Windows Vista crack is actually a trojan

goretsky:

Hello,

Just to clarify, ESET's NOD32 does detect the "Windows Vista All Versions Activation 21.11.06.exe" file as Win32/PSW.LdPinch.BEX trojan.

Intially, just the actual dropper was detected and not the installer, since the installers themselves are typically inert and adding detection may lead to increased false positives with other software installers built using the same tools and options. Detection for the installer has been added as well, though, so users fo NOD32 should be protected against this threat.

Regards,

Aryeh Goretsky

tin:

Oh dear... That headline is way off... A trojan isn't a virus. The original Trojan Horse wasn't a case of smallpox.

Dan Warne:

grumble grumble... ok I've changed the headline :->

Anonymous:

A trojan technically considered a virus these days. Many didn't think it was years ago. It is now one of the worse forms of viruses around. It originated from misuses of network empowered programs to steal others private infomation. Logical breachings into a system is way too ovbious that any decent anti-virus software would catch them. And the trojans do harm your computer in ways you don't even notice. Moreover, it will use a lot of system resources availble on your computer and they are actually stealing your cpu power and the quality if your system you paid for. You just don't notice. And most anti-virus programs like Norton, NOD32, Kaspersky do NOT catch them. Some others do. A virus should spead to infect? Trojan viruses these days use different approach to spead themself. Many don't use obvious mechnisms. They use you! The unattended versions on torrent downloading websites are full of these viruses. Worst is that they are not easily found. They even use your ftp settings as an administrator of your system. When you install illegal copies of Windows, most of them won't let you do the initial network settings.

old_misery:

There is a clear distinction between viruses and Trojan horses, although some may share certain characteristics.

Your assertion that they're technically the same is akin to someone reasoning that drug dealers and murderers are the same. They are not.

blondie4u:

Trojan horse Isnt like a troy story or somethng?

Anonymous Hedgehog:

Cute... A trojan has the distinction of simply giving the user more than they bargained for. It comes in the form of something the user wants and gives them other software that can do such things as let others tamper with thier computer. (See Computer Zombie)

A virus self-replicates, period. A virus is any piece of software which can copy itself into a host and keep doing so, proliferating throughout the sneakernet/Internet/ethernet/imagineanothernet.

Trojans are easier to write than viruses, especially because even if you encrypt your virus to make it polymorphic it will still likely be found easily. Viruses live because the user doesn't know about them.

Trojans live because the user doesn't know about them and unwittingly puts them on their own system.

I hope this helps.

- Cheers

Anonymous555:

Wow.... so EVERY Windows Vista Crack is a trojan?

That's a pretty bold statement...must have taken you a while to download ALL of these cracks and scan them.


That is what you did right?

I mean if you just wanted to warn people that there may be hidden maleware you would not make such bold statements.

dnial:

so. wouldn't you just call this a very useful trojan? ...for the poor computer users. then again... with the lack of vista drivers... nothing seems to be right yet.

Thales:

A trojan is not a virus, most lamers tend to categorize them all together when they are inherently different from one another.

A virus infects a system and is intended to cause damage to system files.

A trojan horse creates a way to gain access to the victim's computer and gain admin privileges.

Also, I wouldn't use a torrent for Vista. Get yourself one of the upgrade disks and use the timer crack to load Vista Ultimate. Or you could just go open source... Vista is buggy as hell.

Dre:

I used the timerstop on Vista, and it has been fine, but now I'm getting a "Activate Windows Now" prompt.. and apparently on 17 APR 07 this version of Windows will time out. On the other hand, when I run slmgr.vbs, it says that the timer is still at 43200, which is good.. but I'm still getting the activation box. Assist? webmaster@relicband.com

Thanks

fitzy:

I can assist! Try BUYING a version of vista and activate it the way Microsoft intended. It has work for many people that have done the right thing! No matter how much you may dislike M$, you get what you pay for! Pay and you shall receive!

JtSmash:

I remember when you used to be able to obtain a crack for any program and that was exactly what it was, a crack.

Hell, I remember when you could crack a program yourself simply by altering a few lines of hex code. Sigh.


Now instead of that good feeling of having got something for free, you now stare suspiciously at your PC for any minor differences. Your paranoia makes you suspect every little thread or HD light flicker.


Virus, Trojan who cares what the difference is? They're all a bloody boring nuisance.

