http://forums.techguy.org Antivirus, Firewalls, and other security concerns en Fri, 20 Nov 2009 23:25:34 GMT vBulletin 30 http://static.techguy.org/v38/images/misc/rss.jpg http://forums.techguy.org http://forums.techguy.org/general-security/878895-help-understanding-hping2-command.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 09:28:05 GMT Hello all,
i'm doing a reseach on scanning techinues
I'm looking for the hping2 command that you can use to determine if a port is opened by analysing the TTL field and the window field in the header packet.
i saw a sample in chris mcnab's book but it didnt give me the sample

i'm using the following sceanio. i have a windows 2000 professional, win xp and unix system all running onthe same network. then i manually opened 2 ports from the windows xp computer. so what hping command shd be used from the unix.

since i know that windows 2k dsnt have any firewall settings in it, that means all ports should be opened. so how do i scan it using hping2 too ]]> General Security bigbrotha http://forums.techguy.org/general-security/878895-help-understanding-hping2-command.html http://forums.techguy.org/general-security/878876-finjan-securebrowsing-two-conflicting-icons.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 06:31:38 GMT I'm using a bunch of different "safe browsing" tools, including Finjan, WOT, and McAfee SiteAdvisor. I keep McAfee off most of the time, because it's too much of a hog and my understanding is it's not very up to date, and WOT seems to be giving a lot of politically motivated results so I don't like to rely on it.

Today a site that belongs to friends of mine came up with a big red mark from Finjan when I googled something on it, warning me of "potentially malicious behavior detected". The warning came up on only a few pages, but not others on the site.

I decided to see what McAfee would come up with and enabled it. When I refreshed the Google results, suddenly next to the McAfee icon a second Finjan icon appeared. So now there are 4 icons:

Grey unknown from WOT, a green all-clear from McAfee, and a red AND a green icon from Finjan contradicting each other...

Finjan doesn't appear to have any tech support whatsoever, and I don't even see a forum for users. I'd like to be able to visit my friend's site, and also let them know if there's a serious problem with it (could it be that they've been hacked?!), but I'm really at a loss as to what to do now.

Anyone got any clue what's going on here? Thanx for any insight anyone might have into this. ]]> General Security Ice4 http://forums.techguy.org/general-security/878876-finjan-securebrowsing-two-conflicting-icons.html http://forums.techguy.org/general-security/878817-sudden-mouse-issues-have-lead.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:24:51 GMT Hi guys,

I'm on a Dell Inspiron 1525 laptop. On Tuesday I noticed while typing in an instant messenger that wherever my curser was laying my computer would randomly click. I've had this computer for almost two years so i've learned where to place my hands to avoid the touchpad while typing. I've had a few minor viruses and junk on my computer but it nearly ran the same as when I pulled it out of the box for the first time. After running virus scans and anti-malware programs which didn't surface a thing I decided to roll back my system to a few days previous before the issues turned up. When that proved to be unaffective I turned off my touchpad and solely used my USB mouse to see if I could rule out a hardware issue. My USB mouse now sometimes stops to load a phantom program for a brief second or becomes choppy and sometimes won't move like it's supposed to. On top of these issues I've now started to notice my favicons changing to things they aren't supposed to be... (Google now displays the "dancing banana" icon, msn displays a laptop, Google Maps displays the US Postal Service icon, etc.) More virus scans and anti-malware programs provide nothing. I am at a loss on what to do and the closest computer repair site has a waiting list into the new year.

Any and all help are appreciated. I can provide HijackThis logs when asked and will also provide specs if needed.

Again, I am using a Dell Inspiron 1525 laptop running Vista, Service Pack 2 and Internet Explorer 8. Virus protection is Avast! Free.

Thank you. ]]> General Security earthcoyote http://forums.techguy.org/general-security/878817-sudden-mouse-issues-have-lead.html http://forums.techguy.org/general-security/878769-antispyware.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 20:37:34 GMT IObit Security 360 1.30.10.... have a friend using it. anybody know anything about it? thanx IObit Security 360 1.30.10.... have a friend using it. anybody know anything about it?
thanx ]]> General Security gaftop1 http://forums.techguy.org/general-security/878769-antispyware.html http://forums.techguy.org/general-security/878718-windows-security-alerts-antivirus-out.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 17:53:07 GMT Hello. So, my laptop runs Windows Vista and I have Verizon DSL for Internet connection. I use Verizon Internet Security Suite (VISS) for antivirus and all that stuff. Now I have an icon in the task bar that takes me to Windows Security Alerts, which... Hello. So, my laptop runs Windows Vista and I have Verizon DSL for Internet connection. I use Verizon Internet Security Suite (VISS) for antivirus and all that stuff. Now I have an icon in the task bar that takes me to Windows Security Alerts, which under Malware, says that "VISS reports that antivirus protection is out of date. Update now." I keep clicking Update Now and it takes me to VISS and then a popup window comes up which says "We detected no Internet connection. You must be connected to the Internet..."

