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I found a virus on the ftp site while looking for rom editing tools.
I don't remember exactly which folder/directory I downloaded it from but it was xdrit.exe or xdarit.exe. Search your harddrive and delete if you recently downloaded rom editing tools.
This virus is launched by clicking the .exe file, after executing the virus loads a sound file that plays a stupid laugh in mediaplayer, it copies 2 files into your startup folder, prompts you with a text telling you that you have been infected and to reboot to save yourself or some b.s. like that, so when you reboot it executes itself from your windows startup folder.
Check your startup folder and delete! if you get it.
It did delete my ntldr. and a couple of other files, had to do a repair with my windows cd.
Antivirus did not detect it! It looks to be a simple script from some moron script kitty!
Anyway I am up and running again with no loss to speak of but a little time.
Found the text file, this is the message in it:
Hello! upon reading this message your computer is starting to shutdown
Your Data Link Library is going to destroy, all your files say goddbye...
Did you know that some programs are cute and stealth like this, amazing isn't it...
ARE YOU READY TO THIS DISASTER!!!
Very Important Reason Unless Shutdown
Hi,
I can't find a file on our ftp with a name that looks like what you specified.
If someone knows the exact name or finds the file please let me or a moderator know and we'll remove it.
Greetz,
Flar
I just assume everything on the FTP site is suspect now. There have been too many virus attacks lately, especially after last weeks slashdotting over the iPhone skin. Most are just malicious scripts that your virus scanner will ignore.
Hi guys thought I'd post this warning maybe one of you can delete the file.
I downloaded and run it, it deleted my boot information, replaced windows files and deleted most exe files.
Unfortunately I cannot access the ftp server at the moment, but it was an installer for windows live for pocketpc.
Hope no one else has this problem...
SAME HERE!!!!!
/Uploads/Temp/Install_WLM.exe is a virus.... Thank god it happened to me at work and I could take a new pc from shelf, but seriously GET RID of that file!
Thanks for the warning and sorry that it happened to you.
As stated the FTP uploads is open and anybody can put anything on it, we seem to have a few board people around that think they are clever.
I have had a look for something that reads like what you posted but had no luck. So based on that I need bit more help to find and delete that file.
Ok its gone. Thanks for the file name, you managed to post before me.
Thanks, I just hope the other Install WLM exe's are clean, I've seen a few around on the FTP.
As long as no one has to go through what I did!
do you know what the filesize was? maybe we can compare to the others and find the malicious ones...
Afraid not, maybe MDAIIIUser knows, if he deleted the one in the temp dir?
Saying that, I know the cab of WLM is good, so if you really wanted to, you could get rid of all the Install WML .exe's? Better safe than sorry...
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it's also hidden as 'Limewire Pro real' or something similar, almost got caught out!
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Hi Guys,
there was also a virus thread in the BA section, i merged it with this one to get a better overview.
Greetz,
Flar
i had deleted the limewire one the other day off the FTP... it was one of those files that just didnt belong...
Virus Heaven
I too made the mistake of downloading a damn Virus form the FTP Site yesterday!
Worse thing was.. I was the one who posted the CLEAN version of the install_WLM.exe file!
So.. I decided to repost my threaded apps to my own website. www.web4malta.com/xda-developers/windowslive-ppc2005_arm.rar
Sorry guys but the FTP free-for-all access has to stop!
I dont know what hosting you guys have, however.. I would like to make a suggestion!
CHANGE THE DAMN UPLOAD LOGIN AND PASSWORD..............
Make a thread... FTP uploads...
Get people to post stuff onto there...
every day or so let an admin (or designate a few volunteers!) to move stuff from the attachments folder to the correct place on the FTP site.
or JUST LEAVE THE DAMN STUFF ATTACHED!
We will then know who is posting crap!
The Rom "guru's" should all have a more "higher" level of FTP anyhows.. Mamiach, Xplode, Logout ETC...
They can post stuff onto their bit of the FTP if needed...
