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Offline GGaskill

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Off Topic::System Tool Virus/Cyber extortion
« on: March 24, 2011, 05:59:29 PM »
I got an email the other day saying I had a package coming from UPS and like an idiot clicked on the link and downloaded a virus called System Tool which looks like an anti-virus detector/cleaner but is really something that takes control of your machine until you send it some money.  There are ways to get it off but it is much better to not get it in the first place.

Good luck.
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Re: Off Topic::System Tool Virus/Cyber extortion
« Reply #1 on: March 24, 2011, 10:15:41 PM »
Thanks for the heads up, GG.
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Re: Off Topic::System Tool Virus/Cyber extortion
« Reply #2 on: March 25, 2011, 02:12:14 AM »
Was the package from ebay?

(Sorry, couldn't pass it up)

I HATE viruses!

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Re: Off Topic::System Tool Virus/Cyber extortion
« Reply #3 on: March 25, 2011, 03:24:32 AM »
I got one also, I knew I didn't have anything coming via UPS so I knew it was a virus.
You never have to download anything to see your tracking numbers.
I tried to run it in a virtual machine just to see what would happen but like most crapware, it wouldn't work on a 64 bit os.

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Re: Off Topic::System Tool Virus/Cyber extortion
« Reply #4 on: March 25, 2011, 03:35:01 AM »
GG,

 I think I had the same thing come to our shop the other day. It stated it was from UPS and said:

Dear customer.

The parcel was sent your home address.
And it will arrive within 7 business day.

More information and the tracking number are attached in document below.

Thank you.
© 1994-2011 United Parcel Service of America, Inc.

 I looked at (did not open) the attachement and it was an .rar. So, I didn't think it was right. The email properties even had a "joiner22 @ ups.com" path.
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Re: Off Topic::System Tool Virus/Cyber extortion
« Reply #5 on: March 25, 2011, 03:39:52 AM »
That's exactly what what mine said, same sender also.
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Re: Off Topic::System Tool Virus/Cyber extortion
« Reply #6 on: March 25, 2011, 04:34:05 AM »
 With XP-7 windows, microsoft, Dont update or click on skydive, It will take your pics. from there and other places you email and post them on the front of your email page, Looks like its open to anyone, Not a free country anymore.
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Re: Off Topic::System Tool Virus/Cyber extortion
« Reply #7 on: March 25, 2011, 05:13:44 AM »
One of my computers got hit  >:( it will open in safe mode but when I try to do anything with it it cycles  back to the black safe mode beginning screen I am hoping I can salvage and slave the two hard drives to one of my other computers so I don't lose what's on them.
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Re: Off Topic::System Tool Virus/Cyber extortion
« Reply #8 on: March 25, 2011, 08:48:50 AM »
I had one hit me last night, couldn't even get to my virus program to check it out. I just turned it off and went to my laptop until I can get my son over here to fix it ( he's one of the reasons I don't know how to do it, I always had him around to do it ;D) and of course he is out of town for the weekend  :'( .....bummer!
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Re: Off Topic::System Tool Virus/Cyber extortion
« Reply #9 on: March 25, 2011, 10:08:17 AM »
My McAffee security suite  goes on red alert when the one comes in. 

Speaking of McAffee it just gave a another security alert about donation scammers---they are looking for donations for earthquake victims in  Japan....pay attention, If you want to donate and help  stick with accredited charities.
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Re: Off Topic::System Tool Virus/Cyber extortion
« Reply #10 on: March 26, 2011, 05:41:01 AM »
I had one like that. Most aggravating. Had to continually shut it down with task manager, then rollback the system to an earlier date.  Worked well.
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Re: Off Topic::System Tool Virus/Cyber extortion
« Reply #11 on: March 26, 2011, 06:43:58 AM »
 Had that same virus last year . It will eventually kill your computer so get data off you need . You can only back date so many times .It loads itself at startup or something my Guru said .Had to reload everything and said. Only close suspicious programs with C.A.D. and task manager .
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Re: Off Topic::System Tool Virus/Cyber extortion
« Reply #12 on: March 26, 2011, 09:43:36 AM »
The Kaspersky Rescue Disk 10 is a good tool to repair these type problems.
It's free, found here: Click.
Avira also has a free rescue disk, but the Kaspersky disk has the ability to update it's definitions so you only need to make one copy instead of a new one every time.
If you have a problem, boot the system from the disk. Booting from a rescue disk keeps the operating system from starting so the virus cant run and combat your removal efforts.
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Re: Off Topic::System Tool Virus/Cyber extortion
« Reply #13 on: March 26, 2011, 03:12:51 PM »
Kaspersky Rescue Disk 10

That is my plan.
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Re: Off Topic::System Tool Virus/Cyber extortion
« Reply #14 on: March 27, 2011, 05:10:59 AM »
I've wrestled with this bear, too. I like to think of things I would do to the clown who launched this ...
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Re: Off Topic::System Tool Virus/Cyber extortion
« Reply #15 on: March 27, 2011, 01:43:17 PM »
I hope the clowns that do things like this get hit with something similar.
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Re: Off Topic::System Tool Virus/Cyber extortion
« Reply #16 on: March 27, 2011, 06:12:39 PM »
I hope the clowns that do things like this get hit with something similar.

I hope they get hit with something similar to a 500 grain .45-70 slug between the eyes.  Might discourage emulation.
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Re: Off Topic::System Tool Virus/Cyber extortion
« Reply #17 on: March 28, 2011, 07:03:39 PM »
Quote from: GGaskill on March 27, 2011, 06:12:39 PM
I hope the clowns that do things like this get hit with something similar.

I hope they get hit with something similar to a 500 grain .45-70 slug between the eyes.  Might discourage emulation.

Just pray for them!

I pray your brakes go out running down a hill
I pray a flowerpot falls from a window sill and knocks you in the
head like I'd like to
I pray your birthday comes and nobody calls
I pray you're flying high when your engine stalls
I pray all your dreams never come true
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