I'm confused???? VISS has not "updated definitions" in a long time. Whenever I turned my computer on, a little window would say "VISS is updating such and such definitions now."

How do I fix this? Any help is appreciated. Thanks. ]]> General Security robertshaw http://forums.techguy.org/general-security/878718-windows-security-alerts-antivirus-out.html http://forums.techguy.org/general-security/878711-windows-live-mail-app-windows.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 17:32:06 GMT Does anyone know how to save an email to the desktop from this app? Thank you. Does anyone know how to save an email to the desktop from this app?

Thank you. ]]> General Security crazytown66 http://forums.techguy.org/general-security/878711-windows-live-mail-app-windows.html http://forums.techguy.org/general-security/878643-lack-space-hard-drive.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 12:46:27 GMT Local disc space is 6.99 GB in total (my old Gateway PC cannot take any increased capacity). Continually getting a message saying no space left on disk.I'm running Windows XP Professional.Have transferred everything out of My Documents folder, defragged, run CCleaner, Advanced System Care and Malwarebytes, emptied the Recycle Bin,Temp.Internet folders and run safety checks regularly.
Window Security Centre warns my virus protection is non-existant and I cannot instal AVG anti-virus because my disk space is too low to cope with the updates.
Currently installed programs amount to 1405.6 MB as shown on Add/Remove Programs, which shows large numbers of security updates for Windows .NET Framework, Office 2003,Publisher,Access, Outlook and I.E 7. Can any of these be removed and will that make any room on the hard drive?
Or is it a virus,rootkit or bug ? ]]> General Security Oldpuzzledgit http://forums.techguy.org/general-security/878643-lack-space-hard-drive.html http://forums.techguy.org/general-security/878641-colin.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 12:35:39 GMT Hi, I cannot seem to be able to download any anti virus software on a computer that is connected wirelessly to another computer. I thought this may be due to a virus already on there but I have scanned with Macafee and Bitware and both say there... Hi,

I cannot seem to be able to download any anti virus software on a computer that is connected wirelessly to another computer. I thought this may be due to a virus already on there but I have scanned with Macafee and Bitware and both say there are no problems. When I try and download it says it cannot detect my internet connection and there is another button which says proxy settings. When you look at the error report it says something about winnit catch error-help confused:confused: ]]> General Security ck123 http://forums.techguy.org/general-security/878641-colin.html http://forums.techguy.org/general-security/878633-microsoft-security.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 11:44:31 GMT I get this window when I run a scan using Spy Bot. Microsoft Windows.Security Center.Firewall Override. Anyone else getting this and is it legit? Thanks guys! Hogndog I get this window when I run a scan using Spy Bot.

Microsoft Windows.Security Center.Firewall Override. Anyone else getting this and is it legit?

Thanks guys!

Hogndog ]]> General Security hogndog http://forums.techguy.org/general-security/878633-microsoft-security.html http://forums.techguy.org/general-security/878609-wipeout-etdmt-com-registry.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 08:52:47 GMT Win Xp sp3 I have this pest which is constantly trying to go to the internet and blocked by A squared. When I scan the cookie is deleted, yet it keeps coming up. I have seen instructions as to how to delete it from the registry but I am afraid... Win Xp sp3 I have this pest which is constantly trying to go to the internet and blocked by A squared. When I scan the cookie is deleted, yet it keeps coming up. I have seen instructions as to how to delete it from the registry but I am afraid to mess in there. Is there any anti malware software that can delete this from its origin, the registry please? ]]> General Security goffie http://forums.techguy.org/general-security/878609-wipeout-etdmt-com-registry.html http://forums.techguy.org/general-security/878546-solved-question.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:36:44 GMT In our local paper there was a story about a man and his wife who went through hell when a hacker had stored illegal images on his computer without him knowing. It wound up costing him his job and lost everything with legal fees of $250,000. The... In our local paper there was a story about a man and his wife who went through hell when a hacker had stored illegal images on his computer without him knowing. It wound up costing him his job and lost everything with legal fees of $250,000. The reason for the story was that he was arrested and later proved by his legal team that he had no knowledge of those images being there and they proved it was a hacker. The article also stated it wasn't uncommon for them to slip stuff on others computer without their knowledge then access it.
My question is is there a way to do a search for any and all pictures that may be on your computer to make sure the same hasn't happened? I know not long ago I was locked out of Admin privileges and had to completely redo back to the beginning . ]]> General Security gopher85 http://forums.techguy.org/general-security/878546-solved-question.html http://forums.techguy.org/general-security/878364-cant-open-download-programs.html Wed, 18 Nov 2009 13:59:44 GMT Hey guys :)
I've been having problems with my laptop since yesterday.
At first, the problem was logging in to my account. After I clicked on my user, the screen would go black and nothing would happen. I left it for a while and it soon worked.

After that, it started working but then I couldn't open any programs except for MSN, Google Chrome and a few others. Oh, and it also says that my internet isn't connected but it actually is...somehow..

And when I try to download ANYTHING, it doesn't respond and I can't open Mozilla Firefox or Internet Explorer so I'm using Google Chrome.