Xda developers is becoming a place that is know for Trashed FTP sites, and Virus's in every second download... Something really needs to be done!
And I KNOW this post is harsh... But hey.. we all appreciate that none of get paid for doing what we do with PPC's and we all have Real Jobs... However.. It just infuriates me that someone has found a way to (insert 4 letter word beginning with F here)-up the FTP site OVER AND OVER again!
I just go through now and delete stuff off it, If i know its a virus.. or rename it to THIS-IS-A-VIRUS.exe The problem is the "free for all" uploading scheme,... Nice in an ideal world..Stoopid in this one!
Juggs.
i agree we need to look a this issue urgently....this has to stop.
Some stalkers wants to makes us down!!!
i lost all my files, i've downloaded a file from ftp site and i dont know what happens next. i think what can we do about it? can we possibly change the rules in xda-developers? Thanks to all of the software developers here by the way.
And another one bites the dust!
maskrider2001 said:
i lost all my files, i've downloaded a file from ftp site and i dont know what happens next. i think what can we do about it? can we possibly change the rules in xda-developers? Thanks to all of the software developers here by the way.
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I have been inundated with Emails from people....
Another person just posted that they lost their machine due to infected files yesterday!
Admins. I Implore you do do something about this... Just shut the Uploads section off.. change the passwords.. move everything into a subfolder and post a great big README.txt file in the FTP root!
There must be something you can do before more people lose their PC's !
Theres not much of a way to keep the FTP site open access and stop bad people. I guess the best way would be to have each user account used for FTP access also, with guest users not being able to upload.
A more complex system might be to somehow acquire virtual machine software and an old pc, having someone run each new exe thats added to the FTP site and checking for any malicious activity, classifying it as virus or not. Since most of these viruses are little scripts that some F*** comes up with, I believe most of the antivirus software doesnt pick it up (avast sure didnt!).
Then you could have the fun of creating a database with file info and banning every new user who attempts to upload a virus.
Anyone with me for an over complicated solution?!
Juggles said:
Admins. I Implore you do do something about this... Just shut the Uploads section off.. change the passwords.. move everything into a subfolder and post a great big README.txt file in the FTP root!
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We have 2 threads on this subject, a wiki page explaining what is open and what is shut.
http://wiki.xda-developers.com/index.php?pagename=BA_FTP_Site
Common sense tells everybody that they need to be careful with what they execute if they have downloaded it form the internet. and and and.
At the moment we have 2 choices, have a ftp or not have a ftp.
Sure we could have a login system,
we could have a person that verifies the files,
we could have a change control process.
Fact is this is not a commercial site in as a few if any of us get paid for being here or typing what ever you are reading now.
So as you see we are bound, bound by donations, bound by infrastructure needs, bound by support requirements that can't be met.
Now if anybody wants to commit to being a FTP admin, to being on line at least 2 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year (like or users) to verifying that every file is what it says it is, works and has a readme.txt added to (as requested), I will be MORE than happy to give them the FTP password. Oh did I mention that you have to do this for free ???.
If this is not the case then we all have to wait until the donation system and the advertisements generate enough revenue for hire that person and buy the needed software.
With that though in mind.... (donations)
i volunteer to sort help man/mod/whatever u need me to do with the ftp (or anything else for that matter, I've just finished my exams so i have free time again
Hello. Anyone know torrent program that can do passworded trackers?
Adisastas wmtorrent cant do those and its been on "to do" list for year or so.
Doesnt matter is it free.
I have been looking for one long time but havent found any.
Nothing illegal in this so dont blame me, I am looking for own use because me and my friends are using torrents to share stuff faster and easily. Since Blackstone has big microsdhc cards it would be really usefull.
woo this is 100th post
helloo anyone? torrent programs shouldnt be so hard to make even, so I wonder why there arent any other proper than Adisasta.
Which doesnt get updated even when they say so in forums. "in time" well damn no updates for 1½year or so.
no one? damn, S60 has them but WinMo doesnt.
Too bad I dont know how to make mobile programs this would be good project.
