Somebody keeps hacking into my browser ='(

[jEct2]

http://forums.anandtech.com/messageview...atid=38&threadid=1716121&enterthread=y

this came to mind...after posting my thread

 

[casper114]

Originally posted by: jEct2
http://forums.anandtech.com/messageview...atid=38&threadid=1716121&enterthread=y

this came to mind...after posting my thread

LOL

 

[Anubis]

try spyware doctor, i had an annoying browser hijack that i couldent get rid of any other way, it was what finially got it

 

[NiKeFiDO]

Originally posted by: Nik
The software forum has some great topics about browser and internet security.

im with Nik on this one

 

[spidey07]

Originally posted by: casper114

Originally posted by: spidey07
Well your browser can be hacked for those disagreeing. I believe another MS vulernability came out that allows remote execution for internet explorer.

But it sounds like you've got something on there. Apply all OS patches and run the normal cleaning tools.

The only way your browsr can be hacked is by spyware, adware, or using it to download a virus... as far as someone else using your browser that can only come after someone has gained remote access to your machine by other means, like entering a port.. for ex. port 80 that is used by your browser. So I wouldn't say that is your browser actually being "hacked"

eitherway its semantics. Just wanted to make sure folks knew you can get hacked/infected by just visiting a web page. You don't have to run or click or open anything. Just going to the page can get you hacked.

For example...
1) person visits page of server I own
2) due to vulnerability in browser it runs some code
3) code rewrites parts of IE to proxy everything to another server I own
4) profit

So in a way a browser can be hacked.

 

[imported_Phil]

Originally posted by: spidey07
eitherway its semantics. Just wanted to make sure folks knew you can get hacked/infected by just visiting a web page. You don't have to run or click or open anything. Just going to the page can get you hacked.

For example...
1) person visits page of server I own
2) due to vulnerability in browser it runs some code
3) code rewrites parts of IE to proxy everything to another server I own
4) profit

So in a way a browser can be hacked.

I think Amused would be interested to hear of such a site. He's always asking for links to sites that infect your machine without your consent

[Edit] No, I don't want to give Amused spyware or virus, it's in reference to a thread about not running active antivirus software.

 

[kitkat22]

When was the last time you ran updates in WinXP? Sounds like you don't have SP2 which probably means you aren't updated to the gills. Zonealarm has a free version of their firewall for individuals that works rather well. Download that and install. Restart your computer in safe mode and run all your spyware stuff and see what happens. It might help to have a free AV program to if you don't currently have one. By the way, http://forums.anandtech.com/messageview...atid=33&threadid=1658987&enterthread=y is a great place to start if you need further information.

 

[spidey07]

Originally posted by: Phil

Originally posted by: spidey07
eitherway its semantics. Just wanted to make sure folks knew you can get hacked/infected by just visiting a web page. You don't have to run or click or open anything. Just going to the page can get you hacked.

For example...
1) person visits page of server I own
2) due to vulnerability in browser it runs some code
3) code rewrites parts of IE to proxy everything to another server I own
4) profit

So in a way a browser can be hacked.

I think Amused would be interested to hear of such a site. He's always asking for links to sites that infect your machine without your consent

[Edit] No, I don't want to give Amused spyware or virus, it's in reference to a thread about not running active antivirus software.

Hmm, I'll have to find a site for him to "test"

 

[jEct2]

Originally posted by: Anubis
try spyware doctor, i had an annoying browser hijack that i couldent get rid of any other way, it was what finially got it

what is with spyware doctor? after the scan it won't even let me check off the viruses to be deleted?....
and it keeps telling me to register, do i have to?
if i can't even delete these whats the point of a free trial?

 

[DrPizza]

Originally posted by: jEct2

Originally posted by: Anubis
try spyware doctor, i had an annoying browser hijack that i couldent get rid of any other way, it was what finially got it

what is with spyware doctor? after the scan it won't even let me check off the viruses to be deleted?....
and it keeps telling me to register, do i have to?
if i can't even delete these whats the point of a free trial?

Well, we've apparently solved the problem.

i have adware, spybot, bugdoctor, bitdefender, spysweeper, system mechanic, and pconpoint

Need anti-virus solution as well!

Also, I recommend "hijack this" - while it doesn't work to hard for removing things, it does let you know what's potentially hijacking your browser. A little digging on the net and you can figure out how to manually delete a lot of things that cause trouble.

 

[Schadenfroh]

Please follow the steps in Section B of The Consolidated Security Thread and post a hijackthis log in this thread for review.

 

[spidey07]

Originally posted by: Schadenfroh
Please follow the steps in Section B of The Consolidated Security Thread and post a hijackthis log in this thread for review.

Awesome post/thread Schadenfroh. Should be required reading.

 

[Megatomic]

Originally posted by: jEct2

Originally posted by: casper114
WTF is serious sam, sounds to me like you need adaware se and spybot

serious sam is a game, pretty fun FPS with over exaggerated enemies and effects taht make it funny
I tried to download it rather then buy it

Hahaha. Poetic justice FTW!

 

[dainthomas]

Originally posted by: jEct2

Originally posted by: casper114
WTF is serious sam, sounds to me like you need adaware se and spybot

serious sam is a game, pretty fun FPS with over exaggerated enemies and effects taht make it funny
I tried to download it rather then buy it

It's an FBI sting to catch people stealing five year old games. They've been watching you through your monitor. Better run.

 

[Megatomic]

Originally posted by: dainthomas
It's an FBI sting to catch people stealing five year old games. They've been watching you through your monitor. Better run.

He's probably trying to download Serious Sam 2, it's all of a few days old now.

 

[Blazin Trav]

I use black ice for a firewall.