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Porn virus help please!

Sep 6, 2009 12:32AM PDT

My gf's daughter asked me to look at their computer because she was getting a pop up internet security virus/malware. When I did, about 10-12 porn sites showed up in the history for the last two days. I erased the links, rebooted explorer, and they came up again. I erased them again then rebooted the computer and they were gone. About a week later, porn icons filled the computer screen. My gf took the computer to an expert(who happens to work for the police in this field) he looked into it, and determined that the only way this could have happened was by actually going to porn sites. I don't think he found anything in cookies or anywhere else as far as I know. I know that I didnt go to any sites at all and I'm also pretty sure her daughter didnt either. I did see some music download stuff but was told it was never opened or used. So my question is - Is it possible for this to happen without going to a porn-type site? Because of this, my relationship ended with my gf but maybe this can help someone else that is put in this situation that is innocent.

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im having the same issue...
Sep 7, 2012 7:09AM PDT

everytime i sign on to my itunes account my bf comes home questioning me about going to porn sites which i have not been to... and ven having vidoes downloaded along with music i dont know how it keeps happening but apparently it does and i dont understand why.... how did you fix the problem? or was there a solution to it because we have already tried debugging a few times?

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You have posted in a 3 y/o thread. I would suggest..
Sep 7, 2012 8:04AM PDT

kelsy..

You have posted in a 3 y/o thread. I doubt the original poster is going to get back to you, with a solution IF they found one. No two situations are exactly the same.

I would suggest creating a separate thread of your own. Include as much information as possible. Your operating system would be a good place to start. What have tried thus far? Does it only happen when you sign into that one account? Did you try any of the suggestions in the thread? Let us know which security software is installed. ANY and ALL information (details) will help. There is no such thing as too much information.

Carol