Spambots, etc...

[Moco]

Recently, there have been several posts, most with Britney Spears or Shakira in the topic title, that are entirely inappropriate and contain a possibly malicious link. In all likelihood, this is a spam-bot that automatically registers and posts these messages. We are currently working on ways to prevent this from happening, but in the meantime, you may still see those messages appearing. We will delete these messages as soon as possible; your posts reports have been extremely helpful with this. So thanks to those who have sent post reports and please keep sending them if you see more of these messages. And please don't post replies in the thread as it will only attract more unneeded attention to it. Thanks again and we hope to have the situation resolved very soon.

[Snatcher42]

One note to add: obviously don't click any of these links, though if you already have, immediately run a system wide virus and adware scan just to be safe. Grisoft offers free antivirus and antispy software at http://free.grisoft.com/.

[Kirako]

Thanks snatcher, downloading it now :>, may i ask who has britney stuff and shakira?

[Przemyslav]

One note to add: obviously don't click any of these links, though if you already have, immediately run a system wide virus and adware scan just to be safe. Grisoft offers free antivirus and antispy software at http://free.grisoft.com/.

I use NOD32, but AVG it also great :) :) THX Guys :)

One question: these topics are only in English section ??

[RMJ]

One question: these topics are only in English section ??
They can appear in any section. But looks like this bot spams mostly in Alizée Discussion section.

[Kirako]

HOW FUN, that program gave me trojan horses now i cant do a shit :<

[william hall]

HOW FUN, that program gave me trojan horses now i cant do a shit :< I never knew trojan horses caused constipation.

[Kirako]

Dunno but its not gona yet tryied like 5 programs and stuff and i need a serie number and it doesnt work and stuff

[das0pfer]

try to start your system of a date on which u had no probs with virus etc.
I used "Systemwiederherstellung" (<=Ger,sry I dont know the Eng word)
ur system gets rebooted with the things of this date.
=>I used 2,Nov06 because on this date I installed a game and u need something like that to reboot it with clean Data.
The virus wasnt on ur PC on this Date so he's deleted,
on this way I removed 1203Critical System Errors, which "U can only remove
with THIS spyware" which costs between 30 and 60€ ;-)

@SwistaQ: They appeared also in Germon sections

[AlphaDevil2]

I used "Systemwiederherstellung" (<=Ger,sry I dont know the Eng word)


Think you mean the english System Restore.

[Kirako]

So you mean that there is no good i mean GOOD antivirus programs that are free and easy to understand??

[AlphaDevil2]

So you mean that there is no good i mean GOOD antivirus programs that are free and easy to understand??

Well as mentioned AVG is good one and I believe the free version is 7.5 now, I used to use this, but it does not protect against spyware which can allow additional trojans in, so if you use this mjake sure you keep windows firewall on and have spyware software such as spyblaster or another free software to protect you from spyware.

[Kirako]

i do have firewall and that AVG or what its called, so i should be safe now??

[AlphaDevil2]

i do have firewall and that AVG or what its called, so i should be safe now??

I habe just been to their website and AVG now also do a free spy protection software, dont know how good it is but it prob be an idea to download and install this too.

[Lía]

i have the norton suite which me dad has paid for... no probs for me!! :thumbsup:

[plasma]

im using ad-aware and Spybot, two free software,
the personnal edition of Ad-aware is free, you can have a professionnal version on http://www.lavasoftusa.com


Ad-Aware SE Personal Edition 1.06

http://www.download.com/Ad-Aware-SE-Personal-Edition/3000-8022_4-10045910.html?part=dl-ad-aware&subj=dl&tag=top5

Spybot-S&D Spybot - Search & Destroy
(scroll down to download)

http://www.safer-networking.org/en/download/index.html

[Hrvoje]

I use Sygate Professional Firewall....really great stuff...
....and I have no problems.....

[JNoel1234]

So you mean that there is no good i mean GOOD antivirus programs that are free and easy to understand??

McAfee in my opinion is by far the best anti-virus program out there. Of course it's not free but there are ways to get around that. *cough*bittorrent*cough* :wink:

[Riccardo]

if that problem becomes too annoying and it doesnt stop let me know guys, im very busy so please find as much information as possible and provide me with those and ill check if i can update the forum...

[Orion]

Recently, there have been several posts, most with Britney Spears or Shakira in the topic title, that are entirely inappropriate and contain a possibly malicious link. In all likelihood, this is a spam-bot that automatically registers and posts these messages. We are currently working on ways to prevent this from happening, but in the meantime, you may still see those messages appearing. We will delete these messages as soon as possible; your posts reports have been extremely helpful with this. So thanks to those who have sent post reports and please keep sending them if you see more of these messages. And please don't post replies in the thread as it will only attract more unneeded attention to it. Thanks again and we hope to have the situation resolved very soon.

