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HDD Plus autodownload/virus on FBO

by Allen , Posted to Fishing Buddy on 12/08/2010 07:00 AM | "Quote" | "Quick Reply" |
Allen

Joined: 01/09/2002
Location: ND

OK, so when clicking on a link to a thread this morning FBO downloaded something onto my PC.  And when I had to hard shut down the puter, when it restarted I got something I had never seen before called HDD Plus trying to tell me to "scan" and "fix" my hard drive.

WTF Tim?

You need to reign in your frigging advertisers again.
“Sometimes I wonder whether the world is being run by smart people who are putting us on or by imbeciles who really mean it.” ~ Mark Twain
Re: HDD Plus autodownload/virus on FBO
by Allen on 12/08/2010 07:22 AM | Reply #1 | "Quote" | "Quick Reply" |
Allen
Joined: 01/09/2002
Location: ND
“Sometimes I wonder whether the world is being run by smart people who are putting us on or by imbeciles who really mean it.” ~ Mark Twain
Re: HDD Plus autodownload/virus on FBO
by Colt on 12/08/2010 08:27 AM | Reply #2 | "Quote" | "Quick Reply" |
Colt
Joined: 10/27/2010
Location: ND
Allen,what link did you click on so I know not to.
Re: HDD Plus autodownload/virus on FBO
by HUSKEE on 12/08/2010 08:32 AM | Reply #3 | "Quote" | "Quick Reply" |
HUSKEE
Joined: 12/10/2007
Location: ND
allen,mine did the same this morning to.
Re: HDD Plus autodownload/virus on FBO
by HUSKEE on 12/08/2010 08:41 AM | Reply #4 | "Quote" | "Quick Reply" |
HUSKEE
Joined: 12/10/2007
Location: ND
every time on click on something on fb,its telling me to abort,its just this site,iam going to run a scan on my comp,to see if that helps might be just my comp dont know but it only does it on this site,i will run a scan to see if it helps. 
Re: HDD Plus autodownload/virus on FBO
by Tim Sandstrom on 12/08/2010 08:45 AM | Reply #5 | "Quote" | "Quick Reply" |
Tim Sandstrom
Joined: 07/14/2003
Location: ND
Folks,

We are aware of the issue.  Sometime yesterday during the early morning hours a hack got into the system and exploited an issue in the server.  They did some scripting with the banners.  The situation was addressed and killed.

However, the hack obviously is persistent and skilled.  It happened again around the same time this morning.  Some sort of back door was used to access the server again.  The compromise has been cleaned up and this time we are not taking the hack lightly and doing extended research to see how the clever back door scripts are working and hiding.

We apologize for any inconvenience and want to assure you the TON staff is adamant in thwarting this hack.

Thank you,

Tim




 
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Jig-em-Up Guide Service | Grand Forks, ND | 701-739-9198 | jig-em-up-guide-service.com

 
Re: HDD Plus autodownload/virus on FBO
by Cooter8128 on 12/08/2010 08:45 AM | Reply #6 | "Quote" | "Quick Reply" |
Cooter8128
Joined: 05/20/2010
Location: ND
I was getting virus warnings yesterday morning and wasn't even able to access the site.

Re: HDD Plus autodownload/virus on FBO
by BDub on 12/08/2010 08:47 AM | Reply #7 | "Quote" | "Quick Reply" |
BDub
Joined: 03/09/2009
Location: ND
There are lots of instructions available on how to remove this. Also lots of tools that will remove it.  You could try MalwareBytes free download. download.cnet.com/Malwarebytes-Anti-Malware/3000-8022_4-10804572.html

Yesterday AVG was reporting viruses on this site for me. I decided to stay away. Later in the day it was ok.

Re: HDD Plus autodownload/virus on FBO
by Tim Sandstrom on 12/08/2010 08:50 AM | Reply #8 | "Quote" | "Quick Reply" |
Tim Sandstrom
Joined: 07/14/2003
Location: ND
Malware is a good program.

Another program worth a look is Combofix found at bleepingcomputer.com.

I am not telling you to use this.  Just saying it has worked for me in the past.  You must take responsibility for your own decisions in what programs to trust in addressing software and hardware issues with your own computer.

Again, the situation is under control right now and we are researching permanent locks on this style of hack.




 
Kirsch's Outdoor Products | Fargo, ND | 701-261-9017 | koutdoorproducts.com
Risovi Taxidermy Studio | New Rockford, ND | 701-947-2048 | risovitaxidermystudio.com
Jig-em-Up Guide Service | Grand Forks, ND | 701-739-9198 | jig-em-up-guide-service.com

 
Re: HDD Plus autodownload/virus on FBO
by Tim Sandstrom on 12/08/2010 08:52 AM | Reply #9 | "Quote" | "Quick Reply" |
Tim Sandstrom
Joined: 07/14/2003
Location: ND

AVG, VIPRE and Microsoft Security Essentials are very good and cheap computer protection software.

I personally use Microsoft Security Essentials because it is free and also puts much less of a strain on your computer's performance.  It has been very good so far.

But again, it is up to you to do your own research and decision making.
 




 
Kirsch's Outdoor Products | Fargo, ND | 701-261-9017 | koutdoorproducts.com
Risovi Taxidermy Studio | New Rockford, ND | 701-947-2048 | risovitaxidermystudio.com
Jig-em-Up Guide Service | Grand Forks, ND | 701-739-9198 | jig-em-up-guide-service.com

 
Re: HDD Plus autodownload/virus on FBO
by BDub on 12/08/2010 08:56 AM | Reply #10 | "Quote" | "Quick Reply" |
BDub
Joined: 03/09/2009
Location: ND
Fortunately I  have not had to use MalewareBytes. A friend of mine has used it in the past to fix malware on several computers.  I guess you have to use it at your own risk as Tim said. However it is a CNET recommended download which is a good thing. Updating your current virus software and scanning your system is always a good idea.
Re: HDD Plus autodownload/virus on FBO
by BDub on 12/08/2010 08:58 AM | Reply #11 | "Quote" | "Quick Reply" |
BDub
Joined: 03/09/2009
Location: ND
I am using AVG on one computer and Microsoft Security Essentials on the other. Both are free and have been working well for me.
Tim Sandstrom Said:

AVG, VIPRE and Microsoft Security Essentials are very good and cheap computer protection software.

