A message for anyone who creates computer viruses - The Firearms Forum

gad1111 · 10-20-2011, 08:26 PM

DIE YOU SCUM SUCKING PIGS!!!!!

coreyacp · 10-20-2011, 08:28 PM

or just buy a mac

rcairflr · 10-20-2011, 08:34 PM

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Originally Posted by gad1111

DIE YOU SCUM SUCKING PIGS!!!!!

I agree, but they should be tortured before dieing.

gad1111 · 10-20-2011, 08:36 PM

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I agree, but they should be tortured before dieing.

Me too, but I didn't want to get too carried away

ponycar17 · 10-20-2011, 08:37 PM

A Mac is only secure because they're such a small portion of the market. The real solution is "don't do stupid crap on your PC!" Almost ALL viruses are invited. I know... I fix my mom's PC often.

DeuceCoupe · 10-20-2011, 08:50 PM

Death by BB gun!

dad2thebone · 10-20-2011, 08:56 PM

I they die, revive em and start all over. continue till your tired of it then do it once more. boil till done .

rcairflr · 10-20-2011, 09:04 PM

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Originally Posted by ponycar17

Almost ALL viruses are invited. I know... I fix my mom's PC often.

Of course as users, its our fault, it couldn't possibly be the fault of the scumbags who create these viruses.

I always go on my computer and intentionally "invite" viruses.

netexasemt · 10-20-2011, 09:59 PM

Slow painful torture with a highly trained nurse nearby to give blood transfusions and fluids!

hogger129 · 10-20-2011, 10:02 PM

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Originally Posted by ponycar17

A Mac is only secure because they're such a small portion of the market. The real solution is "don't do stupid crap on your PC!" Almost ALL viruses are invited. I know... I fix my mom's PC often.

That and you need a good anti-virus software. I have switched from Norton and McAfee to Kaspersky and I can honestly say I like Kaspersky the best. That and scan your PC often. I usually run a full scan on mine once a week.

Awtoman · 10-21-2011, 08:39 AM

The thing that pisses me off is that the viruses are most often created by the same people who write the anti-virus software. Why do you think they never seem to be able to find the origin of the virus, but other offenses are often tracked right to the computer and individual? Same reason they only catch the small drug dealers. Follow the money.

And yes, they should die a slow torturous death.

Tom

Awtoman · 10-21-2011, 08:45 AM

I refuse to pay "Extortion Money" to the anti-virus people. My main "surfing" computer has nothing important on it at all. I avoid websites that are more likely to harbor viruses, and when I do get one, I do a system restore back to day one of the computer, reload my favorites menu, and continue on. Eff 'em.

Tom

carver · 10-21-2011, 09:05 AM

I have never understood why a person would want to create a virus, and then attack some one elses computer. When I got my first computer, which I still have, and use, I didn't know squat about computers, still don't! I bought a book called "Windows 98 for Dummies", and couldn't understand it either. I joined a site on line called "Hackers", my thinking was that they should know about computers. That was a scarry site! These guys wanted the latest, and greatest viruses sent to them so they could examine how it was written! I did learn a little while I was there though, and ponycar17 is right about the Mac. If you surf the web you will get a virus, sooner, or later. I started with Norton, swiched to McAfee, and now use Avira Antivirus, it's free. Because I'm all over the web, I get hit at least once a month. Sometimes, you will still get a virus that your anti viral software can't handle. When you do, see your local puter geek!

geds · 10-21-2011, 04:05 PM

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Originally Posted by ponycar17

A Mac is only secure because they're such a small portion of the market. The real solution is "don't do stupid crap on your PC!" Almost ALL viruses are invited. I know... I fix my mom's PC often.

Is your mom visiting porn sites?

