Duane W Posted April 15, 2008 Report Share Posted April 15, 2008 This forum keeps trying to install The Microsoft remote data access add on to my laptop. I take a dim view of Microsoft or anyone else attempting to access my data and online life.Any of the moderators care to explain this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Blossom Posted April 15, 2008 Report Share Posted April 15, 2008 Why don't I get the problem? I'm on line most of the time without anything funny. I've got anti virus programs on my laptop, but I am worried. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 elizes Posted April 16, 2008 Report Share Posted April 16, 2008 I have an Apple Mac, so nothing here, but I now we picked up some bugs last year, from this site... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Dax Posted April 16, 2008 Report Share Posted April 16, 2008 (edited) Why don't I get the problem? I'm on line most of the time without anything funny. I've got anti virus programs on my laptop, but I am worried.KD,It may be due to your AV settings, but also ensure that you update your AV database at least once a week, hopefully nothing is slipping past your defences. However, this particular "gem" has been identified a while ago already, so all databases should have it.Cheers,Dax Edited April 16, 2008 by Dax Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 JanCPT Posted April 16, 2008 Report Share Posted April 16, 2008 I can't believe it - theystill haven't sorted the problem out - nailed again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 zorba Posted April 16, 2008 Report Share Posted April 16, 2008 Thanks for the info, DavidK! Will check it out today.Thought of taking my laptop for a shower, but decided to feed it beetroot instead!Take care and safe surfing...zorba Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Duane W Posted April 16, 2008 Author Report Share Posted April 16, 2008 I am firewalled and anti virussed to the gills and Zone alarm is still blocking my pc from accessing that site. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Antoinette Posted April 16, 2008 Report Share Posted April 16, 2008 Also got the Trojan last night after being on the forum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Duane W Posted April 16, 2008 Author Report Share Posted April 16, 2008 I made a post yesterday about this and it was rapidly hidden in the technical section. I use Zonealarm firewall and antivirus works well for me. Not cheap but very effective Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Olkabolka Posted April 16, 2008 Report Share Posted April 16, 2008 I'm still being attacked by the Trojan Horse. Luckily my Norton blocks it every time! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 choog Posted April 16, 2008 Report Share Posted April 16, 2008 I showed someone this site yesterday - and on their PC, it also came up with virus etc.Seems to be the forum that has a problem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Riekie Posted April 16, 2008 Report Share Posted April 16, 2008 I'm also not experiencing any problems. It could be something which was attached to a certain post and only ppl who accessed that post are affected. Best would be to update your virus protection programme & run a scan to be on the safe side. As Hendie lives in a completely different timezone, he'll investigate as soon as he is awake (it is actually night there at the moment...) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Riekie Posted April 16, 2008 Report Share Posted April 16, 2008 I can't believe it - theystill haven't sorted the problem out - nailed againSome of us do need our sleep. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Riekie Posted April 16, 2008 Report Share Posted April 16, 2008 Chandi, as I'm not experiencing any of these problems, I'm not able to tell, but I'm assuming that it might all be the same thing. Hopefully we'll have some answers soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Riekie Posted April 16, 2008 Report Share Posted April 16, 2008 See response in Forum Help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Mara Posted April 16, 2008 Report Share Posted April 16, 2008 Hi RiekieI presume Hendie has sorted it out as my computer no longer thinks it is on 'drugs'! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Mara Posted April 16, 2008 Report Share Posted April 16, 2008 Well yesterday my computer was doing some fancy footwork whilst I was browsing here, but today it is quiet, no further problems, I do however, have pretty good up to date virus protection on my machine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 WidgetofOzz Posted April 16, 2008 Report Share Posted April 16, 2008 Hi, I am hitting it everytime I get into the Foyer!!??WoO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Guest natalie3 Posted April 16, 2008 Report Share Posted April 16, 2008 maby we should all consider something like linux..i hear its safer? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Gizmo Posted April 16, 2008 Report Share Posted April 16, 2008 Damn it is still happening to me. Our office runs Trend and it is able to alert me to the infection but unable to clear it!!! I am going to have to leave the forum until it gets sorted.I have never had this problem on any of the other forums I chat on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Dax Posted April 16, 2008 Report Share Posted April 16, 2008 It's also because much less people use it than Windows. Hackers know that they will find wider choices/targets in the windows world than the linux world.Also, all Hackers worth the name are on Linux or similar platforms. Only idiots try to hack from a Windows platform So, hackers mostly are wary of Linux, they never know when they are up against one of their own...Cheers,Dax Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Biker Posted April 16, 2008 Report Share Posted April 16, 2008 Not even a trojan wants to attack me I think I will uninstall my super dooper antivirus program, disable firewall and put up a sign that says "Right of Admission NOT reserved" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 JanCPT Posted April 16, 2008 Report Share Posted April 16, 2008 Some of us do need our sleep.And some us clearly need to hibernateIt's still hitting my computer when I go into Immigration/generalIf you haven't been hit, I think you should check your antivirus, cause it's clearly not doing the jobBoth times I logged off this morning, I ran a full scan & AVG again picked up an infection, even after blocking countless hits while I was logged onWe are going to have to run full scans after every visit to this site, or take the risk of an infection Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Mauritzvw Posted April 16, 2008 Report Share Posted April 16, 2008 I am running fully updated AVG, Spybot, Comodo, XP and have not had one single hit on a virus, not even when running "All Files" scans. Maybe I am just lucky I kinda feel left out tho Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Gizmo Posted April 16, 2008 Report Share Posted April 16, 2008 I noticed, it "gets" my computer when I go into the Applications board. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Guest natalie3 Posted April 16, 2008 Report Share Posted April 16, 2008 I ran a scan this morning and nothing came up..so i dont know hey..then again..i actually know stuff-all about computers..thats hubby's department.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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This forum keeps trying to install The Microsoft remote data access add on to my laptop. I take a dim view of Microsoft or anyone else attempting to access my data and online life.
Any of the moderators care to explain this?
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