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Discus and support A few files have appeared on my computer in chinese gibberish, are these viruses or malware... in AntiVirus, Firewalls and System Security to solve the problem; I was looking through my files when I noticed various files with Chinese gibberish as their names. They only seem to initally show themselves when I... Discussion in 'AntiVirus, Firewalls and System Security' started by Eli. Payne, Feb 1, 2024.

  1. A few files have appeared on my computer in chinese gibberish, are these viruses or malware...


    I was looking through my files when I noticed various files with Chinese gibberish as their names. They only seem to initally show themselves when I open the file tab, but when I try to search for them anywhere else the search turns fruitless. I haven't opened any of the files as I'm afraid I'll unleash some ungodly virus onto my computer. Does anyone know what this is and how I could get rid of it?Below is an attached screenshot of the filesA few files have appeared on my computer in chinese gibberish, are these viruses or malware... :Do note that I did download ".wav" files from lingojam.com just before i realized they were there.

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    Eli. Payne, Feb 1, 2024
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  2. Viruses and Malware


    An anti-virus program alone does not provide comprehensive protection and cannot prevent, detect and remove all threats at any given time. Anti-virus software is
    inherently reactive...meaning it usually finds malware after a computer has been infected. Further, if you're dealing with

    zero-day malware
    it's unlikely the anti-virus is going to detect anything. Anti-virus and anti-malware programs each
    perform different tasks as it relates to computer security and threat detection. Essentially, they look for and remove different types of malicious threats.

    In simplistic terms, Anti-virus programs use massive databases with different scanning engines and detection methods to scan for infectious malware which includes

    viruses
    ,
    worms
    ,
    Trojans
    ,
    rootkis
    and
    bots
    .

    Anti-malware programs use smaller databases and generally tend to focus more on
    adware,
    spyware,

    unwanted toolbars
    ,
    browser hijackers
    ,
    potentially unwanted programs
    and
    potentially unsafe applications
    .

    Anti-virus and Anti-malware solutions with anti-exploitation
    features
    protect against
    zero-day malware
    ,
    drive-by downloads
    ,
    exploits
    and
    Exploit Kits
    .

    Therefore, you need both an anti-virus and an anti-malware solution for maximum protection.

    Important Fact: Keep in mind that
    the user is the first and last line of defense and security is a constant effort to stay one step ahead of the bad guys. No amount of security software is going to defend against today's sophisticated malware writers for those who do not practice
    safe computing and stay informed. It has been proven time and again that the
    user is a more substantial factor
    (weakest link)
    in security than the architecture of the operating system or installed protection software.

    Security begins with personal responsibility. Common sense, good security habits, safe surfing, understanding security and safe computing are essential to protecting yourself from malware infection.

     
    quietman7 - MVP, Feb 1, 2024
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  3. Windows Applications not opening, showing Chinese gibberish instead.

    I copy-pasted the text into a file and opened it in a hex editor:

    A few files have appeared on my computer in chinese gibberish, are these viruses or malware... 220562d1547218163t-windows-applications-not-opening-showing-chinese-gibberish-instead-image.png
     
    PolarNettles, Feb 1, 2024
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  4. sans Win User

    A few files have appeared on my computer in chinese gibberish, are these viruses or malware...

    Windows Applications not opening, showing Chinese gibberish instead.

    I feel dumb for not trying thru a hex editor and trying thru Notepad++
     
    sans, Feb 1, 2024
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