Computer Safety [Read This]

[koolkid0000]

Hello, I am KoolKid / Koolkid0000 of GzH and GzP. I am making this post due to the recent "fake hacks" around here. [Originally Posted in WolfTeam Section; added more stuff]
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Warning Signs of a Fake Hack:

Join date-
If the person joined the day of the post or within recent days, that is a red flag for you; be cautious

Post Count-
If the person only has like 1 post, that is too suspicious. [I'm not accusing all low posters of posting viruses but I'm just saying, you should be careful]

.bin/.cmd files-
When downloading .bin files, always...
RIGHT CLICK > EDIT >>>> And see what the command is. If it says "del" (short for delete) or just plain looks suspicious, WATCH OUT! IT IS A FAKE! Delete it immediately and report it to a moderator or administrator.
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VIRUS FAQ:
Welcome to Viruses; Frequently Asked Questions

Question One: Can you scan a file without downloading it?
Answer: Of course not! That's why you should download it in RAR or ZIP form. Why is answered in Question 2.

Question Two: When you download a RAR or ZIP file, can you get a virus?
Answer: When you download it, you do not get the virus unless you extract it or open the program.

Question Three: How do I know if there is a virus in it or not?
Answer: What I would do is I would save it to the desktop and scan it with one of the virus scan websites below.

Question Four: Which viruses are so called "Safe"?
Answer: Upload an injector into a virus scan website and see which ones come up. Those are called "False Positives" which are nothing to worry about because all an Injector does is inject files into the selected process.

Free Virus Scan Websites: Note: These are file scanners, not anti-virus programs.
[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]
[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]
[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]

Hopefully these questions and answers helped you stay safe.
-If I helped you, please, feel free to +rep me.

NOTE: WHEN FILES ARE PASSWORD ENCRYPTED, MANY VIRUSES CANNOT BE DETECTED!

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What is a False Positive?

A false positive occurs when a virus scanner erroneously detects a 'virus' in a non-infected file. False positives result when the signature used to detect a particular virus is not unique to the virus - i.e. the same signature appears in legitimate, non-infected software.
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[kiko1]

This is good koolkid post this up on gzg
if u already havent

[koolkid0000]

I will, so far, I have an abridged version there.

[sashas]

this should be sticky

[yip_manxD]

Originally Posted by sashas

this should be sticky

It is a sticky xD! <-- awww i am late =S

[koolkid0000]

Yep, I'm just waiting for a mod/admin to do that.

[To whom this may concern] Please do not close this thread like you did on the WolfTeam section because you stickied it and closed it. I want this one to be open so members can ask questions.
-Thanks, KoolKid

[alexOFDEATH]

I find this topic useless and uninformative.

[koolkid0000]

Tell me, how so?

[kiko1]

Ignore him koolkid when his computer gets
f**ed up cause he didnt find point in this thread
he will regret it

[koolkid0000]

lol, hes flaming me because I'm trying to help others