OT: Update your antivrus

[forty_three]

And if you spent any time on news sites today, you might want to run a scan.

Seems some little Ukranian dickheads managed to get a well-known ad server to redirect requests to their server that was serving up malware. It's a well know strain, so any A/V should be updated for it and they can clean it pretty well.

New York Daily News, New York Times, Washington Post and News.Yahoo.com plus a TON of local news channels had ads on their site poisoned.

 

[IPostedWhat]

Or is this EXACTLY what the Ukrainians are hoping you will do?

How do we know the update isn't going to allow the Ukraine to have total control of your computer?

This is a chart that shows you how the virus works:

 

[elocomotive]

Or is this EXACTLY what the Ukrainians are hoping you will do?

How do we know the update isn't going to allow the Ukraine to have total control of your computer?

This is a chart that shows you how the virus works:

I think the key here is isolating and conquering this virus in a less populated area like South America or Australia. Once we've done that we can set up defenses against any future virus attack and march through one of the larger continents with additional resources now that one area is under control.

 

[dash]

Dustin off those workboots and do some Good-ing...

/Spacey just didn't work

 

[IPostedWhat]

I think the key here is isolating and conquering this virus in a less populated area like South America or Australia. Once we've done that we can set up defenses against any future virus attack and march through one of the larger continents with additional resources now that one area is under control.

Agreed. Any type of defense against an attack like this is always going to have some...some...uhhh...shoot...what's that word that means "actions taken without knowing the outcome, which could result in danger or harm?

Oh right, chance. We'll be taking a chance.

 

[Winged_Wheel88]

I misread the subject title and updated my antipasta instead.

My computer isn't any safer but man that was some good food.

 

[elocomotive]

Agreed. Any type of defense against an attack like this is always going to have some...some...uhhh...shoot...what's that word that means "actions taken without knowing the outcome, which could result in danger or harm?

Oh right, chance. We'll be taking a chance.

Wait - are we talking about Monopoly now?

 

[IPostedWhat]

Wait - are we talking about Monopoly now?

I haven't a clue, my mind is boggled.

 

[puckhead]

And if you spent any time on news sites today, you might want to run a scan.

Seems some little Ukranian dickheads managed to get a well-known ad server to redirect requests to their server that was serving up malware. It's a well know strain, so any A/V should be updated for it and they can clean it pretty well.

New York Daily News, New York Times, Washington Post and News.Yahoo.com plus a TON of local news channels had ads on their site poisoned.

sorry for the computer 101 question, but:
do you need to actively have clicked an ad, or will the ad loading on a website be enough to put you in danger.
because I didn't click on any ads today, but what the heck - it's time for a scan anyway

 

[elocomotive]

I haven't a clue, my mind is boggled.

Sorry, I got confused. That was a little cheesy. Par for the course I guess.

 

[IPostedWhat]

In all seriousness, you should post this on the WC. Those cats always post links to articles on Yahoo in their threads.

 

[BOSSMANPC]

In all seriousness, you should post this on the WC. Those cats always post links to articles on Yahoo in their threads.

Good idea. 43 I'm going to hi-jack your thread and post it there.

 

[forty_three]

sorry for the computer 101 question, but:
do you need to actively have clicked an ad, or will the ad loading on a website be enough to put you in danger.
because I didn't click on any ads today, but what the heck - it's time for a scan anyway

If the ad displays in your browser, that's enough to start the infection. It bundled a downloaded in the code of the ad, and after the ad displayed, the downloader called back out to push down the really bad stuff.

The malware they favor is called "Dark Leech". It does all kinds of nasty things like record your passwords and lock your files for ransom, and punch your momma in the face.

The good news is the dwnloader stays dormant for a while to avoid tipping the users off. so if you get a scan done quick, you'll probably be safe. If your scan turns up "darkleech", change the passwords used on that system.

 

[elocomotive]

What about Mac users?

 

[forty_three]

What about Mac users?

Macs "don't get viruses" so they have insufficient defenses. Once you are owned on a Mac, you are completely owned and nothing will help.

The good news is darkleech is a windows exploit. So you're safe. From this.


boogeybooogeybooogey

 

[The Q stache]

Or is this EXACTLY what the Ukrainians are hoping you will do?

How do we know the update isn't going to allow the Ukraine to have total control of your computer?

This is a chart that shows you how the virus works:

Has anyone else noticed this is just the map of the board game risk? I'm not imagining this right

 

[DoobeeDoobeeDoo]

Has anyone else noticed this is just the map of the board game risk? I'm not imagining this right

Yup, just like Risk,

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fzLtF_PxbYw]Ukraine is game to you!? - YouTube