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Computer being hacked?

  • 24-08-2010 5:29pm
    #1
    previous user
    Registered Users Posts: 1,024 ✭✭✭


    Hi, just a bit concerned, usually when I log into my broadband, it automatically opens on the three mobile broadband page. However when I did it today, a large red box saying this website has been attacked it also had the options to click on (get the hell outta here or continue )- Was my computer being hacked by any chance?


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  • #2
    calistro
    Registered Users Posts: 528 ✭✭✭calistro


    previous user wrote: »
    Hi, just a bit concerned, usually when I log into my broadband, it automatically opens on the three mobile broadband page. However when I did it today, a large red box saying this website has been attacked it also had the options to click on (get the hell outta here or continue )- Was my computer being hacked by any chance?

    I got exactly the same thing for the last 2 days. Seems okay now though. V. Strange:confused:


  • #3
    previous user
    Registered Users Posts: 1,024 ✭✭✭previous user


    calistro wrote: »
    I got exactly the same thing for the last 2 days. Seems okay now though. V. Strange:confused:

    It might be cause my mcafee antivirus is finished I think.


  • #4
    calistro
    Registered Users Posts: 528 ✭✭✭calistro


    Not sure. I've got full Norton Antivirus running. Came back this evening though.:confused:


  • #5
    Coillte_Bhoy
    Registered Users Posts: 7,884 ✭✭✭Coillte_Bhoy


    I've got that too.


  • #6
    previous user
    Registered Users Posts: 1,024 ✭✭✭previous user


    Well i'm gonna be renweing my Mcafee soon anyway.


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  • #7
    CrazyRabbit
    Registered Users Posts: 8,659 ✭✭✭CrazyRabbit


    previous user wrote: »
    Well i'm gonna be renweing my Mcafee soon anyway.

    You're using the internet without anti-virus? :eek:

    Not a good idea. Oh, and there are plenty of FREE and excellent antivirus software out there. You don't need to pay.

    I hope you have a good firewall installed at least? Absolutely crucial.


  • #8
    yermanoffthetv
    Registered Users Posts: 625 ✭✭✭yermanoffthetv


    I use Avast its free and quite good :)

    http://www.avast.com/free-antivirus-download


  • #9
    partyatmygaff
    Registered Users Posts: 10,992 ✭✭✭✭partyatmygaff


    Sounds like a security certificate was out of date more than a hacking attempt tbh.


  • #10
    evolutionqy7
    Registered Users Posts: 6,275 ✭✭✭evolutionqy7


    lmao havent used an anti virus on the laptop for a year though *for faster start up and more performance + longer bat life*...i stick in the USB Anti Virus every once in a while but never found anything...i cant image how people get viruses :confused::confused::confused::confused::confused:


  • #11
    yermanoffthetv
    Registered Users Posts: 625 ✭✭✭yermanoffthetv


    evolutionqy7 wrote: »
    lmao havent used an anti virus on the laptop for a year though *for faster start up and more performance + longer bat life*...i stick in the USB Anti Virus every once in a while but never found anything...i cant image how people get viruses :confused::confused::confused::confused::confused:

    Your computer is probably already riddled with spyware/adware/trojans. just because your not getting a BSOD does not mean your not affected.


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  • #12
    partyatmygaff
    Registered Users Posts: 10,992 ✭✭✭✭partyatmygaff


    evolutionqy7 wrote: »
    lmao havent used an anti virus on the laptop for a year though *for faster start up and more performance + longer bat life*...i stick in the USB Anti Virus every once in a while but never found anything...i cant image how people get viruses :confused::confused::confused::confused::confused:
    Your computer is probably stuffed full of spyware and trojan horses without you noticing. Slowdowns and the like only occur once it's too late and the system would be damaged so far as to be unrecoverable.


