I don't know if this is the place to report but I want to let others know of serious damage to my computer from something on the instant win page. Among the titles I was entering was an arrow banner saying I had one new message, supposedly on my email. I clicked on it...I don't usually do this but I did, and there was the Trojan Horse virus. Of course, they make it so nothing on the page works to delete it or change it in any way. It was such a shock that it took me a few minutes to think of turning the computer off. When I did, of course the damage was done. Chrome ruined, now it has spread to IE. The machine is completely ruined and will go to the shop when I have time. I don't know if it can even be fixed. I'm even afraid to use my other computer because I feel like the thing is in the walls of my house, even poisoning the air! I just wanted to let others know. They might have removed it and put it somewhere else. Anyway, I'm done
Trojan virus!
- Thread starter beedyr
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Beedyr,
Oh, sounds like a nightmare! So sorry to hear it happened to you. Hope you get a really good anti-virus program running on your computer in the future.
Not sure if you are coming back to this thread or if you are done with your computer for now.
I am trying to understand your post, so if you return, could you clarify what you mean by, "something on the instant win page."
Do you mean, on an instant win you opened (a sponsor's website)?
Or on SA when you were looking at a specific Instant Win category (such as new IWs for today, or all IWs)?
Or something else?
I understand your haste in posting, but it would be helpful for us to have more information if you can supply it. Thank you.
Oh, sounds like a nightmare! So sorry to hear it happened to you. Hope you get a really good anti-virus program running on your computer in the future.
Not sure if you are coming back to this thread or if you are done with your computer for now.
I am trying to understand your post, so if you return, could you clarify what you mean by, "something on the instant win page."
Do you mean, on an instant win you opened (a sponsor's website)?
Or on SA when you were looking at a specific Instant Win category (such as new IWs for today, or all IWs)?
Or something else?
I understand your haste in posting, but it would be helpful for us to have more information if you can supply it. Thank you.
While surfing all over the net [many places/sites] since June I have had these 3 cooties stopped by my antivirus Windows Defender ;
kovter [2x's] ; Trojan: Win32/Kovter
Hopadef ; BrowserModifier: Win32/Hopadef
VirTool ; VirTool: JS/Obfuscator.HV
beedyr - just about any site can get hijacked, or you already had a cootie and clicking that link triggered it - Do you have any of these programs or have you followed this advice;
Thread: komando.com - 6 essential types of security software you must have
http://www.sweepsadvantage.com/foru...al-types-security-software-you-must-have.html
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Hi Amy...I have Avast anti-virus and Malware Bites. Trojan walked right over them. I understood that Avast was one of the best so I don't know what I could have done. When I get the computer fixed, I will look into Windows Defender.
All of sudden, we are moving into a Seniors apt. in 15 days, selling the house and losing so many things that are important to me. I know I'm supposed to be positive about this but I can't stop crying. We have about 5 or 6 years of money, then, I don't know what. I can't believe I have 15 days to get ready to have an estate sale and move. Yikes!
All of sudden, we are moving into a Seniors apt. in 15 days, selling the house and losing so many things that are important to me. I know I'm supposed to be positive about this but I can't stop crying. We have about 5 or 6 years of money, then, I don't know what. I can't believe I have 15 days to get ready to have an estate sale and move. Yikes!
Hi Arrtup3... This was from an arrow-like banner that said "You have 1 new message." This is still on the instant win listings page right now. The reason I posted this was to try and keep others from clicking on it. The virus may be gone, now...I don't know. I don't think it had anything to do with SA...it could have been on anything on any page. I don't know how they do it.
We, luckily, have Norton on our computer. We googled 'promo code' and got extra time for the Norton program.
It is sooo easy to use, I would be so very very lost without my Norton, just did a scan and removed like 48 Tracking cookies,
plus besides a quick scan -I can do File Cleanup- and Optimize Disk. I realize its not free, but it is a good investment because I don't have any security
on my tablets and strange Chinese writing it looks like pops up in my tablet on new windows. I seriously hope I'm never without the Norton.
It is sooo easy to use, I would be so very very lost without my Norton, just did a scan and removed like 48 Tracking cookies,
plus besides a quick scan -I can do File Cleanup- and Optimize Disk. I realize its not free, but it is a good investment because I don't have any security
on my tablets and strange Chinese writing it looks like pops up in my tablet on new windows. I seriously hope I'm never without the Norton.
So glad Norton is working for you. I had Norton with my first computer. The only other serious virus problem I had was with Norton installed. I think they can get through anything they want to. If you've never had a problem, it's because no one has tried to get through to your computer. That's my personal opinion. I've had Norton, Windows with the little castle ... maybe that's Microsoft, malwarebytes, and Avast. Malware seems to work the best. But when something like Trojan comes along, I think they can get through anything they want to...my opinion again.
beedyr - was it a Trojan or was it a Virus? Do you know which - the name of the Trojan or Virus?
From Kaspersky.com
https://usa.kaspersky.com/internet-security-center/threats/trojans#.V4S1NKJ1Cpo
What is a Trojan Virus? - Definition
A Trojan horse or Trojan is a type of malware that is often disguised as legitimate software. Trojans can be employed by cyber-thieves and hackers trying to gain access to users' systems. Users are typically tricked by some form of social engineering into loading and executing Trojans on their systems. Once activated, Trojans can enable cyber-criminals to spy on you, steal your sensitive data, and gain backdoor access to your system. These actions can include:
Deleting data
Blocking data
Modifying data
Copying data
Disrupting the performance of computers or computer networks
Unlike computer viruses and worms , Trojans are not able to self-replicate.
From webopedia.com The Difference Between a Computer Virus, Worm and Trojan Horse
The Difference Between a Virus, Worm and Trojan Horse - Webopedia
The most common blunder people make when the topic of a computer virus arises is to refer to a worm or Trojan horse as a virus. The phrases are used interchangeably, but they are not the same thing.
From Kaspersky.com
https://usa.kaspersky.com/internet-security-center/threats/trojans#.V4S1NKJ1Cpo
What is a Trojan Virus? - Definition
A Trojan horse or Trojan is a type of malware that is often disguised as legitimate software. Trojans can be employed by cyber-thieves and hackers trying to gain access to users' systems. Users are typically tricked by some form of social engineering into loading and executing Trojans on their systems. Once activated, Trojans can enable cyber-criminals to spy on you, steal your sensitive data, and gain backdoor access to your system. These actions can include:
Deleting data
Blocking data
Modifying data
Copying data
Disrupting the performance of computers or computer networks
Unlike computer viruses and worms , Trojans are not able to self-replicate.
From webopedia.com The Difference Between a Computer Virus, Worm and Trojan Horse
The Difference Between a Virus, Worm and Trojan Horse - Webopedia
The most common blunder people make when the topic of a computer virus arises is to refer to a worm or Trojan horse as a virus. The phrases are used interchangeably, but they are not the same thing.