Blue Posted March 1, 2017 Report Share Posted March 1, 2017 Just a heads up I was playing last night and malware was downloaded on my PC. I'm not tech savvy so I may not be using the proper terminology but I believe the virus was located in the C drive named "bookmaker". Microsoft Server Register was downloaded on my PC but it's just a disguise, it's malware. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest pocketrockets Posted March 1, 2017 Report Share Posted March 1, 2017 Same thing happens with ACR poker (same software) My antivirus quarantines it and I have to make an exception so I can install it... I dont think is malware, but the nature of the software raises a red flag for some reason. Their software sucks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue Posted March 1, 2017 Author Report Share Posted March 1, 2017 Same thing happens with ACR poker (same software) My antivirus quarantines it and I have to make an exception so I can install it... I dont think is malware, but the nature of the software raises a red flag for some reason. Their software sucks. Yeah I knew something was going on with my desktop when I woke up this morning and it sounded like a fuckin Maserati engine and both lights on the tower were blinking solid green. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timely Hitting Posted March 1, 2017 Report Share Posted March 1, 2017 Same thing happens with ACR poker (same software) My antivirus quarantines it and I have to make an exception so I can install it... I dont think is malware, but the nature of the software raises a red flag for some reason. Their software sucks.it's set that way because it needs specific access to your computer for install and live internet access - it's not the software, it's just the nature of the program. on new windows platforms programs that have continual network access need to be granted access as they are flagged as potential malware because malware has similar properties. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue Posted March 1, 2017 Author Report Share Posted March 1, 2017 Microsoft Server Register was downloaded without my knowledge and from what I found online it was bullshit it's just malware disguised as MSR. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest pocketrockets Posted March 1, 2017 Report Share Posted March 1, 2017 it's set that way because it needs specific access to your computer for install and live internet access - it's not the software, it's just the nature of the program. on new windows platforms programs that have continual network access need to be granted access as they are flagged as potential malware because malware has similar properties. Yeah, I figured this, just think is weird cause this dont happen to me with pokerstars or 888poker Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timely Hitting Posted March 1, 2017 Report Share Posted March 1, 2017 Microsoft Server Register was downloaded without my knowledge and from what I found online it was bullshit it's just malware disguised as MSR.Microsoft Register Server is not malicious; it can be used by malicious software, but it is not malicious and is required to register any DLL's on your computer. Bookmaker requires a DLL because it is constantly updated. (would be the easiest and simplest way to describe it I guess) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue Posted March 1, 2017 Author Report Share Posted March 1, 2017 Ok thx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MonkeyF0cker Posted March 1, 2017 Report Share Posted March 1, 2017 Microsoft Register Server is not malicious; it can be used by malicious software, but it is not malicious and is required to register any DLL's on your computer. Bookmaker requires a DLL because it is constantly updated. (would be the easiest and simplest way to describe it I guess) Should not need to download regsvr32. It's native to Windows. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timely Hitting Posted March 1, 2017 Report Share Posted March 1, 2017 Should not need to download regsvr32. It's native to Windows.you don't have to download it, but it asks permission to access bookmaker i believe upon install and download. it's been a while since i downloaded bookmaker poker, but you still get asked permission when you open up bookmaker and it constantly updates unless you ask it not to ask you again i believe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MonkeyF0cker Posted March 1, 2017 Report Share Posted March 1, 2017 He said it was downloaded. If so, certainly unnecessary and probably malicious. If UAC is enabled (it is by default), it will ask for permission to run. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WVU Posted March 1, 2017 Report Share Posted March 1, 2017 while I believe Timely is correct here, I still wouldn't feel comfortable if the poker software was triggering malware warnings. Who knows what is being installed on your PC. Bookmaker should know if it was triggering malware warnings and correct it immediately. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MonkeyF0cker Posted March 1, 2017 Report Share Posted March 1, 2017 Bookmaker just a skin. They don't code/fix anything. The software is made by IG Soft. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WVU Posted March 1, 2017 Report Share Posted March 1, 2017 Bookmaker just a skin. They don't code/fix anything. The software is made by IG Soft.well they should know. And they should be fixing it immediately. No excuse not to Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue Posted March 1, 2017 Author Report Share Posted March 1, 2017 while I believe Timely is correct here, I still wouldn't feel comfortable if the poker software was triggering malware warnings. Who knows what is being installed on your PC. Bookmaker should know if it was triggering malware warnings and correct it immediately. I hear ya. All my devices are Apple to avoid this bullshit with the exception of my desktop which is a former business pc that needed windows to run programs essential to the business. Why anyone buys any brand besides Apple (besides price) is beyond me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MonkeyF0cker Posted March 1, 2017 Report Share Posted March 1, 2017 You couldn't pay me to own an Apple computer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest pocketrockets Posted March 1, 2017 Report Share Posted March 1, 2017 well they should know. And they should be fixing it immediately. No excuse not to Agreed, thats just plain sloppy and doesnt help the confidence in the room itself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MonkeyF0cker Posted March 1, 2017 Report Share Posted March 1, 2017 well they should know. And they should be fixing it immediately. No excuse not to I doubt they do much of anything with the software itself. They have to rely on the software manufacturer for updates regardless. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue Posted March 1, 2017 Author Report Share Posted March 1, 2017 You couldn't pay me to own an Apple computer. Why is that Focker? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MonkeyF0cker Posted March 1, 2017 Report Share Posted March 1, 2017 Closed architecture. A nightmare to do things I can do easily with any other OS. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KingRevolver Posted March 2, 2017 Report Share Posted March 2, 2017 You couldn't pay me to own an Apple computer. Same here. Will never own one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tgod420 Posted March 2, 2017 Report Share Posted March 2, 2017 I tried to play BM couple weeks ago and it says my windows needs updated to play. I play on nitro without a hitch.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue Posted March 2, 2017 Author Report Share Posted March 2, 2017 Fucked my computer big time. Should have these pieces of shit buy me a new one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue Posted March 2, 2017 Author Report Share Posted March 2, 2017 Can any of you IT guys tell me why I can't log onto sports options since this malware was downloaded on my PC? I do have the updated version of java. tia. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redstripe Posted March 2, 2017 Report Share Posted March 2, 2017 WPN Owns all the skins.. Winning Poker Network Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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