be interested in knowing a)What anti-virus you're using and b)How you know which one the "Hackers" use.
On a side note. I really hate the term Hacker in this usage. They are not hackers, they are criminals. The origin of the name "Hacker" is actually found in the roots of Computer Science and refers to an expert in the field.
Quote by woohoo
I use the anti virus software that the hackers use I don't use the number one commercial one, cos that is what the hackers are writing virus's to break into mostly.
So what would that be???
Here is a list of Antivirus programs that you should use but I would only use one of the 1st two:
Nod32 (from Eset) - Currently the best on the market
Kapersky - Also brilliant but not as good as Nod32
AVG - not too bad
McAfee - Very well marketed but rubbish and very resource hungary, slows down your system
Norton - Also very well marketed but rubbish and very resource hungary, slows down your system
Bullguard - complete waste of time along with anything else you can think off
Warming the Bed
Quote by Speedy2008
I use the anti virus software that the hackers use I don't use the number one commercial one, cos that is what the hackers are writing virus's to break into mostly.
So what would that be???
Here is a list of Antivirus programs that you should use but I would only use one of the 1st two:
Nod32 (from Eset) - Currently the best on the market
Kapersky - Also brilliant but not as good as Nod32
AVG - not too bad
McAfee - Very well marketed but rubbish and very resource hungary, slows down your system
Norton - Also very well marketed but rubbish and very resource hungary, slows down your system
Bullguard - complete waste of time along with anything else you can think off
Have you used Avast!? I'm quite happy with it.
Warming the Bed
I've not had any problems with Avast, but then I'm not the best person to judge anti-virus capabilities seeing as I've only ever suffered from 2 viruses in my entire computing history! One of those was intentional (knew it would give me a virus).
I've tried AVG in the past but found it was lacking a feature that Avast has. Don't ask me what it was cause I can't remember.
I don't tend to download stuff from places that are likely to contain viruses, and my network is locked down quite tight.
I've tried AVG in the past but found it was lacking a feature that Avast has. Don't ask me what it was cause I can't remember.
I don't tend to download stuff from places that are likely to contain viruses, and my network is locked down quite tight.
IMHO it doesn't matter too much which anti-virus software you use, as long as you have a tight firewall and are sensible about your internet usage. You can have all the virus scanners in the world installed, but they'll let you down eventually if you spend your time opening unsolicited email attachments. :thumbup:
In edit... I have:
AVG (free)
Zonealarm (free)
Microsoft Defender (free)
Adaware (free)
Spybot Search & Destroy (free)
Hijack This (free)
I think you can see the pattern. ;-)
In edit... I have:
AVG (free)
Zonealarm (free)
Microsoft Defender (free)
Adaware (free)
Spybot Search & Destroy (free)
Hijack This (free)
I think you can see the pattern. ;-)
Quote by cu3b4ll
IMHO it doesn't matter too much which anti-virus software you use, as long as you have a tight firewall and are sensible about your internet usage. You can have all the virus scanners in the world installed, but they'll let you down eventually if you spend your time opening unsolicited email attachments. :thumbup:
In edit... I have:
AVG (free)
Zonealarm (free)
Microsoft Defender (free)
Adaware (free)
Spybot Search & Destroy (free)
Hijack This (free)
I think you can see the pattern. ;-)
lol, are you having a laugh???
I'll give you a challenge, get Nod32 installed on your system. Turn off your internet connection and run Nod32 and then post a screen shot of the final result.
You will definately find either viruses, trojan horses, worms etc etc on your system.
To MaidstoneCouple: you guys should also try this and see how reliable Avast really is. Personally i wouldn't touch it.
Mod
Quote by Speedy2008
Nod32 (from Eset) - Currently the best on the market
Your first choice is the one I use
Sex God
Nod32 ............ :shock:
you're havin a feckin laff right?
you're havin a feckin laff right?
The easiest way to find a trojan on your system is to run a "FREE SYSTEM CHECK"
GUARANTEED to find most things.....funny how my other ckeckers never find them....but then, you have to purchase the ability to remove them....hmmmm
I run:
Avira (never any problems
ATF cleaner (never any...)
CCleaner {never...)
Hijackthis (never...)
But I also stopped using "free" sex sites......a sure-fire way to pick-up most annoying parasites.
I also do not open emails from anyone/thing I have not emailed in the past...even though aol has an email checker....
Oh, and i got an email from Lloydstsb this morning, saying my account was to be suspended if I did not provide them with some details..... Yeah, as if I was born yesterday....next thing I'll be replying to all those "we have 500, in a nigerian bank waiting for you dear friend" emails.....
GUARANTEED to find most things.....funny how my other ckeckers never find them....but then, you have to purchase the ability to remove them....hmmmm
I run:
Avira (never any problems
ATF cleaner (never any...)
CCleaner {never...)
Hijackthis (never...)
But I also stopped using "free" sex sites......a sure-fire way to pick-up most annoying parasites.
I also do not open emails from anyone/thing I have not emailed in the past...even though aol has an email checker....
Oh, and i got an email from Lloydstsb this morning, saying my account was to be suspended if I did not provide them with some details..... Yeah, as if I was born yesterday....next thing I'll be replying to all those "we have 500, in a nigerian bank waiting for you dear friend" emails.....
Mod
NOD has one of the best heuristics engines available, that works real well without bombarding you with constant FPs...(False Positves)it seems even Kaspersky is starting to go down the FP road, in an effort to outdo the competition.
Quote by JTS
The easiest way to find a trojan on your system is to run a "FREE SYSTEM CHECK"
GUARANTEED to find most things.....funny how my other ckeckers never find them....but then, you have to purchase the ability to remove them....hmmmm
I run:
Avira (never any problems
ATF cleaner (never any...)