  • #13
    evolutionqy7
    Registered Users Posts: 6,275 ✭✭✭evolutionqy7


    mmm i have advance system care scans regulary and i said i scan for virus the odd time...usually when i scan from spyware and crap i only get the odd 1 or 2...

    sorry but as i said i hadnt had one on my laptop for around a year now and its all good...

    i dont be surfing odd dodgy sites or searching for porn


  • #14
    RobTheLad
    Registered Users Posts: 396 ✭✭RobTheLad


    there have been some nasty viruses spreading through facebook recently so be careful


  • #15
    Cantona's Collars
    Registered Users Posts: 33,709 ✭✭✭✭Cantona's Collars


    evolutionqy7 wrote: »
    mmm i have advance system care scans regulary and i said i scan for virus the odd time...usually when i scan from spyware and crap i only get the odd 1 or 2...

    sorry but as i said i hadnt had one on my laptop for around a year now and its all good...

    i dont be surfing odd dodgy sites or searching for porn

    You don't need to go near the porn sites to get viruses-I have Avast pro on my machine along with Malwarebytes(which is free and essential) Ditch Windows Firewall and get a better one-PC Tools have a decent free one.
    Anyone that surfs the net without protection is asking for trouble-there's so many free antivirus and antimalware programs out there,you should have no excuse.Norton will slow down a machine so stay away from it.
    And remember UNINSTALL your old antivirus BEFORE installing a new one.


  • #16
    evolutionqy7
    Registered Users Posts: 6,275 ✭✭✭evolutionqy7


    as i said i got a portable anti virus...most of the time i just use regular socializing websites xda and a few news websites...


  • #17
    CrazyRabbit
    Registered Users Posts: 8,659 ✭✭✭CrazyRabbit


    evolutionqy7 wrote: »
    as i said i got a portable anti virus...most of the time i just use regular socializing websites xda and a few news websites...

    You don't need to do anything to get infected. There are security vulnerabilities in many common programs, and in Windows that can be exploited to infect your computer just through an active internet connection.

    You may get away without it for a year...maybe two, but eventually your laptop will get infected with something that causes massive damage.


  • #18
    evolutionqy7
    Registered Users Posts: 6,275 ✭✭✭evolutionqy7


    CrazyRabbit wrote: »
    You don't need to do anything to get infected. There are security vulnerabilities in many common programs, and in Windows that can be exploited to infect your computer just through an active internet connection.

    You may get away without it for a year...maybe two, but eventually your laptop will get infected with something that causes massive damage.

    i think on the year two the laptop will be sold including formatting the HDD and new fresh OS put on it :)


  • #19
    phill106
    Registered Users Posts: 6,810 ✭✭✭phill106


    Seems to be something to do with their banners. Seen a few others with same issue.
    http://softwaresreview.com/www-three-iebroadbandwith3-has-a-third-party-malware-addition-google-anti-spyware-found-it-what-can-i-do/


  • #20
    googlefibre
    Registered Users Posts: 4 ✭googlefibre


    u got a virus, boot into safe mode and go to my computer, click setting above and search for alow to see all folders, them go to my computer and computer 86 and search ur virus through there, im only giving ye a quick brief as to much to write, hope this info helps


  • #21
    johnallen_vws
    Registered Users Posts: 4 ✭johnallen_vws


    I think there are some dreadful viruses spreading through sites. Back up and scan your files and do a clean install with best Anti-virus and don't forget to uninstall old before installing new antivirus.


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  • #22
    degsie
    Registered Users Posts: 8,727 ✭✭✭degsie


    Zombie thread alert!


  • #23
    googlefibre
    Registered Users Posts: 4 ✭googlefibre


    I use different software as Ii try the all as I have to do this for testing purposes, I found the avast very god, not the free one, the licence one you for which is 79 dollars for 3 years, If anyone wants it I sell it for 20 euro and does 3 years and avast safe zone, works on all devices to and control it from your smart phone and I cant put it on there machine from sitting at your home, I can control your computer and put it on or can come in person, just might be a bit of help to some of ye. Take care


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