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Thread Admin: AuctionArmsCeo (6-0-0) (Last 10 Posts) Posted: 08/21/2008 at 13:30:34
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Thread Title: "Hacker Attack on Auction Arms"
AuctionArmsCeo On the morning of the 18th of August, it appears we had a hacker attack where malicious code was inserted into some closed auctions that could potentially install a virus on your machine. While the attack was detected and corrected almost immediately, if you were:
  1. looking at closed auctions on the morning of the 18th and
  2. your computer doesn't have updated virus protection (shame on you), you are at risk.

If you have updated virus protection, you have nothing to worry about.

The virus in question is believed to be a URL redirect virus, or a trojan that changes your home page in an attempt to increase traffic to the hacker's website. The impact on the Auction Arms website included the removal of some closed auctions to prevent the spread of the virus, most of which have been restored. We apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused you, and will keep you informed if further details reveal themselves. Thanks again.

Manny DelaCruz
CEO - AuctionArms.com, Inc.
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Former Seller: Kan Do Arms(70-0-0) Post#1 - Posted: 08/21/2008 at 15:49:51
(no avatar) is aa going to pay for our computers being fixed?

Former Seller: gov2mod(2049-0-0) Post#2 - Posted: 08/21/2008 at 21:05:17
gov2mod Like Manny said in another post, You should have updated virus protection on your computer. This is true for all websites, not just this one. As for your computer I feel that thru my dealings with Auction Arms over the years that they have already bought me a new computer thru the sales I've had.

Former Seller: Gun nut Bob(63-0-0) Post#3 - Posted: 08/26/2008 at 20:25:14
(no avatar) Congratulations to Manny DelaCruz and the rest of the Auctions Arms Bunch. You do everything you can to provide a fantastic service

A hacker of the nature you described just may be a GUNFOBIC that can not stand anything about guns and like E-bay, is trying to keep them off of the net. So like as not, it will not be the last time.

Therefore, keep up the good work!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Bob

Former Seller: AIC(196-0-0) Post#4 - Posted: 08/28/2008 at 06:38:32
AIC I own one of the computers that picked up the bug, but AVG sent it to the virus vault as soon as I got it.

Former Seller: Sportsmanssupply(3592-0-3) Post#5 - Posted: 08/28/2008 at 11:53:06
(no avatar) AVG did the same for me. Kan do arms since you haven't had any closed auctions for a while why do you even ask such a question? It only affected you if you opened the closed auctions listing. Also did your computer contract the virus?

Former Seller: Kan Do Arms(70-0-0) Post#6 - Posted: 08/28/2008 at 12:32:21
(no avatar) it did and don't worry yourself about it aa save $$ i fixed my machine myself

Former Seller: Bubba J(53-0-0) Post#7 - Posted: 08/28/2008 at 12:39:08
Bubba J What is AVG?

FR&G

Former Seller: Frankfort(21-0-0) Post#8 - Posted: 08/28/2008 at 16:49:45
(no avatar) AVG is a free Anti Virus Program available for Personal Home use. You may obtain it at http://free.avg.com/ As a computer Technician, I used it for years on my personal machines. I recently switched to another free anti-virus program that has received higher ratings. It is Avast anti virus available at http://www.avast.com/eng/avast_4_home.html It is also free for personal home use. Please note that since these are free editions, support is somewhat limited from the manufacturer. Both are simple to use, and if you have a always on connection, will update automatically.

Former Seller: Bubba J(53-0-0) Post#9 - Posted: 08/29/2008 at 07:46:21
Bubba J Frankfort: Thanks. I am currently using McAffe which has automatic updates but costs $39.99 per year. AAre any of the two you mention better than McAffe?

FR&G

Former Seller: texastradingpost(2100-0-0) Post#10 - Posted: 09/01/2008 at 09:21:54
(no avatar) I have been using a free version of Avast for some time. I remember it blocked a virus last month while I was on the AA sight. Not as many bells and whistles as McAffe or Norton, but it has worked well for me.

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