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[Mark John Harper]

Hi David, I hope you're feeling better!

I wanted to pass this on.
Peace, Mark



Recently a new member, "publock" posted a link "Is this for REAL?" at my forum and instead of deleting it like I normally do, I decided to check it out.

(I believe the website was publock.com, but once I went there I was redirected to another website --- DO NOT go there unless you wish to be infected)

It ran some type of applet, and even with my high security settings, it infected my PC with a trojan virus from just opening the webpage.

Several new files magically appeared in my WINDOWS/SYSTEM folder
(I did NOT click on them nor did I download anything, I simply opened a webpage)

upnp.exe

regserv.dll
regserv.exe

scvhostw.dll
scvhostw.exe

The .exe files above were somehow installed into my start up menu and were attempting to send out information to these IP addresses:

65.19.154.28

69.50.176.34
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[DavidCampbell]

Thanks for the warning Mark, but .exe trojans don't work on my Mac so I avoid most viruses which seem to favor the much more popular PC's. I don't even have MacWindows installed nor any other PC compatible software. Plus I just upgraded to the latest version of Firefox. This doesn't stop spammers and malicious vandals from trying though; I'm about to erase a spam monkey right now who is trying to tempt folks into downloading diseased MP3's. There's something to be said for avoiding idle pastimes on the internet. "I am a man of the road, a hobo by name. I do not seek entertainment; just poultry and game."
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David Campbell
"The going's getting weird, so I'm turning pro."