Have A "Security Threat Analysis" Problem
While browsing with Firefox today, I received a pop up box warning me of a "Security Threat Analysis" and inviting me to click "OK" to start the analysis. The Firefox browser window showed "www1.avforall119.co.cc" I tried to shut the box using the red "X" and the Firefox window minimised. Thereafter, I could not get Firefox to open except in the minimised "Security Analysis" window.
I have scanned with Windows Defender and Malwarebytes, but nothing found. Meanwhile, I have been able to get an operational Firefox back by uninstalling it and reinstalling it. However, I am concerned that there is still a hidden nasty on my PC. Grateful for advice as to what to do next.
== This happened ==
Just once or twice
== Browsing
You probably picked something up when you clicked on the red X in that window - in the future you should open the Windows Task Manager > Processes tab and kill the process that exploit opened.
First thing to do is to update your AntiVirus program definitions, and then run a full, deep scan of your PC.
Second, I don't know how good Windows Defender is, but Malwarebytes seems to pickup like 90% - only, you should do a scan using other programs, too.
SuperAntispyware - [http://www.superantispyware.com/]
Spybot Search & Destroy - [http://www.safer-networking.org/en/index.html]
These forums specialize in Malware detection and removal.
[http://www.spywarewarrior.com/index.php]
[http://forum.aumha.org/]
[http://www.spywareinfoforum.com/]
[http://bleepingcomputer.com]
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== Today ==
== User Agent ==
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You should never respond to such unsolicited pop-up messages.
Doing that is a sure way to get infected with malware.
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I am a bit concerned about my OS X installation being vulnerable to known security threats which may not have been patched. Also came across an article:
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I can not upgrade my mac to Mavericks because I need to use some software which is only compatible with Mountain Lion.Aceattack wrote:
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Hello,
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in Manage widgets and it should be fine.
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Download the following on a different PC, copy them to a USB flash drive or CD, and then run them on the infected PC:
Malwarebytes Anti-malware : http://www.malwarebytes.org/mbam.php
SUPERAntiSpyware : http://www.superantispyware.com/
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Back up all data. Don't continue unless you're sure you can restore from a backup, even if you're unable to log in.
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res
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Hi Group,
I have my IIS webserver outside the fire wall and my coldfusion application server and SQL Server is behind the firewall . Can IIS Still access the cold fusion application server and SQL Server for coldfusion pages, is it for this situation do i need to open the port no 1433 in the firewall for SQL Server, if so is there any security threat?
Thank You for your TimeYou can run CF in a distributed mode if it is running on JRUN. So the IIS server would only need access over JRUN ports (which are uncommon) to the CF server.
This is a little harder to setup, but is covered in the livedocs.
Alternately, if the person who does your firewall knows how to, you can place everything behind the firewall and segment the firewall into zones, so only your application has access to the database.
Then your only concern would be what code is being placed on the server and by whom, internally.
Of course, if your internal network is not secure and accessible, this is a "way in".
Best practice is to allow no access, and grant only what is necessary. This applies to all networks and routes that would have access to the entity being protected.
There is also something to be said for security by obscurity. Meaning if you have to make 6 jumps to upload code to your server, and only a handful or people know this process, that makes it all the harder to be compromised.
Byron Mann
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WARNING: Time Warner Cable Customer –
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Ever since I got the "new & improved" Firefox, I have had all kinds of problems the latest of which has left me without toolbars. How can I get back to the previous version? edit
IS THIS A GAME?
WHAT DETAILS DO YOU NEED?
THE COMPUTER HAS WORKED FINE
WITH THE OLD MOZILLA FIREFOX
FOR YEARS.
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If the problem persists, please do the following:<br><br>
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#In the next menu which appears, checkmark: "'''Reset toolbars and Controls'''".<br><br>
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