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strange problem

  • 12-11-2005 5:02pm
    #1
    Tusky
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 17,065 ✭✭✭✭


    Ive gotten a load of texts today asking me about some mms that people have received from me. The only problem is...I didnt send any messages. When I look in my sent folder it says ive been sending people "nokiaringtoner" and some other application. I have a Nokie 6600.

    Any ideas?


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  • #2
    opr
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,267 ✭✭✭opr


    may be the Com warrior virus.


  • #3
    faceman
    Moderators, Category Moderators, Arts Moderators, Entertainment Moderators, Social & Fun Moderators Posts: 16,647 CMod ✭✭✭✭faceman


    Uve got a virus on ur fone dude, u shud switch ur phone off and bring it into a mobile store.


  • #4
    opr
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,267 ✭✭✭opr


    Alternatively if you restore factory settings think that will get rid of it.


  • #5
    techie_2006
    Closed Accounts Posts: 321 ✭✭techie_2006


    Tusky if you need it flashed I can help you out.


  • #6
    Tusky
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 17,065 ✭✭✭✭Tusky


    ****. I havent installed any applications of late though....how did I get the virus ? Any idea if its dangerous ? Should I tell the people that have received the message not to open it or... ?

    Flashed = resets it does it ? meaning I would lose all the stuff thats on the phone ?


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  • #7
    Tusky
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 17,065 ✭✭✭✭Tusky


    opr wrote:
    may be the Com warrior virus.

    there is an application called comwarrior on my phone, just check :(


  • #8
    techie_2006
    Closed Accounts Posts: 321 ✭✭techie_2006


    Tusky wrote:
    ****. I havent installed any applications of late though....how did I get the virus ? Any idea if its dangerous ? Should I tell the people that have received the message not to open it or... ?

    Flashed = resets it does it ? meaning I would lose all the stuff thats on the phone ?
    Back up your stuff via Nokia PC Suite.


  • #9
    Gillo
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,566 ✭✭✭Gillo


    techie_2006 wrote:
    Back up your stuff via Nokia PC Suite.
    Stupid question, but does that not also involve a high chance of backign the virus up also??

    You got the virus through leaving your bluetooth on and an infected phone sending it to you. As a general rule leave bluetooth off unless you are using it (it'll also save your battery).


  • #10
    Tusky
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 17,065 ✭✭✭✭Tusky


    Does it actually cause any damage to the phone ?


  • #11
    Sam Vimes
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 21,611 ✭✭✭✭Sam Vimes


    Tusky wrote:
    Does it actually cause any damage to the phone ?


    no it just wastes your credit. flashing is definitely the only way to get rid of it


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  • #12
    Tusky
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 17,065 ✭✭✭✭Tusky


    is there not an antivirus program to get rid of it ?


  • #13
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 0 ✭ [Deleted User]


    my sister got those messages too today on her o2 motorolla:confused:


  • #14
    techie_2006
    Closed Accounts Posts: 321 ✭✭techie_2006


    Earthman wrote:
    my sister got those messages too today on her o2 motorolla:confused:
    What model is it Earthman?


  • #15
    Tusky
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 17,065 ✭✭✭✭Tusky


    Ive turned off MMS messaging for the moment.


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