Popular Post StuartD Posted November 16, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted November 16, 2014 Hello user. This is just a little warning that something is going around on steam that is sending users a link, this link will then download something (I haven't opened it so I don't know exactly what it does) however it is most likely dangerous and then finally sends a message out to all of your steam friends. I was sent this originally by the CM Craigals. "[sT] Craigals [TS3 Admin]: Hi bro see this ahahhaha ***/lolsmem.png" Link removed for obvious reasons. I clicked on it thinking it was a legit thing, after it took me to a page where it downloaded - "screen21.scr". I did go and speak to Craigals about the issue and he informed me he was sent a similar thing through steam by another user. So this is just a little warning to the ETS2MP community. Any links that look similar to this don't click them and especially if it says .png or similar but downloads a .scr or .exe, delete it immediately. Thanks and stay safe StuartD. EDIT: Disclaimer. ** Craigals did not send me this link on purpose, he did not start the thing.. ** 20 STVTC Founder & Management / TruckNet Developer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OriginalNutter Posted November 16, 2014 Share Posted November 16, 2014 Thank you for warning us StuartD. Got a message like this a few weeks ago but couldn't be asked to open it. 1 Trucksim.org - A community for Truck Simulator Enthusiasts Currently Drive for Stobart Trucking VTC Currently Developing Project OTC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ewity Posted November 16, 2014 Share Posted November 16, 2014 Thank you for warning.. I will share this topic. 2 | Steam Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gwait Posted November 16, 2014 Share Posted November 16, 2014 Very important warning. To add, the message can also come in other forms such as: "WTF dude? <insert image link here>" According to my research that I did when my friend sent me the message: - It can open up an invisible web browser window and automatically offer up your items for trade to someone else - Can be used to spam the infected persons friends to infect even more people Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eireluke Posted November 16, 2014 Share Posted November 16, 2014 There's one: "You will exchange this thing?" followed by a link screenshot.png, I seen going around too 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dejf Posted November 16, 2014 Share Posted November 16, 2014 Something like that was going around czech facebook community few months ago. The *.scr file is an executabe, same as *.exe files, this extension was used to add extra screensavers to Windows but now it's misused to send these viruses. Don't also download *.com and *.bat files if you don't know their origin, they may contain virus too! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KacaKTV Posted November 17, 2014 Share Posted November 17, 2014 I never click links (if i dont know which site) btw thx for the info 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carrythxd Posted November 17, 2014 Share Posted November 17, 2014 This type of thing has been going on for a while already on Steam, the phishers just keep changing the type of message they send. But sadly a lot of people have fell for it =/ Just a few days ago 3 people who I have had on my friendlist for a few months sent me messages like the ones above, didn't really have any other choice except to remove, block and report them to Steam.. Just a few tips that have helped me a lot: Well, first of all, the most important thing, never click links without looking at the link first. If it is something that looks really suspicious and especially when it comes with a message like the ones above, don't click it, even if the message was sent by somebody who has been on your friendlist for a while. The phishers accounts usually are accounts that are private or have not been set up yet. So basically if you get friend requests from somebody on Steam and they have a private profile, it might mean that they just are showing their profile only to their friends or like in most cases, they are phishers. Nowadays some of the phishers are using real profiles but the amount of games and the last played game (and when the last game was played) pretty much shows that the account is a phisher. They usually have about 5 games (or so) and the last time they played something was in 2008. (Once I had a phisher send me a request on Steam and I checked their profile, it said that they played Train Simulator 2015 back in 2008 even though that game was released just a few months ago lol) In cases where the profile is public, check the comments section of their profile. If there is a lot of '-rep','This is a phisher',etc comments, it pretty clearly means that the account is a phisher And make sure that your account is protected by Steam Guard. You can enable it from Steam - Settings - Account - Manage Steam Guard Account Security (it should be automatically enabled but it doesn't hurt to check to make sure that it's enabled) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tobs Posted November 17, 2014 Share Posted November 17, 2014 Thanks for the heads up Stuart. I'm