Virus on website

Easy Cash · 08-31-2008, 05:36 PM

Someone has put a virus on one of my websites.

Anyone know how to get rid of it without rebuilding the whole site and how do I stop it from happening again?

Steven Fullman · 08-31-2008, 05:39 PM

More details, please.

One question for starters...how did they get the virus on your site?

How are you sure it's a virus? What does this 'virus' do?

Has your webserver been physically compromised?

Do they have usernames/passwords?

What's the deal?

Steve

P.S. Yes...that's 6 questions...not one. Sorry.

Easy Cash · 08-31-2008, 05:48 PM

More details, please.

One question for starters...how did they get the virus on your site? Dunno. But when I visit it - my virus scanner says it is trying to load a virus. Tried it on 2 machines.

How are you sure it's a virus? What does this 'virus' do? Comes up with - Mal/Iframe-F and a few others.

Has your webserver been physically compromised? What do you mean? I use an external webserver party.

Do they have usernames/passwords? I hope not - they may though

What's the deal? The Warrior forum seems to have a few viruses floating around. I clicked on someones sig here once and that was the end on my laptop.

Steve

P.S. Yes...that's 6 questions...not one. Sorry.

Steven Fullman · 08-31-2008, 05:54 PM

OK...are you running antivirus software, such as Sophos?

Steve

Easy Cash · 08-31-2008, 05:56 PM

On my computers - yes.

Although the laptop wasn't at the time.

But all fixed now.

But on the website - How can I run a virus software on the external server?

Steven Fullman · 08-31-2008, 06:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Easy Cash

How can I run a virus software on the external server?

Not your problem, and not A problem, as long as you host with a reputable company.

Servers serve files...that's it. They don't host viruses unless the webmaster (you) puts them there...or...someone has physical or virtual access to your server or login details, and has purposely infected your hosting server (unlikely)

However, trust no one. Check with your host that no-one except you has logged in to your account lately. They can check by IP address, for example.

...as for your scare, sounds like your A/V software was getting a bit shirty about Inline Frames, which are still legitimate html tags...

Steve

Easy Cash · 08-31-2008, 06:11 PM

Thanks Steve. I am a bit suspicious so will check with hosting company.

They may have had access.

Thanks for your advice.

Much appreciated.

Dev99 · 10-11-2010, 06:58 AM

Hi,

I recently i faced this probs in my site i got step by step solution here

hideveloper.com

Thanks
Dev

PhillTurner · 10-11-2010, 07:50 AM

Hi Gerry

Outsource it via elance rentacoder or odesk for a few bucks!

Its so much hassle and not worth hours of your time and you will find hundreds of techies dying to sort it out for you for just a few bucks.

Last problem I had cost me $20 to sort out.

Thats what I would do

I hope that helps

Phill

Danny Turner · 10-11-2010, 09:52 AM

I had the same problem - with hostgator - told them - fixed in minutes
their advice
change passwords regularly - use a good antivirus- don't leave you passwords stored in your ftp program - that is one way hackers get them
good luck
with it
mmm off to do a site backup

AFI · 10-11-2010, 10:01 AM

Are you running Avast for an anti-virus software? They used to report one of my websites as a false positive for having a virus on it. Run your website through this tool and see if you really do have viruses or if you are getting a false positive from your virus software.

VirusTotal - Free Online Virus, Malware and URL Scanner

kloker007 · 10-11-2010, 10:34 AM

1. Download a random antivirus program such as avast antivirus or microsoft essential antivirus

2.Download the whole catalog from your server to your pc
3. Let your antivirus search and terminate the virus in your downloaded catalog
4. Delete all files in your server
5. Re-upload your clean catalog to your server

Tada

PS! Remember to take backup if your host don´t can´t do that for U.

Spacevt · 10-14-2010, 06:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kloker007

1. Download a random antivirus program such as avast antivirus or microsoft essential antivirus

2.Download the whole catalog from your server to your pc
3. Let your antivirus search and terminate the virus in your downloaded catalog
4. Delete all files in your server
5. Re-upload your clean catalog to your server

Tada

PS! Remember to take backup if your host don´t can´t do that for U.

What do you mean by whole catalog?

JMac · 10-14-2010, 06:37 PM

Allow me to direct you to the website in my signature...

redicelander · 10-14-2010, 06:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JMac

Allow me to direct you to the website in my signature...

Good site you have there, thanks for that.

Although I didn't check long enough to see if you cover removal of viruses on a website?

txconx · 10-14-2010, 06:53 PM

Man, no fun. I was given a large website because the owner (a corporation) couldn't figure out how to fix the virus problems they were having.

Fresh install of the forum script, scan of the database and a new host with better security and the problem was fixed.

Then there was my job site that got hacked, compromised my dedicated server - and 6 months later, I get an e-mail from the script programmers telling users there was a security hole in the software. Yeah, I kinda figured that out already. A couple thousand dollars and months of hard work down the tube, not to mention the expense of cleaning up my dedicated server, replacing the hard drives, and reloading everything on it including the OS. Sheesh. I hate hackers.

Your server host should be taking a look at this and if the problems persist, move to a different host. I've had no problem with the forum software since I moved it to a new host.

carrtune · 11-07-2010, 07:25 PM

get this notification from norton antivirus when i or others view my website.

An intrusion attempt by 7773.in was blocked. Application path\ DEVICE\HARDDISKVOLUME1\PROGRAM FILES\ INTERNET EXPLORER\IEXPLORE.EXE

Risk name: HTTP Fragus toolkit download activity
Attacker URL: 7773.in/1289095035.php

ive dwnld it from server and scaned it but no threat found and searched through a couple pages of html for unwanted code nothin so far.

webpromoterservice · 12-03-2010, 04:53 AM

whatever you do, do it quick. If your site is hosting or sending out malicious software, you'll be penalised by the search engines and will be removed from their results. You could also sign up to Google webmaster tools to see what malware is infecting your site. It could be something else besides malware

bamidele_ba · 12-03-2010, 06:09 AM

Which host do you use? You might want to contact them.