Hi you should try the latest version of wmTorrent, it supports private trackers.
well isnt there any program that could download rapidshare and megaupload links like j downloader??
YongkiCA said:
Hi you should try the latest version of wmTorrent, it supports private trackers.
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It doesnt. Tried and uninstalled.
This may or may not be a stupid question and I've looked high and low for an answer but is there anywhere i can download system apps individually? Specifically Windows Live Messenger.
The ROM i have installed doesnt have it included and a .CAB of it would be beautiful.
Correct me if this isnt even possible...
THANKS!
microsoft probably has windows live messenger available for download.
EDIT: I found it, but it is so easy to find that I won't be helping you. I don't even think you searched. If XDA doesn't work, try Google.
if you don't google it your lazing it
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if you don't google it your lazing it
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Yeah but he said he looked up and down. What a liar.
google ppc windows messenger..
man i get loads of hits on that one!
... thanks for making me feel like an idiot but...
i dont know how there is such a flood of people calling me retarded but iv obviously googled it and found windows websites saying
"How do I get started?
MSN Messenger is a standard application for Windows Mobile-based Pocket PCs and Smartphones (versions 2002 and 2003).
To launch MSN Messenger on your device, all you need to do to get started is launch MSN Messenger from the Programs menu (a connection to the internet must be established first).
Now you are ready to add some friends and try all the different features MSN Messenger for Windows Mobile devices offers!"
that isnt exactly a download link. every other website is third party apps... which are not what i was looking for. and thus all these answers saying basically "****ing google it liar" are completely wrong. if you actually googled it yourself youd see that it isnt a solution. hence me asking here....
I'm a huge fan of the accomplishments of this community but really though... its a legit question.
If anyone genuinely has an answer thatd be greatly appreciated.
and if im seriously that blind and it is there than im sorry for my incompetence but im fairly certain that this isnt as simple as you all seem to think it is?!
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nevermind. i am infact retarded. i had no idea that msn was bundled WITH the live service because my phone still had live on it just not messenger... i downloaded the whole bundle and now lifes great... but thanks for calling me stupid a bunch that was pleasant.... how am i suppose to know theyre bundled together?! (windows is ****ing stupid, thats why im a mac user.
lmao!
hi there moron. (just kidding - welcome on board )
peetuhr said:
but thanks for calling me stupid a bunch that was pleasant....
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you did start the general theme in the first post.
although I can't see anyone being offensive (well okay someone did accuse you of being a liar, but hey that's positively being loving at times around here)
with the news of the first SMS Trojan:
http://www.kaspersky.com/news?id=207576152a
does anyone know if the virus protection programs really work on android?
i just would like to be able to install apk's found on these the market, forums, and elsewhere with peace of mind.
anyone try virus protectors with any success or know ways of ensuring you dont get a virus (other than permissions...which i assume virus's could fake?)
Why would you need one? You have to install the APK first.
You can try lookout which has an AntiVirus included. It basically scans apk's for anything they have in their database. Not perfect, but works. Plus the other features are nice too.
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Why would you need one? You have to install the APK first.
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So I take it you know which .apk it is then! Why haven't you shared the name of the suspect file(s) so others don't accidently download it... I'm sure the virus maker is disguising it well. He just asked a simple question that's all...
I have not used one for Android but have also wondered how well these will work... does it only scan downloaded .apk's or does it constantly run in the background and use resources?
I still don't understand why people feel the need to post unproductive comments when "legitimate" questions are asked... this was not one of those stupid questions where a comment like this is deserved...if it was that easy just to not just download it then the virus makers would never get them to spread...
I have no problem avoiding a 13k apk to install, but its just a matter of time before you have a nice working free apk posted somewhere legitimate, thats bundled with that 13k "extra". i think if this door is opening, its pretty scary. pc virus's are annoying, but they rarely cost you anything other than a headache. this virus sends premium SMS's which are charged to your account. just wondering if anyone knew if these virus protection, like lookout, actually work.
