[michael21]

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

[Me. I Am Salman]

I'm sure it won't affect me.

[michael21]

Originally Posted by Me. I Am Salman

I'm sure it won't affect me.

best be sure

[Ryan57]

[Josy]

Originally Posted by michael21

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

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.

[michael21]

Originally Posted by Josy

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

[Kazanne]

Originally Posted by Josy

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.

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

[Josy]

Originally Posted by Kazanne

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

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.

[Kazanne]

Originally Posted by Josy

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

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?

[Josy]

Originally Posted by Kazanne

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.

[smeagol]

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

[Josy]

Originally Posted by smeagol

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

*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.

[Vanessa]

Originally Posted by smeagol

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

[Jordan.]

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

[Jordan.]

lemme go remove my amazon & ebay accounts

[Vicky.]

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...

[Pete.]

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

[King Gizzard]

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

[Kazanne]

Originally Posted by Nathan

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

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

[Ryan57]

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

[Josy]

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

[Kazanne]

Originally Posted by Josy

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

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 ?

[Josy]

Originally Posted by Kazanne

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.

[Kazanne]

Originally Posted by Josy

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.

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?

[Vicky.]

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