NSA Internet Surveillance Program ransomware virus help

[xvi]

but if explorer isn't secure then doesnt just still having it on there leave a window for someone to gain access they cant get through chrome or firefox?

Websites that exploit security issues in Internet Explorer can not initiate any transaction. IE isn't listening for anything. It's not even running. It's only when you visit a malicious website that the websites can run exploits.

If, for example, you typo a popular website, let's say instead of cnn.com, you go to cmm.com, if someone has that domain registered, you're telling IE to request the content for that website. IE then does just about anything the source code tells it to do. If whoever programmed that website knows a way to trick IE in to downloading and running something it shouldn't, then that's your problem right there.

If it's a common problem, might as well just throw IE in Red Alert mode and call it a day.

 

[Heaven7]

ok earlier you said to turn off system restore. why? im not having any opinion on this but just want to know why this is something we should do?
it saves me sometimes when I screw something up, I didn't think it was a security issue is it? or is it an uneccessary resource hog or something?
this is the first time I ever heard anyone say not to allow system restore to work

Well, of course it's a great tool to have, should some minor problem arise. However, as mentioned earlier it is far from perfect. You never know if the problem you've encountered is really solved, or just sleeeping... Forget SysRestore to remove malware, that's why I turned this off a VERY long time ago and rely on backups. Be safe or be SysRestored!

If it's a common problem, might as well just throw IE in Red Alert mode and call it a day.

Thanks xvi, I didn't think of that - good practice, but wouldn't this act on a global scale and affect keakar's new alternative browser too?

 

[xvi]

Thanks xvi, I didn't think of that - good practice, but wouldn't this act on a global scale and affect keakar's new alternative browser too?

Basically IE only. I've seen Chrome and Firefox read things like proxy settings off of Internet Options, but it should be independant otherwise.

 

[Arjai]

https://www.mywot.com/

https://www.eff.org/privacybadgerhttps://www.eff.org/privacybadger

https://getadblock.com/

For Chrome: https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/better-faster-private-bro/ejddjiiombhjiejeclpkoebbepphohen?utm_source=chrome-app-launcher-info-dialog

My 2 cents.

 

[keakar]

Here's some help - since you have internet access at this point, why not try WSUS update? Go to http://download.wsusoffline.net/ and download the "most recent version". Extract the zip-archive, go to folder and start the "update generator". Check your Windows version & the stuff you'd like to be updated. It will download all updates and save them. You could do this now - before you reinstall. Then, after the fresh install, just open the WSUS folder (save it to some other disk / removable media first, duh!), open the "client" folder, run the "UpdateInstaller"and it will update your fresh system to the point it was before! All without having to connect to the internet and suffering from slow speeds Therefore there's no need for any SP2 discs, even if you should have to reinstall anytime in the future.

yes !!!! that's just what I was looking for, a way to get these updates on disk to speed things along when reinstalling

thank you

If it's a common problem, might as well just throw IE in Red Alert mode and call it a day.

are you saying it doesn't matter what browser im using if I open the wrong website, even without clicking on anything?

Thanks xvi, I didn't think of that - good practice, but wouldn't this act on a global scale and affect keakar's new alternative browser too?

Basically IE only. I've seen Chrome and Firefox read things like proxy settings off of Internet Options, but it should be independant otherwise.

so if im not using IE then the things they do to get in and bork things up don't work on chrome or firefox because its different software?

or does the browser not really matter if I go to the wrong website? im having a heard time following this

 

[xvi]

so if im not using IE then the things they do to get in and bork things up don't work on chrome or firefox because its different software?

or does the browser not really matter if I go to the wrong website?

Chrome and Firefox are being targeted more these days due to their increasing popularity, but they're generally more secure than IE.

 

[keakar]

another question for you guys

no favorite here but,

when i occasionally do side by side testing for things like spybot and superantispyware (I haven't done this in about 2 years) I found it was common for spybot to miss a few things that were flagged by superantispyware but if I ran superantispyware first there was never anything found by spybot so I chose to use that one since I "assumed" it found more so it was beter.

so the question is how many of you do side by side reverse order testing to decide which tools are best and what if anything have you found doing this?

Chrome and Firefox are being targeted more these days due to their increasing popularity, but they're generally more secure than IE.

please be patient with me here but im not fully understanding if this answered the question.

I assume you are saying that yes chrome or firefox will be able to stop a lot of these nasties if I accidentally go to the wrong website as long as I don't click on anything?