Oh, and im using Windows Vista, if that makes any difference... ]]> General Security tereface http://forums.techguy.org/general-security/878364-cant-open-download-programs.html http://forums.techguy.org/general-security/878244-solved-avg.html Wed, 18 Nov 2009 01:43:28 GMT using vista. just downloade version 9.0 and got suckered into installing the avg toolbar with yahoo search. right-clcked the avg icon and unclicked all the items but this just moved the avg taskbar up one notch. how do i get rid of the... using vista.
just downloade version 9.0 and got suckered into installing the avg toolbar with yahoo search.
right-clcked the avg icon and unclicked all the items but this just moved the avg taskbar up one notch.
how do i get rid of the toolbar.......period.


HELP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

herb ]]> General Security lilaco http://forums.techguy.org/general-security/878244-solved-avg.html http://forums.techguy.org/general-security/878310-cannot-download-anything.html Wed, 18 Nov 2009 00:48:53 GMT I have the exact same problem except I didn't have the Norton Antivirus installed in my computer. I only had AVG and then I got an error with it and now I can't unistall it or download anything to my computer. ]]> General Security asookhai http://forums.techguy.org/general-security/878310-cannot-download-anything.html http://forums.techguy.org/general-security/878231-windows-cannot-find-owner-exe.html Wed, 18 Nov 2009 00:19:47 GMT There is a thread with this same problem but it is closed.

i have a thumb drive and when i attempt to view the files by double clicking, i get this message:
Windows cannot find "oWNer.Exe'. Make sure you typed the name correctly, and then try again. To search for a file, click the Start button, and then click Search.
i can however right click and explore it.
How can i get this drive to work right? i have looked at other thumb drives and can not find the exe file on them so why does mine ask for it? ]]> General Security mcm1901 http://forums.techguy.org/general-security/878231-windows-cannot-find-owner-exe.html http://forums.techguy.org/general-security/878226-sure-java-latest-version.html Wed, 18 Nov 2009 00:05:04 GMT http://www.viruslist.com/en/advisories/37231 My machine was lagging a little..I was seeing high cpu usage on occasions by DCOMLAUNCH service and PLUG and PLAY service...50 percent on both cores I would have yahoo messenger do the same...this... http://www.viruslist.com/en/advisories/37231

My machine was lagging a little..I was seeing high cpu usage on occasions by DCOMLAUNCH service and PLUG and PLAY service...50 percent on both cores

I would have yahoo messenger do the same...this would last a few minutes at a time.

Applications stumbling upon opening such as yahoo and firefox showing in the title bar...."not responding" briefly

Applications hanging out for a second after closeing....as well as wmp and mail not opening very fast as usual upon opening right after closing as they were being flush from memory.

Scans coundnt find any malware ..but the vulnderabilty scan in kaspersky said I had outdated java...I went to up date it said I had latest version..I knew something was up then........I unistalled the existing java..it would be there after a reboot after manually deleting some java files I was able to have the java fail to run...I then verified it had not reinstalled...went to get the latest version all was well....But wrecked kaspersky..stating databases are out of date....then stated black listed keys were outdated...Did a repair and all was well.

I was having the same problems a couple weeks agao and just used my image I created after a fresh install and setting up my apps etc..I hadnt installed any more software so I knew that wasnt the problem...tried system restore..no luck..uninstalled the latest windows updates for the last week..no luck.

Update your java ASAP this patch is needed bad to prevent from getting hit by visiting various sites ]]> General Security aka Brett http://forums.techguy.org/general-security/878226-sure-java-latest-version.html http://forums.techguy.org/general-security/878216-my-computer-still-infected.html Tue, 17 Nov 2009 23:26:19 GMT I got a message from Live Onecare about an hour ago that I had been infected with a trojan named "Trojan:Win32/Alureon.DA", I told it to clean the trojan out, but received a message basically saying that it couldn't be cleaned, deleted or quarantined.

I've been frantically trying to find an update from Microsoft or something to deal with the trojan with no luck, and when I forgot the specific name I looked it up on my log and saw that contrary to the previous statement, it seems like Onecare might have taken care of the trojan after all.

Do you think I'm still infected? I'm running a full system scan as I write this, here is a copy/paste from my OneCare log concerning the trojan.

