Just a note...

[Anthony`]

Remember while downloading sources and clients and such in this section, make sure you virus scan ANYTHING before you run them! Over the past while there have been people who use these download sections to hide trojans and viruses to infect your computers! Here is a quick list of what you should be checking;

Executable Files (exe)
Batch Files (bat)
JAR Files (jar)
Source code itself
Make sure you are aware of what your downloading! Executable files are usually the most common ways for people to spread viruses. Before I forget I cant stress this enough, dont scan java/class files as those arent where viruses are! People seem to think java files are where viruses derive from, that is NOT true!

However, I feel I may include the punishments for people who decide to do such a thing. You will be PERMANENTELY banned if caught doing so!

If you are a victim of such a crime, please report it to a Moderator or post a thread about it ASAP so we can get to the bottom of it and before anyone else falls to the crime.


If you are without a virus scanner, do a Google search or there are some already alternatives;

Only the registered members can see the link.
Only the registered members can see the link.
Only the registered members can see the link. (Only the registered members can see the link.) - Thanks Jusstin.
Stay safe.

[Sunni]

Just another note on batch files watch out for deletion batch files meaning they delete your hard drive in some cases.

[Aaron]

Thanks for the notice, You rock:)

[jamie]

Thanks. Helpful info for those who will/are going to post a release/download.

[Jusstin]

Only the registered members can see the link. searches with over 10 av's .

[Charlie`]

The BATCH Files You Gotta Watch Out For, Some Rick Roll You, Add Porno To Your Comp Maybe Keylog You So Watch Out.

[TehCow]

Damn, because of you Athony, I got a freaking déjà vu. OMG.

[Cody]

Only the registered members can see the link. searches with over 10 av's .

This is pleasant.:p

[my pker pure]

Also its possible to hide a virus in zip files which most people do not realize because its just text.

[phil]

Remember while downloading sources and clients and such in this section, make sure you virus scan ANYTHING before you run them! Over the past while there have been people who use these download sections to hide trojans and viruses to infect your computers! Here is a quick list of what you should be checking;

Executable Files (exe)
Batch Files (bat)
JAR Files (jar)
Make sure you are aware of what your downloading! Executable files are usually the most common ways for people to spread viruses. Before I forget I cant stress this enough, dont scan java/class files as those arent where viruses are! People seem to think java files are where viruses derive from, that is NOT true!

However, I feel I may include the punishments for people who decide to do such a thing. You will be PERMANENTELY banned if caught doing so!

If you are a victim of such a crime, please report it to a Moderator or post a thread about it ASAP so we can get to the bottom of it and before anyone else falls to the crime.


If you are without a virus scanner, do a Google search or there are some already alternatives;

Only the registered members can see the link.
Only the registered members can see the link.
Only the registered members can see the link. (Only the registered members can see the link.) - Thanks Jusstin.

Stay safe.

Sorry but i already think everyone knows that but if they don't it will help them

[Fire cape]

Java files can be used to launch botnets so be careful.

[Jusstin]

your welcome (:

[Anthony`]

Sorry but i already think everyone knows that but if they don't it will help them

If everyone knew I wouldnt post such a thing. Too bad most people here lack common sense/the ability to research for themselves.

[phil]

If everyone knew I wouldnt post such a thing. Too bad most people here lack common sense/the ability to research for themselves.

Lol i get your point some of the people don't know sh*t so i suppose it was a good thing..

[Ash]

Thanks Anto ;).

[Vader5844]

However, I feel I may include the punishments for people who decide to do such a thing. You will be PERMANENTELY banned if caught doing so!
This part confused me, I thought you were meaning you will permanently ban a member who scans a java file.
Anyway thanks for this. I already knew about this but alot of people didn't. :)

[Vexed]

Thanks for this post this was needed for all the new members hopefully they read the stickies.

[DarkTheCoder]

This is a good post. People need to know to tell the difference.

[TheSickSign]

Also, if you want to make sure of what the batch file is running, just right click it and go edit.
If anyone of the command lines have del or delete in it, then remove the source/client file. There would most likely be more to it.

[PI Coder]

Anthony said to virus scan these:
•Executable Files (exe)
•Batch Files (bat)
•JAR Files (jar)
•Source code itself

Why not scan the whole folder?

[Anthony`]

Go for it, but you cant expect files such as java files to contain viruses. I listed those because they are the most commonly infected/dangerous files.