Rcc virus!!! Watch out!!!

[Bulldog]

Hey guys,
For the second time in two weeks my computers have been hit with a "Virus" after cruising RCC. My AVG Antivirus could not stop them. When I contacted them, they said that it wasn't a Virus...but a "rogue program" The program is windows 7 internet security 2012 and looks legitimate saying you're not protected and that threats have been found on your computer. You'll know it if it hits you. It will completely shut you down. I couldn't even open task manager to close processes out. What I used to remove it was Malwarebytes download (the free version worked for a bit, but I purchased the download for about 25 bucks) I downloaded it to my thumbdrive from my wife's computer and ran it on the other two. All seems well now. And don't think for a moment I'm trying to peddle anything. My honest thoughts are that the same assholes that fix the problem are probably the ones creating it in the first place. I just want to keep my computer running with as little outlay of cash and energy as I can. It's so madening that I pay for virus protection, and something like this disables me and the answer they give me is that their solutions are outdated every single day. Be prepared if this hits you. If you're tech savvy, I think there are ways to get around it, but if you're like me...digging around in the belly of your computer is only going to cause more problems. Best of luck and be prepared!!!:evil:

If you have any information that is similar, maybe post up with your experience. Bulldog

 

[dirk379]

My computer at work got it two times from thumpertalk. Haven't visited that site since, not because of that, just needed some info on rebuilding a motor. After some googling i was able to start it up in safemode, locate and delete the files. It was also mirrored in multiple places.

Don't panick, it's more or less a gimmick to get you to buy the program. It won't steal you're info, and can be deleted by starting your PC up in safemode. I've removed it twice from my work PC, and once from a friends home pc.

On a side note. My work computer that's gotten it twice, has virus protection and uses IE. My home built personal PC, no virus protection, using google chrome, free of harm for 3+ years.

 

[scrofcheck]

I also have been hit twice in the last week. What I do is completely shut the computer down then I restart it and run my virus program. But you are correct it won't let you do anything til you turn off your computer.

 

[SINister]

This type of "virus" has been around for awhile. The popup usually says you have xx amount of viruses, Trojans or what ever but you don't. If you agree to the scan the program will either d/l some crap and want you to buy something to fix it or just kill the pc. When you get the popup go to the task manager and shut down the browser and usually that is enough to avoid it. Clearing your browser cache, cookies, windows temp folder and running a virus scan is also a good idea.

It's hard for the virus companies to keep up with them because the software can only find them if it's in a form that's known. To make a virus immune to virus software you just need to make some minor changes so it's not recognized anymore. You can even d/l the base code to many popular viruses which means anyone with a basic understanding of a programing language can create a custom virus.

One trick I have always used is to create two or more partitions on the drive. The main partition has windows and the utilities/software I use, winrar, the browser etc... The others have my important stuff photos docs stuff like that. That way if I can't recover from a virus or windows just completely fails I can reformat the main drive and reinstall windows without fear of losing anything of value.

 

[MitchellY]

Just quite the browser whenever that happens, and never click on a popup. Just one of the many reasons I own a Mac

 

[BiG_DaWgZ]

My avast...free....has caught several attempts....in the past 2 weeks...while surfing around here.

It usually happens when you click your "back" button....or go quickly from one place to another....on the site.

I don't know how else to explain it...but that was when my warning popped up from my antivirus...and said that an attempt had been blocked !


Good luck...I've always thought that it was so aggravating when things like that happen to my computer !


ArOn

 

[666]

I have not had a problem using Google Chrome, I use Avast, and checked with Malwarebytes. Got me scared though, wish I had a Mac! :razz:

Oh and I moved this to Chit Chat where all the others are.

 

[C*H*U*D]

I have not had a problem using Google Chrome, I use Avast, and checked with Malwarebytes. Got me scared though, wish I had a Mac! :razz:

Oh and I moved this to Chit Chat where all the others are.

I haven't had a problem yet either with Firefox (I'm not saying that's the reason either).

There are a few others in the Comments, Suggestions and Help section as well.

 

[666]

There are a few others in the Comments, Suggestions and Help section as well.

They are everywhere!! :shock:

 

[Greatscott]

In the past, this has been tracked down to infected adds.

I got hit twice by this junk about six months ago, I'm now using Safari with everything locked down so it only shows me the forum and nothing else and haven't been hit sense.

Its sad when it is safer to surf porn than it is a hobby site.... :roll:

 

[jetboat]

I have switched to using malwarebytes. It was the only thing that got rid of the virus and since buying it, it has stopped it at least twice that I saw. I always seem to get it on the main forum page.

 

[korn_2956]

Yeah my malwarebytes blocks something from this site everytime I'm on it. Never had anything make it through though.

 

[losikid]

My parents computer got hit with something similiar two days ago. So its probably ads.

There's was alot more nasty than your case, took me forever to be able to bypass all its BS. I eventually just had to hook its hd up into my computer and run antivrus and stuff thru.

As mentioned above, google chrome should be your friend, i've been running xp, no anti virus, and google chrome for probably 2 years now. Not a single virus

 

[binaryterror]

How many times can we recommend Google Chrome before people start using it?

 

[dezfan]

Yup, Chrome will get cha Home."thumbsup"

 

[666]

My parents computer got hit with something similiar two days ago. So its probably ads.

There's was alot more nasty than your case, took me forever to be able to bypass all its BS. I eventually just had to hook its hd up into my computer and run antivrus and stuff thru.

As mentioned above, google chrome should be your friend, i've been running xp, no anti virus, and google chrome for probably 2 years now. Not a single virus

How many times can we recommend Google Chrome before people start using it?

Yup, Chrome will get cha Home."thumbsup"

Yup good old XP and Chrome!!

It's weird I never get notifications or anything. I got a pop blocked the other day while applying for USPS jobs, pulling up an application. That's it.

 

[TattooKenny]

Buy a Mac Neither of my MacBook Pro's or my iPads have ever had a issue at all"thumbsup" I have 4 older laptops laying in the man room. Two of them got so infected with crap I just sat them on a shelf. I was sick of buying anti this and anti that all the time!:evil: They would work for a month or so and then down again. But at least now my porn looks a lot better on my Mac!:ror:

 

[Reflection]

I got tired of fixing my laptop. Got tired of scanning for crap all the time and said screw it. I haven't turned it on in months. My iPhone is faster and never gets a virus. :lol:

 

[lets go jeep]

I got hit with it 2 weeks ago. i have a guy that can get into my computer and wipe it out. He also said it was from this site but IDK. Works good for now we'll see

 

[Bulldog]

Thanks for the info guys. For those that this may help, when it hit me, I was merely reading a thread, hadn't clicked on any add of any kind. I couldn't get out of my browser. I couldn't open task manager to shut anything off. I couldn't run a virus scan (which won't help anyway). When I finally shut the computer down and started in safe mode, the program opened there too. Sorry if I posted in the wrong section, No wonder I didn't find anything when I searched General crawlers!