Has anybody else gotten computer viruses from myspace? I have one that I can not get rid of, even took computer to a pro and it reinstalled itself. Last nite another virus attempted to launch on puter, but virus scan caught it. The stubborn one is win32/zglob or something, other was mspace. So am I just unfortunate or is there a proliferation of viruses on myspace?
2007-03-02 10:41:27 · 8 answers · asked by bartledoo 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Security
Actually I do know it is from myspace, opened a friend request thinking I was safe cuz I have a virus scanner and was bombarded with warnings from anti virus saying I had 8 viruses (most were spyware), had Trojans and homepage hijackers and RATS (what the?!!) So even though it could identify them, they had slipped through and infected computer within seconds.
2007-03-02 10:52:38 · update #1
Been told it is a good anti virus (Earthlink) but going to upgrade to Macaffe (I know it's a typo) Clicked on summary of anti virus and it identifies the virus, in a file that can't be found, with "Restore" admidst all the jumble. I'm actually wondering if the 'pro' couldn't remove it, claimed he did so he would get paid, and just ripped me off, bad as if sounds I hope that's the case or else virus is somehow repairing itself. Thanks for all the helpful answers, and those who scoff at my question, just be careful there at myspace cuz I know for a fact it came from there.
2007-03-02 11:03:10 · update #2
Thanks for all the great suggestions; bought mcafee today & it found the virus but can do nothing with it. Did obliterate the spyware guy claimed to have removed. I also looked up the puper virus (or whatever it is) and now know why I kept on getting warnings that my computer was infected with so many viruses, when it was only one all along. Thankfully I knew better than clicking the link to 'fix' the problem. I guess this is a problem I just have to live with; it is rated a low risk infection by mcafee.
2007-03-03 15:51:45 · update #3
There are a lot that can be had there. The trick is, don't click on links unless you have a "very" good anti virus program that is set to protect always and it is up to date. I've had a few try to get through but my McAfee caught them. Have you researched the virus you mentioned? I've never heard of one that could not be gotten rid of. Go to the web site of your virus program and look it up. Hopefully you're not using one of the free ones they aren't as good as the big guys. McAfee and Nortons. You can also go to McAfees site and they will scan your PC online and a lot of times they can catch and destory them.
You should also download and install their FREE McAfee SiteAdvisor it could save your system. It has mine more than once.
This is what I found about your or the virus except it spelled it different.
Puper.gen
... Aliases. Troj/Zlobmi-Gen (Sophos). TROJ_ZLOB.BEU (Trend). Trojan-Downloader.Win32.
Zlob.bnw (Kaspersky). Trojan.Zlob (Symantec). Characteristics. ...
vil.nai.com/vil/content/v_139987.htm - 25k - Cached
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I repair PC for a living and he should have got it. He either ripped you off or didn't know what he was doing.
2007-03-02 10:54:23 · answer #1 · answered by MDTBA 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ok i got about five things i want you to download and im sure you will be safe first buy an anti virus such as an up to date anti virus like mcafee and ive had it for 2 ywars and it works great, secound download firefox becasue itss the safest fastest browser in the world, third download spyware blaster it stops spyware befor it even gets to your computer, also download adawre se free, and last of all download spybot search and destroy, finally scan your computer with a full scna with both thoose things every moth to see if you have an thing wrong and youll be good to go, dont worry about viruses in myspace i had a freind request that had a virus too but mcafee blocked it.
2007-03-02 14:10:44 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Run the free scan with Invisus Direct. Myspace is a very common place to get viruses.
2007-03-02 11:14:47 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can get a virus from almost ANYWHERE!! I dont know about proliferation of viruses in myspace but I dont see why iit wouldnt be a breeding ground considering the amount of people using it
2007-03-02 10:46:37 · answer #4 · answered by karl 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Myspace is full of nasty viruses, to keep your computer safe stay off of it! Just call your friends or see them in person! most people I know who use myspace have infected their computers with something!
2007-03-02 10:46:02 · answer #5 · answered by Lindsey M 3 · 3⤊ 1⤋
the only component i can think of of is to make a sparkling thats what i had to do with mine becase it wasnt letting me write each and every physique in basic terms tell all ur buddy that to discover u at ur new one good success
2016-10-17 03:25:44 · answer #6 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i havent had it but ive heard of it. People put viruses on sites that are most visited and obviously DUH its Myspace. Millions of people log on daily. So you just have to watch out.
2007-03-02 10:48:04 · answer #7 · answered by foss_jnll 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't think it's from myspace.
2007-03-02 10:45:23 · answer #8 · answered by Adrian 2 · 0⤊ 3⤋