JUNKKING · 10-21-2011, 06:46 PM

My wife's cousin is a computer genius. I asked him once why do these people do it. His answer was. Because they can! He also told me some of the anti virus software people will put them out from time to time to increase sales. All I know is I am protected as best I can be. If I get a bug I try and get it out. If I can;t I make the call for Matt to come in and get r done. I really feel bad for the people on a tight budget that use their computer as a means of entertainment because that's all the budget will allow and they end up with a bug don't know where to begin to remove it or can't afford to pay someone to do for them. Agreed people that send these things out should be fined heavily or even jail time.

rcairflr · 10-21-2011, 06:59 PM

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Originally Posted by JUNKKING

My wife's cousin is a computer genius. I asked him Agreed people that send these things out should be fined heavily or even jail time.

I disagree with you, they should have their balls cut off and then tortured and shot in the public square.

gad1111 · 10-21-2011, 09:38 PM

I was running AVG free anti virus, kept it up to date and ran scans almost every week and I still got something called "blackhole exploit kit" and at least 5 trojans. Before I could find and remove this stuff it crashed my comp and I had to reinstall windows.

jack404 · 10-21-2011, 09:46 PM

sorry to hear gad's nasty one that some info for you

that virus is a pro job , when it first came out people bought a licence to use it , believe that ? now its a free download as then it hijacks that PC too

as for mac's , if they run java and web browsers they are vulnerable too , not so much as a personal hack but they can be victims and become HTTP "bot's" used to infect others with the target being a script to capture your online banking details via online shopping or direct banking ..

hacking is getting sophisticated ..

ponycar17 · 10-21-2011, 10:45 PM

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Originally Posted by rcairflr

Of course as users, its our fault, it couldn't possibly be the fault of the scumbags who create these viruses.

I always go on my computer and intentionally "invite" viruses.

It's about like walking down a dark alley alone. If you do stupid things, and visit sites that are unrealistically offering free things, then yes, you're inviting trouble. A large percentage of viruses are from sites that most of us would never ever believe or visit. They didn't create that webpage with dancing, singing monkeys and a preview to the end show of Days of Our Lives to entertain you.

I've used a PC heavily online since 1996 or so. I've had one virus and it was a VB script thing that launched in the startup menu. It was actually pretty comical. I got it from a file sharing program in college. I INVITED IT through careless behavior!

When you're online it's OK to be cynical. Most offers that appear too good to be true, truly are... Never download software from anywhere but a trusted source.

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Originally Posted by hogger129

That and you need a good anti-virus software. I have switched from Norton and McAfee to Kaspersky and I can honestly say I like Kaspersky the best. That and scan your PC often. I usually run a full scan on mine once a week.

Yep, a good antivirus goes a long way. What I've found annoying however, is to the extent that which Kaspersky limits you by default. They know people do dumb crap on their PC. As such, my old Kaspersky installation was even blocking TFF ad banners.

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Originally Posted by geds

Is your mom visiting porn sites?

No, but there are many more sites that prey on people with less judgement regarding computers. "Free" game sites are the worst for older people using computers. A simple life lesson that would behoove essentially all computer users is this. Nothing is free... Absolutely NOTHING! If it appears to be free, you're getting screwed in some other way. Email scammers don't make money off of informed users.

The moral here is,

1) Use a good antivirus software. If it's free, expect to get what you paid for.

2) Use some freaking common sense when visiting sites and downloading files.

jack404 · 10-21-2011, 11:06 PM

AVast.com , they have a free version thats hard to beat , woulda caught that ...

fuzebox40 · 10-22-2011, 03:58 AM

Eset Smart Security gets my vote, which is Nod 32.

gad1111 · 10-22-2011, 07:45 PM

Thanks for the info Jack404, and I already switched to avast. Funny thing, after I reinstalled windows I put avg back on until I found something else. I ran avg's whole comp scan and it came back clean. I installed avast, ran the scan and came back with about 20 infected files.

netexasemt · 10-22-2011, 07:54 PM

I've always had good luck with Norton.

medalguy · 10-22-2011, 09:51 PM

My father in law who is 90, surfs all kind of web sites, looking for games, political crap, that sort of stuff. He has been caught with no less than six-- SIX-- speed-up programs on his computer. We got tired of reformatting his drive, so we installed a mirrir drive, loaded Windows clean on both drives, then disconnected one drive. Now when he gets a virus or too much crap on the computer, we just reconnect the first drive, wipe the second drive clean, reinstall Windows on the second one, then disconnect the first drive again. Takes just a few minutes and he has a nice clean drive again.