 

[Arjai]

https://www.mywot.com/

Web of Trust safeguards you on any of those Browsers. It uses user's input about sites people all over the world have had issues with. It blocks them from downloading and gives you a pop up with the option to disregard, if you trust the site. Once, in a great while, someone will put a bad review on a decent site. You can override it by rating sites, yourself.

I have used it for years. Virus free for all of them! Of course the other programs on my other post help with that, greatly.

 

[keakar]

https://www.mywot.com/

Web of Trust safeguards you on any of those Browsers. It uses user's input about sites people all over the world have had issues with. It blocks them from downloading and gives you a pop up with the option to disregard, if you trust the site. Once, in a great while, someone will put a bad review on a decent site. You can override it by rating sites, yourself.

I have used it for years. Virus free for all of them! Of course the other programs on my other post help with that, greatly.

hmmm, I like the idea but I don't like having to log into it for it to work and it says you have to register to it to get it and use it.

it sounds like its a little more involved then just having something you install that runs on your computer to keep you safe.

I couldnt tell from the website but is there a version of it that doesnt require membership and logging on to it to use it?

Chrome and Firefox are being targeted more these days due to their increasing popularity, but they're generally more secure than IE.

which of these is easier to use and which is more like IE where I wouldn't have trouble recognizing where things are?

 

[xvi]

which of these is easier to use and which is more like IE where I wouldn't have trouble recognizing where things are?

Probably neither. Between the two, I'd recommend Chrome.

 

[keakar]

ok there are always going to be differing opinions on this and that accessary software tools so I have to do some homework on all that but lets concentrate on the OS itself for now.

after installing windows 7 home premium 64 bit and fully updating it, what do I do to streamline it to get the least bloated fastest performance from it?

so far if I understand correctly I should:

Disable the "remote registry service". Press the Windows key + R, type in "services.msc" and set this service to "disabled".

Turn off the "Remote differential compression" under "Programs and Features" -> "Install/uninstall Windows Programs"

Then, disable System Restore on ALL drives (go to the control panel to do so).

Do not opt to participate in any "improvement programs" nor should you allow any automatic "error reporting".

so what else should I do other then this?

are there any usable ram access edits or anything I should do like xp used to need?

 

[erocker]

Every time there is a double-post, and internet cat dies.

Please don't double post. Think of the kittens.

It would be much appreciated.

Thank you.

 

[keakar]

Every time there is a double-post, and internet cat dies.

Please don't double post. Think of the kittens.

It would be much appreciated.

Thank you.

thanks, its hard to catch up sometimes as posts come in while im replying to others

 

[Schmuckley]

hey..What sites do you got to other than this one? i wanna get this thing

Seriously..I tried to find it..

I did an install and made sure IE had ActiveX and everything..never found the "ransomware"
The worst I got was "PC optimizer PRO" or something
It wasn't as easy to get rid of as I thought it would be..
I dled the fake flash and all that..It was pretty interesting.
the fake flash will pop up no matter what site you go to

Avast is pretty good.
I recommend AVG Free, though.It's the best.
Make sure you get the totally free and only install the antivirus part, though.
Watch out for the shareware.

Get your OS where you want it and back it up

As far as backing up..I do know the best way but you need a bootable USB stick and an older Hiren's boot cd.

or a totally blank hdd and Acronis WD edition.If you have a WD drive, you can get it free here: http://support.wdc.com/product/downloaddetail.asp?swid=119&type=download&lang=en Get OS where you want it and make an image.

I want this thing ..

 

[R-T-B]

hey..What sites do you got to other than this one? i wanna get this thing

Seriously..I tried to find it..

I did an install and made sure IE had ActiveX and everything..never found the "ransomware"
The worst I got was "PC optimizer PRO" or something
It wasn't as easy to get rid of as I thought it would be..
I dled the fake flash and all that..It was pretty interesting.
the fake flash will pop up no matter what site you go to

Avast is pretty good.
I recommend AVG Free, though.It's the best.
Make sure you get the totally free and only install the antivirus part, though.
Watch out for the shareware.

Get your OS where you want it and back it up

As far as backing up..I do know the best way but you need a bootable USB stick and an older Hiren's boot cd.

or a totally blank hdd and Acronis WD edition.If you have a WD drive, you can get it free here: http://support.wdc.com/product/downloaddetail.asp?swid=119&type=download&lang=en Get OS where you want it and make an image.

I want this thing ..

Asking any younger person where he goes on the internet is a dangerous business.

I'm not certain he's young granted, just sayin'

 

[keakar]

hey..What sites do you got to other than this one? i wanna get this thing

Seriously..I tried to find it..

