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MaidenFaeSnow
10-20-2008, 05:34 PM
There seems to be a virus living within the walls of MySpace. This virus changes your desktop wallpaper to reflect a message that a spyware threat has been detected on your pc. Error messages also consistantly pop up from your system tray. Click on any of these messages and you are taken to a website to download supposed anti-spyware software however the file is actually a rogue file that can cause further damage.

If you are attacked:

Download Malwarebytes, (http://www.download.com/Malwarebytes-Anti-Malware/3000-8022_4-10804572.htm) a free program from a known and safe download site. Save the file to your desktop. Then click the .exe file to install. Leave the check mark in place at the prompt to update the software. Once installed, run a thorough scan to find and remove the infected files. Then restart your pc.

Pathos
10-20-2008, 05:41 PM
This happened to me today but not through Myspace.

I dunno' where I got it.

MaidenFaeSnow
10-20-2008, 05:43 PM
I'm sure it's been pushed out to a multitude of places. I picked it up yesterday through MySpace and since so many of us use that site I wanted to post the info.

lordwriothsley
10-20-2008, 06:10 PM
Thanks for posting this.Those damn hackers I really hate them.:x

GraceHardGrave
10-21-2008, 01:53 PM
I downloaded Malwarebytes today and ran it to double check my computer. Thanks.

voodookatie
10-21-2008, 02:40 PM
I got it on my old laptop from playing adventurequest...at least that's the site I was at when it popped up first.

LdyJhawk
10-21-2008, 02:48 PM
I recommend buying macs for those of you with virus issues :P

WenchLadyKate
10-21-2008, 03:00 PM
I recommend buying macs for those of you with virus issues :P

Ah, the new ibook... bigger screen, slimmer design, faster and CHEAPER!!! Still not cheap enough for me though... I"m thinking, income tax refund...

FairieTink
10-21-2008, 03:02 PM
Ah, the new ibook... bigger screen, slimmer design, faster and CHEAPER!!! Still not cheap enough for me though... I"m thinking, income tax refund...

Only the pro has firewire....

WenchLadyKate
10-21-2008, 03:20 PM
Only the pro has firewire....

mmmmmm firewire... ::drool::

Artos O'Dalriada
10-21-2008, 06:00 PM
hehehe, I recommend running Unix.