Post: Tips And Precautions To Take When Downloading Tools!
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08-17-2014, 04:04 PM
#1
Geo
Don't Believe The Title
I have reported over 5 Posts today directly to staff which have been removed quickly. These users are sometimes not banned straight away so may commit multiple offences, if you see someone commit an offence, make sure to remember there usernames and report them to a member of staff, These were RATS or Viruses but Console ID stealers may still appear, you should always be careful about these as things such as necessary virus scans my not show this danger. You should follow all procedures below if you are uncertain about downloading a new or untrusted tool. You have been warned! Any user found to be committing these offences will be permanently banned from NextGenUpdate
NOTE: The most common RAT to be posted here looks like this:
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It has appeared frequently in thread responses and in it's own thread so DO NOT download this if you see it!
Procedure you should take if you are unsure of a tools safety:
1. Run the tool in the program Sandboxie
2. Re-do a virus scan of the executable on Virus Total as there can and has been illegitimate scans as of late.
3. Check NGU, read through plenty of comments as people make accounts up to boost the thread and hide the fact it. is a possible virus, check for reliable users with good positive Rep.
4.Check out the useful thread posted by Dakota about RATS and how to prevent yourself from getting one.
Tips to avoid having your ID stolen:
1.Spoof your ID to an invalid one before using a tool (this will also require you to use the tool offline).
2.Use a program like Wireshark to see what connections a tool is making.
3.Check the thread in which the tool is released. Look for any posts that either confirm or debate the authenticity of the tool.
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Thanks: Dakota, Choco and Dan Dactyl.
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08-17-2014, 04:22 PM
#2
Dan Dactyl
One Among The Fence
Originally posted by GeoSe7enModding
I am posting this here as it has relevance to the section, Recently (The past few weeks) a fair amount of RATS and or Viruses have been popping up in the Modding Tools section.
This is more of a warning to all those looking at these threads and downloading them, my advice to you is to download a program called Sandboxie and run the executable in there first so it can not bring harm to your computer. I know there is a sticky'd thread from You must login or register to view this content. about being careful and about console ID's but this is just an extra warning, I have reported over 5 Posts today directly to staff which have been removed quickly. These users are sometimes not banned straight away so may commit multiple offenses, if you see someone commit an offence, make sure to remember there usernames and report them to a member of staff.
Procedure you should take if you are unsure of a tools safety:
1. Run the tool in the program Sandboxie
2. Re-do a virus scan of the executable on Virus Total as there can and has been illegitimate scans as of late.
3. Check NGU, read through plenty of comments as people make accounts up to boost the thread and hide the fact it is a possible virus, check for reliable users with good positive Rep.
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This is more of a warning to all those looking at these threads and downloading them, my advice to you is to download a program called Sandboxie and run the executable in there first so it can not bring harm to your computer. I know there is a sticky'd thread from You must login or register to view this content. about being careful and about console ID's but this is just an extra warning, I have reported over 5 Posts today directly to staff which have been removed quickly. These users are sometimes not banned straight away so may commit multiple offenses, if you see someone commit an offence, make sure to remember there usernames and report them to a member of staff.
Procedure you should take if you are unsure of a tools safety:
1. Run the tool in the program Sandboxie
2. Re-do a virus scan of the executable on Virus Total as there can and has been illegitimate scans as of late.
3. Check NGU, read through plenty of comments as people make accounts up to boost the thread and hide the fact it is a possible virus, check for reliable users with good positive Rep.
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Very Good Notice Here! I Am Sticking For Time Being. And If You Would, Please Include This Link To Sandboxie In The Main Thread. Thanks For The Notice Bro!!
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08-17-2014, 04:59 PM
#4
TheSaltCracka
League Champion
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08-17-2014, 05:20 PM
#5
Geo
Don't Believe The Title
Originally posted by TheSaltCracka
Lol I'm assuming that's what you quoted me saying in the other thread when I commented about the virus scan.
Lol, Thanks for the Virus Scan, but it was more along the lines of being removed soon
I think that was the 4th Thread I reported directly from the same group of people
08-17-2014, 06:57 PM
#6
Dacoco
I void warranties.
Originally posted by GeoSe7enModding
I am posting this here as it has relevance to the section, Recently (The past few weeks) a fair amount of RATS and or Viruses have been popping up in the Modding Tools section.
This is more of a warning to all those looking at these threads and downloading them, my advice to you is to download a program called Sandboxie and run the executable in there first so it can not bring harm to your computer. I know there is a sticky'd thread from You must login or register to view this content. about being careful and about console ID's but this is just an extra warning, I have reported over 5 Posts today directly to staff which have been removed quickly. These users are sometimes not banned straight away so may commit multiple offenses, if you see someone commit an offence, make sure to remember there usernames and report them to a member of staff.
Procedure you should take if you are unsure of a tools safety:
1. Run the tool in the program Sandboxie
2. Re-do a virus scan of the executable on Virus Total as there can and has been illegitimate scans as of late.
3. Check NGU, read through plenty of comments as people make accounts up to boost the thread and hide the fact it is a possible virus, check for reliable users with good positive Rep.
Virus Total: You must login or register to view this content.
Sandboxie: You must login or register to view this content.
This is more of a warning to all those looking at these threads and downloading them, my advice to you is to download a program called Sandboxie and run the executable in there first so it can not bring harm to your computer. I know there is a sticky'd thread from You must login or register to view this content. about being careful and about console ID's but this is just an extra warning, I have reported over 5 Posts today directly to staff which have been removed quickly. These users are sometimes not banned straight away so may commit multiple offenses, if you see someone commit an offence, make sure to remember there usernames and report them to a member of staff.
Procedure you should take if you are unsure of a tools safety:
1. Run the tool in the program Sandboxie
2. Re-do a virus scan of the executable on Virus Total as there can and has been illegitimate scans as of late.
3. Check NGU, read through plenty of comments as people make accounts up to boost the thread and hide the fact it is a possible virus, check for reliable users with good positive Rep.
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If you want to add to the thread, shows them how to remove a rat and prevent getting ratted in the first place
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