J9tttw8:

Isn't Vista a Trojan that takes over your computer anyway?

canuck:

That's what I think also since Vista was foisted on me when I bought my Toshiba Satellite lapdog.Couldn't get machine with XP anymore.Fighting with it right from the first day as Vista took over the machine just like a virus.What rights do I have as owner?Very little.The hell with Gates and his TrustedInstaller.

lu1chy@h2kclan.com:

W3ll I see alot of these posts and I have to say a few things- you buggers caught my eye first of all l0l-I'm sure he didn't test them all like number 6 thinks he should have--

Thats not the point of this- ITS ppl are taking advantage of the fact That everyone is putting out trojans disguis3d as a vista crack- wether or not the crack works - Which I bet alot of them do- BECAUSE if they didnt then The person cracking Vista wouldn't be able to use it- also then they would reformat the pc and

THEREFORE the trojan would be gone in M0ST cases - some of you will catch that ! lol !~! I used to use Kazaa for this purpose with counterstrike hackz or quake 3 or anything that was popular- PPL need to learn how to use sandbox- but im out - if ya want to come visit me im at h2kclan.com Best site on the net!~! im lu1chy PZ

Dazzler:

If you really miss XP you could always dowload MS Virtual PC 2007 and then install XP on a partiion.
I had to install an old OS image on a new Dell PC the other week to get some data off, Could drop in the hard drive as it had a fibre bus on th HDD.
Virtal PC ran fine under Vista (Despite all the compatability warnings), Hell just run linux an be done with it

Anonymousdude:

...who wants to spend $250 for Vista..a downright aggravating OS?! and now New GAMES require it...so you HAVE to get a copy just to enjoy your PC...microsoft is filth move on to open source

at wits end:

so maybe you can help, Friend of mine bought vista and runs a good vista compatable anti-virus program but some how every 2 days she has a TROJAN. I dont know antthing about vista and after trying everything that I can think of and then picking my sons brains and exhausting his ideas we are at a loss as to what we should do. Can you help me to help my friend to get rid of this TROJAN.
Oh she did not burn a back up disk and the company that she bought the computer from does not give out the discs with the computer.
Thank you for your help.

Wow Stopped Here:

Microsoft is plenty rich because peolple like me pay for software, and still MS makes me pay more and more, not just for the latest MS OS, but for the programs that it breaks. Do what I Did man! move on Microsoft Sucks!

Virus:

Pax, you're calling others lamers when you don't know the definition of a computer virus yourself.

The definition of a computer virus comes from real viruses.

Real viruses use a host's resources to self-replicate.

A computer virus hijacks an application by copying itself somewhere into an application file.

Sometimes this copy is encrypted with a different key each time. This is what a polymorphic virus is.

The bottom line is that a virus doesn't necessarily kill it's host. The virus is just trying to use it's host to "live".

Sometimes this relationship is parasitic and the host suffers because of the virus' actions.

Smarter viruses don't hurt their hosts.

I hope this helps~

lu1chy@h2kclan.com:

W3ll I see alot of these posts and I have to say a few things- you buggers caught my eye first of all l0l-I'm sure he didn't test them all like number 6 thinks he should have-- thats not the point of this- ITS ppl are taking advantage of the fact That everyone is putting out trojans disguis3d as a vista crack- wether or not the crack works - Which I bet alot of them do- BECAUSE if they didnt then The person cracking Vista wouldn't be able to use it- also then they would reformat the pc and THEREFORE the trojan would be gone in M0ST cases - some of you will catch that ! lol !~! I used to use Kazaa for this purpose with counterstrike hackz or quake 3 or anything that was popular- PPL need to learn how to use sandbox- but im out - if ya want to come visit me im at h2kclan.com Best site on the net!~! im lu1chy PZ

PS: The best way toCrack vista is to call them and get them to register it lol no need for a crack then EVER- and then your legit!~! hahahaha just like xp! f00lz but have a good time ppl!

ray380:

If there wasn't malware in pirated stuff, it just wouldn't be piracy. If you don't like sorting through loads and loads of stuff to find the few files that aren't infected, BUY WINDOWS, just like I did.

To the people who said that a trojan is a virus, you are completely wrong. A virus spreads by itself, whereas a trojan requires people to actually run the program, usually exploiting people's stupidity.

And to the APC people, even your magazine used to carry malware a long time ago. One of the attatched CD's in a certain 1999 issue (I think it was July or August) actually contained a trojan, TSADBOT.EXE (found in the BlastThru demo), which resulted in reinstalling my 2 computers around 6 times in total (I only realised that it was adware in 2004 lol).

Just thought I'd add that in to remind everyone of 1999, for some unknown reason.

Shawn:

The best way to not get viruses is to just buy the real thing. you can get vista (update) for around $180 it's not that much.

Cybersupam:

In my case there is no any trojan or virus since I am using all the best security softwares which vanish all these operating system culprits. In fact I must mention that even if original and genuine products are purchased and installed there are no ways to get rid of trojans, viruses, adwares, spywares or malwares. So why just its needed to buy genuine products which we can get 100% free of charge from torrents? Security is a big concern for my system and so I hardly permit any hidden Hitler to rule my OS.

onder (New user):

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