************************************************************
Begin Resource Scan
Scan ID:{45F7D23E-5614-46F8-96C6-3F2669959A65}
Scan Source:8
Start Time:Tue Nov 17 2009 14:49:01
End Time:Tue Nov 17 2009 14:49:01
Explicit resource to scan
Resource Schema:file
Resource Path:C:\Users\Mike\AppData\Local\Temp\Low\0.37348815608561525.exe
Result Count:1
Threat Name:Trojan:Win32/Alureon.DA
ID:2147629070
Severity:5
Number of Resources:1
Resource Schema:file
Resource Path:C:\Users\Mike\AppData\Local\Temp\Low\0.37348815608561525.exe
Extended Info:110468118480880
End Scan
************************************************************
Begin Resource Scan
Scan ID:{33762E16-0338-4B93-97A9-F229C3974CD2}
Scan Source:8
Start Time:Tue Nov 17 2009 14:49:10
End Time:Tue Nov 17 2009 14:49:23
Explicit resource to scan
Resource Schema:file
Resource Path:C:\Users\Mike\AppData\Local\Temp\Low\0.37348815608561525.exe
Result Count:1
Threat Name:Trojan:Win32/Alureon.DA
ID:2147629070
Severity:5
Number of Resources:1
Resource Schema:file
Resource Path:C:\Users\Mike\AppData\Local\Temp\Low\0.37348815608561525.exe
Extended Info:110468118480880
End Scan
************************************************************
Beginning threat actions
Start time:Tue Nov 17 2009 14:49:24
Threat Name:Trojan:Win32/Alureon.DA
Threat ID:2147629070
Action:remove
File cleaned/removed successfully
File Name:C:\Users\Mike\AppData\Local\Temp\Low\0.37348815608561525.exe
Resource action complete:Removal
Schema:file
Path:\\?\C:\Users\Mike\AppData\Local\Temp\Low\0.37348815608561525.exe
Threat ID:2147629070
Resource refcount:1
Result:0
Finished threat ID:2147629070
Threat result:0
Threat status flags:4
Finished threat actions
End time:Tue Nov 17 2009 14:49:25
Result:0
************************************************************ ]]> General Security Regnes http://forums.techguy.org/general-security/878216-my-computer-still-infected.html http://forums.techguy.org/general-security/878176-solved-making-office-guardian-inactive.html Tue, 17 Nov 2009 21:10:06 GMT New Laptop, using Vista. (I prefer XP.)
I have purchased a "Clickfree Automatic backup" device, with works correctly on my desktop PC, running XP, but will not work on my laptop running Vista, because the "Office Guardian\UACProxy.exe" program keeps automatically popping up asking for permission to continue. When the Continue button is pressed the Cickfree backup program just shuts down.

Although Office Guardian is on my XP PC, it appears to be inactive and does not stop the Clickfree device from working.
As both machines are for home use only, Office Guardian is not require.

Question : How can I make the Laptop's Office Guardian program inactive? ]]> General Security Richard1210 http://forums.techguy.org/general-security/878176-solved-making-office-guardian-inactive.html http://forums.techguy.org/general-security/878171-solved-ccleaner-searchindexer-malware-spyware.html Tue, 17 Nov 2009 20:49:23 GMT I've read some post here (but can't find them now) about deleting SearchIndexer.exe. I searched my computer for this file and found 3 of them. One searchindexer.exe and two searchindexer.exe.mui, all in my Systems32 folder. Shall I delete all three of them?

I also read somewhere where I should install CCleaner. Is that a free download? Is that compatible with Malwarebytes Anti-Malware and SuperAntiSpyware? Do I need all 3?

Also, I downloaded Malwarebytes Anti-Malware and SuperSpyware last night (per suggestions that I found on this forum) but now those two pgms are appearing in my Startup menu (msconfig). Should I leave them there or remove them from that list?

I just removed my AV pgm (Secure Resolutions) and installed AVG but since then, everything seems to be going wrong. My computer is super slow now and AOL takes forever to load. I sure hope I did the right thing.

