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  • #16
    Speaking of virus, our computer might have caught a bug. I downloaded 2 Video Conversion freeware last week (yup, no porn!) from CNET, and it's those that really wants to or will hijack your browser while installing with search options and such.

    Cue up yesterday, as my wife, at her work, was like "hey, you have a Skype avatar now?" And I don't. Ever. And it's like half of my shirt, probably taken as I was typing a letter for a future job (more on that latter), so I know it's yesterday, in a 45-60 minuite range. Pretty sure the Webcam got hacked.

    So, beside the usual FORMAT ALL THINGS, is there cue you guys can give me, as I'll tackle it tonight after work. I have AVG Free (any input on that one? I was thinking of changing for Avast or MSE) and Malwarebyte and Spybot to root out shit, and it usually does the work.

    Any cue as to what to do or use, and in what order?
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    • #17
      Wow. Good luck, bro. No advice to give, but I'm sending you all the best wishes in the world to solve your issue.
      Originally posted by Martin
      Who the fuck is Kellan Lutz?
      Originally posted by gravedigger
      Basically what I'm saying is that, based on what I've watched so far, we should all listen to Matt more often.
      Originally posted by Martin
      And who the FUCK is Peaches Geldof?
      Kellan Lutz's girlfriend?

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      • #18
        Bah, I don't thing it's a grave matter, but you, Rob and Mike and maybe otherrs are probably more warare of what's up on that level. I'm mainly inquiring as to what software I should get.

        One anti-virus (I'm keen on switching to Avast or MSE from AVG...)
        2 or 3 antimalware (I'm at Malwarebyte and Spybot. any better I should get?)
        1 Firewall (I have none. Anyone I should get that's free and easy to use?)
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        • #19
          I have Norton Antivirus and Eset Nod Antivirus running on my computer at home. I haven't had ANY issues (knock on wood) since I've had them both running.
          Originally posted by Martin
          Who the fuck is Kellan Lutz?
          Originally posted by gravedigger
          Basically what I'm saying is that, based on what I've watched so far, we should all listen to Matt more often.
          Originally posted by Martin
          And who the FUCK is Peaches Geldof?
          Kellan Lutz's girlfriend?

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          • #20
            To be honest Matt, I'm trying to stick with free, but I heard Bitdefender was pretty good.
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            • #21
              I fucking love Bitdefender. It's the only thing I use.
              "Looking like Nic Cage dressed in Kurt Cobain's closet. I mean that as a compliment" - BillyG

              "Too cunty for wine bars, too dainty for real bars." - Anderson

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              • #22
                Originally posted by Martin View Post
                Speaking of virus, our computer might have caught a bug. I downloaded 2 Video Conversion freeware last week (yup, no porn!) from CNET, and it's those that really wants to or will hijack your browser while installing with search options and such.

                Cue up yesterday, as my wife, at her work, was like "hey, you have a Skype avatar now?" And I don't. Ever. And it's like half of my shirt, probably taken as I was typing a letter for a future job (more on that latter), so I know it's yesterday, in a 45-60 minuite range. Pretty sure the Webcam got hacked.

                So, beside the usual FORMAT ALL THINGS, is there cue you guys can give me, as I'll tackle it tonight after work. I have AVG Free (any input on that one? I was thinking of changing for Avast or MSE) and Malwarebyte and Spybot to root out shit, and it usually does the work.

                Any cue as to what to do or use, and in what order?
                First disconnect your webcam. SEcond, run spybot software. Third do a google search in regards to the programs you downloaded to see if this is a known issue and if there is an easy fix. Fourth, never download free video conversion software. Fifth, run a deep clean via your anti virus.

                If that doesn't fix it, you're gonna have to format.
                "Looking like Nic Cage dressed in Kurt Cobain's closet. I mean that as a compliment" - BillyG

                "Too cunty for wine bars, too dainty for real bars." - Anderson

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                • #23
                  Originally posted by Abraham Smashington View Post
                  Fourth, never download free video conversion software.
                  Why? I've done this...am I going to go to hell???
                  Originally posted by Martin
                  Who the fuck is Kellan Lutz?
                  Originally posted by gravedigger
                  Basically what I'm saying is that, based on what I've watched so far, we should all listen to Matt more often.
                  Originally posted by Martin
                  And who the FUCK is Peaches Geldof?
                  Kellan Lutz's girlfriend?

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                  • #24
                    Originally posted by Abraham Smashington View Post
                    I fucking love Bitdefender. It's the only thing I use.
                    Nice. There's like 3 versions of it. Antivirus, Internet Security and Total Security. Any version you'd suggest?

                    Originally posted by Abraham Smashington View Post
                    First disconnect your webcam. SEcond, run spybot software. Third do a google search in regards to the programs you downloaded to see if this is a known issue and if there is an easy fix. Fourth, never download free video conversion software. Fifth, run a deep clean via your anti virus.

                    If that doesn't fix it, you're gonna have to format.
                    Got it!
                    Last edited by Martin; 03-15-2013, 08:44 AM.
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                    • #25
                      Hopefully it's an easy fix. I was just reading an article on Ars about people who hijack people's webcams and shit. Not cool.
                      "Looking like Nic Cage dressed in Kurt Cobain's closet. I mean that as a compliment" - BillyG

                      "Too cunty for wine bars, too dainty for real bars." - Anderson

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                      • #26
                        Glad I don't have a webcam
                        Originally posted by Martin
                        Who the fuck is Kellan Lutz?
                        Originally posted by gravedigger
                        Basically what I'm saying is that, based on what I've watched so far, we should all listen to Matt more often.
                        Originally posted by Martin
                        And who the FUCK is Peaches Geldof?
                        Kellan Lutz's girlfriend?

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                        • #27
                          Hopefully it's just some registry shit you can clean up.
                          "Looking like Nic Cage dressed in Kurt Cobain's closet. I mean that as a compliment" - BillyG

                          "Too cunty for wine bars, too dainty for real bars." - Anderson

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                          • #28
                            Originally posted by Abraham Smashington View Post
                            Hopefully it's an easy fix. I was just reading an article on Ars about people who hijack people's webcams and shit. Not cool.
                            For all I know, it could be someting else, but I'm sure as fuck not taking any chances. I edited my post above BTW.
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                            • #29
                              Originally posted by Martin View Post
                              Nice. There's like 3 versions of it. Antivirus, Internet Security and Total Security. Any version you'd suggest?



                              Got it!
                              I have Internet Security. And when you purchase I believe you will get 3 licenses. I gave on to Ceej, one to Lesley and myself. Works well. Haven't had any issues since I've had it.
                              "Looking like Nic Cage dressed in Kurt Cobain's closet. I mean that as a compliment" - BillyG

                              "Too cunty for wine bars, too dainty for real bars." - Anderson

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                              • #30
                                That's the one I was aiming for. I was looking for something not too expensive, ans it seems to fit the bill.
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