ServareVitas Posted November 13, 2014 Share Posted November 13, 2014 If someone sends you a link via steam to view a picture or to trade for an item (the link looks authentic) don't click/accept it. Someone released some kind of virus this morning and it's apparently infected thousands of players. As soon as you click/accept it sends the message to everyone on your friends list, when they click/accept it sends to everyone on their lists. I've had so many people delete me angrily but no one knows who was infected first. It's on lots of other forums too... Not technically warframe related but let's not be petty here, most of us play warframe through steam so... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tulzscha Posted November 13, 2014 Share Posted November 13, 2014 Not technically warframe related Moved to the proper section. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Petersheikah Posted November 13, 2014 Share Posted November 13, 2014 If someone sends you a link via steam to view a picture or to trade for an item (the link looks authentic) don't click/accept it. Someone released some kind of virus this morning and it's apparently infected thousands of players. As soon as you click/accept it sends the message to everyone on your friends list, when they click/accept it sends to everyone on their lists. I've had so many people delete me angrily but no one knows who was infected first. It's on lots of other forums too... Not technically warframe related but let's not be petty here, most of us play warframe through steam so... Thank you for the advice :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nickelshark Posted November 13, 2014 Share Posted November 13, 2014 Thanks for bringing this up. Now I know to look out next time I open up steam. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rajule Posted November 13, 2014 Share Posted November 13, 2014 thanks for the heads up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seqan Posted November 13, 2014 Share Posted November 13, 2014 Thanks mate. Do you happen to know if this Virus infects the Steam software only or the user's entire computer? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheFapman69 Posted November 13, 2014 Share Posted November 13, 2014 Well it being released this morning explains quite a bit. Thanks for the heads-up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
izanagi00 Posted November 13, 2014 Share Posted November 13, 2014 thanks for the heads up. my anti viral software is ridiculously out of date. My computer acts up enough without a virus wreaking havoc on it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
--Sokol Posted November 13, 2014 Share Posted November 13, 2014 Pro-tip, before clicking on any links ask your friend what it is. Just to be sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tveeggad Posted November 13, 2014 Share Posted November 13, 2014 Old news. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnProdman Posted November 13, 2014 Share Posted November 13, 2014 Forgive me, but source? Without one this is just baseless rumormongering. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fretless Posted November 13, 2014 Share Posted November 13, 2014 Moved to the proper section. If this is legit then it really ought to be in General Discussion, not in one of the 50+ minor forums where most people will never see it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnProdman Posted November 13, 2014 Share Posted November 13, 2014 If this is legit then it really ought to be in General Discussion, not in one of the 50+ minor forums where most people will never see it. Read the sticky at the top of General Discussion about "What is or isn't a General Discussion." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VKhaun Posted November 13, 2014 Share Posted November 13, 2014 Thanks for the warning OP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ServareVitas Posted November 13, 2014 Author Share Posted November 13, 2014 I was going to screenshot the link but I've uninstalled steam lol. It may just be some very annoying virus that forever messages all your friends a harmless link... Or it could be doing something more sinister to those infected.... I'm awful with computer stuff though so just messaged everyone I knew, uninstalled and ran every spy/mal/virus program I have -_- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ServareVitas Posted November 13, 2014 Author Share Posted November 13, 2014 If this is legit then it really ought to be in General Discussion, not in one of the 50+ minor forums where most people will never see it. Ah well people will always complain when you try and do something nice. I've done my civic gamer duty :p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnProdman Posted November 13, 2014 Share Posted November 13, 2014 I was going to screenshot the link but I've uninstalled steam lol. It may just be some very annoying virus that forever messages all your friends a harmless link... Or it could be doing something more sinister to those infected.... I'm awful with computer stuff though so just messaged everyone I knew, uninstalled and ran every spy/mal/virus program I have -_- So baseless and harmful rumormongering it is then... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Imaru Posted November 13, 2014 Share Posted November 13, 2014 Will this happen with any link (imgur etc) or only a specific one? If only a specific one do you know what it looks like? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackout751 Posted November 13, 2014 Share Posted November 13, 2014 Thanks for the tip. Now I know to be extra paranoid around the links my friends send me (because, you know. The last one I got was the Marionette from FNAF 2 leaping at my face). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fretless Posted November 13, 2014 Share Posted November 13, 2014 Ah well people will always complain when you try and do something nice. I've done my civic gamer duty :p It's not your fault brah. It's the poor forum structure we have here that severely fragments discussions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThePredicament Posted November 13, 2014 Share Posted November 13, 2014 NEVER click on any links on steam chat unless you personally know the person and the chat is very normal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Imaru Posted November 13, 2014 Share Posted November 13, 2014 NEVER click on any links on steam chat unless you personally know the person and the chat is very normal. Gaming and normal rarely go hand in hand. See your name for more proof. :3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SgtFlex Posted November 13, 2014 Share Posted November 13, 2014 These viruses are no rumor. One of these ran rampant when there was a flaw in Gmod code a few months ago that allowed itself to tag onto any users on the server. Usually happened with random servers that unknowingly added in some LUA addon that came with a virus suprise. I have many friends who play gmod because I used to as well, but was lucky enough to not stick around when it started running rampant. A few of my friends sent me random messages, and I asked them why they sent me it(random link in months of no talking seemed suspicious). After talking, turns out he never sent the message, and the chatbox had shown that he hadnt sent a message before I did. I looked on the facepunch forums and it was a commn problem for a short while. It stopped going rampant once Garry patched it. I think the whole thing happened this last August or the one before that, not sure. Anyways, when this stuff arises, its best to stay away from any Valve community servers that you dont recognize, or click the links that are sent to you. If you do that, you will usually be fine. There might be another one of those viruses that just recently figured out its way past the code. Ill see if I can find some screenshots online or figure out how to go through chat history and figure out which buddy of mine was infected. As far as I know, its just a link spammer and doesnt actually cause harm to your comp. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TDS0Spoderman Posted November 13, 2014 Share Posted November 13, 2014 is the url something like SteamCommunity/124214214/file etc etc ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kratos Posted November 13, 2014 Share Posted November 13, 2014 (edited) I just got one of these messages. Here is the screenshot (Edited to conceal identity.) This must be made aware, as far and wide as possible. Edited November 13, 2014 by Rarityframe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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