Any and all suggestions would be appreciated. ]]> General Security GeoLuj http://forums.techguy.org/general-security/878171-solved-ccleaner-searchindexer-malware-spyware.html http://forums.techguy.org/general-security/878169-url-my-email.html Tue, 17 Nov 2009 20:42:32 GMT Every time I open an email and click on the url I get a notification that due to parameters on the computer I can not open the url. Just started happening after most recent Vista 64 upgrade through MS. Anybody now how to or what to go to change this... Every time I open an email and click on the url I get a notification that due to parameters on the computer I can not open the url. Just started happening after most recent Vista 64 upgrade through MS. Anybody now how to or what to go to change this security item. I am the administrator on my computer. ]]> General Security pgschnepp http://forums.techguy.org/general-security/878169-url-my-email.html http://forums.techguy.org/general-security/878137-best-anonymous-surfing-software.html Tue, 17 Nov 2009 17:59:47 GMT In the current atmosphere of ever increasing violations of individual rights to privacy combined with the increased trend toward the selling of virtually all private information, one feels that one needs all the privacy protection one can get. With... In the current atmosphere of ever increasing violations of individual rights to privacy combined with the increased trend toward the selling of virtually all private information, one feels that one needs all the privacy protection one can get. With this thought in mind I am asking if anyone knowledgeable in this area can offer "Solid" dependable advice and recommendations on what software( preferably "Freeware" ) is best for this purpose. I thank you in advance for your valued assistance. ]]> General Security Exumab http://forums.techguy.org/general-security/878137-best-anonymous-surfing-software.html http://forums.techguy.org/general-security/878091-win98se.html Tue, 17 Nov 2009 16:10:20 GMT My grandson has old Vaio and Win98se. He was using SpyBot, but it doesn't seem to work any longer (doesn't open). Guess a recent update probably put it "out of reach" of Win98se.
Does anyone know of an AntiSpam/AntiMalware program that might still work with WinXPse?
Thank you.
Alice ]]> General Security alicez http://forums.techguy.org/general-security/878091-win98se.html http://forums.techguy.org/general-security/878065-anyone-know-about-dongles.html Tue, 17 Nov 2009 14:47:37 GMT Hey, got a bit of a problem with my laptop/dongle. The Dongle stopped working a couple of weeks ago stating the lack of a SIM card as the problem, I thought this might have been because we had gone over our monthly internet allowence or whatever so... Hey, got a bit of a problem with my laptop/dongle. The Dongle stopped working a couple of weeks ago stating the lack of a SIM card as the problem, I thought this might have been because we had gone over our monthly internet allowence or whatever so I thought it should be left for a while to see if it picked up, however no. So my next port of call is to ring Vodafone, tell them and get them to send a new Dongle. But the DVD drive has recently been playing up, so i'm thinking the two could be connected, anyone got any ideas??? ]]> General Security ClownPrince http://forums.techguy.org/general-security/878065-anyone-know-about-dongles.html http://forums.techguy.org/general-security/878051-solved-password-protected-virus.html Tue, 17 Nov 2009 13:49:25 GMT I completed a scan on my comp as i believe i have a virus, it came back with no viruses but says i have a file within my comp that it cannot scan due to password protection, this is not a file i have added ... anyone got any advice what this may be? I completed a scan on my comp as i believe i have a virus, it came back with no viruses but says i have a file within my comp that it cannot scan due to password protection, this is not a file i have added ... anyone got any advice what this may be? ]]> General Security existere http://forums.techguy.org/general-security/878051-solved-password-protected-virus.html http://forums.techguy.org/general-security/878039-security-settings.html Tue, 17 Nov 2009 11:38:25 GMT I have the following setting disabled : "Display video and animation on webpage that don't use external media player".

If I enable this, would that imoprove my downloading of Utube videos?

Or would it make me vulnerable to trash and viruses? Or worse.

best

bob ]]> General Security wordswort http://forums.techguy.org/general-security/878039-security-settings.html http://forums.techguy.org/general-security/877979-avg-doesnt-scan-aol-mail.html Tue, 17 Nov 2009 04:41:32 GMT I just downloaded AVG 9.0 and discovered that it does not scan AOL email which is on an IMAP mail server. I need suggestions for a good anti-virus pgm that will scan for viruses,spyware, etc. in addition to scanning AOL email and AOL email... I just downloaded AVG 9.0 and discovered that it does not scan AOL email which is on an IMAP mail server.

I need suggestions for a good anti-virus pgm that will scan for viruses,spyware, etc. in addition to scanning AOL email and AOL email attachments and scans all incoming email, regardless of server. Both free AV pgms and paid versions would be acceptable. I just need to be sure that I'm protected overall. ]]> General Security GeoLuj http://forums.techguy.org/general-security/877979-avg-doesnt-scan-aol-mail.html http://forums.techguy.org/general-security/877953-blue-screen-problems.html Tue, 17 Nov 2009 01:47:01 GMT Hey Tech Guys :). My brother and sis swore that you are the help of all help here. I think my problems with this laptop is a multitude of things but maybe you can help on each one. 1st---My computer shuts off at start-up 75% of the time... Hey Tech Guys :). My brother and sis swore that you are the help of all help here.
I think my problems with this laptop is a multitude of things but maybe you can help on each one.

1st---My computer shuts off at start-up 75% of the time recently; maybe since August. It will get to the point of accepting my password to boot the system totally up and then it goes dark and blank. Nothing after that. I start it back up and then it boots up.

2nd-If it doesn't flicker from #1 then sometimes it will try to boot up and flash a blue screen with a bunch of white letters. When I cut it off and start it up again, it sends a message saying that windows just stopped the system from a blue screen.........This happens weekly.

3rd--One of my email accounts had someone else posing as me to my friends and was telling them to go to a certain site.I had no idea what was happening, and one of my yahoo friends called me via cell phone to ask me if I was on the net at like 2:30 in the morning! Had NOOO clue. Now I'm saying this because I don't know if this is part of the reason my computer is starting to be schitzo.

4th--Computer runs real so in the beginning; probably the 1st 10 minutes and then it works at regular speed, if I can get things working.

5th--Once a message said that my registry was corrupted. I never saw it again though.

This is all that I can think of. I have McAffee and many, many times the computer will start up but then say the computer is not protected and when I would click on McAffee it will show several items in red, as in it's been disabled. Then I would have to enable it again.

Help please! I can't get to my master's classes consistently :~S ]]> General Security babybrown98 http://forums.techguy.org/general-security/877953-blue-screen-problems.html http://forums.techguy.org/general-security/877771-how-secure-cloud-computing.html Mon, 16 Nov 2009 14:01:46 GMT How Secure Is Cloud Computing? (http://www.technologyreview.com/computing/23951/). *Cryptography solutions are far-off, but much can be done in the near term, says Whitfield Diffie.* -- Tom How Secure Is Cloud Computing?.

