Security :: Any Virus Freeware For Rh?
Aug 21, 2010Is there any virus freeware for rh?
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Ubuntu Security :: Virus Resides In The MBR And "rebuild" The MBR To Actually Remove The Virus?
Jul 15, 2010I have a dual boot computer. The WindowsXP "side" has been infected with a rootkit virus. So far UBUNTU has not been affected to my knowledge. I have not yet removed the virus from the WindowsXP "side". I am thinking of deleting the NTFS partition and have the computer fully dedicated to UBUNTU. Now for my question. Is there a possibility that the virus resides in the MBR and that I need to "rebuild" the MBR to actually remove the virus?
Even more extreme, should I totally re-install UBUNTU in the name of safety and precaution.
Fedora Security :: Anti-Virus Used To Protect Fedora From Spyware And Virus?
Aug 22, 2009if there is any free software there used to protect Fedora from spyware and virus?
View 8 Replies View RelatedSecurity :: Security - Virus - Firewall Protection ?
Feb 23, 2011I tried installing F-prot's linux scanner but it doesn't seem to want to install and I am tired of messing with it.
So I am wondering if I even need it or if there is something else.
I am behind a firewall already with my router if that helps any.
I guess I am having trouble understanding why virus protection is less necessary.
Do people not write viruses for linux systems?
Ubuntu Security :: Virus Found During Scan?
Jul 4, 2010I'm quite new to Ubuntu and I am running Ubuntu Studio 10.04 . I have just installed Klam AV and had it scan my computer . I was surprised to find that it had found two 'viruses' . I don't know if anyone can help me in finding out if they are real or only false positives . The following is the output that I received .
Name of File
/usr/src/fglrx-8.723.1/libfglrx_ip.a.GCC3 and GCC4
Name of Problem
Heuristics.Broken.Executable
Status
Loose
Does anyone know if this is a problem.
Ubuntu Security :: USB Flash Drive With A Virus
Jul 31, 2010A while back I had been using ubuntu on a live cd after my windows partition had been taken over by a virus, which at the time I thought had been removed by my anti virus (and then took out winlogon) and I did a system repair instead of a complete reformat because I didn't want to lose all of my files. After repairing, I noticed some things like what looked like fake "this page has been blocked based on your security preferences" on major sites like ....., myspace and facebook. I ran another virus scan with a different AV and strangely it detected a behavioural software keylogger, which after looking it up seemed to be something that could only be installed with physical access to the system, which confused me. Anyway, this is when I started to use the live CD to copy some of my music, videos, pictures etc. onto my flash drive. From what I can remember, I used this USB on my main computer without problems, but the last time I used it (few months ago) I ran a virus scan afterwards, just to feel safe and it came up with a couple java exploit trojans. This was probably just coincidence and I hadn't ran a scan in a day or two, possibly even a false positive as I noticed no decrease to system performance or any odd happenings.
So, my questions are: Is it even possible for a virus from a windows partition to copy itself to a USB flash drive on an ubuntu live cd; and is it possible (if the virus was even capable of this) if I insert the flash drive into my ubuntu computer, it could do anything like transfer across my WLAN to my windows computer, or even copy its files onto ubuntu but be unable to do anything? Which brings me to another question: if I visit a website that may contain drive-by malware or a virus of any type, is it capable of acting at all, such as even trying to transfer itself into my home folder, or does it not even recognize ubuntu at all and do nothing?
Ubuntu Security :: How To Get Rid Of Virus Found In Email
Aug 19, 2010Unable to send mail thus adjust protocol port and it worked. Things moving slow on computer. Thus ran clamtk virus scanner. It found a virus. Tried to quarantine it but not successful. Have GUI version 4.15 Antivirus engine .95.3. Virus is located at
/home/kim/.mozilla-thunderbird/zrlm4cOj.default/Mail/LocalFolders/Inbox Phishing.Heristics.Email.SpoofedDomain
What do I do to get rid of it?
Ubuntu Security :: WINDOWS - Iexplore.exe Virus
Sep 24, 2010My machine that is running Windows XP got a virus a few months ago. Keep in mind I have NEVER used Internet Explorer.
Symptoms when CONNECTED to the internet: My volume is turned down on start-up. When the volume is on the internet explorer "clicking" noise plays frequently. In task manager there are two "iexplore.exe" processes running. As soon as I kill them they will start up again. They aren't taking up copious amounts of memory, but they are still very present. If left on for long enough pop-ups will start appearing.
Symptoms when NOT CONNECTED to the internet: None.
What I've done: I've ran a handful of the free Anti-Virus programs, e.g., AVG, ComboFix, avast!, and Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware.
