Alan Henderson
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Need to infect PC with viruses and spyware for test
I'm creating tutorial videos for using antivirus and antispyware programs.
Where can I get a bunch of real malware to infect my PC with?
I know about the eicar test file. That's not what I need - I want the real deal so that I can create a realistic demonstration of removing real viruses and spyware. The more, the better. :o)
I have imaging software, so I'm not concerned about my own machine's security.
Where can I get a bunch of real malware to infect my PC with?
I know about the eicar test file. That's not what I need - I want the real deal so that I can create a realistic demonstration of removing real viruses and spyware. The more, the better. :o)
I have imaging software, so I'm not concerned about my own machine's security.
Hi,
Without having an antivirus/antispyware go to many warez sites, browse and do some downloads I'm sure that a lot of sypware and viruses will find your PC as a lovely home.
Regards,
Without having an antivirus/antispyware go to many warez sites, browse and do some downloads I'm sure that a lot of sypware and viruses will find your PC as a lovely home.
Regards,
ASKER
I'm aware of how to catch a bunch of viruses. :o)
I'm looking for something a little more definite.
AV testers get their hands on viruses. Surely there's a repository of malware somewhere that testers can access.
I'm looking for something a little more definite.
AV testers get their hands on viruses. Surely there's a repository of malware somewhere that testers can access.
I used to have a bunch of direct download viruses.
I have a direct download rootkits, and infected webpages, but this might not be a good idea.
I have a direct download rootkits, and infected webpages, but this might not be a good idea.
ASKER
No problem for me.
I load my machine up with nasties, make my tutorials, then restore my clean PC from an image.
:o)
I load my machine up with nasties, make my tutorials, then restore my clean PC from an image.
:o)
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@ IndiGenus
Yes, I'm set up for that. I suppose I could open an XP VM, disable AV on it, connect to some dodgy sites and leave my PC on for a few days.
@ rpggamergirl
OK :o)
Yes, I'm set up for that. I suppose I could open an XP VM, disable AV on it, connect to some dodgy sites and leave my PC on for a few days.
@ rpggamergirl
OK :o)
another obvious way is to click on the links in the email in your junk/spam folder
ASKER
OK, I'm outa here!
:o)
I usually try to spread the points around. In this case, thanks to those who suggested the I open the front door and wait, but I didn't need advice on how to do that. Which is why I asked the question.
IndiGenus was right on.
:o)
I usually try to spread the points around. In this case, thanks to those who suggested the I open the front door and wait, but I didn't need advice on how to do that. Which is why I asked the question.
IndiGenus was right on.
Well, I was going to suggest just letting some teenagers on it for a couple of hours - bound to get infected that way.
:)
:)
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Now that you mention it, maybe I can install Camtasia on my grandchildren's PC and record my demos there. :o)
search for programs or music then any file that appears that is an exe or zip file download and run
most are viruses and spyware. :-)