Questions relating to malicious software
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Now that Ubuntu is more populare, what good antivirus/rootkit/malware protection is there? [closed]
Now that Ubuntu is a recognizable Linux distribution, are more hackers are going to write malware/rootkits/virus's specifically targeting Ubuntu. In all likelihood Linux itself will be more targeted ...
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Where can I look for malware that may have been installed on my machine?
I want to analyze my ubuntu box to detect if it was been hacked. My question is: what are all the place where to look to discover if some malicious software are started ? The following is some kind of ...
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How likely is it that I got a boot sector virus in my computer virus by chance? [closed]
I just discovered that I had a boot sector virus in the bios on my computer. Anyway, I've had a computer cracker for a good many years.
One time, when I found out I could encrypt Ubuntu, the whole ...
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Using linux/ubuntu to combat windows flash drive malware?
I had asked this question on ITSecurity @ Stack Exchange also. There may not be may linux distro users in ITSec, but obviously there are many here. So, I think that it might be appropriate to put that ...
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Facebook advertisements open automatically even when the browser is not currently open
I tried to google the problem for a while and still couldn't find the solution.
My browser periodically open a new tab with a Facebook link even when the browser is not opening. First I guess that's ...
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Can Mal/JavaJar-B infect an Ubuntu/Linux OS?
I've just read about the Mal/JavaJar-B malware that is apparently capable of attacking OS X computers via a security hole in Java. I've also heard a few people mention that it can also affect Linux ...
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Popup Malware “openadserving.com”
can someone help me please?!
When I'm using Chrome (or Fire Fox) I'm getting fullscreen popup advertising even on sites that I am certain do not have it. I see the web site it is trying to load is ...
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How do I scan for viruses with ClamAV?
I installed ClamAV via Terminal (Ctrl+Alt+T) with:
sudo apt-get install clamav
but how can I scan for viruses?
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Chkrootkit findings - what to do?
after my ubuntu runs slower and slower and google regularly asks me for prooving to be human, i had Chkrootkit running. here's what it found:
wlan0: PACKET SNIFFER
(/sbin/wpa_supplicant [870],
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Dangerous Website May Have Infected System? [closed]
Last day I finished my website and tried to check how it looks on other browsers using www.browsershots.org , but I had a mistake while writing the address and I wrote http://browsershot.com which ...
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Can Ubuntu/Linux machines be infected by the Shylock trojan?
I've heard of this trojan that can now spread through Skype. I use Skype regularly and also access my online banking account occasionally on my machine. Should I be worried? I also run ClamAV and a ...
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What are these unknown unauthorised network connections?
As soon as i start the computer it connects to a lot of different connections over internet, even when I haven't opened the browser. The screenshot from etherape is attached for better understanding
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What is “safe” on linux? [closed]
I'm not a power user; I don't get too much time to learn about command lines. I'm using Ubuntu to browse the web, play the Steam for Linux beta, and do some image editing.
I recently installed ...
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sudo su command not working
Previous happenings here: Ubuntu is booting into terminal instead of GUI Interface
For some reason when I boot my computer up, instead of automatically entering into my normal interface, I have to ...
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Irritaring auto/dwell click is auto enabling it self
I am using Ubuntu 12.04. Mysteriously from yesterday auto click is enabled. I searched in web and found out it is called dwell click. I have no idea how it activated. I found out a solution ...
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Ubuntu 11.10 got virus or malware, how to delete entire disk and re install?
Had the Ubuntu sitting idle, came back to find it had linked and connected to malware sites, do not know how. Just want to delete/re install. want to stay with 11.10
the pc itself does not have a ...
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Browsing redirected and ad playing in background - Malware?
Recently i have noticed when browsing a web page will be redirected to something other than what i click on. For instance, when i tried going to www.askubuntu.com via a link on ubuntu.com it ...
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Win32.Malware.Heur_Generic.A.(kcloud)
I recently started using ubuntu as my main OS, but I am sort of addicted to ms office so I installed PlayOnLinux to be able to use it. I also use Ubuntu one cloud service to make back up of certain ...
