Server Error

[NDFan4Life]

I'm trying to post an article about a virus that will hijack PCs by spoofing Windows Update. Unfortunately, I get the following:

Internal Server Error

The server encountered an internal error or misconfiguration and was unable to complete your request.

Please contact the server administrator, webmaster@irishenvy.com and inform them of the time the error occurred, and anything you might have done that may have caused the error.

More information about this error may be available in the server error log.

Additionally, a 404 Not Found error was encountered while trying to use an ErrorDocument to handle the request.

 

[peoriairish]

Buy a Mac. Will solve all your problems.

 

[Andy in Sactown]

Buy a Mac. Will solve all your problems.

Terrible advice.

 

[NDFan4Life]

Buy a Mac. Will solve all your problems.

It won't if the site is having a problem.

 

[Whiskeyjack]

I've lost many a lengthy post to the dreaded ISE.

 

[peoriairish]

It won't if the site is having a problem.

I was referring to the part about virus.

This is weird because I've seen a few others comment about this recently (the posting error) but have never had this problem. My posts are usually pretty useless and have nothing of substance, so I if anyone should get the error, it should be me. Y'all wouldn't be missing anything.

 

[Andy in Sactown]

I was referring to the part about virus.

This is weird because I've seen a few others comment about this recently (the posting error) but have never had this problem. My posts are usually pretty useless and have nothing of substance, so I if anyone should get the error, it should be me. Y'all wouldn't be missing anything.

Oh, I know. The days of malicious code only targeting Micro$oft Operating Systems has long since passed. And the inherent advantages to having BSD UNIX/Mach micro-kernel underpinnings has been overtaken by malware authors attacking/exploiting many well known flaws in OS X.

Users who stay on top of their security upgrades, use and maintain anti-virus software are roughly on equal footing, regardless of major desktop Operating System.

In my experience the difference between a Windows and a Mac user, both infected with a serious virus, is that the Windows user knows it, which the Mac user does not.

Edit: Re: The server error: I could speculate, but an Administrator with access to the server logs would be the right way to ascertain the cause of this error.

 

[Whiskeyjack]

Users who stay on top of their security upgrades, use and maintain anti-virus software are roughly on equal footing, regardless of major desktop Operating System.

Linux!

On a related note, the vast majority of malware comes through one's browser. Download Chrome, block all Plug-ins, and use ScriptNo. Oh, and be careful what you click.

Edit: The above advice was not intended for Andy. He's surely forgotten more than I will ever know about computers.

 

[Andy in Sactown]

Linux!

On a related note, the vast majority of malware comes through one's browser. Download Chrome, block all Plug-ins, and use ScriptNo. Oh, and be careful what you click.

Edit: The above advice was not intended for Andy. He's surely forgotten more than I will ever know about computers.

No images allowed on this thread = Sad "The internet is for porn" poster.

Whiskey is, of course, absolutely right. I'd follow his advice if your not already doing so and mourn your lost post and move on since it was a server side error.

 

[peoriairish]

Yeah... all that was way over my head. All I know is that I have used a Mac for 6 years with no ant-virus software of any kind and have had 0 problems. To each their own.

 

[peoriairish]

also, while we are on the subject...

The Internet is for porn avenue Q original - Video - YouTube

someone embed this if you can. I don't know how.

 

[NDFan4Life]

Here's a link to the article, in case anyone cares:

Flame virus can hijack PCs by spoofing Windows Update | Microsoft - CNET News

 

[Andy in Sactown]

Here's a link to the article, in case anyone cares:

Flame virus can hijack PCs by spoofing Windows Update | Microsoft - CNET News

I cringed when you posted a link to an article about flame. Yes, the NSA has great cryptoanalysts that were able to take advantage of an old Microsoft certificate that utilized 3DES (waaaay old) and create their own certificate. Flame infections are also almost entirely located in Iran and/or Middle East.

