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05 October 2005, 15:08
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One for the Computer wizards
Just come across this file on my laptop "WINNT\etb\pokapoka69.exe\pokapoka69.exe" Looks a bit fishy to me sounds a bit like some porno virus  Any ideas as to what it is? Do I need to get rid of it? 
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05 October 2005, 15:20
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Just paste the name into Google....
Do you have a virus checker running and up to date? is that how you spotted it?
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05 October 2005, 15:21
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Its a trojan: google it then kill it 
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05 October 2005, 15:25
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Just paste the name into Google....
Do you have a virus checker running and up to date? is that how you spotted it?
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Virus checker not upto date  yes just run MacAfee Stinger on it and it seemed to stop on this file for a long time
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05 October 2005, 15:32
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some useful info...
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05 October 2005, 15:35
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Just a quick plug - after trying out all the anti virus checkers around - including very expensive corporate ones the best I have ever come across is
http://free.grisoft.com/softw/70free...ee_344a618.exe
NOT time limited and updates all the time - has caught stuff the leading names have missed.
I seed they also do one with a personal firewall built in - no exp of that!!!
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05 October 2005, 15:46
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Caution!
That link not only goes directly to the executable file, but redirects to a Czech web site.
Think carefully..... Bloke on internet recommends that I go to a Czech website and download some software because he says it's the best thing since sliced bread...
Can I suggest going to grisoft.com or free.grisoft.com first and having a little look before leaping in?
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05 October 2005, 16:01
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Originally Posted by Richard B
....Think carefully..... Bloke on internet recommends that I go to a Czech website and download some software because he says it's the best thing since sliced bread...
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Just to save Codprawn the trouble 
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Originally Posted by codwalopprawn
I DIDN’T SAY THAT…….WHY DON’T PEOPLE ON HERE LISTEN……I HAVE A FRIEND……STOP PICKING ON ME
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05 October 2005, 16:06
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Thanks Richard for you sensible words!  I have to admit to downloading this & have now deleted it after your advice!
Gullible O'Hearne
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05 October 2005, 16:08
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Hey, I'm sure it's fine, but just be aware! I've got a superb firewall set up here, and yes, I clicked on it to have a look. Only when the firewall stopped me did I start to take a closer look...
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05 October 2005, 16:09
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Caution!
That link not only goes directly to the executable file, but redirects to a Czech web site.
Think carefully..... Bloke on internet recommends that I go to a Czech website and download some software because he says it's the best thing since sliced bread...
Can I suggest going to grisoft.com or free.grisoft.com first and having a little look before leaping in?
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And WHERE do you think the link comes from in the first place????
Sorry for trying to be helpfull I am sure!!!
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05 October 2005, 16:11
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Thanks Richard for you sensible words! I have to admit to downloading this & have now deleted it after your advice!
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Well then you have just got rid of the best bit of free software I have seen in a long time - but hell what do I know.......
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05 October 2005, 16:12
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Not doubting your intentions, but the road to hell is paved with good intentions.
Can I suggest that you ammend your link to go to the download web page rather than directly to the executable.
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05 October 2005, 16:19
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Not doubting your intentions, but the road to hell is paved with good intentions.
Can I suggest that you ammend your link to go to the download web page rather than directly to the executable.
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I wouldn't post a link if I hadn't checked it first!!!
Looking at the header would tell anyone that it comes from grisoft.
I ONLY put the direct link to make it EASIER for people so they wouldn't have to read through all the crap first!!!
Obviously if the path was something like
warez.russianbabes.grumpyqualifiednerd.ru/mustseethis.src
I wouldn't have posted it!!!
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05 October 2005, 16:21
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Well then you have just got rid of the best bit of free software I have seen in a long time - but hell what do I know.......
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Codders, don't be like that surely you can see Richards point!
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05 October 2005, 16:22
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Originally Posted by codprawn
I wouldn't post a link if I hadn't checked it first!!!
Looking at the header would tell anyone that it comes from grisoft.
I ONLY put the direct link to make it EASIER for people so they wouldn't have to read through all the crap first!!!
Obviously if the path was something like
warez.russianbabes.grumpyqualifiednerd.ru/mustseethis.src
I wouldn't have posted it!!!
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Glad to see everyones on form and personal abuse still flies in all directions with such vitriol,thanks everyone including Codders, but as a WUSS I'll follow Richard's advice
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05 October 2005, 16:27
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Obviously if the path was something like
warez.russianbabes.grumpyqualifiednerd.ru/mustseethis.src
I wouldn't have posted it!!!
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Yep, obviously. However, be aware that links are displayed in a truncated manner.
I'll demonstrate in a very simple manner...
http://free.grisoft.com/softw/70fre-...ee_344a618.exe
Looks the same as the link you posted, but have a look at where your browser goes...
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05 October 2005, 16:40
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The FIRST part is what counts
for example
www.microsoft.com
Now of course it may be possible they have hijacked a large companies servers but if they have you would be in trouble anyway.
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05 October 2005, 16:49
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1. Not if a long subdomain obscured the TLD
2. Your link re-directs to .cz TLD so the assumption that the host is displayed is unsafe.
And it's only a demonstration. The fact is that there are so many "what ifs" that it's dangerous to make assumptions.
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05 October 2005, 16:55
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1. Not if a long subdomain obscured the TLD
2. Your link re-directs to .cz TLD so the assumption that the host is displayed is unsafe.
And it's only a demonstration. The fact is that there are so many "what ifs" that it's dangerous to make assumptions.
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Fair enough - I SHOULD make allowances for people who aren't that knowledgable.
I can sniff a bad link out a mile off!!!!
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