always skeptical of links from any sources other than trusted ones (photobucket, imgur etc.) and never click them unless I know what they are. Something like that was going around czech facebook community few months ago. The *.scr file is an executabe, same as *.exe files, this extension was used to add extra screensavers to Windows but now it's misused to send these viruses. Don't also download *.com and *.bat files if you don't know their origin, they may contain virus too! ^ This. Unless you know exactly what it is for sure, do not download it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wexu Posted November 18, 2014 Share Posted November 18, 2014 My personal gold rule #1 on Steam... "Never open any links other than YT, on steamcomm with guys which i don't speak much, or i know 'his style' of writing." Aaaaand ... That's all. Just every link sended on Steamcomm (with 'strange message') for 95% is about to hack your account... Before opening this type of link, just check if this was sended by REAL GUY or BOT (or previously hacked/virused acc/pc)... if i'm online you can FOLLOW ME ON MAP! // if you have 'something' to me then write PM in English or Polish! i don't accept anyone on steam! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carrythxd Posted November 21, 2014 Share Posted November 21, 2014 There seems to be a new phishing attempt going on in Steam. You can see the fake steamcommunity link pretty clearly lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heemse Posted November 22, 2014 Share Posted November 22, 2014 Owh damn, I did this.. I clicked on the link >.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 22, 2014 Share Posted November 22, 2014 In my computer installed ESET Nod 32 and I'm protected Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RussellakaBigTruckerUk1 Posted November 22, 2014 Share Posted November 22, 2014 th3modsz warned alot people about this but i assure you your safe as long as you dont click it OLD SCHOOL VETERAN RESIGNED IN GAME ADMIN TMP ID 25 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhaegal Posted November 22, 2014 Share Posted November 22, 2014 I got that too ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Rogue Posted November 24, 2014 Share Posted November 24, 2014 Its a backdoor keylogger, there are loads going about Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
$tonedGuy Posted November 24, 2014 Share Posted November 24, 2014 just avoid acceptin' any files with a message sayin' to check pics or w/e Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 27, 2014 Share Posted November 27, 2014 In my computer installed ESET Nod 32 and I'm protected Just because you got an Antivirus installed does not mean you can assume that everything is well all the time, there are plenty of viruses that hide from the AV in ways that makes it difficult even for the OS to know that it's there(there's even proof of concepts that makes it *impossible* to know you are infected without running a scan with a known(as if that is possible) un-infected machine). *always* be vigilant and don't click on unsolicited links, if in doubt, don't click, be critical, you might think you are a small target, but the attacker don't care how small you are, you are still +1 to his botnet, or one more to scam, obtain sensitive infromation from. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cayd Posted November 29, 2014 Share Posted November 29, 2014 thanks! If I helped you click the "✓Like this" button World of trucks editors pic 12/12/2014: https://worldoftrucks.com/en/gallery.php?i=0&s=e R.I.P Paul Walker Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
konfig0 Posted November 30, 2014 Share Posted November 30, 2014 Luckly my Sophos Antivirus said it was an strange website so it blocked me. 1 I wonder if you look both ways when you cross my mind.. Be slow to critize, be fast to appreciate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 30, 2014 Share Posted November 30, 2014 Thanks for the information Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaizerNO Posted November 30, 2014 Share Posted November 30, 2014 I got 2 guys saying this: "Hey whats up? As you may noticed we played togheter for some days ago and i took a awesome picture of you, which u can use as a profile avatar on steam. Tell me what you think." Helpful Websites: (Reddit Techsupport) (TMP Support) (SCS Blog) Updated: 12.01.18 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carrythxd Posted December 3, 2014 Share Posted December 3, 2014 Are phishers still going strong on Steam? I used to get 2-5 phisher frie d requests a day but now I havent gotten any in the last few days Thats of course a good thing, Im just wondering if theyve stopped/are not that active anymore Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mari' Posted December 3, 2014 Share Posted December 3, 2014 a subject sent me a message to see objects to make an exchange, beware those who accept! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carrythxd Posted December 6, 2014 Share Posted December 6, 2014 A friend of mine posted this on Steam so I'll share it here too as it's something that can happen with these bots Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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