ctark 1983 Posted February 24, 2010 ok, so I decided to try this out, as I was a firm believer that it wouldn't happen, but guess what, it actually does.I have Microsoft security essentials, (I didn't have it updated in like 3 months though as this laptop is primarily for offline usage, I don't have Internet on it, so I can't update)So before update: AV.exe happily installed on my computer without any sign that it was at all. I find this kind of disappointing really...Updated MSE: Blocked before it had a chance to install / change anything.Now to reset everything, so I can actually open up exes for example. lolJust a warning to everyone, that this is an actual event, so be careful if your going onto the internets, make sure your AV is updated.Ctark Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChosenOne2000 4440 Posted February 24, 2010 ok, so I decided to try this out, as I was a firm believer that it wouldn't happen, but guess what, it actually does.I have Microsoft security essentials, (I didn't have it updated in like 3 months though as this laptop is primarily for offline usage, I don't have Internet on it, so I can't update)So before update: AV.exe happily installed on my computer without any sign that it was at all. I find this kind of disappointing really...Updated MSE: Blocked before it had a chance to install / change anything.Now to reset everything, so I can actually open up exes for example. lolJust a warning to everyone, that this is an actual event, so be careful if your going onto the internets, make sure your AV is updated.StarkYou're the 2nd person that told me Microsoft security essentials is a good AV. I heard its free from Microsoft.Is it a system hog? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Velo 2077 Posted February 24, 2010 ok, so I decided to try this out, as I was a firm believer that it wouldn't happen, but guess what, it actually does.I have Microsoft security essentials, (I didn't have it updated in like 3 months though as this laptop is primarily for offline usage, I don't have Internet on it, so I can't update)So before update: AV.exe happily installed on my computer without any sign that it was at all. I find this kind of disappointing really...Updated MSE: Blocked before it had a chance to install / change anything.Now to reset everything, so I can actually open up exes for example. lolJust a warning to everyone, that this is an actual event, so be careful if your going onto the internets, make sure your AV is updated.StarkMeh... do you believe me now? T_T Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Elmo 1272 Posted February 24, 2010 You're the 2nd person that told me Microsoft security essentials is a good AV. I heard its free from Microsoft.Is it a system hog?what is that? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ctark 1983 Posted February 24, 2010 lol ya I believe you now raptor, lol.I don't think MSE is too resource consuming, it is well programmed and run in the background without you even knowing it's there. keep it updated and it's great.I believe it scored in the top among all the top AV's like Norton, AVG, Avast ect... if I'm not mistaken it actually beat out Symantec (not a surprise though, I'm not a fan of em, lol)Give it a try: http://www.microsoft.com/Security_Essentials/default.aspx?mkt=en-ca#dlbuttonPS: Just noticed I spelled Ctark wrong in my last post, dam i hate this stupid laptop keyboard Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Velo 2077 Posted February 25, 2010 interesting, thanks to chosen for suggesting, (the DOD thread) i have symantec endpoint protection Ctark - i will also give that antivirus from M$ a go.. on the new os. (will be a week before i do that though, im downloading a 12gb game. thats probably 3 days of straight downloading for me)and btw stark sounds pretty cool Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zoxopirezox Jared 15 Posted February 25, 2010 Erhm, the viruses are forced, so people stop using pirate bay i checked it out, successful mac viruses i must say. slowed my mac like fuck. Virusbarrier X6 knocked it out but thats mac only. Just saying your not safe just kuz you have a mac. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Velo 2077 Posted February 25, 2010 interesting.. a new virus for mac. you dont see that everyday Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest aboveall Posted February 25, 2010 i left tpb on all day while i was at work and i didn't get a virus? is this a sign of a possible virus? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Velo 2077 Posted February 25, 2010 idk, maybe its random, or you got some kind of protection? idrc anymore Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest aboveall Posted February 25, 2010 why do you have 2004 in your signature? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Velo 2077 Posted February 25, 2010 a 2004? where do you see that? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Velo 2077 Posted February 25, 2010 ohhh the steam picture? why not i figure.also, wheres dojima now? oh hes not going to show anyways, because he was wrong. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ctark 1983 Posted February 25, 2010 mac's can get viruses just like anything else, but no one used to as the user population just wasn't there, but now that businesses, and a shit load of people are switching to mac, there is more of an incentive to manufacture viruses for a mac, and you will start seeing more and more of them in the coming time. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites