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Good thing I have antivirus software. 



@jji7skyline

Last edited by hdarken (2012-07-07 15:34:30)

RedRocker227 wrote:

jji7skyline wrote:

I have a Mac.

Macs can get viruses too, it's just a myth that they don't get viruses.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_co … onceptions
Technology -> Computing

Animeboy975 wrote:

Is it over after Monday?

I don't think so. I think it's over when you remove the malware. 

jvvg wrote:

Animeboy975 wrote:

Is it over after Monday?

I don't think so. I think it's over when you remove the malware. 

Yep. Monday is when the temp servers that the FBI created to relieve the DNSChanger problem go offline. It's why it's estimated that those infected by the malware would encounter problems on Monday.

ji7skyline wrote:

Actually, I have numerous antivirus software which I use often, so I don't unwittingly pass on viruses to PC using friends   

DNSCHanger is malware. Unless your antivirus software already includes some sort of malware protection, you need anti-malware software.

The issue is more of a download thing - aka, the chance of an infection depends on the types of websites you browse and the types of files you download. In this case DNSChanger is hiding under the guise of a codec file.

jvvg wrote:

jji7skyline wrote:

I have a Mac.

That makes no difference. This affects both Macs and Windows.

I really annoys me that Apple fanboys think Macs don't get viruses.

They don't get them as much. For the ten thousands malware in Windows, there's only 20-100 mac ones and 10> iOS viruses.

Ontopic, it's not that bad after you realise the FBI holds the DNS!

I am isolated from the rest of the world, therefore my internet is perfect. Slow, but perfect.

jji7skyline wrote:

cheddargirl wrote:

jvvg wrote:

I don't think so. I think it's over when you remove the malware. 

Yep. Monday is when the temp servers that the FBI created to relieve the DNSChanger problem go offline. It's why it's estimated that those infected by the malware would encounter problems on Monday.

ji7skyline wrote:

Actually, I have numerous antivirus software which I use often, so I don't unwittingly pass on viruses to PC using friends   

DNSCHanger is malware. Unless your antivirus software already includes some sort of malware protection, you need anti-malware software.

The issue is more of a download thing - aka, the chance of an infection depends on the types of websites you browse and the types of files you download. In this case DNSChanger is hiding under the guise of a codec file.

Macs don't need to bother with codecs, there are official ones for QuickTime X on the Apple website, and if QuickTime can't play it, VLC can 

Sorry if I'm being annoying...

Forget annoying, anyone who claims that Macs are superior to Windows because of supposed impermeability doesn;t know all the fact. And in this case, regardless if you're running a Mac or a Windows, you're still not immune from this DNSChanger threat. DNSChanger is hiding under the guise of a codec, where if you're watching a video you'll be prompted to download it to view the video, looking like an official download.

And now, stop with the Mac thing, it's unproductive, rude, and off-topic.

jji7skyline wrote:

cheddargirl wrote:

jji7skyline wrote:

Macs don't need to bother with codecs, there are official ones for QuickTime X on the Apple website, and if QuickTime can't play it, VLC can 

Sorry if I'm being annoying...

Forget annoying, anyone who claims that Macs are superior to Windows because of supposed impermeability doesn;t know all the fact. And in this case, regardless if you're running a Mac or a Windows, you're still not immune from this DNSChanger threat. DNSChanger is hiding under the guise of a codec, where if you're watching a video you'll be prompted to download it to view the video, looking like an official download.

And now, stop with the Mac thing, it's unproductive, rude, and off-topic.

Sorry, but Macs are still less likely to get infected by most viruses, maybe not this one.

Off-topic.    And DNSChanger is malware, not a virus.

Last edited by cheddargirl (2012-07-08 04:38:38)

jji7skyline wrote:

cheddargirl wrote:

jji7skyline wrote:

Macs don't need to bother with codecs, there are official ones for QuickTime X on the Apple website, and if QuickTime can't play it, VLC can 

Sorry if I'm being annoying...

Forget annoying, anyone who claims that Macs are superior to Windows because of supposed impermeability doesn;t know all the fact. And in this case, regardless if you're running a Mac or a Windows, you're still not immune from this DNSChanger threat. DNSChanger is hiding under the guise of a codec, where if you're watching a video you'll be prompted to download it to view the video, looking like an official download.

And now, stop with the Mac thing, it's unproductive, rude, and off-topic.

Sorry, but Macs are still less likely to get infected by most viruses, maybe not this one.

I'm just glad it doesn't affect Linux. Mac is more vulnerable than Linux.    Windows gets the most viruses...

jukyter wrote:

jvvg wrote:

technoguyx wrote:

I'm pretty sure your iPhones and iPods won't be able to get the virus. ._.

Probably not, but don't be too sure.
The root password on your iPhone is probably "alpine".

Yeah, I need to change mine. 
What jailbreak app is it? 

You can change it either using MobileTerminal or you can SSH into your iDevice. I don't think you can get MobileTerminal unless your profile thing is set to either Hacker or Developer. I can't remember exactly because I haven't used Cydia in a while lol.

cheddargirl wrote:

jji7skyline wrote:

cheddargirl wrote:

Off-topic.    And DNSChanger is malware, not a virus.

Malware, yes, sorry for being so unspecific.

And it's not off-topic, we're still discussing the malware.

I'm referring to the part about how supposedly Macs are likely to be infected by viruses. This isn't a Mac vs [whatever OS system] thread. 

Still, I was talking about whether Macs can be affected by this malware...

jji7skyline wrote:

cheddargirl wrote:

jji7skyline wrote:

Malware, yes, sorry for being so unspecific.

And it's not off-topic, we're still discussing the malware.

I'm referring to the part about how supposedly Macs are likely to be infected by viruses. This isn't a Mac vs [whatever OS system] thread. 

Still, I was talking about whether Macs can be affected by this malware...

I don't recommend arguing with an administrator.

funelephant wrote:

jji7skyline wrote:

cheddargirl wrote:

I'm referring to the part about how supposedly Macs are likely to be infected by viruses. This isn't a Mac vs [whatever OS system] thread. 

Still, I was talking about whether Macs can be affected by this malware...

I don't recommend arguing with an administrator.

arguing with a mod, admin, or even st member is no different than arguing with anybody else