Thread: Virus??

Originally Posted by boloa

Don't go near it..it try's to piggyback all sorts of shit onto your computer ...go for this one if I was you if you go down the complete uninstall path

Revo Uninstaller Download

Too late ! I've had it for some time now, and it's free whereas Revo is not (after 30 day trial). And I'm used to bundleware programs trying to put one over on me. I just keep a close eye on what I'm clicking whilst installing them.

Thanks for mentioning that though.

Originally Posted by quimbian corholla

Post your DNS settings here so we can see where your computer is looking when you point it to TD or wherever.

All I get when checking my DNS settings is

C:\Users\michael>

Been thinking, and browsing, and wondered why 'Malwarebytes and Avast' amongst others have never detected the virus on my computer. Maybe my computer isn't infected, hence why nothing is picked up? Google search hinted at my 'router' being hacked.
So I got out my old Ethernet router, disconnected my wireless router, and refitted it. It appears to have cured the problem.
Now having my wireless router put back to factory settings and fitted with a stronger password. I'll fit that and see if that has got rid of the problem on there.
Thanks to all who posted.

Originally Posted by Pragmatic

Been thinking, and browsing, and wondered why 'Malwarebytes and Avast' amongst others have never detected the virus on my computer. Maybe my computer isn't infected, hence why nothing is picked up? Google search hinted at my 'router' being hacked.
So I got out my old Ethernet router, disconnected my wireless router, and refitted it. It appears to have cured the problem.
Now having my wireless router put back to factory settings and fitted with a stronger password. I'll fit that and see if that has got rid of the problem on there.
Thanks to all who posted.

What Router is it?

Sounds like it may have been hit by the Misfortune cookie.

Update the firmware.

Originally Posted by harrybarracuda

Sounds like it may have been hit by the Misfortune cookie.

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"Misfortune Cookie" Vulnerability Exposes Millions of Routers | SecurityWeek.Com

Originally Posted by harrybarracuda

Update the firmware.

Harry this devise has this function. Does it automatically update the firmware? Thanks.

Aside from web configuration, the TD854W also provides TR-069 and SNMP, which automatically update the device's firmware and other settings when they become available from users' ISP. All of these features help users to enhance their network’s security and make network management more flexible.

150Mbps Wireless N ADSL2+ Modem Router TD854W - Welcome to TP-LINK

Originally Posted by Pragmatic

Originally Posted by harrybarracuda

Update the firmware.

Harry this devise has this function. Does it automatically update the firmware? Thanks.

Aside from web configuration, the TD854W also provides TR-069 and SNMP, which automatically update the device's firmware and other settings when they become available from users' ISP. All of these features help users to enhance their network’s security and make network management more flexible.

150Mbps Wireless N ADSL2+ Modem Router TD854W - Welcome to TP-LINK

It is one of the ones affected.

You need to update the firmware... UNLESS your ISP provided the router and they have the facility to update it remotely.

You need to log into your router and check the firmware is the latest release against the TPLink support website.

Thanks Harry. There's me believing only ones computer can be hacked.