It's just getting a lot of press because StuXnet getting out "into the wild" as Information Assurance people would say was titilating news and gave IT some spy-esk sexy.

As a counter point, here's todays Mac malware news snipet: How to Check for the Flashback Trojan in Mac OS X

Yeah... all that was way over my head. All I know is that I have used a Mac for 6 years with no ant-virus software of any kind and have had 0 problems. To each their own.

That is an extremely bad idea. I refer then, to my original axiom:

In my experience the difference between a Windows and a Mac user, both infected with a serious virus, is that the Windows user knows it, which the Mac user does not.

You may just be an infected machine bot, part of a larger hacker botnet, in which case you may not even know it, but who wants to risk the first sign of infection being reflected on your bank/credit statement? #TeamReckless

 

[peoriairish]

That is an extremely bad idea. I refer then, to my original axiom:



You may just be an infected machine bot, part of a larger hacker botnet, in which case you may not even know it, but who wants to risk the first sign of infection being reflected on your bank/credit statement? #TeamReckless

Well, any recommendations then on protection that does not bog down the computer? I feel like any Notron or anti-virus I had on previous computers just bogged down the computer like crazy.

 

[Andy in Sactown]

Well, any recommendations then on protection that does not bog down the computer? I feel like any Notron or anti-virus I had on previous computers just bogged down the computer like crazy.

Norton and Macafee have been historically bad in that regard. Lots of bloatware installed with them and harsh performance penalties.

I really like AVG Free for the Windows platform. It's free and light weight. I'm not really a Mac expert as all my development boxes run Windows, Linux or other UNIX variants.

I know a lot of the Objective-C COCOA writing Mac dev's** use Sophos. It also has a free base edition.

Any other Mac users have any good suggestions?

** = Programmer slight.

 

[NDBoiler]

Man I'm lost with all this computer talk...back to the front page for me...

 

[Whiskeyjack]

Norton and Macafee have been historically bad in that regard. Lots of bloatware installed with them and harsh performance penalties.

To reiterate this point, AV software offers little in the way of real protection. They're typically seval steps behind malware developers, so the stuff you're being protected against isn't necessarily the stuff you're likely to encounter online.

Though some protection is better than nothing. If you feel the need to pay for AV, I'd recommend Kaspersky.

 

[dshans]

Yeah... all that was way over my head. All I know is that I have used a Mac for 6 years with no ant-virus software of any kind and have had 0 problems. To each their own.

I've used a Mac since 1986. Same results. Well ... not really. Early on I spent (relatively) big bucks on floppy disk anti-virus programs. Never a "hit" so it proved to be money spent for no good reason. Granted, in the early years I connected with the internet very little and I still use a (now) "antiquated" PPC version of the MacOS. I do not, and never have, owned an iPod, iPhone or iPad which might explain my safe haven.

Yet I've butted heads with the Internal Server Error message on a few occasions.

I say it's a devious and well-plotted conspiracy to keep me from expressing myself here on IE.

 

[Grahambo]

I use MacKeeper to clean up my Mac. This is my first Macbook and I haven't attempted to use anything else so I really don't know if it's working well enough. I assume yes since I've had no problem. I use Firefox too but I think I may try Chrome.

 

[JadeBrecks]

Buy a Mac. Will solve all your problems.

....And create a whole new field of problems.

 

[TDHeysus]

as previously stated, alot of virii are made to attack thru your browser. so always make sure to keep up to date with all Critical Updates from Windows Update.

Advice for PC users, even better if you do this before your infected. :

1. download/install Malwarebytes Anti Malware. All you really need to do is the 'Quick Scan'. before running any scan with Malwarebytes, always click on the update tab, and check for latest updates, then run your 'Quick Scan'. This step alone will save you hours of frustration and $$$$ if you pay someone to clean up your system periodically. this will keep your browser(s) free of bullsheet.

