gensteejay:
I am in dire need of your advice: The IP address of my laptop is under a DDOS attack.

For close to a month now, my laptop has been malfunctioning; the cursor controls itself. This prevents me from making use of the laptop for my writing business.

The problem began mid-June when I bade for a project on Freelancer and was interviewed by the project owner. The project involved copying some information from a website.

The client, an Australian, instructed me to visit the website, which I did. He wanted me to do his job without setting a milestone.

I refused to accept the project, told him I don't work on a project without a milestone. He then threatened to ddos my IP for one month -- which means my internet connection would be blocked.

I didn't take the threat seriously.

[b]Two days later, I noticed I couldn't use the internet. I tried browsing with different networks with a universal modem; all to no avail.

The ddos attack even got severe that anytime I clicked on any file on the laptop, the files would automatically get recycled. This made me lose so much documents stored on the system.

The attacks went on for two weeks. Early July, when I didn't know the way out of this quagmire, I formatted the laptop and the problem appeared solved.

I could use the system normally for few months. However, the problem resurfaced at the beginning of this month.

Although my internet connection appears to be in a normal state, the cursor still controls itself. This has made the laptop virtually useless and difficult to manipulate.

Again, I have formatted it. I have also upgraded the version of my OS to Windows 10. But the problem still lingers.

Please any Nairalander with the know-how of this problem (DDOS attack) should kindly help. Thanks so much.
P.S.: I use a Dell laptop.[/b]

Cc: stephen2016, lalasticlala, venzal, beautycrush24, ladywriter, skydancer, Sanni45, sotall, deji2009, Lexusgs430, et al.

gensteejay:
I am in dire need of your advice: The IP address of my laptop is under a DDOS attack.

For close to a month now, my laptop has been malfunctioning; the cursor controls itself. This prevents me from making use of the laptop for my writing business.

The problem began mid-June when I bade for a project on Freelancer and was interviewed by the project owner. The project involved copying some information from a website.

The client, an Australian, instructed me to visit the website, which I did. He wanted me to do his job without setting a milestone.

I refused to accept the project, told him I don't work on a project without a milestone. He then threatened to ddos my IP for one month -- which means my internet connection would be blocked.

I didn't take the threat seriously.

[b]Two days later, I noticed I couldn't use the internet. I tried browsing with different networks with a universal modem; all to no avail.

The ddos attack even got severe that anytime I clicked on any file on the laptop, the files would automatically get recycled. This made me lose so much documents stored on the system.

The attacks went on for two weeks. Early July, when I didn't know the way out of this quagmire, I formatted the laptop and the problem appeared solved.

I could use the system normally for few months. However, the problem resurfaced at the beginning of this month.

Although my internet connection appears to be in a normal state, the cursor still controls itself. This has made the laptop virtually useless and difficult to manipulate.

Again, I have formatted it. I have also upgraded the version of my OS to Windows 10. But the problem still lingers.

Please any Nairalander with the know-how of this problem (DDOS attack) should kindly help. Thanks so much.
P.S.: I use a Dell laptop.[/b]

Cc: stephen2016, lalasticlala, venzal, beautycrush24, ladywriter, skydancer, Sanni45, sotall, deji2009, Lexusgs430, et al.

gensteejay:
I am in dire need of your advice: The IP address of my laptop is under a DDOS attack.

For close to a month now, my laptop has been malfunctioning; the cursor controls itself. This prevents me from making use of the laptop for my writing business.

The problem began mid-June when I bade for a project on Freelancer and was interviewed by the project owner. The project involved copying some information from a website.

The client, an Australian, instructed me to visit the website, which I did. He wanted me to do his job without setting a milestone.

I refused to accept the project, told him I don't work on a project without a milestone. He then threatened to ddos my IP for one month -- which means my internet connection would be blocked.

I didn't take the threat seriously.

[b]Two days later, I noticed I couldn't use the internet. I tried browsing with different networks with a universal modem; all to no avail.

The ddos attack even got severe that anytime I clicked on any file on the laptop, the files would automatically get recycled. This made me lose so much documents stored on the system.

