miss18 Posted August 26, 2007 Share Posted August 26, 2007 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 Private Chat Is Allways 'ON' So Say Hello To Me, Don't Worry I Won't Bite. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sithlord_man Posted August 26, 2007 Share Posted August 26, 2007 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... 99 FM Acheived on Friday December 26th 2008Click for my blog|Mass Effect Discussion Thread|Nation Creation/Create your own Country Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VjuliusT Posted August 26, 2007 Share Posted August 26, 2007 The post is confusing, if you rewrite it i could "maybe" answer your question. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hephaestos8 Posted August 26, 2007 Share Posted August 26, 2007 it could be possible, was it a homemade cd, or a well known product Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr_Locust Posted August 26, 2007 Share Posted August 26, 2007 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. Dr Locust <-- Click for my blog...+2000 Total, PhD in Questing, Woodcutting, Agility, Thieving, and Firemaking Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miss18 Posted August 26, 2007 Author Share Posted August 26, 2007 well it was Windows Vista but brought of a Auction site Private Chat Is Allways 'ON' So Say Hello To Me, Don't Worry I Won't Bite. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mchainmail Posted August 26, 2007 Share Posted August 26, 2007 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houck Posted August 26, 2007 Share Posted August 26, 2007 did you know: if you u use a on screen keyboard, keyloggers don't record it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miss18 Posted August 26, 2007 Author Share Posted August 26, 2007 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 Private Chat Is Allways 'ON' So Say Hello To Me, Don't Worry I Won't Bite. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Callahan140 Posted August 26, 2007 Share Posted August 26, 2007 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. :) Callahan140 - There's got to be another way! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allmonkey Posted August 26, 2007 Share Posted August 26, 2007 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr_Locust Posted August 26, 2007 Share Posted August 26, 2007 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? Dr Locust <-- Click for my blog...+2000 Total, PhD in Questing, Woodcutting, Agility, Thieving, and Firemaking Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allmonkey Posted August 26, 2007 Share Posted August 26, 2007 No not trojan I was talking about what vista was. Heh yeah I'm a bit tired, I think I'll rest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gun_hippy Posted August 26, 2007 Share Posted August 26, 2007 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? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazykid1321 Posted August 26, 2007 Share Posted August 26, 2007 did you know: if you u use a on screen keyboard, keyloggers don't record it? That has been proven false. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hatebringer Posted August 26, 2007 Share Posted August 26, 2007 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. 99 Fletching 99 Attack 99 Constitution 99 Cooking 99 StrengthGamertag: H8tebringer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cowman_133 Posted August 26, 2007 Share Posted August 26, 2007 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!! :| Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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