bluesea112 · 10-22-2011, 10:24 PM

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Originally Posted by medalguy

My father in law who is 90, surfs all kind of web sites, looking for games, political crap, that sort of stuff. He has been caught with no less than six-- SIX-- speed-up programs on his computer. We got tired of reformatting his drive, so we installed a mirrir drive, loaded Windows clean on both drives, then disconnected one drive. Now when he gets a virus or too much crap on the computer, we just reconnect the first drive, wipe the second drive clean, reinstall Windows on the second one, then disconnect the first drive again. Takes just a few minutes and he has a nice clean drive again.

Very smart move, but extremely humorous.

10-20-2011, 08:26 PM	#1
gad1111 V.I.P. Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Swanton, Ohio Posts: 278	A message for anyone who creates computer viruses DIE YOU SCUM SUCKING PIGS!!!!! --> Last edited by JLA; 10-20-2011 at 08:44 PM.. Reason: Language

10-20-2011, 08:28 PM	#2
coreyacp Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Portland Oregon, USA Posts: 787	Re: A message for anyone who creates computer viruses or just buy a mac

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ponycar17 Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: South Carolina Contributor Posts: 4,884	Re: A message for anyone who creates computer viruses A Mac is only secure because they're such a small portion of the market. The real solution is "don't do stupid crap on your PC!" Almost ALL viruses are invited. I know... I fix my mom's PC often. __________________ Arm yourself with intellectual Ammunition! Gunfacts 5.1 Myth-Busting Facts JustFacts.com on Gun Control Stopping Power, the Downloadable Book

10-20-2011, 08:50 PM	#6
DeuceCoupe Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Posts: 6	Re: A message for anyone who creates computer viruses Death by BB gun!

10-20-2011, 08:56 PM	#7
dad2thebone Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 1,357	Re: A message for anyone who creates computer viruses I they die, revive em and start all over. continue till your tired of it then do it once more. boil till done . __________________ 9-11-01 we will never forget.And then we have dec 7 now it's Nov 6th all sad days for our country. And dont whizz on my leg then tell me it's raining.

10-20-2011, 09:59 PM	#9
netexasemt V.I.P. Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: NE Texas Posts: 119	Re: A message for anyone who creates computer viruses Slow painful torture with a highly trained nurse nearby to give blood transfusions and fluids!

10-21-2011, 08:39 AM	#11
Awtoman V.I.P. Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Middle Tennessee Posts: 367	Re: A message for anyone who creates computer viruses The thing that pisses me off is that the viruses are most often created by the same people who write the anti-virus software. Why do you think they never seem to be able to find the origin of the virus, but other offenses are often tracked right to the computer and individual? Same reason they only catch the small drug dealers. Follow the money. And yes, they should die a slow torturous death. Tom __________________ Tom's Garage

10-21-2011, 08:45 AM	#12
Awtoman V.I.P. Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Middle Tennessee Posts: 367	Re: A message for anyone who creates computer viruses I refuse to pay "Extortion Money" to the anti-virus people. My main "surfing" computer has nothing important on it at all. I avoid websites that are more likely to harbor viruses, and when I do get one, I do a system restore back to day one of the computer, reload my favorites menu, and continue on. Eff 'em. Tom __________________ Tom's Garage

