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Re: Java Ransom Virus - IMPORTANT PLEASE READ

Postby Xireh » Sun Jan 13, 2013 4:40 pm

soccer123new wrote:Is the virus selective to certain sites and ads, or can it happen in any java-based things?

Any Java based things can get affected, so I suggest disabling Java.
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Re: Java Ransom Virus - IMPORTANT PLEASE READ

Postby Moskow » Sun Jan 13, 2013 4:53 pm

If anyone needs it here is a link on how to disable it form different browsers:
http://gizmodo.com/5975475/how-to-disab ... ur-browser

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Re: Java Ransom Virus - IMPORTANT PLEASE READ

Postby lana del rey » Sun Jan 13, 2013 5:05 pm

I have Java uninstalled and disabled. c:
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Re: Java Ransom Virus - IMPORTANT PLEASE READ

Postby .yuanfen » Sun Jan 13, 2013 5:13 pm

Thank you so much for the information!

I have disabled Java now...Just in case. Which means no Oekaki :( But Oekaki hates me anyway, and there's always Photoshop.
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Re: Java Ransom Virus - IMPORTANT PLEASE READ

Postby Snowseph » Sun Jan 13, 2013 5:48 pm

Java is working fine for me but my computer is going nuts.
Im seriously not sure if its because of this or its my computer. It redirects into auctions, ads, ect. I cant google much stuff, which is a pain. System mechanics always says theres a virus, but Im no sure if what it does is helping. I did it only 2 days ago, but Im not sure if this is the cause ^^
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Re: Java Ransom Virus - IMPORTANT PLEASE READ

Postby snowflake276728 » Sun Jan 13, 2013 11:10 pm

[bloodspun] wrote:I have Java uninstalled and disabled. c:


Oh my lord how do you do that please tell me
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Re: Java Ransom Virus - IMPORTANT PLEASE READ

Postby meowool » Sun Jan 13, 2013 11:14 pm

Windows 7 and Vista. (Haven't been on XP in ages so I have no idea.)
Go to the control planel.
Find Programs and features
In the list find any Java programs. (the owner should be oracle)
Just above the list there will be an uninstall button.

If any dialogue boxes come up, asking if you want this program to change stuff on your hardrive - click yes.
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Re: Java Ransom Virus - IMPORTANT PLEASE READ

Postby .: Darkelix :. » Mon Jan 14, 2013 12:05 am

What versions does the virus hack into?
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Re: Java Ransom Virus - IMPORTANT PLEASE READ

Postby CHERRILOID » Mon Jan 14, 2013 12:35 am

XxDarkcatxX wrote:What versions does the virus hack into?


As in computer? (like XP, W7, all that?) I wouldn't be able to tell you for sure, since I'm not all that knowledgable on this, but I'm guessing any.

I haven't turned my Java off, but right now, the only websites I'm using are Chickensmoothie and Homestuck. That's fine, right? |D

(And I take it this means I won't be able to get minecraft back for now? D: I don't want my new computer system to die so soon. xAx)


































































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Re: Java Ransom Virus - IMPORTANT PLEASE READ

Postby Pachoopi » Mon Jan 14, 2013 12:37 am

Thank you for the information! :o I'll be sure to disable Java asap.
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