Guys,
this is the second time in as many weeks that I have gotten a virus
at this site. The first was when replying to a thread in the screenshot
and videos forum, and a little while ago trying to reply to Jel's thread
with the download link.
It seems to get in my computer thru a Java script. My Cleaner calls it RootKit.
It turns off your browser security settings, then your firewall, then prevents you
from launching any exe's that could fix your problem. I have to re-boot in safe-mode,
then do a system-restore to a previous day, then run a cleaner I have called ComboFix.
I have had to turn my Java off just to be safe. Most antivirus check any files you try
to download, but most do not stop applets, cookies, Java, or scripts run by your browsers.
(Although I use InternetExplorer as my browser, which may very well be the problem itself.
IE is just as problematic as Windows, WinXP, etc.)
I hope this is just me and no one else is getting this problem......but if you have XP,
maybe this will help.
Thanks,
AO

Thanks for the heads up AO.

I will check this out.

Got an alert after browsing some of the threads- last one I viewed was the 3dz tutorial, don't know if that's a coincidence or not.
FYI, I use Avast- it's freeware and has been very effective.
Here's the details on the virus:
Infection Details
URL: http://www.ticheria.com/spotrjoin/875698...
Process: file://C:\Program Files (x86)\Mozilla Firefox
Infection: js:Downloader-gen@bhv [Expl]
(realized the link shows up as active- needless to say, don't click on it)

Put it between code tags and it won't be an active link.


Wheels

Pleased to report. No problems here. RootKit is on the Avast hit list, so it gets Nuked before it has a chance to do anything.

Nasty thing though, if your infected, a re-install is required.

About two months ago or so I got a root kit browsing here, after forgetting to restart AV program after a private MP online session wound up. It was as AngleOff described. I was able to cure it after a number of sessions over at My Bleeping Computer - very helpful site and volunteers. Combo Fix can make a variety of changes on one's machine, so probably wise to use carefully. But it along with a couple of other programs were necessary in order to restore internet connectivity, and fully root out the root kit. So to speak.

Not criticizing SimHQ, as many legit sites are or can be unknowingly infected or reinfected.