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Are Virus/rootkits via ubuntu updates possible? [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
How is the system kept secure?
What security policies exist in place for packages and scripts?
I fear that just like on Windows there might be ways to catch a ...
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Is there more risk of malware when using WUBI?
What would happen when I got a malware in my windows file system, or everywhere else.
Is it affect on the Ubuntu OS? Can I get a virus or any malware as I use Ubuntu, and it may affect on the Windows ...
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Trojan in Ubuntu? DigiNotar
On Wednesday, I installed an old copy of Ubuntu 10.04LTS onto a pristine desktop PC that I built w/ brand new hardware--DSL modem, too--except for the CPU. Then, I downloaded Ubuntu 12.04 from ...
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What additional security measures should I apply for Ubuntu?
So on my Windows 7 install, I've got multiple free malware/virus scanners and a firewall up. But I've heard that Ubuntu (or Linux in general) is much more secure by default.
So what additional ...
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Ubuntu installed alongside an infected Windows system
My antivirus scan has found something on Windows 7. No information yet what it is. However I was thinking of installing Ubuntu alongside Windows. Could that be dangerous in terms of Ubuntu catching ...
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How isolated are Windows and Wubi-Ubuntu installations?
If I install Ubuntu via Wubi, I would like to still use Windows for many things, like playing some games not available on Ubuntu.
While using Ubuntu, if I encountered an executable that would ...
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Are there any spyware threats due to 3rd party plugins? [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
Are “PPA's” safe to add to my system, and what are some “red flags” to watch out for?
I installed the plugin mentioned in the following link ...
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Facebook.com redirecting to SearchMagnified.com
Please need urgent help.I'm on Ubuntu 12.04 and using chromium browser latest build.When ever I go for facebook.com on my browser it redirecting me to SearchMagnified.com. This issue is found only in ...
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Is it risky to download a script with a http://goo.gl/ link?
Following the advise of an answer in Ask Ubuntu, I downloaded and ran a script with a URL starting by http://goo.gl/
Is it risky to use such file? could it be a virus or something else?
If yes, what ...
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E-mail account hijacked
I have an AOL E-mail account that was obviously hijacked as two messages containing a link were send to all my contacts. When I locked into my account it was closed as AOL had noticed some irregular ...
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Is Linux really malware safe ? Or people just don't bother creating them for Linux? [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
Do I need to have 'antivirus software' installed?
I've never used Linux before and I heard that you don't need to worry about malware on Linux. So, as the title ...
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What is the best AntiVirus application available for non-technical users?
I am looking for an AntiVirus for Ubuntu, and have researched potential products. I do not want a paid product, but i do want a user friendly interface.
I do not want rants about how unnecessary it ...
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Running Malwarebytes under Wine 1.2.2
How can I get Malwarebytes to run with wine under 10.04? I have wine version 1.2.2 at default settings. Is there anything specific I need to do in order to get Malwarebytes to run? I am using the ...
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Malware scanner for Ubuntu [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
Is scanning VIRUS needed on Linux Distros?
What's a good malware scanner for Ubuntu?
--update
I just suspect something strange on my system, so I wondered if is there ...
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Where should I start in tracking down Firefox malware
Switched my sister to Ubuntu because I got tired of re-installing the other OS every 6 months. Now she managed to get some malware in her Firefox on Ubuntu. Without access to the computer (or when I ...
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How to detect and remove a Linux trojan?
I recently (re)stumbled upon this: Linux Trojan Goes Unnoticed For Almost A Year (Unreal IRCd)
Yes, I know that adding some random PPA/software from an untrusted source is asking for trouble (or ...
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Ubuntu vulnerable to malware sites?
I just browsed a site a while ago that was flagged as an "attack site" or has malware, but Firefox didn't warn before I went into it. Only when I opened a new tab with another page from the site did ...
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Strange window popping on Gnome
A couple of days ago, when I came back to my computer after a couple of hours, the following window was on my desktop:
The title bar said "gnome-screensaver-dialog". That's it. I just clicked OK, ...