Cryptography solutions are far-off, but much can be done in the near term, says Whitfield Diffie.

-- Tom ]]> General Security lotuseclat79 http://forums.techguy.org/general-security/877771-how-secure-cloud-computing.html http://forums.techguy.org/general-security/877758-dns-security-protocol-gains-momentum.html Mon, 16 Nov 2009 12:38:02 GMT DNS Security Protocol Gains Momentum (http://www.technologyreview.com/computing/23954/?a=f) (2 web pages). *Secure Internet-address-lookup technology readied for .net and .com domains.* -- Tom :up: :up: Related article: DNS Problem Linked... DNS Security Protocol Gains Momentum (2 web pages).

Secure Internet-address-lookup technology readied for .net and .com domains.

-- Tom :up: :up:

Related article: DNS Problem Linked To DDoS Attacks Gets Worse. ]]> General Security lotuseclat79 http://forums.techguy.org/general-security/877758-dns-security-protocol-gains-momentum.html http://forums.techguy.org/general-security/877717-help.html Mon, 16 Nov 2009 07:15:27 GMT Does anyone know anything about the floders SALU and Heroes. They have infested my laptop and have now jumped to my digital camera.

I cannot delete them, AVG9 doesn't pick them up as viruses, rootkits etc.

But they should n't be where they are. ]]> General Security PantherM120 http://forums.techguy.org/general-security/877717-help.html http://forums.techguy.org/general-security/877637-solved-unknown-computer-my-home.html Mon, 16 Nov 2009 00:08:27 GMT I have a password protected wireless home network with my main PC, laptop and Wii authorized to connect. I noticed in Network & File Sharing - a computer "KEN63VY4H1". I cannot open this computer or login to it. To do so, Iit requests a password and user and I can't. I am the administrator. I have Windows Vista and a Netgear Wireless N router. What do I do? Is this dangerous? I tried shutting everything down and restarting and he is still there. Can you please help me?? ]]> General Security kpleahy http://forums.techguy.org/general-security/877637-solved-unknown-computer-my-home.html http://forums.techguy.org/general-security/877626-blocking-reverse-email-lookups.html Sun, 15 Nov 2009 22:43:15 GMT I recently discovered when searching my eamil address on Spokeo, my name, loction city and my IP address was available. I am wondering for privacy reasons, if there is a way to block this information from such websites who can do these types of... I recently discovered when searching my eamil address on Spokeo, my name, loction city and my IP address was available. I am wondering for privacy reasons, if there is a way to block this information from such websites who can do these types of searches? ]]> General Security lorrieduke http://forums.techguy.org/general-security/877626-blocking-reverse-email-lookups.html http://forums.techguy.org/general-security/877611-unknown-pop-up-window.html Sun, 15 Nov 2009 21:50:52 GMT XP Home, Dell. Firefox in Sandboxie. Pop up of blank window with AVG Icon, title "Web Browser". Task Manager says avgtray.exe. ]]> General Security Johnny19 http://forums.techguy.org/general-security/877611-unknown-pop-up-window.html http://forums.techguy.org/general-security/877540-password-decrypter.html Sun, 15 Nov 2009 18:12:34 GMT Hi, is there any Tool available on internet that decrypt Md5 Hashes? i tried many online Md5 Hashes sites, but there DataBase couldnt Recognize My Md5 Hash Guide me if you Can Thanks Hi,
is there any Tool available on internet that decrypt Md5 Hashes?
i tried many online Md5 Hashes sites, but there DataBase couldnt Recognize My Md5 Hash

Guide me if you Can
Thanks ]]> General Security M-Jahanzeb http://forums.techguy.org/general-security/877540-password-decrypter.html http://forums.techguy.org/general-security/877508-hkus-ctfmon-exe-entries.html Sun, 15 Nov 2009 16:24:05 GMT I'm looking through an HJT log and I came across these two entries that look a little different than the regular ctfmon.exe that I found, (I confirmed it is the Office XP entry).

They are:

O4 - HKUS\S-1-5-18\..\Run: [CTFMON.EXE] C:\WINDOWS\system32\CTFMON.EXE (User 'SYSTEM')
O4 - HKUS\.DEFAULT\..\Run: [CTFMON.EXE] C:\WINDOWS\system32\CTFMON.EXE (User 'Default user')

Does anyone know if they are OK? I have been checking in systemlookup.com but I see no refernece to HKUS enties.

