Dyne Posted January 15, 2007 Share Posted January 15, 2007 If you happen to have clicked a link recently from a spambot, yes, even vBulletin isn't safe I suppose. And happened to be forced to install said aforementioned program, just go here, and that should help fix the problem. Bleepingcomputer.com Antivermins/Antiverminser Fix Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Damned Posted January 15, 2007 Share Posted January 15, 2007 How can you be forced to install a program from a site? Windows will tell you when something wants to be installed, and give you the choice. And who in their right mind would click on spambot links in the first place? I guess this thread is more aimed at the idiots than anyone else. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smoke Posted January 15, 2007 Share Posted January 15, 2007 How can you be forced to install a program from a site? Windows will tell you when something wants to be installed, and give you the choice. If you're running an unpatched OS or even pre-SP2 Windows XP, some sites can exploit bugs in IE to gain access and install shit. And it's not limited to IE either, other browsers can and will have similar issues. Keep your system up-to-date and don't visit shady sites. It also helps to install antispyware software(Hint: Windows Defender is both free and good) and a good antivirus(Antivir for example. Don't use Norton since it's a piece of shit and has a habit of not being up to date) Also, if you suspect that a post or link can pose a risk, use the Report button. It's what it's there for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dyne Posted January 18, 2007 Author Share Posted January 18, 2007 If you're running an unpatched OS or even pre-SP2 Windows XP, some sites can exploit bugs in IE to gain access and install shit. And it's not limited to IE either, other browsers can and will have similar issues.Keep your system up-to-date and don't visit shady sites. It also helps to install antispyware software(Hint: Windows Defender is both free and good) and a good antivirus(Antivir for example. Don't use Norton since it's a piece of shit and has a habit of not being up to date) Also, if you suspect that a post or link can pose a risk, use the Report button. It's what it's there for. I also wanted to help prevent this from happening to others who were unprepared as I was. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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