Generic 14 Trojan Horse - Virus Warning

[Astholm]

First of all, in keeping with the Terms and Conditions, this is not a request for Warez, but a discussion about a virus to watch out for.

This virus is the 2009 version of Zlob that hit the Internet 2 years ago, well, metaphorically speaking anyway. It usually creates a randomly-named file in C:/, C:/Windows or C:/Windows/System32

AVG 8.5 has detected it, and is ideally suited to the task (Note: This is not advertising, just my opinion).


Example of detected file with virus.
http://www.geekstogo.com/forum/post-a32203-.html - full image

There are other variants with the "Generic" - tag and it is believed to be extremely difficult to eradicate. It is believed to be a rootkit.

I haven't got it, thankfully but watch out.

[Milks Empire]

Thanks for the heads-up. Will watch for it.

[Nanatsu no Tsuki]

Thanks for the heads-up. Will watch for it.

I own a Mac... *grins smugly*
But thanks for the headsup.

[Milks Empire]

Thanks for the heads-up. Will watch for it.

I own a Mac... *grins smugly*
But thanks for the headsup.

[Astholm]

I'll admit, I am a bit of a computer geek, but I suppose knowing what's what in the world of malware (by software security companies) is a good thing.
Some people may think it's sad, but hey, it's their opinion!

[Douchebaggerry]

I own a Mac... *grins smugly*

Enjoy your FAIL!

[Treznor]

If I see it on my Linux box, I'll similarly post screenshots so others can benefit from my experience.

[Nanatsu no Tsuki]

Thanks for the heads-up. Will watch for it.

I own a Mac... *grins smugly*
But thanks for the headsup.

[The imperian empire]

My Avast picked up 2 of them, one was hiding in Windows Defender, I moved to chest, what else can I do?

[Milks Empire]

Thanks for the heads-up. Will watch for it.

I own a Mac... *grins smugly*
But thanks for the headsup.

*image*

I try.

[Nanatsu no Tsuki]

Thanks for the heads-up. Will watch for it.

I own a Mac... *grins smugly*
But thanks for the headsup.

*image*

I try.

Yup, you do!

[Tunizcha]

Linux for the win.

[Hydesland]

Don't worry I deleted system 32 long ago in order to optimize my computer speed, I'll never have to worry again.

[Douchebaggerry]

Linux for the FAIL LOLOLOL

Fixed.

[Kanabia]

Thanks for the heads-up. Will watch for it.

I own a Mac... *grins smugly*

It's not impossible to write a particularly harmful virus for Mac OS, and if someone does, you're fucked, with the vast range of AV programs out there for it...

[Nanatsu no Tsuki]

Thanks for the heads-up. Will watch for it.

I own a Mac... *grins smugly*

It's not impossible to write a particularly harmful virus for Mac OS, and if someone does, you're fucked, with the vast range of AV programs out there for it...

Meh...

[The_pantless_hero]

AVG's heuristics can be a bit touchy. Clear it with other virus scanners.

If I see it on my Linux box, I'll similarly post screenshots so others can benefit from my experience.

I like how you used the douchebag goatee face.

[Jordaxia]

Generic 14?

That's a bit of a step down from the Individual 11, a far more deadly virus.

[Treznor]

AVG's heuristics can be a bit touchy. Clear it with other virus scanners.

If I see it on my Linux box, I'll similarly post screenshots so others can benefit from my experience.

I like how you used the douchebag goatee face.

You're just jealous because you need to run virus scanners and I don't.

[The_pantless_hero]

AVG's heuristics can be a bit touchy. Clear it with other virus scanners.

If I see it on my Linux box, I'll similarly post screenshots so others can benefit from my experience.

I like how you used the douchebag goatee face.

You're just jealous because you need to run virus scanners and I don't.

You're just jealous I get to run Batman: Arkham Asylum and you don't.

[Treznor]

AVG's heuristics can be a bit touchy. Clear it with other virus scanners.

If I see it on my Linux box, I'll similarly post screenshots so others can benefit from my experience.

I like how you used the douchebag goatee face.

You're just jealous because you need to run virus scanners and I don't.

You're just jealous I get to run Batman: Arkham Asylum and you don't.

I could if I wanted to, so double !

[The_pantless_hero]

AVG's heuristics can be a bit touchy. Clear it with other virus scanners.

If I see it on my Linux box, I'll similarly post screenshots so others can benefit from my experience.

I like how you used the douchebag goatee face.

You're just jealous because you need to run virus scanners and I don't.

You're just jealous I get to run Batman: Arkham Asylum and you don't.

I could if I wanted to, so double !

I wouldn't count on it.

[Treznor]

AVG's heuristics can be a bit touchy. Clear it with other virus scanners.

If I see it on my Linux box, I'll similarly post screenshots so others can benefit from my experience.

I like how you used the douchebag goatee face.

You're just jealous because you need to run virus scanners and I don't.

You're just jealous I get to run Batman: Arkham Asylum and you don't.

I could if I wanted to, so double !

I wouldn't count on it.

Now you're just jealous because I know how to make it work and you don't.

[New Dracora]

Thanks for the heads-up. Will watch for it.

I own a Mac... *grins smugly*
But thanks for the headsup.

You're just lucky that no one who knows how to use a computer owns a mac mr smarty pants.

[Travancore-Cochin]

Generic 14?

That's a bit of a step down from the Individual 11, a far more deadly virus.

Nice one!

Agree with The_pantless_hero, heuristics of AVG just plainly suck.