I noticed the tekcoin Bootstrap on the OP was from
12/05/2014 .
Anyone that needs it can get a
Current Tekcoin Bootstrap.dat (dated
2016-2-27) from my new bootstrap service at
https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=1378653.msg14024451#msg14024451It is stored in a Rar format so it is less than half the size of a zip file.
This Bootstrap service is basically free, we would appreciate it if the people running the OPs would place a link to us , that frees them from the tedious work of keeping a bootstrap updated where they can focus their time on more important matters, and in exchange we will update their Bootstrap on a monthly basis.
That's really good but with noise 23 current problems I Guess we better use bootstraps certify by the devs
Sure , no worries , when he gets a chance it is available at the previous link.
The rar file only contains bootstrap.dat which is not an executable file, so it should not even be able to infect a system with a virus.
By the way exactly how was Noise23 system compromised , so users can put in safeguards to protect themselves against that type of thing in the future.
FYI:
Here is a list of file extensions that should always be scanned as they could potentially install viruses on a system,
ADE, ADP, APP, ASA, ASP, BAS, BAT, CER, CHM, CMD, COM, CPL, CRT, CSH, DLL, EXE, FXP, HLP, HTA, HTM, HTML, HTR, INF, INS, ISP, ITS, JS, JSE, KSH, LNK, MAD, MAF, MAG, MAM, MAQ, MAR, MAS, MAT, MAU, MAV, MAW, MDA, MDB, MDE, MDT, MDW, MDZ, MHT, MHTM, MHTML, MSC, MSI, MSP, MST, OCX, OPS, PCD, PIF, PRF, PRG, REG, SCF, SCR, SCT, SHB, SHS, TMP, URL, VB, VBE, VBS, VBX, VSMACROS, VSS, VST, VSW, WS, WSC, WSF, WSH, XSL
Include any Word , Excel, Access, or Powerpoint file extensions as programs that run macros can also infect a system.
All of these file types have legitimate uses under appropriate circumstances. The simple fact that a file is one of the types listed above does not mean that there is something "wrong" with the file or that it is infected with a virus. But if you receive a file with one of these types from an untrusted source or in unexpected or suspicious circumstances, you should not work with the file until you are sure that it is safe.
Tech Tip: Always scan a download for Viruses before installing , one such service is https://www.virustotal.com FYI2:
Tech Tip: Disable Hidden File Name Extensions All current versions of Windows are initially installed with an option called "Hide extensions for known file types" enabled. When this option is enabled, Windows will not display the file name extensions (.EXE, .DOC, etc.) for file types that it knows about.
This option is considered by many knowledgeable users to be dangerous, primarily because it can mislead you about the true nature of your files. For example, you might have a virus-infected file named "vacation.jpg.exe". If the hidden extension option is enabled, this file will appear on your desktop or in Windows Explorer as "vacation.jpg", leading you to think that it is a harmless vacation picture. In fact, it is an executable program, and opening it could infect your computer.
To disable hidden extensions:
Open My Computer or Windows File Explorer.
Click Folder Options or Folder and Search Options, which will be located in either the Tools menu, the View menu, or the Organize menu, depending on your version of Windows.
In the Folder Options dialog, click the View tab.
Uncheck the box labeled Hide extensions for known file types and click OK.
