Re: Have I Been Hacked (2)
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Incidentally, I've noticed that my modem keeps starting up on it's own. I'm not on broadband. Would a hacker need my PC to be online to access it?
I guess not if a program/script has been uploaded to your machine automate the process. My linux machine dials back in on a disconnect automatically (as per my settings) - I have never had the need to explore this option under a Windows OS, I would imagine there would be something out there to do the same.
Symantec's site gives a detailed description on how to discover if you are infected and a solution.
Good luck and I hope you sort your problem soon,
PP
PS - have a look at AVG Virus scanner at www.grisoft.com ... its free and the current definitions will get Bugbear and others .... you can always delete it and restore Nortons once you have cleaned your machine.
Re: Have I Been Hacked (2)
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Originally posted here by sputnik
QUOTE: Can you publish his e-mail & IP?
LOL - I doubt it would do me any good, RogueSpy. He would probably sue me! He has covered his tracks so well at my university that despite many people knowing it is him, they can't do anything about it.
QUOTE: i believe that is a hoax and to follow its directions on deletion, would compromise your system.
Sorry, I should have been more specific. I didn't actually follow the instructions in the email, as I sensed it was a hoax - especially coming from this person. However, I've had loads of email from this person in one form or another (graphics even). I was wondering if he might have put something in one of them that would attach itself into my PC as soon as I opened it?
QUOTE: i will try to find some sites. you may need to back up what you can and format your hdd, then reinstall your OS. since you had a trojan on there there is no telling what is compromised. one thing is for sure, you need to change all your passwords!
Thanks pak. Unfortunately, I can't format my hdd - it won't let me. Windows ME came with the PC and the recovery CD's no longer work - keeps telling me I need to load them from DOS - but then nothing happens. I will take your point about changing my passwords. Only thing is, I tried to change my password on Netscape but it keeps telling me that my poscode (zipcode) is not recognised. Keep going round in circles. This is driving me insane.
QUOTE: Check and make sure your not a victim of the Bugbear virus .... I know that it will shutdown firewalls and virus scanners, including Nortons (a non-computer savvy relative fell victim recently) and it opens a port and listens for commands from the hacker. ... Symantec has a good write up at: http://[email protected]
OMG, that sounds about right! Whatever it is, it seems to have shutdown everything I could use to get my system back up. Thanks, Phat_Penguin. Now, if only I could get my Norton virus scan to work!
Incidentally, I've noticed that my modem keeps starting up on it's own. I'm not on broadband. Would a hacker need my PC to be online to access it?
I did read the FAQ's before posting but nothing really could answer any of my questions. I've found lots of places to go for firewalls and the like - is it OK to have more than one firewall on your PC, will they confilct with Norton's (the one I already have), for example?
In the meantime, I'm going to have a look at the following and see if there is anything useful there (found on AntiOnline).
http://www.geektools.com/cgi-bin/proxy.cgi
www.neoworx.com.
www.cracks.am
http://www.moosoft.com/
http://www.lavasoftusa.com/
[email protected]
www.agnitum.com
www.zonelabs.comCan you publish his e-mail & IP? [/B]
Hi sputnik,
The fact that your modem will autodial often on its own might be an indication of a trojan virus or a worm in your PC.
I use the system monitor tool to check if this is the case. Do this: close all your running apps and shut down all task bar items. Then go to <start> <proramms> < system tools> <system monitor> and watch the %processor time curve for a while. If it rises to a large % value you most likely have an undesired process running in the backgroud.
In order to get rid of most new generation trojans or worms you will have to start up windows ME in safe mode.
I can also suggest you run the "netstat -an" command in a DOS window and take note of the open TCP or UDP port. Then go to the well known Antivirus Libraries and check for viruses using ports numberd over 1000.
I hope this is not to technical.
I wish you luck.
Regards,
otsenre ;)