Mar 16 2009
Trojan Virus From Entrecard Website
Well I just spent over two hours cleaning up my computer from a Trojan virus I got while dropping EC. I decided I would keep dropping until their changes go into effect next week. Normally I have the same people drop on me everyday. So, I’m dropping and came across a blog/website that was geared towards banking who dropped on me. As soon as I dropped on the page all hell broke loose. Warnings of a spyware threat, virus warnings etc… It was like a hurricane hit my computer.
So, I ran my anti spyware and found 34 threats. My virus protection came up with 34 trojan infections. Long story short I got it all cleaned and it’s running okay now.
One thing I want to point out here is just imagine when EC begins allowing everyone imaginable to buy ads on your blog. These types of viruses can spread like wildfire.
Second, I just answered my own question in regards to my last post on EC. There is no way in “heck” I want to go through this again so as far as staying with EC even if Today.com comes up with some type of compromise, I seriously doubt I’ll stay with EC.
That’s unfortunate! Please report that site to EC! It needs to be taken down asap!!!!
Even though it was 2 hours wasted, I’m glad that’s all it cost you. I’m complacent about back-ups and such, so I’d be ****ed if anything were to happen to my ‘puter!!
A couple fo months ago, I got a virus from EC that totalled my old computer. When it came to fixing it, a previous problem stopped me from removing the virus, meaning I had to get a new computer. EC COST ME A COMPUTER!
Sorry to hear this, Jo…
Like *lynne*, I am glad that it only took 2 hours for you to clean them out..
lynne - I did report it to Graham. I know I don’t back up either I’d lose everything.
hindleyite - OMG that’s horrible. I am not dropping anymore - I’m too afraid. Send them the bill for yur new puter.
icy - Thanks I don’t want to go through that again.