One note to add: obviously don't click any of these links, though if you already have, immediately run a system wide virus and adware scan just to be safe. Grisoft offers free antivirus and antispy software at http://free.grisoft.com/.

May I also add that if you guys see a thread with a suspicious title with "porn" etc . . . don't even enter the thread because maybe the person wants to see those number of visitors even though no one posts. If I see any suspicious threads I will report it . . . or maybe there should be someone assigned to look out for that so that poeple can rest assured.

Just a thought, because this person is unrelenting . . .the less attention, the better; even if it means paying attention to the visitor number to the specific thread. the less viewers to the thread, the better! Totally ignored!

[JNoel1234]

If it's a spam bot, which seems very likely, then there is no person posting those posts but rather a computer controlled by a person who probably set it up to attack many sites. I'm sure the computer doesn't care about view count and the person behind it either. All they want is to trick you into downloading their spyware. People should open the thread so that it gets reported and taken care of asap just don't click on any links in that thread.

[AlphaDevil2]

@ admin and moderators

Can't we just change the registeration process, so that there is a seeries of numbers/letters that has to be copied out, just liked they do in yahoo and rapidfile. A bot shouldn't be able to register then should they, as you would need a human to imput the letters and numbers.

Just an idea

[Orion]

If it's a spam bot, which seems very likely, then there is no person posting those posts but rather a computer controlled by a person who probably set it up to attack many sites. I'm sure the computer doesn't care about view count and the person behind it either. All they want is to trick you into downloading their spyware. People should open the thread so that it gets reported and taken care of asap just don't click on any links in that thread.

That's true but I am not sure that this si the same case. In mt ignorance, I don't see how a computer can register on a site like this . . . being ablke to post messages etc.

@ AlphaDevil:

that's a very good idea, but maybe Riccardo can't do it unless the forum designers (software providers) make the change. . . not sure how that works, though.

[Piece Of Paradise]

@ admin and moderators

Can't we just change the registeration process, so that there is a seeries of numbers/letters that has to be copied out, just liked they do in yahoo and rapidfile. A bot shouldn't be able to register then should they, as you would need a human to imput the letters and numbers.

Just an idea

There already is a confirmation code for you to look at and then type it in when you register.

[Kirako]

so that thread "BRitney totally f*ck*d up" is a spambot?

[AlphaDevil2]

so that thread "BRitney totally f*ck*d up" is a spambot?

Yes, it is as is all the Porn and viral links, do as Moco suggested earlier report it, and then leave, don't prolong it by talking about it in the thread.

[Kirako]

Well i report and talk but ok will see if i remember it

[Steve]

Looking at the spam posts, I highly doubt it is a spam bot. But more some guy getting a kick out of it. Only way to get around this deleting posts and user, then blocking ip. But there is always ways aroud it.

Making the mods actually go thru every account to activate wont help, how can you tell if some one is who they are or not?? You cant on the net.

[Riccardo]

I will check it very soon, you should be able to google it, i may also have to upgrade phpBB as they might have published some new bug fixes..

[AimLXJ]

Anti-Virus: http://www.avast.com/eng/download-avast-home.html
Registry Cleaner: http://www.ccleaner.com/download/builds.aspx
CoolWebSearch: http://www.trendmicro.com/ftp/products/online-tools/cwshredder.exe
Scan and remove Spyware, Adware, hijackers and other malicious software: http://fileforum.betanews.com/detail/Adaware_SE_Personal/965718306/1
& http://www.safer-networking.org/en/mirrors/index.html
Protection from Active-X spyware: http://fileforum.betanews.com/detail/SpywareBlaster/1056258294/1
Firewall: http://www.majorgeeks.com/download.php?det=388
Is your IP crack?: http://www.dshield.org/warning_explanation.php
Secuirty port scanner: https://www.grc.com/x/ne.dll?bh0bkyd2

All those are free for personal use

[Kirako]

THAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAANKS ALOT BlackShadow!!!!! ttytytyttytyttytytyytyttyyttyty (thank you) d00d you saved my comp :shock: 8) thanks once

[Riccardo]

I was just downloading the hwole contents of the forum and my antivirus program said virus found.

those files where in the directory files of the forum where you normally upload ur pictures and stuff. seems like someone installed uploaded a java or chat similar program and this might even cause all the problems we have, ill def delete the files and deactivate file uploads for user.

[banishedbayou]

I was just downloading the hwole contents of the forum and my antivirus program said virus found.

those files where in the directory files of the forum where you normally upload ur pictures and stuff. seems like someone installed uploaded a java or chat similar program and this might even cause all the problems we have, ill def delete the files and deactivate file uploads for user.

Thankyou very much.

[Steve]

I always thougt banishedbayou was a spambot!!


8)

[Lía]

so the pop-up ads have nothing to do with this then??