2. Download install CCleaner utility. this will clean all temp areas of your computer and more, but you might want to uncheck Recently Type URL's so that your browser still has your frequently visited URL's in the address drop-down menu of your browser. CCleaner has a registry cleaner, but you'll probably never need to run it because Malwabytes will also remove rogue registry entries that are associated with malware/spyware. CCleaner will clean temp file areas, sometimes a virus (or script) will reside in these areas.

3. Whats a better combination than 'free' and 'it works'? I cant think of a better combination so I use Microsoft Security Essentials as my virus scanner...because its free, and it works!

4. (optional) if your the type to get caught by rootkits, then run TDSSKiller.exe by Kapersky. Takes all of 1min 30secs to complete.

In General:
Run your Malwarebytes Anti-Malware Quick Scan once a week, and run CCleaner as a package deal with Malwarebytes. Get into the habit of always running both, one after the other once a week, or once every 2 weeks, depending how much you use the internet. This alone will keep your machine running alot better, for alot longer time.

If you do all that above, and you still continually get viruses...then you need to re-assess your browsing habits and know what to click on, and what not to click on.

Example: no matter what, even if everyone is telling you its a good link, dont ever click on a link in an ESPN Converastion thread.



I have to get in some shots at MAC....MAC users are like Amway Salesman back in the day, they always try to sell you something, and they usually dont tell you what it is at first. "So you want a fast computer?", "Do you want a computer that doesnt get viruses?". Then of course you say, "YES," then they get you with a "Then you want a MAC!"

Another reason I dont care for MAC is because I think it caters to the lowest common denominater. I'm not saying that MACs dont have their place, but just not for me at this time....and as a PC user, I could careless about trying to sell someone on using a PC rather than a MAC. You wanna use a MAC? ..knock yourself out

 

[Andy in Sactown]

I still use a (now) "antiquated" PPC version of the MacOS

AHHHHHHHH, all the bits are backwards!!!!

 

[Sherm Sticky]

I agree the Microsoft Security Essentials is hands down the best free AV and also one of the top AV overall.

For removing viruses and malware I would go with super anti spyware (the best) and malware bytes anti-malware.

For cleaning crap on PCs I agree with using CCleaner, but a new program I like is slimcleaner.

If I were to pay for an AV I would chose Norton.

 

[TDHeysus]

.....For removing viruses and malware I would go with super anti spyware (the best) and malware bytes anti-malware.

I know quite a few ppl that like Super Anti-Spyware as well, some ppl will run both of them.

If I were to pay for an AV I would chose Norton.

What I have not liked about Norton in the past is that its a resource hog. it has its fingers in everything, using resources in the process. i.e 'Norton Protected Recycle Bin'

However, nowadays with 64-bit OS's, and 4-24GB of RAM its probably not really noticable.

 

[Sherm Sticky]

I know quite a few ppl that like Super Anti-Spyware as well, some ppl will run both of them.



What I have not liked about Norton in the past is that its a resource hog. it has its fingers in everything, using resources in the process. i.e 'Norton Protected Recycle Bin'

However, nowadays with 64-bit OS's, and 4-24GB of RAM its probably not really noticable.

Ya I run Super anti spyware and Malware bytes.

Norton is a resource hog, but like you mentioned with technology now it's not as noticeable. Plus, you can limit what process the program touches. But, still MSE is what I use.

 

[BGIF]

I'm trying to post an article about a virus that will hijack PCs by spoofing Windows Update. Unfortunately, I get the following:

I've run into this problem several times since last November and started a thread on it then.

http://www.irishenvy.com/forums/help-feedback-suggestions/64769-internal-system-error.html

I don't know the exact problem much less a solution.

My problem was mostly with ND Press Releases. I didn't get an answer from management. Best I could figure out is ND uses some hidden character that the filter software here objects to. I've tried emailing the article, copy and pasting, saving to text then shutting down and rebooting, etc but the offending unseen character prevails. It doesn't happen all the time. There's a description of some of my attempts in that thread.

