Spybot-B

Edward Holt · External Since: Oct 21, 2003 Posts: 1

My AV software (Sophos) has detected Spybot-B on my machine.
I've read that this is a virus that's spread by Kazzaa which I have running
in the background.

I'm I liable to get infected by it just because Kazaa was up and running?

Thumper · External Since: Oct 21, 2003 Posts: 13

And to answer your question, probably.

Thumper
"Edward Holt" <edward_holt RemoveThis @hotmail.com> wrote in message
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> My AV software (Sophos) has detected Spybot-B on my machine.
> I've read that this is a virus that's spread by Kazzaa which I have
running
> in the background.
>
> I'm I liable to get infected by it just because Kazaa was up and running?
>
>

Heather · External Since: Sep 19, 2003 Posts: 98

<null.TakeThisOut@zilch.com> wrote in message
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> On Tue, 21 Oct 2003 20:50:45 +0100, "Edward Holt"
> <edward_holt.TakeThisOut@hotmail.com> wrote:
>
> >My AV software (Sophos) has detected Spybot-B on my machine.
> >I've read that this is a virus that's spread by Kazzaa which I have
running
> >in the background.
> >
> >I'm I liable to get infected by it just because Kazaa was up and
running?
>
> People get infected because of any one of these :
>
> 1. They use insecure or insecured internet apps such as IE and OE
> 2. They don't patch their OSs
> 3. They use insecure or insecured IRC clients
> 4. They don't secure their internet ports
> 5. If on a LAN with file sharing they don't know how to secure it
> 6. They aren't careful to use software only from trustworthy sources
>
> So does having Kazaa up and running require any one of the above?
> Such as #1? Beware of anything requiring IE.
>
No, Art........Kazaa is a P2P stand alone program.........and no one in
their right mind should use it.....it is full of viruses and spyware!!

And I will never, ever understand your 'hatred' for IE....if it is
patched and the security is appropriately high......then it is no worse
than anything else. But I am tilting at windmills here......grin.

Saw some more lies on CNN tonight about our 'favourite subject'. Seems
you Government is rabid on the subject.

Best....Heather

ss_spa · External Since: Nov 14, 2003 Posts: 12

On Wed, 22 Oct 2003 03:38:43 GMT, "Heather" <fergie RemoveThis @nospam.com> wrote:

>No, Art........Kazaa is a P2P stand alone program.........and no one in
>their right mind should use it.....it is full of viruses and spyware!!

Sorry my eastern cousin, but Kazaa is not full of viruses. Spyware
yes, but a quick google for Kazaa lite takes care of that little
problem Smile

Been using it for a while now, no viruses downloaded, and none
installed.
It's very easy to see which files are probably viruses when using
Kazaa/Kazaa lite.

tim

Heather · External Since: Sep 19, 2003 Posts: 98

<ss_spa RemoveThis @hotmail.com> wrote in message
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> On Wed, 22 Oct 2003 03:38:43 GMT, "Heather" <fergie RemoveThis @nospam.com> wrote:
>
> >No, Art........Kazaa is a P2P stand alone program.........and no one
in
> >their right mind should use it.....it is full of viruses and
spyware!!
>
> Sorry my eastern cousin, but Kazaa is not full of viruses. Spyware
> yes, but a quick google for Kazaa lite takes care of that little
> problem Smile

> Been using it for a while now, no viruses downloaded, and none
> installed.
> It's very easy to see which files are probably viruses when using
> Kazaa/Kazaa lite.

Hi Tim......

Durn.......a Westerner!! Kazaa downloads are often viruses, my dear
darling funnyface!! And Kazaa Lite is by an entirely different company
and does NOT contain spyware........yet. In fact, Kazaa is threatening
to sue Kazaa Lite.....good luck.

