virus issue

[fredboy]

Hey IT guys,

I just wanted to let you know that I got nailed by a virus, a couple of days ago. ON the computer I am using, now. This is an old machine which I reinvigerated for use on the internet. Since reformatting and setting up this machine, I have only visited 2 sites, no email at all (I get that on another machine).

Therefore, I picked up this virus HERE, or at the other forum (in the US) that I have visited. I will be letting them know, as well. Hope it didn't come from here

[Blaadyblah]

Did your AV give a name for the virus please, Fredboy?

[barkingmad]

I havent seen or heard any other complaints so hopefully it isnt ours but the other sites!

[Retro]

I haven't seen or heard of anything either and as far as I'm aware our forum installation is completely secure.

Lindsey - Webmaster/Site Admin

[paw]

I ran AV scans just yesterday and they came back clean. I am here quite often so I don't think there is an issue with this forum. I guess we all have to be careful about clicking links to outside articles and sites though.

[fredboy]

thanks, guys. Probably didn't come from here, just wanted to give a heads up

these are(were) the infected files (virus type):

nedstat.gif (VBS:Encrypted-gen)
WIN386.swp (Win32:Context[Adw])