LightningLord Posted January 19, 2015 Share Posted January 19, 2015 My laptop recently got a virus. I was updating Java or whatever it's called and it started to download a heavy amount of random applications and such. One of which happened to be a virus which does stuff to Internet browsers. I have online accounts and their info saved on Google Chrome and the virus affected Google Chrome. Now I'm scared because I keep thinking the virus will get into my accounts across various sites, make them unusable, and let people track my IP. Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/762500-virus-wont-go-away/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
uNi Posted January 19, 2015 Share Posted January 19, 2015 Have you performed a scan with anything? If so what is it? Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/762500-virus-wont-go-away/?do=findComment&comment=1066848269 Share on other sites More sharing options...
sivispacem Posted January 19, 2015 Share Posted January 19, 2015 Scan with AV using up-to-date definitions, ideally in safe mode. Run TDSSKiller to ensure so bootkit/rootkit elements remain. Run MBAM to remove any adware or browser hijacking plugins or BHOs. That should get it sorted. Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/762500-virus-wont-go-away/?do=findComment&comment=1066848328 Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheMcSame Posted January 19, 2015 Share Posted January 19, 2015 (edited) You sure it's a virus? It seems odd that a piece of software made by the second largest software company in the world would have a virus with it. Edited January 19, 2015 by TheMcSame Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/762500-virus-wont-go-away/?do=findComment&comment=1066848790 Share on other sites More sharing options...
sivispacem Posted January 19, 2015 Share Posted January 19, 2015 The main lure from exploit kits for Chrome users are fake Flash and Java updates. They can't usually exploit vulnerabilities in the browser due to the sandbox so have to manually force users to download malware disguised as legitimate updates. They do bundle some Adobe stuff with sh*tty adware like Ask toolbar though. Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/762500-virus-wont-go-away/?do=findComment&comment=1066848836 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stinky12 Posted January 20, 2015 Share Posted January 20, 2015 Have you tried system restore. Just go back a day or so before this had happened. Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/762500-virus-wont-go-away/?do=findComment&comment=1066851716 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dawg37 Posted January 20, 2015 Share Posted January 20, 2015 Use the trial of Malwarebytes Anti-Malware. Dat sh*t is a virus killa!!! Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/762500-virus-wont-go-away/?do=findComment&comment=1066851727 Share on other sites More sharing options...
hornedturtle Posted January 20, 2015 Share Posted January 20, 2015 You sure it's a virus? It seems odd that a piece of software made by the second largest software company in the world would have a virus with it. Than you would be shocked about the problems norton has caused to alot of computers. Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/762500-virus-wont-go-away/?do=findComment&comment=1066851768 Share on other sites More sharing options...
AZAZEL Posted January 20, 2015 Share Posted January 20, 2015 Isn't this just regular bloatware? It comes with most freeware, and is often hidden under "express install (recommended)" prompts and the like, in hopes of sneaking Ask toolbars and similar crap onto your PC. I'm pretty sure Java isn't any exception here. These can easily be uninstalled in most cases, or avoided entirely by paying attention during the installation/updating process. sivispacem 1 Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/762500-virus-wont-go-away/?do=findComment&comment=1066855355 Share on other sites More sharing options...
hornedturtle Posted January 20, 2015 Share Posted January 20, 2015 Isn't this just regular bloatware? It comes with most freeware, and is often hidden under "express install (recommended)" prompts and the like, in hopes of sneaking Ask toolbars and similar crap onto your PC. I'm pretty sure Java isn't any exception here. These can easily be uninstalled in most cases, or avoided entirely by paying attention during the installation/updating process.Java is well known for having security problems. It's the main reason why Microsofts version became so popular. Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/762500-virus-wont-go-away/?do=findComment&comment=1066855562 Share on other sites More sharing options...
sivispacem Posted January 20, 2015 Share Posted January 20, 2015 That post made no sense at all. Norsea 1 Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/762500-virus-wont-go-away/?do=findComment&comment=1066855966 Share on other sites More sharing options...
hornedturtle Posted January 21, 2015 Share Posted January 21, 2015 That post made no sense at all. How so? A quick search on java security loopholes/problems will show you what i mean. Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/762500-virus-wont-go-away/?do=findComment&comment=1066856589 Share on other sites More sharing options...
sivispacem Posted January 21, 2015 Share Posted January 21, 2015 That post made no sense at all. How so? A quick search on java security loopholes/problems will show you what i mean. It was the "Microsoft version of Java" bit. The vulnerabilities in Java are common knowledge (except when they're not) but are largely irrelevant in the context of Chrome, which is sandboxed and therefore generally not exploitable through plugin vulnerabilities. Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/762500-virus-wont-go-away/?do=findComment&comment=1066857674 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Man-Django Posted January 23, 2015 Share Posted January 23, 2015 Microsoft need to take a leaf outta Sega's book. Giving any Sega product a good whack and a wee blow always sorted it out. Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/762500-virus-wont-go-away/?do=findComment&comment=1066866910 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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