Virus from this site?

[Yeah_Right]

I couldn't find the original posting on this subject, but I did get a screen shot of what's been happening when I navigate through randi.org. I get a virus warning from my AVG free software and here it is. It happens anywhere on the site and I guess I am the only one that's been getting this thing so far.

http://clients.teksavvy.com/~troubadour/virus.jpg

[rjh01]

You do realize that you have just told us your real name? This is Robert C****

[rjh01]

I suggest the problem is that you have download a pdf called tyk.pdf and that this has a virus. Do you remember where you downloaded it from?

Mind you I am no expert so I probably am wrong.

[shandyjan]

I thought the same RJ, something in the pdf as it was opened. It can also be a false/positive.
It says link exp;oit, heres an overview on them...

http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/w1sw53ds.aspx

[Yeah_Right]

I suggest the problem is that you have download a pdf called tyk.pdf and that this has a virus. Do you remember where you downloaded it from?

Mind you I am no expert so I probably am wrong.

I am not certain where I donwloaded it from, but the odd part is that I only get this when go through this site, and I can't recall downloading that particular pdf file. Yeah I know realize my real name was in that screen shot, but I doubt anything bad will happen as a result, I hope.

[Furcifer]

Yeah I know realize my real name was in that screen shot, but I doubt anything bad will happen as a result, I hope.

Expect a cease and desist from Rick Mercer any day now. :)

I wonder if it has to do with links? I know for a fact I got a virus clicking on a link here to snopes.com. As soon as it started to load I got a bad feeling, I could see data coming in but the page wasn't loading. It took about 2 minutes to load a page that should have taken 15 seconds with my connection. No sooner did it load than a "Your computer may been infected, click here now" pop up. Turn off, boot safe mode, run super spyware, reboot. Done.

I'm no expert, but you may want to try deleting your cookies, rebooting in safe mode, and trying a cleaning.

[Yeah_Right]

Expect a cease and desist from Rick Mercer any day now. :)

I wonder if it has to do with links? I know for a fact I got a virus clicking on a link here to snopes.com. As soon as it started to load I got a bad feeling, I could see data coming in but the page wasn't loading. It took about 2 minutes to load a page that should have taken 15 seconds with my connection. No sooner did it load than a "Your computer may been infected, click here now" pop up. Turn off, boot safe mode, run super spyware, reboot. Done.

I'm no expert, but you may want to try deleting your cookies, rebooting in safe mode, and trying a cleaning.

Did what you said, and the only thing the spyware scanner found was 1 adware tracking cookie.

[rjh01]

I suggest you remove the picture from wherever you stored it. Then you can partly reclaim your unanimity.

[Modified]

Yeah I know realize my real name was in that screen shot, but I doubt anything bad will happen as a result, I hope.

Since there are plenty of people with that same name, I don't imagine it would be a problem.

[tesscaline]

Then you can partly reclaim your unanimity.
His state of having two or more people fully in agreement? What?

[Furcifer]

Did what you said, and the only thing the spyware scanner found was 1 adware tracking cookie.

That's weird. I guess I'd try to locate the file using the "search" function and try to delete it. It might be in two places if it's been quarantined by AVG. Best of luck.

[Ron_Tomkins]

It's Lisa's fault.

[dutchpilot]

Mr. Mercer is right......something did happen about 2 days ago....the majority of the time I navigate the site without signing in, can't remember what thread I was reading but all of a sudden I got one of those scam virus-checking programs come on to scan my computer, and the computer totally locked up...had to manually shut it down and restart...

Upon restarting everything was normal for surfing some other sites, until I accessed the Randi forum area again...soon as I did, computer totally locked up....did the manual shut down and restart...everything was fine again until I came back here...another lock up...

Something was up.....could be coincidence...

[godofpie]

Mr. Mercer is right......something did happen about 2 days ago....the majority of the time I navigate the site without signing in, can't remember what thread I was reading but all of a sudden I got one of those scam virus-checking programs come on to scan my computer, and the computer totally locked up...had to manually shut it down and restart...

Upon restarting everything was normal for surfing some other sites, until I accessed the Randi forum area again...soon as I did, computer totally locked up....did the manual shut down and restart...everything was fine again until I came back here...another lock up...

Something was up.....could be coincidence...

2 posts in 8 years? That's got to be some kind of record.

[dutchpilot]

This used to be Calvinist likes to be in the reading room....

[Skeptic Ginger]

I suggest you remove the picture from wherever you stored it. Then you can partly reclaim your unanimity.You do know that there are millions of people who don't worry about the fact their real names are in cyber space? My son and all his friends think nothing of having their real names on FaceBook and MySpace. It's their culture.

I gave up worrying about it long ago. My real name is out there on lots of sites.

And the name in question in this thread is too common to be of much concern.

[Skeptic Ginger]

So did you move the virus to the vault, Rob?

[Dancing David]

Mr. Mercer is right......something did happen about 2 days ago....the majority of the time I navigate the site without signing in, can't remember what thread I was reading but all of a sudden I got one of those scam virus-checking programs come on to scan my computer, and the computer totally locked up...had to manually shut it down and restart...

Upon restarting everything was normal for surfing some other sites, until I accessed the Randi forum area again...soon as I did, computer totally locked up....did the manual shut down and restart...everything was fine again until I came back here...another lock up...

Something was up.....could be coincidence...

Do you go to other Vbulletin sites?

[Oliver]

Hello Robert Clary, you should use Firefox instead of Microsofts "Internet Virus Collector".

[Oliver]

Also:

New virus travels in PDF files - CNET News (http://news.cnet.com/New-virus-travels-in-PDF-files/2100-1001_3-271267.html)

[Yeah_Right]

So did you move the virus to the vault, Rob?

Yes, I always move virii to the vault.

[Yeah_Right]

Hello Robert Clary, you should use Firefox instead of Microsofts "Internet Virus Collector".

Actually this happens while using firefox, I guess it isn't as perfect as some think.

[Yeah_Right]

Also:

New virus travels in PDF files - CNET News (http://news.cnet.com/New-virus-travels-in-PDF-files/2100-1001_3-271267.html)

I guess some people have nothing better to do than create problems for others.

[Yeah_Right]

This used to be Calvinist likes to be in the reading room....

I recall being chided for my low post count once, post counts shouldn't matter in my opinion.

[Agular]

I recall being chided for my low post count once, post counts shouldn't matter in my opinion.

It's like that on most Internet forums. Why the hell post counts should matter is beyond my understanding. Post counts should be eliminated. Maybe someone can explain that to me. But I doubt that it would make any sense.

[Oliver]

Actually this happens while using firefox, I guess it isn't as perfect as some think.


Uh, yes. It might be true that you used Firefox when it happened. But the message basically and clearly says: "Found firus in Internet Explorer Cache Folder".

;)

[Careyp74]

It's like that on most Internet forums. Why the hell post counts should matter is beyond my understanding. Post counts should be eliminated. Maybe someone can explain that to me. But I doubt that it would make any sense.

man, there are a lot of people here that feel otherwise (not me, I could also care less) just search for comments like "Happy 5000!"

[Lensman]

I've just rebuilt this PC & have a fresh installation of WinXP on it, I've also installed Microsoft Security Essentials. When I first logged on here tonight, MSE alerted me to a virus that was trying to download onto my system, I can't remember what virus it was, only that MSE said that it was a high level threat. I wish I'd taken a screencap, because the detection log doesn't show anything.

I'll also be sending this as a PM to Darat.