Thanks ]]> General Security weeGeordie http://forums.techguy.org/general-security/877508-hkus-ctfmon-exe-entries.html http://forums.techguy.org/general-security/877428-outlook-express-problem.html Sun, 15 Nov 2009 05:35:59 GMT I was just on my computer randomly watching anime, when all of a sudden, I get a pop up message from outlook express contact info/message, can't remember what it said, a couple minutes later, I got another outlook express contact info/message, and in the to, sender, pretty much all of it, it said can't stop a true blue hacker, on all the lines, can anyone tell me if this is spyware or what? Thank you very much. I have not had this problem, until just today, I am also at the moment running norton internet security full system scan, and ad-aware anti malware: anti spyware+ antirootkit full system scan as well. so far all I have picked up is a tracking cookie via norton. Also nothing has been picked up thus far, and I don't ever use this e-mail program at all. ]]> General Security SeanERT http://forums.techguy.org/general-security/877428-outlook-express-problem.html http://forums.techguy.org/general-security/877388-spyware-warrior-rogue-suspect-anti.html Sun, 15 Nov 2009 01:51:02 GMT If this has been posted before I apologize, comes in handy before you leap into the unknown. http://www.spywarewarrior.com/rogue_anti-spyware.htm#products Hogndog If this has been posted before I apologize, comes in handy before you leap into the unknown.

http://www.spywarewarrior.com/rogue_...e.htm#products


Hogndog ]]> General Security hogndog http://forums.techguy.org/general-security/877388-spyware-warrior-rogue-suspect-anti.html http://forums.techguy.org/general-security/877327-monitoring-activity-malwares.html Sat, 14 Nov 2009 20:59:49 GMT Hello folks, how are you ?

Well, i'm a new user here and would like a help.
So, i want purposely install a malware in my computer to monitor it activity.

Exist some technique to monitor it ?
Maybe a program..

I want to know where it will install itself, which registry it will create or change, which files it will change or create, which folders it will create or change..

Somebody can help me ?

Sorry my bad english. :( ]]> General Security jason-x http://forums.techguy.org/general-security/877327-monitoring-activity-malwares.html http://forums.techguy.org/general-security/877250-need-security-help-internet.html Sat, 14 Nov 2009 16:30:20 GMT hi, this is my first post.

I joined this forum mainly for this one question:

Ok, so, heres my problem, I need to be able to remove all evidence of me being on websites, but no amtter what I try, my dad can STILL manage to see exactly what I'm doing. My theory is that he is using a seperate program running on his computer (which is almost ALWAYS on) that is tracking and recording what sites I go on.
I was wondering if there was a way to stop this, or say, maybe make my own internet get-http-access program. ]]> General Security Intermediateuser http://forums.techguy.org/general-security/877250-need-security-help-internet.html http://forums.techguy.org/general-security/877249-need-security-help-internet.html Sat, 14 Nov 2009 16:27:04 GMT Ok, hi, this is my first post. Ok, hi, this is my first post. ]]> General Security Intermediateuser http://forums.techguy.org/general-security/877249-need-security-help-internet.html http://forums.techguy.org/general-security/877214-i-need-help.html Sat, 14 Nov 2009 13:44:33 GMT I have a Dell Inspiron 1150 Laptop that I use mostly for playing games online and occasionally checking emails. Nothing too serious. This morning I keep getting a Windows Security Alert and I can't complete any applications unless I agree to purchase Antivirus System Pro to allow me to do anything. I want to format my hard drive and erase everything and I have the original install disks, but I cant even get the bot to allow me to reformat the drive. Any suggestions other than throwing this out the window?
:) I am a very frustrated user right now and I need simple advice please ]]> General Security FinishedWork http://forums.techguy.org/general-security/877214-i-need-help.html http://forums.techguy.org/general-security/877169-annoying-problem.html Sat, 14 Nov 2009 06:06:01 GMT Okay, on my desktop we have AOL because my mom likes it. We have broadband through Comcast, My problem that I am having is that I can only use AOL for internet because when I open Firefox or IE it says it can't get s connection. Comcast says the connection is good and works so there is nothing they can do. I am wondering what could be causing this because I cannot download a lot of things because AOL doesn't allow it (i.e. torrents). I thought maybe it is being blocked somewhere but I don't know. It still does this when I turn Windows Firewall off. You all are my last hope. and I would greatly appreciate any help I can get.

P.S. I have a wireless Linksys router through the same internet and my laptop works fine with it. Didn't know if that would help lol. ]]> General Security n00bicle http://forums.techguy.org/general-security/877169-annoying-problem.html http://forums.techguy.org/general-security/877161-search-link-diversion.html Sat, 14 Nov 2009 05:02:27 GMT Hello All,

I see others with the same type of problems so at least i am not alone. I downloaded some sort of spy/malware that causes my search links to divert to another site when clicked. It's only affecting IE and not Firefox and only the IE search bar. If I use the AVG search field it seems to be fine. I've down loaded HJT so i have a log if needed. I appreciate any an all help. I have scanned with Norton, Ad-Aware and AVG and still have the problem.