If you find a solution please post it. I've spent a couple of hours trying to find one.

 

[NDFan4Life]

as previously stated, alot of virii are made to attack thru your browser. so always make sure to keep up to date with all Critical Updates from Windows Update.

Advice for PC users, even better if you do this before your infected. :

1. download/install Malwarebytes Anti Malware. All you really need to do is the 'Quick Scan'. before running any scan with Malwarebytes, always click on the update tab, and check for latest updates, then run your 'Quick Scan'. This step alone will save you hours of frustration and $$$$ if you pay someone to clean up your system periodically. this will keep your browser(s) free of bullsheet.

2. Download install CCleaner utility. this will clean all temp areas of your computer and more, but you might want to uncheck Recently Type URL's so that your browser still has your frequently visited URL's in the address drop-down menu of your browser. CCleaner has a registry cleaner, but you'll probably never need to run it because Malwabytes will also remove rogue registry entries that are associated with malware/spyware. CCleaner will clean temp file areas, sometimes a virus (or script) will reside in these areas.

3. Whats a better combination than 'free' and 'it works'? I cant think of a better combination so I use Microsoft Security Essentials as my virus scanner...because its free, and it works!

4. (optional) if your the type to get caught by rootkits, then run TDSSKiller.exe by Kapersky. Takes all of 1min 30secs to complete.

In General:
Run your Malwarebytes Anti-Malware Quick Scan once a week, and run CCleaner as a package deal with Malwarebytes. Get into the habit of always running both, one after the other once a week, or once every 2 weeks, depending how much you use the internet. This alone will keep your machine running alot better, for alot longer time.

If you do all that above, and you still continually get viruses...then you need to re-assess your browsing habits and know what to click on, and what not to click on.

Example: no matter what, even if everyone is telling you its a good link, dont ever click on a link in an ESPN Converastion thread.



I have to get in some shots at MAC....MAC users are like Amway Salesman back in the day, they always try to sell you something, and they usually dont tell you what it is at first. "So you want a fast computer?", "Do you want a computer that doesnt get viruses?". Then of course you say, "YES," then they get you with a "Then you want a MAC!"

Another reason I dont care for MAC is because I think it caters to the lowest common denominater. I'm not saying that MACs dont have their place, but just not for me at this time....and as a PC user, I could careless about trying to sell someone on using a PC rather than a MAC. You wanna use a MAC? ..knock yourself out

Great information. May I also add that it's recommended that you run Malwarebytes Anti Malware and your AV program in "Safe Mode with Network". This way, you can update the programs. I usually do this on weekends, when I don't have anything better to do.

 

[NDFan4Life]

I've run into this problem several times since last November and started a thread on it then.

http://www.irishenvy.com/forums/help-feedback-suggestions/64769-internal-system-error.html

I don't know the exact problem much less a solution.

My problem was mostly with ND Press Releases. I didn't get an answer from management. Best I could figure out is ND uses some hidden character that the filter software here objects to. I've tried emailing the article, copy and pasting, saving to text then shutting down and rebooting, etc but the offending unseen character prevails. It doesn't happen all the time. There's a description of some of my attempts in that thread.

If you find a solution please post it. I've spent a couple of hours trying to find one.

Sorry I repeated the problem. I just didn't take the time to look for a thread.

Anyway, I tried all sorts of different ways to post the article. First with a few paragraphs, then with just one paragraph, then without the link. I'm not really sure what the problem was.

 

[BGIF]

Sorry I repeated the problem. I just didn't take the time to look for a thread.

Anyway, I tried all sorts of different ways to post the article. First with a few paragraphs, then with just one paragraph, then without the link. I'm not really sure what the problem was.

You wouldn't have found a solution at that thread anyway. There was No response from management and the thread was Closed.

 

[Greenaway]

Hey I am unable to download any picture from this thread. Anyone could be able to help me? Waiting for your reply...