Ubuntu Security :: Install Anti-virus On 10.04?
Oct 9, 2010i have dual boot windows xp and Ubuntu 10.04 so i was wondering if it is necessary to install an anti-virus software?
View 9 Replies View RelatedUbuntu Security :: Scan 'only' USB Stick For Virus In 10.10
Dec 7, 2010I have Avast Antivirus installed in Ubuntu 10.10. There are options to select folders to scan from 1. Home Directory 2. Entire system and 3. Selected folders. What are the options available to scan only selected drive. OR How to scan only USB stick.
View 2 Replies View RelatedUbuntu Security :: Executing A Virus With Wine?
Mar 1, 2011if I executed a Windows Virus in the program "Wine" in Ubuntu.
View 9 Replies View RelatedSecurity :: Realtime Anti Virus Program?
Jan 5, 2010This might be a very stupid questions, but I'm wondering if anyone can tell me if there are any antivirus software for Linux?I know that it normally is not something that is needed, but in the company where I work they have a policy saying that every OS must have a realtime anti virus program installed on the pc's with automatic updates.
View 14 Replies View RelatedUbuntu Security :: 10.04 - Scan Windows Partition For Virus?
May 12, 2010I'm dual booting 10.04 with windows 7 and it occurs to me that I could scan the windows partition for viruses FROM linux. Is anybody doing this sort of thing? Does that make any sense?
View 3 Replies View RelatedUbuntu Security :: Autostarting Windows-virus In The Wine?
Jun 6, 2010Since Wine recognize the .exe filetype and associates itself with it, is it possible to get a virus that starts up automatically in wine or is it limited to me manually running the program?
View 6 Replies View RelatedUbuntu Security :: Virus Protectors That Works On Linux?
Feb 15, 2011I know Ubuntu doesn't really become the receiving end of Virus and melware but IM one of those users that proves that there are virus out there for mac and Linux.Like a few years ago (back during 8.o5 Ubuntu i think i downloaded a hefty amount of software with out considering the recourse Thus I became the receiving end of a nasty Ubuntu target virus sucked and at the time it ruined my fun so i went back to the windows virus any ways I'M looking for a virus protector that works on Linux as I tend to be Very.. *ehem...* dumb when it comes to what not to download
so ya other then avg (i had that on windows virus and its awful)also could I get an idea of things NOT to download?
Ubuntu Security :: PC Defender 2010 Windows Virus?
Feb 28, 2011I believe the name of the virus is "PC Defender 2010". This has self-installed, causing popups attempting to convince the user that there is a security flaw, and that they should upgrade to the advanced version. I have looked this up, and it is definitely a virus. The virus creates a shortcut with a target in the AppData folder named defender.exe. When I went to search for this file, after having set it to show hidden files and folder, I looked in the folder, and found nothing by the name of defender.exe. Does anyone have any ideas as to how to find this file, if it even exists, and then remove the virus all together from the computer. Ideally these solutions will be executable from Windows, as the user is rather afraid of linux.
View 1 Replies View RelatedUbuntu Security :: Virus Protection Required For Net Surfing?
May 15, 2011When surfing the net do you need virus protection? And if so what do you recommend?
View 9 Replies View RelatedSecurity :: Virus Infect The Windows Xp Ntfs Partition?
Feb 4, 2010Let's say I have an avi file that contains a virus for ntfs windows xp sp3. I put that file on a linux ext3 partition. Then on a windows xp sp3 nfts computer, I connect to the partition over a network share via smb. I run the file within the share so the file is never physically on the windows xp sp3 computer. In this situation will the virus infect the windows xp ntfs partition?
View 5 Replies View RelatedSecurity :: Create A Virus In Android Operating System?
Dec 31, 2010Http://www.breitbart.com/article.php...show_article=1
I just read the above article. Someone in Communist China has found a way to create a virus in the Android operating system. Android is a Linux fork.
It looks as though the virus is quite specific: it only works on certain apps downloaded from Communist China. I'm hoping that the Google Android version of Linux is different enough from the standard Linux it was "forked" off of that it will be of no concern to we desktop Linux users.
Does this mean that we Linux users must begin running anti-virus software as a continuous process now? What is the chance standard distros will be affected?
Ubuntu Security :: Automatically Run Virus Scan When Insert USB Pen Drive
Jan 2, 2010I use my ubuntu laptop at work and connect a lot of usb pen drives to my computer. Everyone else I work with use windows and I want to make sure that the usb pen drives don't contain any windows viruses so I don't spread them. The best way for this to be done would be to have the USB pen drives automatically scanned with they are inserted in my ubuntu machine. How to do this?