I use lookout, but I have never had a virus, so can't really say if it actually works or not.
Kornsaq said:
I use lookout, but I have never had a virus, so can't really say if it actually works or not.
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Ha...paradox much?
One thing you are missing is that this virus arrives in an SMS message. Updates arrive through the Market App. Easiest protection would be to not install anything from an SMS unless you know what it is for sure.
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No thanks. I will just continue not installing apps from sms messages. I get my apps from the market and occasionally directly from trusted devs. I don't see the need for antivirus in my case.
Hello guys, I have idea about the Perfect APP and who is able to make such thing will become a Millionaire with sure.
1st wana say im not a programer and i just have the right idea.. i cannot do it by myself but i decide to write it here and maybe some of you can be interested.
Its hard really but its inovation and worth the time because will change almost everything.
Now every single day we clearly can see that more and more the peoples start using they Pocket PC to surf in the net than the regular methood so.. all costumers LOVE the direct application.. like YouTube PLayer.. like many other because they dont need to open a browser and to type there the url.. and to wait to load.. they prefer ready APPs because is alot more easyer, Faster and Smooth with one single click you are there where you wana be.
My idea is:
Single Program.. that will be conected to a web address, in the web address can have actual INFO of alost everything.. from Wheater, Finances, Cinema, News, Sport, Flight tickets and many more.. you name it..depends how hard you wana do it..
So imagine one single APP in your device.. when you run it.. directly to appear like web page all the INFOs and you just choice what you wana chek today.. also will recognize the Country AREA and will show you exactly the INFO you need.
For example if you are from UK... when the app load you will be able to see the curency GBP to all other.. the corect wheater for your city, what movies will be played in the Cinema, Events, News and all this for UK... so with app like this you will be always in touch you do not need any more.. to read newspapers, or surf in internet to read some news etc.
Application like this will be inovation and will change everything in the MOBILE bussines.
This is the idea all rights reserved. If anyone is able to do such application will become Millionaire with SURE
tsalta said:
Hello guys, I have idea about the Perfect APP and who is able to make such thing will become a Millionaire with sure.
1st wana say im not a programer and i just have the right idea.. i cannot do it by myself but i decide to write it here and maybe some of you can be interested.
Its hard really but its inovation and worth the time because will change almost everything.
Now every single day we clearly can see that more and more the peoples start using they Pocket PC to surf in the net than the regular methood so.. all costumers LOVE the direct application.. like YouTube PLayer.. like many other because they dont need to open a browser and to type there the url.. and to wait to load.. they prefer ready APPs because is alot more easyer, Faster and Smooth with one single click you are there where you wana be.
My idea is:
Single Program.. that will be conected to a web address, in the web address can have actual INFO of alost everything.. from Wheater, Finances, Cinema, News, Sport, Flight tickets and many more.. you name it..depends how hard you wana do it..
So imagine one single APP in your device.. when you run it.. directly to appear like web page all the INFOs and you just choice what you wana chek today.. also will recognize the Country AREA and will show you exactly the INFO you need.
For example if you are from UK... when the app load you will be able to see the curency GBP to all other.. the corect wheater for your city, what movies will be played in the Cinema, Events, News and all this for UK... so with app like this you will be always in touch you do not need any more.. to read newspapers, or surf in internet to read some news etc.
Application like this will be inovation and will change everything in the MOBILE bussines.
This is the idea all rights reserved. If anyone is able to do such application will become Millionaire with SURE
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Basically you want, iGoogle on your phone?
I'm all for it! Hopefully Google will put it on android at least, but it would be amazing to have it on wm too, the mobile web version at the moment isn't very good.
have idea about the Perfect APP
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are y m$/htc employee begging for users idea for earning cash here?
ban IT, mods.
such programs are already developed, sunk in whole lots of commercial/market bs.
thank you, market.
fockin,
lazy
newbland.
pupakota said:
are y m$/htc employee begging for users idea for earning cash here?
ban IT, mods.
such programs are already developed, sunk in whole lots of commercial/market bs.
thank you, market.
fockin,
lazy
newbland.
