Author Topic: New ransomware found (Read 3381 times)

Clive · « **Reply #15 on:** May 10, 2006, 08:05 »

Yes, but they all claim it to be clean. I know that it's not because the HDD is often chattering away when the machine is idle.

Simon · « **Reply #16 on:** May 10, 2006, 08:17 »

That could be something genuine updating itself, but you can't be too careful.

Clive · « **Reply #17 on:** May 10, 2006, 08:27 »

I think it's Webshots. It's a screensaver that generates some very pretty pictures but I think it contains spyware.

Simon · « **Reply #18 on:** May 10, 2006, 08:31 »

Yes, and I believe it also updates itself all the time too. You could always try blocking it with the firewall.

sam · « **Reply #19 on:** May 10, 2006, 12:49 »

or just plain and simply removing it and trying to find a similar but free from crap tool??

Clive · « **Reply #20 on:** May 10, 2006, 13:05 »

Mrs Clive will not part with it. The pictures are too cute.

sam · « **Reply #21 on:** May 10, 2006, 13:36 »

lol... argh.

Simon · « **Reply #22 on:** May 10, 2006, 14:24 »

I think Webshots is pretty unique, and I don't actually think it is dangerous as such. It's just that the constant updating tends to slow down the machine.