Here are some tips from my past experience with key logging, RATs, etc.

 

1) When someone creates a new virus (RATs, Key loggers, anything) they will more likely then not encrypt it with an FUD(Fully Undetectable) encrypter. This means that it will pass through ANY VIRUS PROTECTION SOFTWARE. Most virus programs pick-up certain virus "keys"/common functions of a virus(new hosts, data collection, etc) and what the encrypter does is it allows these scans to pass the virus through as false-negatives. 

 

2) Do some research and familiarize yourself with windows process, as this is one of the first things you can do in order to get on your way to stopping a virus. IF the virus is persistent, it will launch on start up and be under your process list disguised as something common. 9/10 it will have NO DESCRIPTION. Look for processes that are funky\out of place looking by name, or processes that you have 2 of the exact name. If you find multiple processes by the same name, check out the description. MOST VIRUS PROCESSES WILL HAVE NO DESCRIPTION WHERE AS ALMOST ALL WINDOWS/LEGIT PROCESS WILL. Be sure to ALWAYS ALWAYS ALWAYS google the process before you do anything with it. Often times you will find a plethora of information on whether or not it is a legit process, or malicious software in disguise.

 

3) Cant properly remove it/isn't letting you end the process? Boot your computer in SAFE MODE with NO NETWORKING then run all of your virus scans/check your process list again. This will prevent it from re-downloading itself during the removal process.

 

4) Be careful when visiting websites that prompt you to run a java program. Often times people will infect a .jar file with a RAT and run it straight through your browser. This is known as a Java Drive By. Giving a website permission to run java programs is a big risk, and you should make sure they are credible and trusted first.

 

 

Extra Notes:

ALWAYS be sure to keep your virus databases up to date (yeah, its annoying as balls to do updates on anti-virus bullshit everyday, i know.) but it will help keep your files/computer/and Runescape accounts safe and sound.

 

 

Feel free to post any productive information below and I will add it to the list.

 

 

*I take no responsibility for anything you do to your computer after reading this guide. I am only providing tips, not forcing you to do anything.*

Edited September 20, 201312 yr by 5uck

5) Don't go on sketchy websites. :P

Nice guide.

Virus protection / hacking protection is pretty easy. You won't ever find me being hacked, maybe DDoS'd but that's it. I won't ever add anyone on skype, I won't ever accept files from people, I'll never download anything stupid, I don't use torrents I don't have cracked programs and I have no intentions of ever being part of a hacking forum or anything like that. I try to do nothing that puts me at risk of being infected, I will never play a private server, and I will never go to websites people send me. Sometimes I will even google the site they send me to see if it's a good legit site on google if I've known them for awhile and they are my friend. I really do not trust anyone, I'm all about keeping myself at no risk.

 

^_^ minimize your risks