10-21-2011, 09:05 AM	#13
carver TFF Moderator/Host Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: DAV, Deep in the Pineywoods of East Texas, just west of Shreveport, LA Contributor Posts: 11,547	Re: A message for anyone who creates computer viruses I have never understood why a person would want to create a virus, and then attack some one elses computer. When I got my first computer, which I still have, and use, I didn't know squat about computers, still don't! I bought a book called "Windows 98 for Dummies", and couldn't understand it either. I joined a site on line called "Hackers", my thinking was that they should know about computers. That was a scarry site! These guys wanted the latest, and greatest viruses sent to them so they could examine how it was written! I did learn a little while I was there though, and ponycar17 is right about the Mac. If you surf the web you will get a virus, sooner, or later. I started with Norton, swiched to McAfee, and now use Avira Antivirus, it's free. Because I'm all over the web, I get hit at least once a month. Sometimes, you will still get a virus that your anti viral software can't handle. When you do, see your local puter geek! __________________ Y'all be safe now, ya hear! Lamentations Chapter 5: 1. Remember, O LORD, what is come upon us: consider, and behold our reproach. 2. Our inheritance is turned to strangers, our houses to aliens. 3. We are orphans and fatherless, our mothers [are] as widows. 5. Our necks [are] under persecution: we labour, [and] have no rest. 16. The crown is fallen [from] our head: woe unto us, that we have sinned! 21. Turn thou us unto thee, O LORD, and we shall be turned; renew our days as of old. Last edited by carver; 10-21-2011 at 09:07 AM..

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JUNKKING Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Just East of Pittsburgh PA Contributor Posts: 1,817	Re: A message for anyone who creates computer viruses My wife's cousin is a computer genius. I asked him once why do these people do it. His answer was. Because they can! He also told me some of the anti virus software people will put them out from time to time to increase sales. All I know is I am protected as best I can be. If I get a bug I try and get it out. If I can;t I make the call for Matt to come in and get r done. I really feel bad for the people on a tight budget that use their computer as a means of entertainment because that's all the budget will allow and they end up with a bug don't know where to begin to remove it or can't afford to pay someone to do for them. Agreed people that send these things out should be fined heavily or even jail time. __________________ Even a blind squirrel finds an acorn every now and again!

10-21-2011, 09:38 PM	#17
gad1111 V.I.P. Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Swanton, Ohio Posts: 278	Re: A message for anyone who creates computer viruses I was running AVG free anti virus, kept it up to date and ran scans almost every week and I still got something called "blackhole exploit kit" and at least 5 trojans. Before I could find and remove this stuff it crashed my comp and I had to reinstall windows.

10-21-2011, 09:46 PM	#18
jack404 Former Guest Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Australia Contributor Posts: 17,622	Re: A message for anyone who creates computer viruses sorry to hear gad's nasty one that some info for you that virus is a pro job , when it first came out people bought a licence to use it , believe that ? now its a free download as then it hijacks that PC too as for mac's , if they run java and web browsers they are vulnerable too , not so much as a personal hack but they can be victims and become HTTP "bot's" used to infect others with the target being a script to capture your online banking details via online shopping or direct banking .. hacking is getting sophisticated .. Attached Images

10-21-2011, 11:06 PM	#20
jack404 Former Guest Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Australia Contributor Posts: 17,622	Re: A message for anyone who creates computer viruses AVast.com , they have a free version thats hard to beat , woulda caught that ...

10-22-2011, 03:58 AM	#21
fuzebox40 Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Apple Valley, Ca. Contributor Posts: 1,486	Re: A message for anyone who creates computer viruses Eset Smart Security gets my vote, which is Nod 32.

10-22-2011, 07:45 PM	#22
gad1111 V.I.P. Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Swanton, Ohio Posts: 278	Re: A message for anyone who creates computer viruses Thanks for the info Jack404, and I already switched to avast. Funny thing, after I reinstalled windows I put avg back on until I found something else. I ran avg's whole comp scan and it came back clean. I installed avast, ran the scan and came back with about 20 infected files.

10-22-2011, 07:54 PM	#23
netexasemt V.I.P. Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: NE Texas Posts: 119	Re: A message for anyone who creates computer viruses I've always had good luck with Norton.

10-22-2011, 09:51 PM	#24
medalguy Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 585	Re: A message for anyone who creates computer viruses My father in law who is 90, surfs all kind of web sites, looking for games, political crap, that sort of stuff. He has been caught with no less than six-- SIX-- speed-up programs on his computer. We got tired of reformatting his drive, so we installed a mirrir drive, loaded Windows clean on both drives, then disconnected one drive. Now when he gets a virus or too much crap on the computer, we just reconnect the first drive, wipe the second drive clean, reinstall Windows on the second one, then disconnect the first drive again. Takes just a few minutes and he has a nice clean drive again.