You can also do it yourself if you have basic knowledge of php ad MYSQL.

08-31-2008, 05:36 PM	#1
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08-31-2008, 05:39 PM	#2
Steven Fullman Senior Warrior Member War Room Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: London, England Posts: 3,771 Thanks: 1,006 Thanked 524 Times in 340 Posts Social Networking Contact Info	Re: Virus on website - how to remove and prevent? More details, please. One question for starters...how did they get the virus on your site? How are you sure it's a virus? What does this 'virus' do? Has your webserver been physically compromised? Do they have usernames/passwords? What's the deal? Steve P.S. Yes...that's 6 questions...not one. Sorry.
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08-31-2008, 05:48 PM	#3
Easy Cash Gerry Walter War Room Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Brisbane, Australia. Posts: 1,174 Blog Entries: 121 Thanks: 104 Thanked 63 Times in 51 Posts Social Networking	Re: Virus on website - how to remove and prevent? More details, please. One question for starters...how did they get the virus on your site? Dunno. But when I visit it - my virus scanner says it is trying to load a virus. Tried it on 2 machines. How are you sure it's a virus? What does this 'virus' do? Comes up with - Mal/Iframe-F and a few others. Has your webserver been physically compromised? What do you mean? I use an external webserver party. Do they have usernames/passwords? I hope not - they may though What's the deal? The Warrior forum seems to have a few viruses floating around. I clicked on someones sig here once and that was the end on my laptop. Steve P.S. Yes...that's 6 questions...not one. Sorry.
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Steven Fullman Senior Warrior Member War Room Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: London, England Posts: 3,771 Thanks: 1,006 Thanked 524 Times in 340 Posts Social Networking Contact Info	Re: Virus on website - how to remove and prevent? OK...are you running antivirus software, such as Sophos? Steve
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08-31-2008, 05:56 PM	#5
Easy Cash Gerry Walter War Room Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Brisbane, Australia. Posts: 1,174 Blog Entries: 121 Thanks: 104 Thanked 63 Times in 51 Posts Social Networking	Re: Virus on website - how to remove and prevent? On my computers - yes. Although the laptop wasn't at the time. But all fixed now. But on the website - How can I run a virus software on the external server?
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08-31-2008, 06:11 PM	#7
Easy Cash Gerry Walter War Room Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Brisbane, Australia. Posts: 1,174 Blog Entries: 121 Thanks: 104 Thanked 63 Times in 51 Posts Social Networking	Re: Virus on website - how to remove and prevent? Thanks Steve. I am a bit suspicious so will check with hosting company. They may have had access. Thanks for your advice. Much appreciated.
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10-11-2010, 06:58 AM	#8
Dev99 Warrior Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Posts: 1 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Virus on website - how to remove and prevent? Hi, I recently i faced this probs in my site i got step by step solution here hideveloper.com Thanks Dev

10-11-2010, 07:50 AM	#9
PhillTurner Active Warrior War Room Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Redhill United Kingdom Posts: 32 Thanks: 1 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts Social Networking	Re: Virus on website - how to remove and prevent? Hi Gerry Outsource it via elance rentacoder or odesk for a few bucks! Its so much hassle and not worth hours of your time and you will find hundreds of techies dying to sort it out for you for just a few bucks. Last problem I had cost me $20 to sort out. Thats what I would do I hope that helps Phill

10-11-2010, 09:52 AM	#10
Danny Turner Advanced Warrior War Room Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: , , Australia. Posts: 837 Thanks: 18 Thanked 87 Times in 81 Posts	Re: Virus on website - how to remove and prevent? I had the same problem - with hostgator - told them - fixed in minutes their advice change passwords regularly - use a good antivirus- don't leave you passwords stored in your ftp program - that is one way hackers get them good luck with it mmm off to do a site backup
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10-11-2010, 10:34 AM	#12
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10-14-2010, 06:37 PM	#14
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10-14-2010, 06:53 PM	#16
txconx HyperActive Warrior War Room Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 371 Thanks: 56 Thanked 52 Times in 49 Posts Social Networking Contact Info	Re: Virus on website - how to remove and prevent? Man, no fun. I was given a large website because the owner (a corporation) couldn't figure out how to fix the virus problems they were having. Fresh install of the forum script, scan of the database and a new host with better security and the problem was fixed. Then there was my job site that got hacked, compromised my dedicated server - and 6 months later, I get an e-mail from the script programmers telling users there was a security hole in the software. Yeah, I kinda figured that out already. A couple thousand dollars and months of hard work down the tube, not to mention the expense of cleaning up my dedicated server, replacing the hard drives, and reloading everything on it including the OS. Sheesh. I hate hackers. Your server host should be taking a look at this and if the problems persist, move to a different host. I've had no problem with the forum software since I moved it to a new host.

11-07-2010, 07:25 PM	#17
carrtune Warrior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Posts: 1 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Virus on website - how to remove and prevent? get this notification from norton antivirus when i or others view my website. An intrusion attempt by 7773.in was blocked. Application path\ DEVICE\HARDDISKVOLUME1\PROGRAM FILES\ INTERNET EXPLORER\IEXPLORE.EXE Risk name: HTTP Fragus toolkit download activity Attacker URL: 7773.in/1289095035.php ive dwnld it from server and scaned it but no threat found and searched through a couple pages of html for unwanted code nothin so far.

12-03-2010, 04:53 AM	#18
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