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04-13-2010, 11:29 AM #1
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Virus warning
Hi, if you guys receive a PM titled "Important message from the forum administration! " delete it. The scan link they provide contains a virus. The PM I received is below.
Dear, jaicomo;hubert;Wake-Up;pickle311;jimmyd222!
Spam sending from your computer was detected.
We highly recommend you to check your computer and perform online virus check at our site immediately: http://antivirus-2010.If you 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.).
I have intentionally deleted part of the link in there so no one clicks it. This is a nasty virus and I've had several people at work get infected with the same one. Each one resulted in having to wipe the hard drive and start all over. Fortunately we have recent backups.
I knew this was bogus as soon as I saw it. I only access this website from 2 computers, my work computer and my home computer. My home computer is a Mac so I know it's not sending spam. My work computer gets scanned regularly and I'd know immediately if something were up with it. Just wanted to give you guys a heads up as I'm sure most will reveive some sort of similar PM.
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04-13-2010, 11:49 AM #2
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Thanks, Pickle, any idea who sent it?
My Mom said I'm not allowed to get wet!
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04-13-2010, 12:32 PM #3
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let us know who sent it-we will ban them
Hey, Its Moomba time
Its all about the dash - enjoy the dash, as that is your time between the dates
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04-13-2010, 12:42 PM #4
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Thanks for the heads-up!
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04-13-2010, 12:48 PM #5
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Yea i banned his butt this morning, guess he got a couple off anyway.
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04-13-2010, 12:56 PM #6
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I thought I fried him yesterday. Might have been a different one though.
My Mom said I'm not allowed to get wet!
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04-13-2010, 01:29 PM #7
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Maybe it was you! I've toasted quite a few in the last few days and lost count of names.
Originally Posted by kaneboats
2007 Mobius LSV
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04-13-2010, 01:47 PM #8
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had to look -Kaneboats killed him off
Hey, Its Moomba time
Its all about the dash - enjoy the dash, as that is your time between the dates
13 Mobius LSV-sold
08 Mobius LSV-sold
03 Mobius LSV-sold
life is about finding the balance between being a responsible adult and staying young at heart
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04-13-2010, 02:28 PM #9
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It was JosephWard that sent it to me. I didn't post the name because I saw that he was already banned and these people usually create several names. It's not safe to try and target a specific name to avoid because they'll get you one way or another. It's more about the content.
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