computer virus and worms - Phony ADMIN attempting to infect your computer
#1
computer virus and worms - Phony ADMIN attempting to infect your computer
I received an e-mail from administrator cadillac forum saying that i had a virus on my computer. I am checking to see if this is feom you or is someone tring to mess with me.
Last edited by Stealth; 02-18-2010 at 06:13 PM.
#3
interesting, this site would have no way to know that specially since you never posted here before.
as the post above states, probably malicious spamboots ...
delete, dont follow the links.
Last edited by Stealth; 02-13-2010 at 10:19 AM.
#4
I received too :
Dear, 65CAD;shyne19;zkeyser;Steve818;memez!A virus alert was noticed on your computer. We highly recommend you to check your computer and perform online virus check at our site immediately ********* do not pass this test* we will have to delete your account and forward a complaint to your ISP with attached log file (your IP address, etc.).----------------------------------------------------Forum Administration *********
Last edited by Stealth; 02-14-2010 at 03:47 PM.
#5
I have gotten TWO of them in the last couple of days. One from "TeamModerators", and one today from "Admin&Moderators"...
It's definitely a spambot, and DO NOT click on ANY of the links! The real tip-off is the date of membership, and the "Junior" member status...that and the mis-spelling of words.
It's frustrating, but these guys that do this have nothing better to do than mess with people. My guess is the stuff is originating in China somewhere...probably some 12 year old that thinks it's funny.
I don't...
It's definitely a spambot, and DO NOT click on ANY of the links! The real tip-off is the date of membership, and the "Junior" member status...that and the mis-spelling of words.
It's frustrating, but these guys that do this have nothing better to do than mess with people. My guess is the stuff is originating in China somewhere...probably some 12 year old that thinks it's funny.
I don't...
#6
I literally JUST got this one:
Dear,Ten _Bucks!A virus alert was noticed on your computer. We highly recommend you to check your computer and perform online virus check at our site immediately youdo not pass this test* we will have to delete your account and forward a complaint to your ISP with attached log file (your IP address, etc.).----------------------------------------------------Forum Administration
Scott
Dear,Ten _Bucks!A virus alert was noticed on your computer. We highly recommend you to check your computer and perform online virus check at our site immediately youdo not pass this test* we will have to delete your account and forward a complaint to your ISP with attached log file (your IP address, etc.).----------------------------------------------------Forum Administration
Scott
Last edited by Stealth; 02-14-2010 at 04:05 PM.
#8
I'd suggest making it to where any new member has to have at least 15 posts before they can PM anyone if you have that power. That has seemed to help with this same problem on other vBulletin forums I use.
Scott
Scott
#9
we had that once but it created a reverse problem.
its pretty easy to post 15 times in a few minutes then PM spam to those with less than 15 posts and they cannot PM someone like me either., to inform of what is happening.
its a double edge sword ..
best solution is to inform when someone is doing that.
#10
we had that once but it created a reverse problem.
its pretty easy to post 15 times in a few minutes then PM spam to those with less than 15 posts and they cannot PM someone like me either., to inform of what is happening.
its a double edge sword ..
best solution is to inform when someone is doing that.
its pretty easy to post 15 times in a few minutes then PM spam to those with less than 15 posts and they cannot PM someone like me either., to inform of what is happening.
its a double edge sword ..
best solution is to inform when someone is doing that.
Scott