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Hey are you an ID.OT ? i wrote about app idea if some developer have interest to create something like this.. what cash to make from this? i think befor to write you need to read so i think YOU need BAN not me
tsalta said:
Hey are you an ID.OT ?
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um, i got angry for weird reason, probably, indeed.
let's skip it, okay?
sorry.
and do not name me idiot.
pupakota said:
um, i got angry for weird reason, probably, indeed.
let's skip it, okay?
sorry.
and do not name me idiot.
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OKAY i get angry coz you cannot telling who to be Banned and etc also i think YOU do not understand the whole Thread thats why i ger angry i dont have problem with you anyway so will not write anymore
have a good day
I am perfecly clear about your wishful thinking method, man, don't worry.
I think you may skip it, like i said. Nobody will serve ya, like i said.
and - like i said - software able to do what you say is made long time ago, but people like ya are too lazy to make their own scripts to solve your wishes.
Nobody will make it for ya, i think. Nobody.
For 5 years i have seen many beggars, you know.
More - i can see final stage of decay of WM just because of lazy bums.
for such people i lost here two accounts already(c.a. 4k of posts here and >10k there, y'know)
Bye and do not comment my post, please, because i do not want to lose my account because of yOU(i like to help wise people, so ban because of your bs may be painful).
I am trying to be nice, with no reason.
Any further priv issues please, send on PM. Not on public, manager. Ya should know that already.
pupakota said:
I am perfecly clear about your wishful thinking method, man, don't worry.
I think you may skip it, like i said. Nobody will serve ya, like i said.
and - like i said - software able to do what you say is made long time ago, but people like ya are too lazy to make their own scripts to solve your wishes.
Nobody will make it for ya, i think. Nobody.
For 5 years i have seen many beggars, you know.
More - i can see final stage of decay of WM just because of lazy bums.
for such people i lost here two accounts already(c.a. 4k of posts here and >10k there, y'know)
Bye and do not comment my post, please, because i do not want to lose my account because of yOU(i like to help wise people, so ban because of your bs may be painful).
I am trying to be nice, with no reason.
Any further priv issues please, send on PM. Not on public, manager. Ya should know that already.
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Now i understand why you been baned befor. i was thinking to not answering anymore but its seems that you do not UNDERSTAND anything, and again writing Sh..ts about ME without to know ME and without to atack you.
1st Im not a Begger and i do not begg anyone to do a script or any program for ME, i wrote a IDEA because i cannot do it by myself if i was able to do it i will do without to write here.
2nd I know there already have similar apps But this app can be even better, simple and with alot more INFORMATION.
3rd Im not lazzy and i do not WIN or do not wana WIN anything from this.. and im shocked WHY you talk me like that? explain me please HOW i will make Money if some developer create such app because really I DO NOT UNDERSTAND YOU what you mean.
The final is if you cheked my post and replyes here will see that when someone need help or have questions if im able to help or i know the answers im doing this all the time..SO IM NOT LAZZY and i do not begg anyone.
I do not need application like this and i do not begg anyone to make it for ME i just give an idea if there someone create application like this will be forALL of US all mambers of XDA and all peoples around the world who have Pocket PC..
I cant understand WHY you start to write me things like this to fight when you even do not understand the IDEA and do not know anything about me?!
The Moderators can Lock this TOPIC right now i don`t mind.. because i will not write anything more here and also i do not fight with anyone without reason.. its your problem that you dont understand the IDEA.
you do not UNDERSTAND
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dude i am far above of what you can understand.
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explain me please HOW i will make Money
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Not YOU and NO developer. <-- that's explanation, for person with IQ >80.
Please, again, stop writing about fight, and try to think.
You are writing about idea, that pda killer company may turn into millions of dollars, while you will be simply here, arguing with me.
We may only lose arguing here, cannot you see this?
Wanna talk about this, PM me, i won't discuss anything here anymore.
Like i said - nobody will make miracle software for you here.
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