Windows 10: hey guys i got hit with a drive by download norton says it blocked it?

Even though it's mostly done on "those" kind of sites, you know it's really out of hand when it's being done on a Premiere Service that you're paying for. https://www.theverge.com/2017/9/26/1...onero-coinhive

 

Showtime? Yeah, that's ridiculous! *Mad

 

How do you edit the host file ?? and does that block drive by stuff if it does i'm down for this 100% also what are som e extensions i can add to like firefox and google chrome ??

 

have you used this one is it any good i gather these are better then adding browser extensions??

 

All that does is automate the host file update process.

To do it manually, you need to first open Notepad as an admin.
The click "file" and select "open".
change from text documents(.txt) to All Files
search for the host file in the above address, or just paste this in the box requesting File Name: C:\Windows\System32\drivers\etc




Select hosts(the one with a blank sheet of paper icon:




Now that it is opened with admin privileges, you can make additions and changes:




Then remember to Save, then close it.
No restart is needed.
All it does is block those specific websites from your system.

This is also great for child protection as kids know how to use and turn off add blockers, but most anyhow, have no idea about the host file.

 

oh ok so the ones you posted are pretty much the same as his stuff so its pretty much simpler to just do it yourself instead of a program, unless the program does auto updates and so forth??

 

I prefer to do it myself.

 

ok so once them ones you listed are added do you need to update them or is it good to go for the long haul?

 

I keep an eye out for updates here: Download AntiWebMiner - MajorGeeks
They have the addresses posted.

 

cool thanks much think i will just use that program it says it auto updates so nice .

 

Ok, you're welcome*Smile

 

*Smile yes that little program is nice i went back to the web forum i was on and i did not get it this time *Smile so happy now thanks so much, looks like the list is slightly bigger then the one you listed so might want to check out the homepage for the program at the hub place and get the current list.

 

*Thumbs

 

I don't, I just use Notepad as normal...

This is the step that needs Notepad as Admin, instead I save it elsewhere first. Then I rename HOSTS (so I've got it as a backup) then move my edited one into C:\Windows\System32\drivers\etc

You get asked to confirm admin permissions a few times, but the end result is the same.