The attacks went on for two weeks. Early July, when I didn't know the way out of this quagmire, I formatted the laptop and the problem appeared solved.

I could use the system normally for few months. However, the problem resurfaced at the beginning of this month.

Although my internet connection appears to be in a normal state, the cursor still controls itself. This has made the laptop virtually useless and difficult to manipulate.

Again, I have formatted it. I have also upgraded the version of my OS to Windows 10. But the problem still lingers.

Please any Nairalander with the know-how of this problem (DDOS attack) should kindly help. Thanks so much.
P.S.: I use a Dell laptop.[/b]

Cc: stephen2016, lalasticlala, venzal, beautycrush24, ladywriter, skydancer, Sanni45, sotall, deji2009, Lexusgs430, et al.

persius555:
Dual boot your PC with a copy of Linux and install traffic monitor. Once the problem resurfaces, dual boot to your Linux and monitor traffic on your registry files and com ports. You would need to post your computer state when I t is offline, it's most likely a botnet is installed in your file registry.

gensteejay:

Even after formatting the hard drive, should the botnet still remain functional or be present in the newly-installed (upgraded) Windows 10?

Kunleforreal:

Call or whatsapp 09038748895 if you are in Lagos for fixing of your laptop problem.

Tolzeal:
Well... From the look of things .. The situation shows you're been RAT'ted.

Don't try using Confidential info on the computer yet cos all will get keylogged .

I'm sure the clients Know little about you ... Prank you to download a File and you become a Slave.

First thing Thing ..... you want to backup some confidential files to a USB ( USB cos you will still scan later )

Install Kaspersky antivirus (Bad Ass) .... run a full check ... Install Malware byte (Run full check)

Watch for few days to see if been noticed again.


Your Flash Scan with the two apps listed above.

Tips : Don't just download files online ... Make use of virusTotal to check evey single file Url before downloading .


Thank the gods it's aint ransomware... the story would have been different.

I will love to hear a feedback

sunnedee2:
Try these three things:
1. Use an external mouse USB
2. Change your IP address ( another modem and another network)
3. Change your MAC address ( don't ask me how.
Process too long to type on mobile. Google is your friend).

PS: If the above doesn't work, let me know.

And BTW, I don't think it's your so called client who did this. There is a malware that causes your mouse to move on its own. Could be the one working here.

gensteejay:

What software could make the mouse move on its own?

sunnedee2:


Not a software. A virus. Formatting removes it but you gotta create a back up first

gensteejay:

I just formatted formatted the laptop again about 24 hours ago. And the problem seems to have got worse -- the laptop screens goes on and off rapidly and the system automatically goes to sleep. The mouse problem is also still there.

sunnedee2:


What laptop model please?
and what OS? did you check the drivers?

persius555:
Op, this issue and the many suggestions is making you go paranoia. The problem could be hardware related. Try adjust or possibilyreplace your laptop trackpad. Random movements of cursor are also known to be caused by faulty hardwares.

persius555:
Op, this issue and the many suggestions is making you go paranoia. The problem could be hardware related. Try adjust or possibilyreplace your laptop trackpad. Random movements of cursor are also known to be caused by faulty hardwares.

persius555:
Op, this issue and the many suggestions is making you go paranoia. The problem could be hardware related. Try adjust or possibilyreplace your laptop trackpad. Random movements of cursor are also known to be caused by faulty hardwares.

gensteejay:

Thanks for your recommendation.

I have downloaded Kaspersky Antivirus as well as Malwarebyte. I have also scanned the laptop with both software. No virus or malware was detected by the two programs.

I just formatted the hard drive again. The problem still persists. I think it maybe a boot sector virus.

gensteejay:

It is Dell Inspiron 3521 on Windows 10.
I think it is a DOS attack. I used netstat commands to study my active connections. I can see established connections (more than 5 instances) from foreign IPs, which uses ports 80 and 443.

I just want to use another network for browsing so I can change my IP address. I also want to download software for IP hiding/masking.