MonkeyManofLife Posted October 20, 2019 ID:1340646 Share Posted October 20, 2019 (edited) Hello, so recently I downloaded a bunch of mods to play on a Farming Simulator server however, I thought if they were viruses I could scan them however I cannot because they are RAR and ZIP files. I downloaded all of these - https://mega.nz/#F!ivJBEQbZ!b5BphCw4PjjSaMFUnirYqw and Malwarebytes tells me I have no viruses but I still believe I do even after removing all the mods because I don't think Malwarebytes scans those files. If anyone can help that would be greatly appreciated. Edited October 21, 2019 by tetonbob Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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exile360 Posted October 20, 2019 ID:1340680 Share Posted October 20, 2019 Greetings, Malwarebytes does scan RAR, ZIP and several other archive types so if they contain any malware it should be detected. That said, if you believe your system is infected then please read and follow the instructions in this topic and then create a new topic in our malware removal area by clicking here and one of our malware removal specialists will assist you in checking your system for any threats and removing any if found. Please let us know if there is anything else we might assist you with. Thanks Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MonkeyManofLife Posted October 21, 2019 Author ID:1340799 Share Posted October 21, 2019 I just don’t know if I do have a virus a lot of people said that downloading more from those sites could give you a virus but Malwarebytes and Webroot said that my computer is clean and fine. I’m just really paranoid that I have a RAT or a root kit that was executed when I ran the game and is now watching me, listening to me and stealing all my passwords. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
exile360 Posted October 21, 2019 ID:1340809 Share Posted October 21, 2019 If you want peace of mind then follow my instructions above and one of our malware removal specialists can verify for certain whether or not the system is infected, and if it is they will guide you in the process of getting it cleaned up and back to normal. It never hurts to double check and I'm sure it would be worth it just to address your concerns so that you don't have to be stressed about it. I'm pretty paranoid when it comes to security and privacy myself so I definitely understand wanting to be certain in a case like this. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MonkeyManofLife Posted October 21, 2019 Author ID:1340814 Share Posted October 21, 2019 Okay, I will go ahead and do that thank you! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MonkeyManofLife Posted October 21, 2019 Author ID:1340842 Share Posted October 21, 2019 Im scared to download the Farbar program as it is from Bleeping computer is that safe usually those 3rd party download sites aren’t very safe. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Firefox Posted October 21, 2019 ID:1340844 Share Posted October 21, 2019 (edited) 10 minutes ago, MonkeyManofLife said: Im scared to download the Farbar program as it is from Bleeping computer is that safe usually those 3rd party download sites aren’t very safe. Farbar is very safe, especially if you download it from Bleeping computer https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/download/farbar-recovery-scan-tool/ Edited October 21, 2019 by Firefox Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MonkeyManofLife Posted October 21, 2019 Author ID:1340849 Share Posted October 21, 2019 Okay, I’ll give it a try thanks! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
exile360 Posted October 21, 2019 ID:1340899 Share Posted October 21, 2019 Yep, just go ahead and follow the instructions. BleepingComputer is a known trusted site run by an active member of the PC security community, Lawrence Abrams and also an official affiliate of Malwarebytes so he and his site are definitely trustworthy Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MonkeyManofLife Posted October 22, 2019 Author ID:1340917 Share Posted October 22, 2019 Okay, and just to be sure do I just run that and follow the steps and then post it and they will tell me if I have a virus or not? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maurice Naggar Posted October 22, 2019 ID:1340921 Share Posted October 22, 2019 Please see the how to tips at this pinned topic Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MonkeyManofLife Posted October 22, 2019 Author ID:1340924 Share Posted October 22, 2019 Yes, but I'm wondering is that only for virus removal if you know you have a virus? Malwarebytes doesn't find a virus on my pc so would that make a difference if a person looked at that? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maurice Naggar Posted October 22, 2019 ID:1340926 Share Posted October 22, 2019 The Farbar FRST is a reporting tool. We use it for a first review. An initial report that is independent of Malwarebytes program, that an expert will look over. By itself, the tool does not make changes & is not "a virus remover" ....though an expert might provide a custom fix that may use the FRST tool. The FRST is widely used in the security & Windows-help community. It is trusted tool. There is no call to be afraid about it. You say Malwarebytes for Windows reports no malware. If you want a review of your pc from a expert, run that report, create the help topic and attach the report. BOTTOM line, if you are thinking you have a infection of some sort, Do as that pinned-topic advises. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MonkeyManofLife Posted October 22, 2019 Author ID:1340927 Share Posted October 22, 2019 4 minutes ago, Maurice Naggar said: The Farbar FRST is a reporting tool. We use it for a first review. An initial report that is independent of Malwarebytes program, that an expert will look over. By itself, the tool does not make changes & is not "a virus remover" ....though an expert might provide a custom fix that may use the FRST tool. The FRST is widely used in the security & Windows-help community. It is trusted tool. There is no call to be afraid about it. You say Malwarebytes for Windows reports no malware. If you want a review of your pc from a expert, run that report, create the help topic and attach the report. BOTTOM line, if you are thinking you have a infection of some sort, Do as that pinned-topic advises. Okay, I will do that. One more thing though! A while back in March I installed a RAT and luckily malwarebytes caught it and I did a full format however im looking in my windows folder and I see files from March from when I got the RAT even after I did a full format is this suppose to be like this!?!??!!?? or do I still have that RAT from months ago?!??!!? https://gyazo.com/dc12d0469140664dea565801bdb42a56 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maurice Naggar Posted October 22, 2019 ID:1340929 Share Posted October 22, 2019 You simply need to go forward with the prior advice. I cant understand your last statement, sorry. The screen grab of a section of Windows Explorer is not useful for making any judgement. If I can remark, go forward with our advice above. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MonkeyManofLife Posted October 22, 2019 Author ID:1340930 Share Posted October 22, 2019 Yeah, sorry that was kind of confusing. I've gone ahead and done what you said above. What I was trying to say though is if I got a RAT back in March, and I did a full format yet in my Windows folder there are still some files that were modified before my format that are still there, is that just normal, or could a virus be with one of them still? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MonkeyManofLife Posted October 22, 2019 Author ID:1340931 Share Posted October 22, 2019 Thank you for helping me with this though, I'm just really paranoid about every little detail and don't want someone watching me or listening to me or recording my screen or anything like that even if there is a little chance. Thank you. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
exile360 Posted October 22, 2019 ID:1340937 Share Posted October 22, 2019 No problem at all, they will ensure that there are no lingering threats on your system Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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