epoweryourlife
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posted on November 29, 2005 07:42:50 AM
Last week I received an email from ebay saying my account may have been tampered with. I followed the correct way to change my passwords blah blah blah. Yesterday ebay sent me my regular listing ended email, however, there was spyware connected to it and now they send me emails regularly. One said my IP had been sent to 30 illegal websites. I disconnected my modem-which my husband says will change my IP. I am now changing ALL my passwords for ALL accounts and scanning and deleting viruses continuously. Any other ideas??????
Thanks!
What does this mean?? WARNING(Virus check bypassed)
[ edited by epoweryourlife on Nov 29, 2005 07:45 AM ]
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cblev65252
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posted on November 29, 2005 08:44:23 AM
The "30 illegal websites" is a spoof. I get them a lot. Download Spybot (http://www.download.com/Spybot-Search-Destroy/3000-8022_4-10122137.html). It will detect and remove the spyware from your computer.
"Our lives begin to end the day we become silent about things that matter." - Martin Luther King, Jr.
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buyhigh
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posted on November 29, 2005 08:49:34 AM
What do you mean by "correct way to change passwords"? Not by clicking on the link in this e-mail one would hope. If it addressed to you as Dear EBAY member, you obviously received a phishing e-mail. Did you check your messages in your My EBAY after you received this e-mail to see if it was there.
buyhigh
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cblev65252
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posted on November 29, 2005 08:57:43 AM
Buyhigh is right!! I don't click on anything in any email. If it's an eBay question, I go to My eBay and answer it from there.
Edited to add: About the virus thing: Almost all of us are being bombarded with those emails. Each time a new virus comes out, this is what happens. If you have good anti-virus software, you shouldn't have to worry. I get several each day. Once the virus becomes old, the emails stop.
Cheryl
"Our lives begin to end the day we become silent about things that matter." - Martin Luther King, Jr.
[ edited by cblev65252 on Nov 29, 2005 08:59 AM ]
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epoweryourlife
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posted on November 29, 2005 09:02:09 AM
That's what I meant by correct way of changing passwords--going directly to ebay's site and logging in. I NEVER click on any email. I downloaded spybot(THANKS SO MUCH FOR THAT) and it says nothing was found, but that's after I sat here on my computer for hours looking for that ((*&%*$&$&%*(^ adware. I found it in temp files and deleted all temp files. I've deleted all my cookies, etc. Can you tell I've been freaking out?? Norton says adware is still detected, any reason why it would still say that?
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pandorasbox
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posted on November 29, 2005 09:03:14 AM
Well, first off, the "account tampered with" e-mail was a phish.
You most likely clicked-through on that e-mail, thinking you were responding to eBay and thus infected your system with a key-logger trojan.
Even if you didn't click-through on the e-mail, there are trojans that will activate simply upon displaying the e-mail.
Changing your IP is not the issue.
Trojans are tricky...many anti-virus programs don't catch them.
I use Trojan Hunter http://www.misec.net/trojanhunter/
There's a free trial that I suggest you run to see what is lurking on your PC.
Also, try double-checking your anti-virus program by running the free scan from Trend Micro:
http://www.trendmicro.com/spyware-scan/
I suggest doing so immediately.
Best,
Michael
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Everything eBay...and More. E-Auction-Air
http://www.eauctionair.com
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pandorasbox
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posted on November 29, 2005 09:19:51 AM
I should have added that if after doing all of this, you still are experiencing the malware problems, you should download Hijackthis:
http://www.majorgeeks.com/download3155.html
Once you run this program, you copy the log and post it to this forum:
http://forum.hijackthis.de/index.php?langid=4
where there are very knowledgeable folks who can analyze what exactly is going on and make recommendations.
Best,
Michael
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Internet Talk Radio
Everything eBay...and More. E-Auction-Air
http://www.eauctionair.com
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fenix03
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posted on November 29, 2005 09:21:35 AM
Go to your local computer store immediate and purchase a ow cost "Mini Mac". this will enable you to doeverything you usually do online but save you hours upon hours of needless stress. They cost the same as your average PC.
I think Mac users fall into two groups. Those that know them and would never voluntarily use a PC again and those that simply may not be emotionally equipped to use PCs.
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An intelligent deaf-mute is better than an ignorant person who can speak.
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tOMWiii
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posted on November 29, 2005 10:00:57 AM
I've been on PCs since 1982 and I've NEVER gotten a VIRUS or any kind of "MALWARE" --
MACs are immune to VIRUSES simply because NOBODY buys or uses them...LIKE DUH!
"We look forward to hearing your vision, so we can more better do our job. That's what I'm telling you." —George W. Bush, Gulfport, Miss., Sept. 20, 2005
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cblev65252
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posted on November 29, 2005 10:29:16 AM
pandorasbox
Thanks for the link to Trojan Hunter.
Cheryl
"Our lives begin to end the day we become silent about things that matter." - Martin Luther King, Jr.
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glassgrl
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posted on November 29, 2005 11:38:49 AM
analyze your own Hijack this file
http://www.hijackthis.de/
(how Hijack this is analyzed)
http://hometown.aol.co.uk/jrmc137/hjttutorial/tutorial.htm
online ActiveX scanner - finds things that some of the others don't.
http://www.spywareinfo.com/xscan.php
ALWAYS check to make sure what you're downloading is legitimate:
http://www.spywarewarrior.com/rogue_anti-spyware.htm
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fluffythewondercat
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posted on November 29, 2005 11:52:46 AM
Ignore the Mac/PC wars; both sides are WRONG.
People, listen for a change.
A computer is a tool, like a screwdriver. Would you use a Phillips screwdriver to pound in a nail? Of course not. You'd use a hammer. Or the sole of your shoe, if you happen to be a Russian.
By the way, Stop, I know Russians, and you are no Russian.
fLufF
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sthoemke
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posted on November 29, 2005 11:56:38 AM
The emails sent from "ebay" are most likely spoofs. Forward them to [email protected].
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cherishedclutter
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posted on November 29, 2005 12:34:18 PM
I've used the handle end of a screwdriver to pound in nails on many occasions.
You mean there's something wrong with that? 
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epoweryourlife
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posted on November 29, 2005 02:06:51 PM
The emails from ebay were real. I did receive them through ebay also. I downloaded spybot and it found 3 things 180solutions, which was what I recently received and 2 others alexa something and 1 other. They are now deleted and I feel great! Thanks for all your help!!!!! Don't know what I would have done without you. What I do know is that when you have a problem......this is the place to turn to. Thanks a bunch! Now if you could just fix my divorce I'd be in great shape.
Thanks a Bunch!
Teri
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