Has anyone else been targeted with Occamy.c/B

[LostGBX]

so, this is the fifth time I have removed Occamy from my computer over the span of 2 years, and every time i do, it gets worse!

has anyone else had to deal with it? 

[LWM723]

What is Occamy?

[LostGBX]

occamy is a trojan

for more info, and how to remove:

https://geeksadvice.com/remove-occamy-trojan/

[minibois]

11 minutes ago, LostGBX said:

has anyone else had to deal with it? 

No.

 

Not to scream "your own fault!", but do you make sure you take protection against viruses and other attacks seriously?

i.e. only download stuff from reputable websites (like the website of the program maker), run weekly scans with an anti-virus (even with just Defender), be careful online too (by using an Adblocker, to block potentially harmful ads), etc.?

[LostGBX]

i dont use virus removers, i do it by hand as practice for when i go back to work

 

[LWM723]

Download and run rkill before remocing Occamy.

[LostGBX]

also, it could be because i didnt check my server

 

[LostGBX]

whats rkill

 

[LostGBX]

just looked it up, its very interesting. ill have to try it out

[LostGBX]

the point of this discussion though, was to ask others if they have ever dealt with it

my son downloaded a game, and thats when it happened. but also, should i check the modem?

[Lurick]

11 minutes ago, LostGBX said:

i dont use virus removers, i do it by hand as practice for when i go back to work

 

So you don't use what could have prevented this because reasons?

[LostGBX]

yep. 

lol

[LWM723]

Use a virus scanner/remover. Youe obviously not removing it. And no your modem can't store viruses.

[LostGBX]

OK, thank you for the rkill solution, it says that there is nothing conspicuous left on my computer. 

[LostGBX]

i meant should i change the modem due to the attacker knowing my modem, because it is the fifth time that it has happened

[LostGBX]

25 minutes ago, minibois said:

No.

 

Not to scream "your own fault!", but do you make sure you take protection against viruses and other attacks seriously?

i.e. only download stuff from reputable websites (like the website of the program maker), run weekly scans with an anti-virus (even with just Defender), be careful online too (by using an Adblocker, to block potentially harmful ads), etc.?

yes, I do make sure