CCleaner {never...)
Hijackthis (never...)
But I also stopped using "free" sex sites......a sure-fire way to pick-up most annoying parasites.
I also do not open emails from anyone/thing I have not emailed in the past...even though aol has an email checker....
Oh, and i got an email from Lloydstsb this morning, saying my account was to be suspended if I did not provide them with some details..... Yeah, as if I was born yesterday....next thing I'll be replying to all those "we have 500, in a nigerian bank waiting for you dear friend" emails.....
Sorry, this cracked me up!
Quote by woohoo
NOD has one of the best heuristics engines available, that works real well without bombarding you with constant FPs...(False Positves)it seems even Kaspersky is starting to go down the FP road, in an effort to outdo the competition.
You stated in one of your earlier posts that you use AntiVirus software that hackers use, hackers DO NOT use Nod32.
They use programs developed by themselves and they try to crack programs like Nod32, simply because its available on the open market and they know home users and businesses would use these programs.
Mod
I'm sorry speedy I stand corrected, my deepest apoligies, obviously you know every hacker in the world and do some hackers not adapt the source code for their own use?
and do some hackers not adapt the source code for their own use? Quote by Speedy2008
IMHO it doesn't matter too much which anti-virus software you use, as long as you have a tight firewall and are sensible about your internet usage. You can have all the virus scanners in the world installed, but they'll let you down eventually if you spend your time opening unsolicited email attachments. :thumbup:
In edit... I have:
AVG (free)
Zonealarm (free)
Microsoft Defender (free)
Adaware (free)
Spybot Search & Destroy (free)
Hijack This (free)
I think you can see the pattern. ;-)
lol, are you having a laugh???
I'll give you a challenge, get Nod32 installed on your system. Turn off your internet connection and run Nod32 and then post a screen shot of the final result.
You will definately find either viruses, trojan horses, worms etc etc on your system.
To MaidstoneCouple: you guys should also try this and see how reliable Avast really is. Personally i wouldn't touch it.
No... I wasn't having a laugh
You seem to be taking this thread far too personally. Life's too short ;-)
Sex God
Quote by cu3b4ll
No... I wasn't having a laugh
You seem to be taking this thread far too personally. Life's too short ;-)
funnily enough. i was thinking that
Mod
Me three :lol:
:lol: 
Warming the Bed
Quote by cu3b4ll
IMHO it doesn't matter too much which anti-virus software you use, as long as you have a tight firewall and are sensible about your internet usage. You can have all the virus scanners in the world installed, but they'll let you down eventually if you spend your time opening unsolicited email attachments. :thumbup:
In edit... I have:
AVG (free)
Zonealarm (free)
Microsoft Defender (free)
Adaware (free)
Spybot Search & Destroy (free)
Hijack This (free)
I think you can see the pattern. ;-)
lol, are you having a laugh???
I'll give you a challenge, get Nod32 installed on your system. Turn off your internet connection and run Nod32 and then post a screen shot of the final result.
You will definately find either viruses, trojan horses, worms etc etc on your system.
To MaidstoneCouple: you guys should also try this and see how reliable Avast really is. Personally i wouldn't touch it.
No... I wasn't having a laugh
You seem to be taking this thread far too personally. Life's too short ;-)
Challenge accepted and done. As expected my system is completely clear of viruses, etc.
On the positive side:
NOD32 was quick on doing a full scan and looks far more professional than Avast!
On the negative side:
It had a larger memory footprint than Avast and even though I installed the 64-bit version the service is still 32-bit.
Oh I also couldn't find an option to remove the icon from the tray, something minor but tends to annoy me.
Now I'm not going to say NOD32 isn't better than Avast, but the point is why should I pay for something when I don't need the extra protection.
As cu3b4ll mentioned. The best way of protecting yourself from Viruses is to change how you use the internet. Don't download cracked software, don't visit free porn sites, etc. Have a hardware firewall, but still ensure that your OS's firewall is enabled.
Quote by cu3b4ll
You seem to be taking this thread far too personally. Life's too short ;-)
lol, thats a good one, i like ;) I'm not taking it personally i just don't like peoples choices when it comes to software. They simply follow the media and the marketing but don't really do their homework, if you catch my drift.
E.g. when people say Vista is buggy? From the top of your heads can anyone here name 1 bug? I very much doubt it, many people will only say that because of what they here on the media.
E.g. Microsh*te have a strangle hold on the OS market with their marketing. Windows is actually the worst OS someone can use. Apple's OS's are much much better but the marketing isn't as good and the daddy of OS's being Ubuntu from Linux which btw is free on the open source, so the marketing is very limited.
Quote by MaidstoneCouple
As cu3b4ll mentioned. The best way of protecting yourself from Viruses is to change how you use the internet. Don't download cracked software, don't visit free porn sites, etc. Have a hardware firewall, but still ensure that your OS's firewall is enabled.
I'm very very surprised by your results, guess you win. Quite happy really because firstly you proved me wrong with the results and secondly i was going to offer a free piece of software if anybody proved me wrong.
I have to disagree with the highlighted comment above, it depends on where the software comes from. If you downloaded from Warez then you are very very safe, if you used torrents from a private tracker then you are also very safe. But torrents with public trackers and any other source you use to download software are very dangerous.
I'm going to shut up now on this thread before you guys decide to gang up and crucify me
Sex God
Quote by Speedy2008
i just don't like peoples choices when it comes to software. They simply follow the media and the marketing but don't really do their homework, if you catch my drift.
That's not really anything for you to concern yourself with though, is it? The people who have replied, obviously know enough to feel relatively secure.
Quote by Speedy2008
I'm going to shut up now on this thread before you guys decide to gang up and crucify me
You're not really helping yourself by being so arrogant as to think that you know what's best for everyone.