I personally use Microsoft Security Essentials because it is free and also puts much less of a strain on your computer's performance.  It has been very good so far.

But again, it is up to you to do your own research and decision making.
 
Re: HDD Plus autodownload/virus on FBO
by Walleye Whisperer on 12/08/2010 09:09 AM | Reply #12 | "Quote" | "Quick Reply" |
Walleye Whisperer
Joined: 12/07/2009
Location: nd
 I picked up HDD plus from here yesterday morning, I used MalwareBytes first but it didn't get the whole infection, a few hours later it was coming back up.  I used combofix to completely remove it.  If your AV software has been coming up telling you about infected files it's probably a good idea to run a scan with MalwareBytes.  If it finds stuff, I would then run combofix.

This HDD Plus is coming in from a lot of different websites, not just this one.  I work in Jamestown as a PC Tech and since yesterday we've had 3 machines come in with this problem, you'll know you have it if you start getting messages in the lower right hand corner of your screen telling you that there is a problem with your hard drive or that you have no memory.
The wheel is spinning..but the hamster is dead.
Re: HDD Plus autodownload/virus on FBO
by Tim Sandstrom on 12/08/2010 09:14 AM | Reply #13 | "Quote" | "Quick Reply" |
Tim Sandstrom
Joined: 07/14/2003
Location: ND
Thanks Walleye!




 
Kirsch's Outdoor Products | Fargo, ND | 701-261-9017 | koutdoorproducts.com
Risovi Taxidermy Studio | New Rockford, ND | 701-947-2048 | risovitaxidermystudio.com
Jig-em-Up Guide Service | Grand Forks, ND | 701-739-9198 | jig-em-up-guide-service.com

 
Re: HDD Plus autodownload/virus on FBO
by Whisky on 12/08/2010 09:19 AM | Reply #14 | "Quote" | "Quick Reply" |
Whisky
Joined: 10/06/2010
Location: ND
So this is where I got my problems from.....

My laptop is currently at a repair shop because of a suspected hard drive crash yesterday morning. I was getting the same HDD crap along with many other hard drive errors yesterday morning. The computer wouldn't even function. All it wanted to do was restart itself.
Re: HDD Plus autodownload/virus on FBO
by Walleye Whisperer on 12/08/2010 09:23 AM | Reply #15 | "Quote" | "Quick Reply" |
Walleye Whisperer
Joined: 12/07/2009
Location: nd
I'll get 'er done soon as I can! 
Whisky Said:
So this is where I got my problems from.....

My laptop is currently at a repair shop because of a suspected hard drive crash yesterday morning. I was getting the same HDD crap along with many other hard drive errors yesterday morning. The computer wouldn't even function. All it wanted to do was restart itself.
The wheel is spinning..but the hamster is dead.
Re: HDD Plus autodownload/virus on FBO
by BDub on 12/08/2010 09:34 AM | Reply #16 | "Quote" | "Quick Reply" |
BDub
Joined: 03/09/2009
Location: ND
Luckily for me MalwareBytes did not find any problems on my drive. Bleeping computer is now one of my favorite sites. Thanks for the tip. I used to keep up with this virus removal stuff, as my kids were always downloading trouble.
Re: HDD Plus autodownload/virus on FBO
by Tim Sandstrom on 12/08/2010 09:37 AM | Reply #17 | "Quote" | "Quick Reply" |
Tim Sandstrom
Joined: 07/14/2003
Location: ND
Walleye put me on combofix.  I have been at bleeping before.  They offer nice help for the "do it yourselfers."




 
Kirsch's Outdoor Products | Fargo, ND | 701-261-9017 | koutdoorproducts.com
Risovi Taxidermy Studio | New Rockford, ND | 701-947-2048 | risovitaxidermystudio.com
Jig-em-Up Guide Service | Grand Forks, ND | 701-739-9198 | jig-em-up-guide-service.com

 
Re: HDD Plus autodownload/virus on FBO
by Whisky on 12/08/2010 09:38 AM | Reply #18 | "Quote" | "Quick Reply" |
Whisky
Joined: 10/06/2010
Location: ND
Yeah, that's my fault, not staying on top of the anti virus programs I guess.....I'll chalk this one up as a lesson learned.

Thanks Walleye!!!!
Re: HDD Plus autodownload/virus on FBO
by lwittmayer on 12/08/2010 09:45 AM | Reply #19 | "Quote" | "Quick Reply" |
lwittmayer
Joined: 10/10/2008
Location: ND

I work in the computer field and from experience, the pay anti-malware/spyware/virus programs many times don't catch the issue.  I highly recommend Superantispyware. 

Go to Superantispyware.com and download the Free Version.  I use it whenever I have a pesky problem that I just can't fix.  9 times out of 10 it will fix your 'puter.
 

 

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Re: HDD Plus autodownload/virus on FBO
by Sotaman on 12/08/2010 09:48 AM | Reply #20 | "Quote" | "Quick Reply" |
Sotaman
Joined: 05/06/2003
Location: MN
My computer at home is locked up tighter then a drum... How do I get it to go away?
 
I Would Rather Be ______ing

Trent (Sotaman) Thomas
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