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Because I have had my anti-virus software tell me three times today and ONLY on this site that it has detected and got rid of a virus called "Downloader." Anyone else had this issue at all? It's starting to freak me out.....:wtf: Should I do anything about it or? :confused:
yesterday, and today, when opening Cannabis.com, my Webroot Spy Sweeper blocked three attempts to load a 'spyware' , it appeared to be a relatively harmless, generic 'tracker', but 'Downloader' is a virus that can be quite bad, depending on which variation it is ... :smokin:
most Trojan Downloader programs are just pests that will slow down your computer after awhile, but I had one abut a year ago, that required my complete system re-install ... my programs could 'find' it, but couldn't 'remove' it, neither could Microsoft's tools ... :(
dont know about downloader but I just got rid of the PariteB, that shit is a pain in the ass to get rid of.
Well at least I'm not the only one getting them then....just seems like it hasn't happened on this website to me before....thanks for the advice guys.. :)
I've had 2 from here, both recently. I didnt think anything of it, but now i know it's not only me, im not very happy.
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First time I've ever had it happen in all my time here....then three times in about 2 hours so.....starting to get paranoid....:wtf: :stoned:
I would suspect it is tied to one of the animated advertisements, the usual culprit ... :smokin:
For someone so wrong, why are you so sure Plant?
:computerlove1: ya Applehead, LOLQuote:
Originally Posted by JaggedEdge
...it probably started growing in the 'dro forum....:DQuote:
Originally Posted by the image reaper
I just got the message. Avast gave me a warning about a Trojan Horse type virus called 'downloader'.
Anyone who does not have killbox should get it BTW...
Today i have had nonstop pop ups!!!
There was a post in the grow section today, don't remember what it was about, but it had links to a couple of files to download and unzip to view an MP3.
Did anyone who is getting the warnings happen to download any of those files?
PC :smokin:
And are you guys running Firefox? I'm running firefox but haven't had an anti-virus open in MONTHS since I don't download like I used to and I don't surf weird parts of the net.
Never thought I'd get it from cannabis.com, and I'm not sure if I have. The past couple of days, my computer has been running extra hard. Damn...I bet I got a virus.
It was kind of odd PC because I wasn't downloading anything at the times that it happened....merely surfing and it was several different threads from different people.....which may mean nothing.... :wtf:
PS...I run Norton btw, and SpySweeper.
Don't have to advertise Linux- it just works...:thumbsup:Quote:
Originally Posted by JaggedEdge
But don't worry, we'll get around to makin' it cuddly one of these days... :D
Hey, are folks who are seeing this running w/ javascript enabled?
Ive been very lucky about stuff like that. I run my virus scan at least once a week. I think the last problem I had with viruses was a stupid trojan.
It's enabled....but not open, like in chat or something....:jointsmile:
I hope this isn't true. I don't like the idea of Sundance allowing spyware on the site. Not only that I don't like the idea of trackers storing data about me regarding illegal drugs.
PharmaCan, can you link that download?
There should NOT be any files with the extension .exe linked on here!!!
It may not even have anything to do with any advertisers- in fact, I expect that the banners are MUCH more closely monitored for viruses than, say, someone's animated avatar... I'm poking around... with my somewhat limited computer literacy... ;p
I just came to look at this thread and had it happen again....Norton tells me it is "taken care of" so I guess it can't be that harsh of a virus or trojan. It DOES keep happening however.
My AVG just "healed" something that was in my explorer/temp file. I normally use Firefox, but I have to open up with explorer because netzero doesn't support firefox. Still. The assholes. It has been said for a long time that netzero is a target, but they still do it. I smell a rat.
Okay, JaggedEdge, Reaper, and Evertking all have animated avs on this thread.
Also, if there's an animated banner ad on when your virus warning goes off, tell which on you are seeing.
Is your Java enabled atm?
Let's keep em coming!!!
The java is enabled....but not running atm as far as I can see....it probably is an ad but I haven't watched closely enough.......I will next time and let you know. I also got two alerts from Microsoft this am....asking to use the active-X control.....I don't know for what. That didn't happen yesterday though, and don't know if it means anything.
if your runnig firefox get the noscript extension installed, it will keep stuff like that from happening.
are any boxes coming up asking you to install anything?? Because it's illegal for an advertising site to put that adware crap on your pc without you agreeing to install something..be careful about clicking advertisements sometimes too..Quote:
Originally Posted by Weedhound
it was probably something that installed that...the control thing...was it like a certificate or something?? just don't agree to install that crap, I'd say that's what it is..adware or malware..:thumbsup:Quote:
Originally Posted by Weedhound
you can also install spyware blaster, it will handle all that active x garbage too.
or just don't give it permission..that's what I do :)Quote:
Originally Posted by Ub3rB0ng
yeah true but spyware blaster will help keep oblivious folks safer ;)
Actually Mark it was asking for Microsoft to install something...the active -x control and I haven't seen anything since installing it.....I wouldn't install anything unknown. I think it does have to do with one of those flashing ads (like Stinky said). I'll see if it pops up anymore.. :wtf:
Edit....my mistake....it was asking Microsoft to RUN the active-X control.....not install it.....does this make sense?
yeah it makes sense, anytime something that isnt allowed yet that needs activex and you have restrictions set it will popup a window asking if its cool to do so, generally unless you really need the install dont do it(common sense) . :)
but the control it was wanting to run could've possibly been something that may have been potentially malicious..adware or something..advertisers..I hate emQuote:
Originally Posted by Weedhound
thinking about it....the request comes up at the same time as the spyware popping up and saying it took care of the problem..I hit enter to the spyware thing and then do the active X control....then a minute later Norton pops up (which is different from my spyware....which is SpySweeper) and says it's taken care of everything. If it does it again I won't run the active-X and see if it makes a difference. ;)
I think there are malware/virus attacks all over the place today. Eveywhere's slow and acting funky. My computer's weird too. I'm logging out and running everything I can think of.
This is like msconfig on steroids!
AutoRuns for Windows v8.73
The download link is near the bottom of the page.
PC :smokin:
If your using FireFox then you should be totally safe from any threats which maybe linked to these boards, I think.
Http://getfirefox.com
use torpark, it runs firefox and automatically proxies u. no more anniying pop-ups.
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