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Just curious PA20Pilot 02-27-2007
|--> Re: Just curious David H. Lipman02-28-2007
Posted by PA20Pilot on February 27, 2007, 10:37 pm
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Hi,

I'm wondering what serious problems can occur when a current computer
gets infected. From reading around here it seems that mostly a virus is
a matter of being a nuisance rather than doing any serious damage.

Years ago I got bit by the Klez, I know the havoc that played on me, I
just wonder what's to be expected now?

Anyone got any horror stories?


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Posted by Malke on February 28, 2007, 9:27 am
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PA20Pilot wrote:
> Hi,
>
> I'm wondering what serious problems can occur when a current computer
> gets infected. From reading around here it seems that mostly a virus is
> a matter of being a nuisance rather than doing any serious damage.
>
> Years ago I got bit by the Klez, I know the havoc that played on me, I
> just wonder what's to be expected now?
>
> Anyone got any horror stories?

The best way to get an answer to your question is to read about what
various viruses and malware can do. If you just spend a few minutes
looking at Symantec's or McAfee's virus databases, your question will be
answered. Here are some links to get you started:

http://www.symantec.com/home_homeoffice/security_response/index.jsp
http://www.mcafee.com/us/threat_center/default.asp
http://www.claymania.com/antivirus-basics.html


Malke
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Posted by =?Utf-8?B?UGFuZGFfbWFu?= on February 28, 2007, 12:55 pm
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"PA20Pilot" wrote:

> Hi,
>
> I'm wondering what serious problems can occur when a current computer
> gets infected. From reading around here it seems that mostly a virus is
> a matter of being a nuisance rather than doing any serious damage.
>
> Years ago I got bit by the Klez, I know the havoc that played on me, I
> just wonder what's to be expected now?
>
> Anyone got any horror stories?
>

Having malware is not a game . Infection from a security threat can do
everything (evil) . I suggest you visit this site
http://pandaman.my.contact.bg
http://pandaman.my.contact.bg/malware_description.htm

and learn more about the type of threats and what they can pose.

Regards!
--
Panda_man
Silver level Contributor

Posted by David H. Lipman on February 28, 2007, 4:44 pm
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| Hi,
|
| I'm wondering what serious problems can occur when a current computer
| gets infected. From reading around here it seems that mostly a virus is
| a matter of being a nuisance rather than doing any serious damage.
|
| Years ago I got bit by the Klez, I know the havoc that played on me, I
| just wonder what's to be expected now?
|
| Anyone got any horror stories?
|
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Ever heard of Cryptovirology ?
I thought not.

This is when a virus or Trojan encrypts YOUR data and you must pay a sum or fee
to decrypt
your files.

Do you like your MP3 files ? There are viruses and Trojans (from this point I'l
just say
malware) that will delete, corrupt or rename your MP3 files.

Do you use MS Office ? There is malware that will see MS office files and
delete them.

Do you tage digital photos ? There is malware that will delete, corrupt or
rename your JPEG
files.

Do you still use FAT32 ? The Kriz or Chernobyl can corrupt your hard disk and
delete data.

I can go on and on....


--
Dave
http://www.claymania.com/removal-trojan-adware.html
http://www.ik-cs.com/got-a-virus.htm



Posted by PA20Pilot on February 28, 2007, 5:15 pm
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Hi again,

Looks kind of ominous. When people drop through here they often mention
having something or other, but rarely mention what problems were
manifested.

Thanks again,


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