The National Crime Agency is warning computer users they have two weeks to protect ag
 

The National Crime Agency is warning computer users they have two weeks to protect against a "powerful computer attack

http://news.sky.com/story/1273922/tw...r-cyber-attack

every getting hack in two weeks :bawling::bawling::bawling:

I'm sure it won't affect me. :idc:

best be sure

No it isn't

Its basically just telling people to make sure anti virus, firewalls and malware protection is up to date, don't click dodgy links, don't open unknown attachments and so on.

Basic safety that everyone should be doing if they go online anyway.

well there maybe member that have not updated anti virus, firewalls and malware protection so now is the time to updated

anti virus wont save you if you get it.

were all dooooooooooooooooomed lol

they can have my bank balance if they want lol. they will probably feel sorry for me and deposit some cash with any luck

I'm scared it just came up as a headline on itv news :unsure:

lemme go remove my amazon & ebay accounts

*If* you have a decent enough anti virus and have a firewall turned on as well as being savvy enough to not open any dodgy attachments or links then you shouldn't get it anyway.

My computer is already ****ed/ My bank account is overdrawn to the max, and I have no sites I am too concerned about losing my details for. So I couldnt care less really. Come at me virus...

This is terrible scaremongering - as Josy says don't do anything differently and you will be fine

Go to www.staysafeonline.org - government website to see if you are effect by this virus

Do you know any good malware sites to download an anti virus Josy?

You don't want to download anything from a malware site Kazanne that's not good :laugh:

What antivirus are you using atm?

If you have one that's worked alright for you up until now then I wouldnt change anything tbh just make sure it's updated.

You could also download Malwarebytes Anti Malware (the free one) from here.

But remember that's not an anti virus, you still need to have that too.

I have the free AVG one ,is that reliable?

Yeah it should be alright if it's all up to date and you make sure your firewall is running too.

Or you could try Avast.

I have downloaded the Malware one from your link,thanks for that,I do have windows firewall and might try Avast have heard about it before.

Just don't click any links in emails to be on the safe side

Going to cause mayhem for the not so computer literate older generation though

Fully expect to have to clean my Dad's computer about six times during this 'attack'. :facepalm:

That's a good tip too,I rarely open attachments,but wont be opening any now:hugesmile:

Kazanne your avg should be warning you of any dodgy email attachments

AVG has been completely useless from my experience...malwarebytes is by far the best one..keep getting the free trial too so it does antivirus/firewall at same time :D

Malwarebytes isn't a replacement for an anti virus though?

AVG and Malwarebytes aren't strictly the same. Would be better to have MalwareBytes and an anti virus program similar to AVG.

Beaten by like 2 seconds. :joker:

Yes that's what I posted above, you need both not just one.

And malwarebytes definitely does not substitute as an antivirus.

Sorry Ryan never noticed your post.

If you know what you're doing online and keep to a few basic safety rules, it's highly unlikely that you'll be hacked or pick up a virus, unless someone is deliberately targetting you specifically (which is highly unlikely unless you're someone high profile, or someone with the ability to do it has some sort of grudge against you).

That's without any anti-virus or anti-malware software, of any kind.

Basic rules:

- Never use the same password (credit card, bank etc.) on any other sort of website (like this forum, facebook, etc.)

- Double check the address in the browser bar before entering any information on a financial site (to avoid being phished)

- Don't use "dodgy" sites (unless you know what you're doing)

- Don't accept download requests / app install requests / browser add-on requests that you don't recognise.

- Don't even open emails that you are unsure about. If you do, definitely don't click on any attachments in those emails.

Oh, and facebook users: DON'T follow an external facebook link and then type in your password when it asks you to "confirm" it. Far too many people falling for this sort of thing. Mainly because we live in an age where people who barely know how to operate a mouse are spending half of their life online.


I haven't bloated out my computer with AV programs beyond MS Security Essentials for over 10 years. I also haven't had to clear a virus or malware in longer than that. ... and I do download from "dodgy" places :joker:

The number one reason that people fall victim is because they don't know what they're clicking on, and because they have a habit of blindly clicking "OK", "Yes", "Accept" on anything that pops up on their screen.

I think it might be out of date Josy,not noticed anything like that so may download Avast,Can you tell me what is the difference between Malware and anti virus ?

Malwarebytes is handy for finding some viruses, malware, malicious programs and files etc you would run that maybe once a week or so its entirely up to you but an anti virus you need to have running constantly, that picks up all sorts of viruses.

It blocks me going onto suspicious sites, and blocks downloads it thinks are dodgy..I thought thats what an antivirus did :suspect:

Yeah it is but malwarebytes won't pick up certain things, heres a quote from Malwarebytes website

Ah ok Josy,the malware was blocking the Avast download so I have exited the malware just while Avast downloads,so I can turn it back on and it should be ok,Yes?

Oh dear. I have used this for years thinking it was effective :laugh:

Never managed to get a virus though on any of my comps. Gav goes on his for like 5 mins and the thing is riddled :D

Will it attack my phone too :worry:

Avast is highly regarded and offers a free version if you're interested, Vicky.

I'm downloading Avast now Ryan,might be better than AVG.

I'm confused how can it get on your computer

Genuinely wouldn't let Avast or AVG anywhere near my precioussss... :joker:. They're bloatware. You might as well allow the malware itself!

Microsoft Security Essentials ( http://windows.microsoft.com/en-GB/w...tials-download ) is absolutely more than enough unless you're stumbling around the darkweb clicking every link you can find, or opening every email about Nigerian princes containing 25 attached files.

And whatever you do, don't let yourself be scammed into installing Norton or McAfee! Especially Norton. If anyone wants to MAKE a virus, they should hire the guys at Norton. I can clear most viruses off of a PC within half an hour. As yet, I have NEVER managed to successfully remove Norton, without completely wiping the hard drive. It's a parasite. It's the single worst piece of malware I've ever encountered.

But yeah. MSE + no dodgy porn + don't click stupid phishing links, and you're fine.

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