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Re: Autopia.org bad for you?
Well, I answered my question about "isn't the web hosting company concerned about their reputation?", and I guess the answer is no:
Safe Browsing
Diagnostic page for AS31815 (MEDIATEMPLE)
What happened when Google visited sites hosted on this network?
Of the 63968 site(s) we tested on this network over the past 90 days, 11579 site(s), including, for example, estrelato.com/, ecletticamente.eu/, larecord.com/, served content that resulted in malicious software being downloaded and installed without user consent.
The last time Google tested a site on this network was on 2010-09-02, and the last time suspicious content was found was on 2010-09-02.
Has this network hosted sites acting as intermediaries for further malware distribution?
Over the past 90 days, we found 291 site(s) on this network, including, for example, tinypic.info/, bolsademulher.com/, blogstandmedia.com/, that appeared to function as intermediaries for the infection of 896 other site(s) including, for example, sitedosfamosos.com.br/, stumbleupon.com/, ganja2music43.com/.
Has this network hosted sites that have distributed malware?
Yes, this network has hosted sites that have distributed malicious software in the past 90 days. We found 30 site(s), including, for example, tinypic.info/, floridabeachcottages.com/, viison.com.au/, that infected 620 other site(s), including, for example, console.ir/, ganja2music43.com/, farskids32.com/.
So, almost 20% of the sites that Media Temple hosts spew malware--I'd say that was probably a poor choice for webhosting...
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Re: Autopia.org bad for you?
Originally Posted by rjom
Does anyone have any instructions on how to remove this? I can not get into msconfig or task manager to stop it. I have located the exe file, but since it is running, I am unable to delete. Any tips as to how to stop this from running and delete the program?
If you boot in safe mode the virus will not load, Norton has removal instructions: SecurityToolFraud Removal - Removing Help | Symantec
I couldn't do it that way and wound up having to pay Norton to do a remote cleanup http://www.symantec.com/norton/norto...us-removal.jsp They were quick and efficient and installed a 30-day trial of Norton Internet Security as part of the cost.
Some others have said that they were able to delete the .exe in safe mode, but you really need to run some current antivirus or antispyware/malware cleaners after to make sure you got everything. My computer had at least 3 different file/registry components that had to be deleted (and then I got more after I went back!).
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Re: Autopia.org bad for you?
Thanks. Sounds like I may have to wipe it clean and build from scratch again.
I would advise everyone to stay away from Autopia for now. This is a pain.
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Re: Autopia.org bad for you?
Originally Posted by rjom
Thanks. Sounds like I may have to wipe it clean and build from scratch again.
Now that I think of it, someone said (maybe in this thread) they were able to boot in safe mode and roll back to a restore point and that worked.
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Re: Autopia.org bad for you?
If you are having trouble removing viruses or spyware, go to Malware and Spyware Cleaning Guide - Geeks to Go Forums. I am a member and helper there. Just follow the instructions on the page provided, and they will get you cleaned up for free, guaranteed!
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Re: Autopia.org bad for you?
Originally Posted by Setec Astronomy
I don't really know nuttin' 'bout web hosting, but it's hard for me to believe that the hosting companies aren't more on top of these kind of things, it's gotta hurt their rep when sites they host are either DoS'd or are spewing malware
I think you'd be surprised at just how bad some hosting companies can be when it comes to keeping on top of that stuff. Some of the things I saw/heard about while working in that industry were rather astounding.
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Re: Autopia.org bad for you?
Originally Posted by rjom
Does anyone have any instructions on how to remove this? I can not get into msconfig or task manager to stop it. I have located the exe file, but since it is running, I am unable to delete. Any tips as to how to stop this from running and delete the program?
What operating system are you using (name and version)?
OK, you said you located the EXE file - write down the exact path to the file and the file name. If you don't know how to find the path, just ask and we'll help.
Download and burn the Lucid Puppy 5.1 Linux ISO to a CD or DVD. This is a live OS - set your BIOS to boot from CD/DVD first.
Boot up Puppy Linux. Mount you hard drive. Using the file manager navigate to the EXE file then delete it. If this doesn't make sense, just ask and we'll help (it is very easy to do).
Remove the Puppy Linux CD and reboot. The EXE is gone so it can't run.
Try to get into Task Manager and see if anything is there. Run your AV checks. If necessary you can try a previous restore point (if you have a recent one).
Regards,
GEWB
Linux Reg. User #206357 (Feb. '99)
"Can't get there from here."
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Re: Autopia.org bad for you?
What exactly is the virus doing? I have visited autopia and I don't think I got anything but...
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Re: Autopia.org bad for you?
Originally Posted by gewb
What operating system are you using (name and version)?
OK, you said you located the EXE file - write down the exact path to the file and the file name. If you don't know how to find the path, just ask and we'll help.
Download and burn the Lucid Puppy 5.1 Linux ISO to a CD or DVD. This is a live OS - set your BIOS to boot from CD/DVD first.
Boot up Puppy Linux. Mount you hard drive. Using the file manager navigate to the EXE file then delete it. If this doesn't make sense, just ask and we'll help (it is very easy to do).
Remove the Puppy Linux CD and reboot. The EXE is gone so it can't run.
Try to get into Task Manager and see if anything is there. Run your AV checks. If necessary you can try a previous restore point (if you have a recent one).
Regards,
GEWB
Thank you. I am running XP.
Do you have a link to the Lucid Puppy 5.1 Linux ISO. I will also attempt a search. I have the location of the file.
What do you mean when you say "Mount the hard drive?"
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Re: Autopia.org bad for you?
Originally Posted by rakkvet
What exactly is the virus doing? I have visited autopia and I don't think I got anything but...
Here is a description, and other information. This is exactly what it is.
SecurityToolFraud | Symantec
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