(sorry, but how do u get rid of em... mozilla is set to block em but i still get em)

[banishedbayou]

I always thougt banishedbayou was a spambot!!


8)

This was an execellent example of how not to spam.

:lol:

[JNoel1234]

so the pop-up ads have nothing to do with this then??

(sorry, but how do u get rid of em... mozilla is set to block em but i still get em)

Download the Adblock Plus Firefox extension and ads will be a thing of the past: https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/1865/

[Lía]

so the pop-up ads have nothing to do with this then??

(sorry, but how do u get rid of em... mozilla is set to block em but i still get em)

Download the Adblock Plus Firefox extension and ads will be a thing of the past: https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/1865/aaaaah thanks =)

[Riccardo]

do we still have a problem with spamming, could u guys please email me or pm me to give me updates. im really busy right know with assessments.

i once tried to upgrade forum software but it failed coz i did all code changes manually from 2.0.17 to 21 and i might have made a mistake. took 5 hours well gotta do that again :x

Will just upgrade step by step then to see where the mistake is....

[JNoel1234]

You should download all of the files that have to do with this forum off your web server and save it to your hard drive. Then setup web server software like apache on your computer and then do all of your testing and upgrades on your computer. Once your satisfied with the results just copy and paste everything back onto the online web server. This should save you alot of headaches and prevent the forum from going down. Recently I haven't noticed any spam but it's still possible for it to happen again.

[Kirako]

Aint there programs or stuff against spam?

[Nami]

Aint there programs or stuff against spam?Lololololol!!! ASDASDASD That made my day :lol:

[Mozaik]

I am the only who can't see the gallerie?
http://www.alizee-forum.com/galerie
DB Error: Could not connect to the database server (localhost, aftest).

[Señor Villa]

I am the only who can't see the gallerie?
http://www.alizee-forum.com/galerie
DB Error: Could not connect to the database server (localhost, aftest).

You aren't the only one.

[Bigbobo]

when it was my first time here ( a couple of days ago) there was a Madona link and it had a virus in it. then i had no idea, someone deleted it. I say thanks!

also anti vir is awesome and spybot search and destroy.

[Giovanni]

Yes this porn threads were here before.

Our brave mods are fighting them off.

Just dont open this link next time and dont answer to the post!

Report it and leave, moderators will take action!

[Ned]

Spambots again! Be careful, guys, don't click on the links!
In the Alizée Discussion section and the General Discussion. :|

[Kirako]

I cant help it :cry: :cry: my hand got a reflex to klick on all porn links it has been used to it now and while the right hand klicks the other hand unzips the pants :cry: i think i need professional help :twisted:

[Piece Of Paradise]

I cant help it :cry: :cry: my hand got a reflex to klick on all porn links it has been used to it now and while the right hand klicks the other hand unzips the pants :cry: i think i need professional help :twisted:

Then go see a doctor.

[Kirako]

I cant help it :cry: :cry: my hand got a reflex to klick on all porn links it has been used to it now and while the right hand klicks the other hand unzips the pants :cry: i think i need professional help :twisted:

Then go see a doctor.

something tells me i need more professionality than that, like a sexy nurse or something :)

[Piece Of Paradise]

I cant help it :cry: :cry: my hand got a reflex to klick on all porn links it has been used to it now and while the right hand klicks the other hand unzips the pants :cry: i think i need professional help :twisted:

Then go see a doctor.

something tells me i need more professionality than that, like a sexy nurse or something :)

Make that a psychiatrist.

[Kirako]

I cant help it :cry: :cry: my hand got a reflex to klick on all porn links it has been used to it now and while the right hand klicks the other hand unzips the pants :cry: i think i need professional help :twisted:

Then go see a doctor.

something tells me i need more professionality than that, like a sexy nurse or something :)

Make that a psychiatrist.

Yes YES a sexy one :)

[Piece Of Paradise]

Yes YES a sexy one :)

How about Dr. Hannibal Lecter.

[scorpio[pt]]

best solution ever cut is balls :twisted: :P

[M_B]

Did they get us good, this time?

[Nodirstein]

Do u have anything against spambots on a register page ?
If u don't than I can reccomend u one thing !
In one forum a member which I am, we did it like this :

In a register page we added one text field where user should enter certain phrase !
In that forum it's the address of that forum like http://forum.platinum.uz and in a description we wrote "please enter the address of this forum !"
And from that time there was no bots at all !!!
If I couldn't explain it than just go to that forum and try to register u'll see it by urself !
The forum address is http://forum.platinum.uz/
I hope that this will help u !

[RMJ]

We have protection against the bot and this thread is out of date anyways. We do not have current bot problem.

[Moco]

Right, our spam-bot problem is virtually non-existent now, so I think we can un-sticky this thread from now.