Virus/Trojan Issue

[MikeG]

I got this report from Norton this morning:


Thanks,
Mike

 

[jeff]

OK folks, after some analysis and head scratching, I've determined that the hacker compromised a member account to gain enough privileges to launch an attack.

If you have a weak password like your name or 123 or the like, please consider changing it to something stronger. A strong password has at least 8 characters, mixed case, numbers, and a special character. If you do change it, please write it down!

Weak member passwords put our community at risk from the dirty rotten hackers surfing the internet looking for easy targets.

 

[Knucklefish]

I use Kaspersky and it blocked the site from home.

work computer - no problem, but I don't know what we use here.

Same here.
John

 

[gimpy]

I got nailed, I lost the hard drives on two computers. had a tech at the house and both hard drives are gone !!!!!!I lost everything. I had to go out and purchase a new computer last night........OUCH !!!!!! right before vac time.........I pick it up some time late next week............

currently i'm using an old computer annd will continue using while on such sites as this.......I hope everyone else had better luck than me......had was ussing advast as my virius protection...........thanks for listening

 

[WWAtty]

OK folks, after some analysis and head scratching, I've determined that the hacker compromised a member account to gain enough privileges to launch an attack.

If you have a weak password like your name or 123 or the like, please consider changing it to something stronger. A strong password has at least 8 characters, mixed case, numbers, and a special character. If you do change it, please write it down!

Weak member passwords put our community at risk from the dirty rotten hackers surfing the internet looking for easy targets.

Good idea. I need to be better at changing passwords from time to time.

 

[greenmtnguy]

Zone Alarm just warned me. Only comes up when I go to front page. Distributing malware it warns. Old warning?

 

[PenPal]

Gimpy,

There are two versions of Avira one free the other pro, which version were you using my pro version absolutely prevented me from access during the recent problem. Most of the free programs are moderate in protection Comprehensive is the key with paid pro programs. Reason for the question is if it was a pro program that reputable company should be advised in depth of your situation together with proof of the source of your recent loss.

One thing I never stint on is timber quality, tools and Computer protection with constant updates.

Have success in determining a solution for the future felt your losses.

Kind regards Peter.

 

[underdog]

Jeff,

I'm assuming you've contacted the member and rectified the situation?

 

[ctubbs]

Thank you Jeff for all your work. Password changed

 

[gimpy]

It was the free verison.......my "new" will definetaly have some thing that I pay for.......I'm leaving this up to the folks I'm buying the computer from.......just upsets me that I lost everything, very few back ups......lesson learned, and yes, I will be making my passwoord stronger....thank yo all

 

[Leatherman1998]

Jeff I want to thank you for working on this I have done a little computer programming and I know what this can be like for you as the admin.

 

[Akula]

What could a member post to contain code? I can see a link but someone would need to click on it to be directed to another site. ppt pptx psd txt xls zip infected?

 

[chriselle]

This is a weird coincidence. My yahoo email got hacked and someone was sending out "something" in my name. If some of you got an unexpected email from me...delete it please. I changed all my passwords but it's hard to know if I'm safe to others being as I am on a Mac.