If I were to ever use Kazaa......and that will be a frosty friday in
July......I would virus check every mp3 or exe. Is it possible to
change the extension......having a thought or two here. (G)

XX Heather (and I use WinMX......much better for songs......and no
spyware or viruses, period)

ss_spa · External Since: Nov 14, 2003 Posts: 12

On Wed, 22 Oct 2003 05:45:04 GMT, "Heather" <fergie.DeleteThis@nospam.com> wrote:

>Durn.......a Westerner!! Kazaa downloads are often viruses, my dear
>darling funnyface!! And Kazaa Lite is by an entirely different company
>and does NOT contain spyware........yet.

You seem to suffering some delusions Wink

Kazaa and Kazaa lite are one and the same. The only difference is some
enterprising soul has removed the spyware components.

I'd like to see your statistics that show Kazaa downloads are often
viruses. I've seen what I assume are viruses when searching for a
particular file (based on file sizes) but I say there are less viruses
than legitimate files. Certainly I've never felt the need to download
a 50 kb mp3 and click on it expect it to be a "real" mp3. Safe hex
goes a long way in the world of p2p.

>In fact, Kazaa is threatening to sue Kazaa Lite.....good luck.

Really? I hadn't heard that, and a quick google search showed that
Kazaa, aka Sharman Networks, was on the receiving end of lawsuits.

tim

kurt wismer · External Since: Jul 04, 2003 Posts: 1496

Edward Holt wrote:

> My AV software (Sophos) has detected Spybot-B on my machine.
> I've read that this is a virus that's spread by Kazzaa which I have running
> in the background.
>
> I'm I liable to get infected by it just because Kazaa was up and running?

a virus is a program, it has to be executed in order to do anything...
i've not heard of kazaa automagically executing things you download so
i would tend to suspect that you aren't liable to get infected just
because kazaa was up and running...

--
"hungry people don't stay hungry for long
they get hope from fire and smoke as the weak grow strong
hungry people don't stay hungry for long
they get hope from fire and smoke as they reach for the dawn"

optikl · External Since: Oct 22, 2003 Posts: 13

<null.RemoveThis@zilch.com> wrote in message
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Tell ya
> what, Heather. You wannabe my illegal drug supplier? Smile

>
If you want it, I have Rush Limbaugh's housekeeper's phone number. My back
is feeling much better.

Buddy B buddyb · External Since: Jul 20, 2003 Posts: 31

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Heather · External Since: Sep 19, 2003 Posts: 98

<Buddy B buddyb.RemoveThis@yippy.ti.ye> wrote in message
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> On Wed, 22 Oct 2003 21:21:06 GMT, "Heather" <fergie.RemoveThis@nospam.com> wrote:
>
> >cholesterol-lowering drugs,
> >viagra and so on.
>
> I didn`t know that viagra lowered your cholesterol. I`ve been using
> Lipitor:>)

Viagra doesn't lower anything......hopefully it does the opposite,
grin!!

HF

Heather · External Since: Sep 19, 2003 Posts: 98

<null.DeleteThis@zilch.com> wrote in message
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> On Fri, 31 Oct 2003 04:31:04 GMT, "Heather" <fergie.DeleteThis@nospam.com> wrote:
>
> >
> ><Buddy B buddyb.DeleteThis@yippy.ti.ye> wrote in message
> >news:tsn3qv4nmh8dti575lm48ost3t4oim2fj5@4ax.com...
> >> On Wed, 22 Oct 2003 21:21:06 GMT, "Heather" <fergie.DeleteThis@nospam.com>
wrote:
> >>
> >> >cholesterol-lowering drugs,
> >> >viagra and so on.
> >>
> >> I didn`t know that viagra lowered your cholesterol. I`ve been using
> >> Lipitor:>)
> >
> >Viagra doesn't lower anything......hopefully it does the opposite,
> >grin!!
>
> Actually, I found my heart pacemaker raised things considerably. Peg
> wanted my cardiologist to "lower my voltage" Smile

ROFL!! You sexy thing, you!!

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