I want this thing ..

just surf a few porn sites or those game hack sites and im sure you will get in in short order, in my younger days those were good for a nasty virus at least once a month.

ever since i quit going to those places i got lax in my security measures and here i am.

i think averaging one virus every 2-3 years isnt that bad actually since i do look at porn from time to time as everyone does unless they want to lie about it.

Asking any younger person where he goes on the internet is a dangerous business.

I'm not certain he's young granted, just sayin'

not young at all but not dead yet either lol, im 57.

 

[R-T-B]

Heh, fair enough Lol.

 

[keakar]

Here's some help - since you have internet access at this point, why not try WSUS update?

i have a question about this thing, since a lot of windows updates dont show up until after other updates are already installed and a reboot, i will assume this will get me to the sp1 state of updates and then at that time i will have to run it again to find the post sp1 updates that come after it correct?

im just thinking in terms of how windows updates finds things or is that not the way this thing works?

i just finished a windows reinstall with drivers at this minute and about to install my computer utilities but i havent updated anything just yet so im trying to do this thing right. i installed firefox to try it out and that permanently crashed windows and it went belly up on me so i had no choice lol.

 

[R-T-B]

Wow, firefox permanently crashed a fresh install?

Sounds like you got more going on than just malware if that is the case.

 

[keakar]

Wow, firefox permanently crashed a fresh install?

Sounds like you got more going on than just malware if that is the case.

no, i was still on the corrupted windows i had before.

i still had use of most things except windows security and repair related tools so i was just delaying the reinstall until i had time to do it this weekend but since it crashed i had to do it now.

as of today im on a fresh new install and since my motherboard cd had chrome on it i just installed that on here. i still havent gotten used to everything.

what is strange is i miss the way you can add the menu, favorites, command bar, and status bar to the web page box info so i created a folder to put my favorites in so i can at least find and use the quick links to all my places i have shortcuts to.

 

[Heaven7]

https://www.mywot.com/

Web of Trust safeguards you on any of those Browsers. It uses user's input about sites people all over the world have had issues with. It blocks them from downloading and gives you a pop up with the option to disregard, if you trust the site. Once, in a great while, someone will put a bad review on a decent site. You can override it by rating sites, yourself.
I have used it for years. Virus free for all of them! Of course the other programs on my other post help with that, greatly.

Thanks! Overlooked the most important one... This will help most of all to prevent clicks to badsites! EDIT: keakar, you don't have to register to use it. Just close that window & you're done.

 

[xfia]

if you use firefox gotta get that add block plus and you can disable it on tpu since its not flooded with annoying stuff

 

[Heaven7]

hey..What sites do you got to other than this one? i wanna get this thing
Seriously..I tried to find it..
I did an install and made sure IE had ActiveX and everything..never found the "ransomware"
The worst I got was "PC optimizer PRO" or something

You should be glad! Looks like your security settings are OK. Hope you know what you are doing... I sure won't give out any links to that stuff, there are sites that provide links to known scam sites as a database, but - you'll be on your own there! Be careful. The "optimizer" is rather nasty itself though

 

[Heaven7]

if you use firefox gotta get that add block plus and you can disable it on tpu since its not flooded with annoying stuff

This was mentioned earlier. +1, always disabled on TPU...

 

[Arjai]

hmmm, I like the idea but I don't like having to log into it for it to work and it says you have to register to it to get it and use it.

it sounds like its a little more involved than just having something you install that runs on your computer to keep you safe.

I couldn't tell from the website but is there a version of it that doesn't require membership and logging on to it to use it?

https://www.mywot.com/en/press/highlights

It is completely safe! It only opens with your browser, quickly and unobtrusively.
I don't understand how an e-mail address and password is too involved?

Look at the press releases, it is safe and safer for you!! It actually shows a rating on google,Bing, yahoo, etc search results, too. So you know BEFORE you click a link, whether it is a good site, or not!!

I cannot believe you wouldn't want it! Especially if you are surfing pron sites! You brag about "only one virus per 2-3 years."

How about zero viruses since 1991! That's my record, with four different computers and OS's? 98, XP, 7, 8, 8.1, Ubuntu and Mint.

Went from AVG to Avast to Essentials to Glary and Malwarebytes and CCleaner and now, AdBlock. Just recently downloaded the other two scanners, Ad-Aware and adwcleaner. Turns out they found a couple adwares the others missed.

BTW, having used a number of ad blocker's...AdBlock, link above, is the easiest to set up and the best blocker I have used!

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/AdBlock