Thanks ]]> General Security mattb1968 http://forums.techguy.org/general-security/877161-search-link-diversion.html http://forums.techguy.org/general-security/877147-solved-when-spybot-search-destroy.html Sat, 14 Nov 2009 03:43:06 GMT When I run spybot search and destroy, these "spyware,antivirus,malware" names appear and im very concerned. Does this mean anything. Here are different names that apper when im running a scan.

ad destination
ad-protect
coolwwwsearch
doctor adware
error safe
vitumode
spysheriff
pornbho.ru ]]> General Security Suprsiz3_ls1 http://forums.techguy.org/general-security/877147-solved-when-spybot-search-destroy.html http://forums.techguy.org/general-security/877124-weird-ebay-signin-page-what.html Sat, 14 Nov 2009 01:16:56 GMT *Hi everybody, I recently bought a Mac iBook G4 OSX 10.4.3 and using Firefox as Internet Browser, and this is where I get this trouble with a weird eBay sign-in page. I own a second Mac Desktop and I signed into eBay the normal way, through the... Hi everybody,
I recently bought a Mac iBook G4 OSX 10.4.3 and using Firefox as Internet Browser, and this is where I get this trouble with a weird eBay sign-in page.
I own a second Mac Desktop and I signed into eBay the normal way, through the regular page.
I need to visit eBay several times a day, because I do business there.
Anyway, when I try to do this on my Mac Book, I get a completely different signin screen. I never entered my info, because it seems fishy to me.
I downloaded a virus scan and it detected one phishing virus, which I immediately put under Quarantene. I thought this would solve the problem, but it didn't.
I need to be able to access eBay from my Mac Book during the day.
I just don't dare to log in.
Here's the link to the weird signin page, if it helps to answer my concerns.
https://signin.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI...2Fwww.ebay.com
I also have to mention, that on my Mac book it always asks me to sign in, even when on my Deszktop it shows that I am securely signed in.
This also happens to me on my yahoo Mail Signin Page.
Does anyone know what I can do about this? And if this is a phishing web Site or not?
Any help will be greatly appreciated.
Thanks to all responders in advance.
Blessings...Swiftley :)
]]> General Security swiftley7 http://forums.techguy.org/general-security/877124-weird-ebay-signin-page-what.html http://forums.techguy.org/general-security/877105-new-flash-attack-has-no.html Fri, 13 Nov 2009 23:44:58 GMT New Flash Attack Has No Real 'Fix'.

Researchers show how Adobe Flash can be exploited in browsers when victim visits sites that accept user-generated content

-- Tom ]]> General Security lotuseclat79 http://forums.techguy.org/general-security/877105-new-flash-attack-has-no.html http://forums.techguy.org/general-security/877091-taskmgr-exe-gone-mad.html Fri, 13 Nov 2009 22:36:10 GMT My Taskmgr.exe is using 40% to 60% of CPU and is running continuously. Now taking 20 secs to open internet instead of instant. Also if I click on a link in an e mail it is not opening Internet Explorer for me. I ran full scan with Kaspersky... My Taskmgr.exe is using 40% to 60% of CPU and is running continuously. Now taking 20 secs to open internet instead of instant. Also if I click on a link in an e mail it is not opening Internet Explorer for me.
I ran full scan with Kaspersky Internet Security 2010 anf it found a Trojan (Joke something or other) and deleted it. Machine still exhibits same behavoir. I have also run two registry scans and all OK.
Machine is laptop Win XP home , 1GB Ram , 160HDD been kept clean by Kaspersky for 3 years. Also Kaspersky is downloading crazy amounts. 173.4 MB yesterday and 122MB today. Like the update program is not switching off correctly?

It's driving me mad.:mad::mad: Any help/advise most wecome please.

TIA Ron ]]> General Security Ron264995 http://forums.techguy.org/general-security/877091-taskmgr-exe-gone-mad.html http://forums.techguy.org/general-security/876983-line-satellite-radio.html Fri, 13 Nov 2009 15:23:40 GMT My company seems to have a block on "radio" programs. The web site shows "streaming", but then stops and nothing will play. Is there anyway to get-around this and somehow receive music in this cave?

Caveman ]]> General Security gosscaveman http://forums.techguy.org/general-security/876983-line-satellite-radio.html http://forums.techguy.org/general-security/876970-yellow-exclamation-mark-taskbar.html Fri, 13 Nov 2009 14:36:49 GMT Hello, I have a yellow exclamation mark in the taskbar next to the clock every time I start up my desktop. I only have to click on it and it disappears. I have no idea why it keeps popping up when I start up my computer. I have done lavasoft and... Hello,

I have a yellow exclamation mark in the taskbar next to the clock every time I start up my desktop. I only have to click on it and it disappears. I have no idea why it keeps popping up when I start up my computer. I have done lavasoft and mcafee scanner and nothing comes up for it. So what is it? Is it to do with malware, a virus? Can someone pelase tell me what this little icon is for?

Thanks ]]> General Security Airmiles http://forums.techguy.org/general-security/876970-yellow-exclamation-mark-taskbar.html http://forums.techguy.org/general-security/876943-getting-rid-ms-bing-search.html Fri, 13 Nov 2009 12:04:58 GMT For some reason MS Bing is on a tab on my MS explorier Browser. How does
a preson get rid of MS Bing Search Engine. I use google and I don't plan
on using Bing as a search engine.

Thank you, ]]> General Security muckmail http://forums.techguy.org/general-security/876943-getting-rid-ms-bing-search.html