Hey, just a question for you guys. My mate brought some software from a auction website. And when he installed it was a keylogger. I never knew this

 

 

 

Just to ask you guys is this true, i thought it was just downloaded

 

 

 

Thanks,

 

Miss

Uninstall it RIGHT NOW! then scan your comp just to make sure. Key loggers note down anything that you type so if you don't play rs you won't get hacked from some random jerk trying to steal your stuff...

The post is confusing, if you rewrite it i could "maybe" answer your question.

it could be possible, was it a homemade cd, or a well known product

You can get a keylogger simply from visiting strange websites...and definitely from downloading strange applications.

 

 

 

Don't try to take the "easy way out" and download macroing programs or cheats. THERE ARE NO CHEATS IN RUNESCAPE. If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is. If you value your account, don't download weird applications or visit strange websites!

 

 

 

Your friend is going to have to run a virus scan immediately, and also a spyware scanner. Good luck.

well it was Windows Vista but brought of a Auction site

Your friend is going to have to run a virus scan immediately, and also a spyware scanner. Good luck.

 

 

 

Unfortunately, you won't be 100% sure of getting rid of it. Your best bet is to download Snoop Free Privacy Shield which is a keylog scanner. Many keyloggers that are legitimately made are designed to hide from other scanning programs.

 

 

 

If you are using Vista, I'm not sure what can be done, since the above program is XP only. However, reformatting should remove it.

did you know: if you u use a on screen keyboard, keyloggers don't record it?

guys it isn't me just a friend, he tried to get something for nothing, but now he has a keylogger beggers can;t be chosers. thanks guys i will pass the information on next time i see him.

 

 

 

Thanks,

 

Miss

Here's a little something I would like to remind you.

 

 

 

NEVER download or buy anything from strange dealers and strange sites. Chances are that it will be a software that will attempt to steal and gather personal information

 

 

 

Here's what I I would do.

 

 

 

1. UN-INSTALL the program immediately.

 

 

 

2. Do a full system scan of your computer *immediately* and have your anti-virus software remove the viruses, keyloggers etc.

 

 

 

2. Do NOT and I mean NOT enter any information online or fill out any forms. Chances are, you will get keylogged and the person will steal any information you type in which includes phone no., social security no., your address, your full name, and any password used to enter secure websites including Runescape.com.

 

 

 

-I hope this helps. :)

well it was Windows Vista but brought of a Auction site

 

 

 

Well it's a *forgets words* but pretty much you're saying it took over w/e version of windows he was using and it was super buggy/keylogging like and what not (if those words made any sense). This seems more like a serious problem rather then just worrying about a RS password, it seems to be aimed more at people's information for identity theft and what not. This seems more like a thing that the tech board could handle better (or better yet take it to a professional if it seems really that bad).

 

 

 

But that's just from my understanding of the situation, try and be specific about how the system works now with it downloaded and other strange behaviors.

 

 

 

~allmonkey

 

 

 

Edit: I think the word is operating system... idk I'm pretty tired but I think that's what it's called.

well it was Windows Vista but brought of a Auction site

 

 

 

Well it's a *forgets words* but pretty much you're saying it took over w/e version of windows he was using and it was super buggy/keylogging like and what not (if those words made any sense). This seems more like a serious problem rather then just worrying about a RS password, it seems to be aimed more at people's information for identity theft and what not. This seems more like a thing that the tech board could handle better (or better yet take it to a professional if it seems really that bad).

 

 

 

But that's just from my understanding of the situation, try and be specific about how the system works now with it downloaded and other strange behaviors.

 

 

 

~allmonkey

 

 

 

Edit: I think the word is operating system... idk I'm pretty tired but I think that's what it's called.

 

 

 

 

 

Hmm, are you thinking of a Trojan?

No not trojan I was talking about what vista was. Heh yeah I'm a bit tired, I think I'll rest.

did you know: if you u use a on screen keyboard, keyloggers don't record it?

 

 

 

How many times is that lie going to be repeated before people realise it's untrue?

did you know: if you u use a on screen keyboard, keyloggers don't record it?

 

 

 

That has been proven false.

You can get a virus from multiple ways.

 

 

 

1. Visiting a site

 

2. Downloading software

 

3. Email

 

 

 

i guess you can technically get one from a CD, but thats if you don't know the provider, and it usually due to your stupidity. I also don't really understand what you are saying. You say he downloaded it, which is obviously how he got it.

did you know: if you u use a on screen keyboard, keyloggers don't record it?

 

 

 

Incorrect. Keyloggers can still record it. New keyloggers can even record mouse clicks!! :|