AIM virus, any help

[Dantvman27]

ya so the other day peoples away messages started randomly popping up, and then others started IMing me asking why i was sending them a link for the spider man trailer


its happend more and more offten now, and different messages

ya so i have come to that this is a virus



i've tried all the on line tips, ran my antivirus, ran AIMfixer the works and it still happens, cant fix anything


so anyone got any ideas

[Dantvman27]

o and BTW, i didnt click anything, i think my sister or one of her foolish little friends did

[efoote868]

I've found AIM to be vulnerable to viruses, trojans, things like that. Thats why I use pidgin myself, heres it's site: http://www.pidgin.im/

As far as AIM viruses go, you might want to quit using AIM, and then check your processes. If you're not sure what one is, google it. Odds are that people have already identified the process, and all you need to do is find the one people scream virus.

A couple years ago I got the virus, and I used the virus clean from jayloden.com without much trouble.

Best of luck.

[Alexa Stott]

Solution: Don't use AIM.

Personally, I'm a fan of Gaim. (I mainly started using it once I started using Ubuntu, but now I've installed WinGaim, as well).

[Dantvman27]

el problem, all my friends are on AIM, its easier

i mean it would be like trying to convert old people (like my parents) to firefox



even when i install the skin that IS the IE skin, my dad still yells and screams till explore is back





point in case


EVERYONE (atleast everyone i know) uses AIM, even if they uses another messanger, they use AIM

[Alexa Stott]

Originally Posted by Dantvman27

el problem, all my friends are on AIM, its easier

i mean it would be like trying to convert old people (like my parents) to firefox



even when i install the skin that IS the IE skin, my dad still yells and screams till explore is back

You can still use your AIM screen name with Gaim. It's simply a different instant messaging client. It's the same with Trillian or Pidgin.

[Schnabel]

No, Gaim and Pidgen are both programs that use your AIM name, and work just like AIM, but are not written by AOL. They are free applications that are an alternative to AIM without having to switch your provider. In other words, you won't have to change anything, just the program. Also, you might want to try changing your password and see if that helps any.

[Dantvman27]

Originally Posted by AtalanteStar25

You can still use your AIM screen name with Gaim. It's simply a different instant messaging client. It's the same with Trillian or Pidgin.

ill give it a shot

[whytheheckme]

[ApplePlug]

Buy a Mac. Very few viruses, trojans, worms, etc. Built in iChat AIM client allows for multi-way video conferencing. Macs are very intuitive and easy to pick up, not to mention they look cool.

[/ApplePlug]

Thats just my suggestion

Jacob

[Dantvman27]

Originally Posted by whytheheckme

[ApplePlug]

Buy a Mac. Very few viruses, trojans, worms, etc. Built in iChat AIM client allows for multi-way video conferencing. Macs are very intuitive and easy to pick up, not to mention they look cool.

[/ApplePlug]

Thats just my suggestion

Jacob

ya im thinking about it, wish i wasnt so poor


macs look confusing at first but my boss has 4 iMacs (he's a DJ, i have the greatest job ever BTW hands down) and he's taught me how to use it quiet well, but i dont think its right for me, i'd get one if i start DJing on my own def tho, just because of the softwear and other stuff he can hook me up with

[Ryan Dognaux]

Originally Posted by whytheheckme

[ApplePlug]

Buy a Mac. Very few viruses, trojans, worms, etc. Built in iChat AIM client allows for multi-way video conferencing. Macs are very intuitive and easy to pick up, not to mention they look cool.

[/ApplePlug]

Thats just my suggestion

Jacob

Yeah, and I'd suggest not doing this... unless you really have some serious cash to spend. Sure, a mac mini costs $599, but you pretty much have to get the service plan just in case. If that thing breaks after a few years and you don't have a service plan, then you are SOL my friend.

My suggestion: go with Gaim or Trillian, something along those lines. Granted I use AIM 5.something still, but I don't have a sister to click on any crazy links either.

[Dantvman27]

ya so it wouldnt stop so i went with gaim, its not so bad



ya but my friend claims the virus i had was this


(16:57:14) ScubScub: The worm delivers an executable file disguised as a JPEG, which in turn calls out to various host computers that download a variety of infection files including rootkits and Trojans that may further propagate the worm through the user's AIM Buddy List.
[edit] See also



any idea if thats true, how to stop it, and how to tell whats its effected

[shawger]

Originally Posted by whytheheckme

[ApplePlug]

Buy a Mac. Very few viruses, trojans, worms, etc. Built in iChat AIM client allows for multi-way video conferencing. Macs are very intuitive and easy to pick up, not to mention they look cool.

[/ApplePlug]

[linuxplug]
Go get linux and you'll have all the security benefits of a Mac. And you don't have to spend money.
[/linuxplug]
Sorry, couldn't resist.

[Dantvman27]

ok so i do have some issues with Gaim



first, i cant use my sounds i had on AIM, and the Gaim sounds are annoying


and second, the away message system. when away, it doesn't prevent the IM window from coming up, or stop sounds, or list who's IMed me, which was something i rather enjoyed with AIM


and also i miss notifications in the bottom of the screen


so why is this so great? eh?

[whytheheckme]

Originally Posted by Dantvman27

ok so i do have some issues with Gaim



first, i cant use my sounds i had on AIM, and the Gaim sounds are annoying


and second, the away message system. when away, it doesn't prevent the IM window from coming up, or stop sounds, or list who's IMed me, which was something i rather enjoyed with AIM

You could re-install Windows.... (something I must do to all my Windows machines annually). This would solve the AIM-bug problem. Next time, be sure to put passwords on your account and lock the machine (WindowsLogo-L) every time you leave the machine to prevent your little sisters from using it...

Jacob