View 2 Replies View RelatedUbuntu Security :: Virus Scan Of Files To Send Onto Windows
Jan 31, 2010I know that there is little need for me to install an anti-virus etc - but - I was thinking, it is a good idea to scan folders and files that I send to colleagues that run windows.Whats the best way and programme to do this? I guess I simply install an AV programme and thats it!
View 5 Replies View RelatedUbuntu Security :: Virus In Windows Reformatted HD - Still Facebook Hacked
Apr 28, 2010I believe it is a keylogger because my Facebook account has been hacked, I believe my email has as well. I heard that even if you reformat a harddrive, the virus could still sit there and apparently that is what happened to me. how to be rid of it and keep my security. I installed RKhunter and Chkrootkit. Rkhunter reports warning files while checking my filesystem. I can post a log if need be.
View 9 Replies View RelatedUbuntu Security :: Trojan Virus Wiped Off Printer Programs?
May 16, 2010I used my printer without any problems using ubuntu os. As the day went surfing got slower. I lost ability to print. Went into windows os, which I haven't used for a few day, and scanned with superantispyware. A Trojan virus was found. Went back to ubuntu os and found that all printer programs had been removed.
View 9 Replies View RelatedUbuntu Security :: Trojan Virus Keeps Coming In Share Directory?
Sep 27, 2010After some time i always see a trojan virus in my ubuntu machines shared folder. It is an exe detected by ClamAv as Trojan.Autokit-77 I thought i was getting it from some windows machine on the network but that isn't the case. I deleted the virus and removed my computer from the network and still the virus comes back. My computer however, is still connected to the internet through an independent mobile broadband usb stick.
So where is the virus coming from and why is it going to my shared folder. I thought ubuntu would not allow the virus to do something like this without me giving it permission. I am running 10.4.
Ubuntu Security :: Windows Virus Appears In Home Folder?
Jan 4, 2011Lately, I've found 2-3 times an .exe file with a random name in my /home, and another data file with a random name as well. I'm a user of wine, but none of the programs that I use seems to be the cause. Last time it happened I sent it to virustotal.com, and this is the result: [URL].. So, this is clearly a virus. The two files show "nobody" in the proprietary field and "none" as group. What can I do to track down the cause? Also, telepathy-butterfly likes to hog 100% of CPU lately, and all I can do is killing it: is someone exploiting a vulnerability? if so, why the hell would he drop a win32 virus?
View 9 Replies View RelatedUbuntu Security :: How To Repair Virus Infected Files With ClamAV
Mar 29, 2011I have seen that we can scan for viruses and also virus infected files with ClamAV but is there any possibility that ClamAV can repair virus infected files.
View 1 Replies View RelatedSecurity :: Virus Protection Software For SUSE 10 SP2 OES2 SP1a?
Aug 26, 2009I have been trying to find a virus protection software that will integrate with my kernel 2.6.16.60-0.42.4. I tried Linuxshield, but the version of kernel I have is too new. I spent two days trying to make it work, but it gives me an error continually, no matter what I do when I try to install it. If there is anyone on the same kernel version that has had success with a virus protection software.
View 11 Replies View RelatedSecurity :: Would A Windows Virus Executed In Wine Compromise The Whole System
Dec 22, 2010Would a Windows virus executed in Wine compromise the whole Linux system?
View 3 Replies View RelatedUbuntu Security :: Run A Program That Is Infected With A Trojan / Virus In Wine Will Effect It
May 2, 2010if i run a program that is infected with a trojan/virus in Wine will it effect Ubuntu?
View 9 Replies View RelatedUbuntu Security :: Real Time Email Virus Scanning In Lucid?
Jun 14, 2010I am building a PC that dual boots Kubuntu and Windows and want to share the email store. Therefore, I would like to have real time or on access scanning of emails in an antivirus program like Windows does. I am not running an email server, just a desktop using pop3 and eventually imap email.
In previous Debian versions ClamAV and Dazuko used to do this. However, I understand that this setup doesn't work in Lucid. I tried p3scan but that hasn't been updated since 2008, once I managed to install it, it failed to find clamd even though it was running. I understand that clamdrib no longer works for Thunderbird 3. Amavisd as a replacement for p3scan, but this seems to be for mail servers.
I would be really grateful if anyone could tell me how to get on access/real time virus scanning of pop3 and imap emails on a desktop running Lucid with either Thunderbird 3 or Kmail, without having to buy an antivirus program like Avast Or point me to an existing tutorial that I might have missed.
As an aside (don't want much do I?) does anyone know if Kmail can be setup to only download the headers like Thunderbird does?