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    Sshiv
    09/23/2014 11:33 pm
    Level 26 : Expert Mage
    This is advice coming from someone who used to develop / deploy keylogging software for whitehat purposes.

    When you download a file that contains a virus, nine times out of ten, that file will be crypted. What does that mean? It means that the virus is essentially masked by a legitimate-seeming file that your antivirus has a hard time detecting.

    Most high-quality virus coders seek to employ a crypter which will make their virus Fully Undetectable (FUD). What does it mean to be FUD? Well, there are approximately 60 kinds of antivirus software you can download and use, all with multiple variations off of each brand. To be FUD means that 0/60 antivirus programs will detect your virus after it has been crypted. To make a virus FUD is extremely difficult to achieve, but it is possible. The only way to 100% avoid all viruses is to limit your downloads to extremely trusted sites. If you question the validity of a site, I recommend not downloading from it. If you must, please use VirusTotal to scan both the website and the file ( https://www.virustotal.com/en/#url ). It is a reliable scanner that is free, though it does occasionally pull up false positives.

    Some viruses are advanced to the point that their RootKit will enable them to not show up in Windows Task Manager, and the original file the virus came in will "melt", meaning it will no longer appear to exist, but the virus will remain installed on your computer. This means the virus will be extremely hard, if not impossible to remove, yourself, and your antivirus will have a hard time quarantining it.

    When I was running scans on my crypted keylogger viruses, I was able to see what antivirus programs would pick up the fact that my keylogger was crypted most frequently (and detract from my 0:60 ratio).

    The most common antiviruses / anti-malware that detected my keylogger were Malwarebytes, Avast, and Kaspersky Internet Security. It is important to note that Malwarebytes is not an antivirus and does not provide active protection, but it can easily wipe out most non-FUD viruses. Norton and AVG were awful--I could bypass them almost every time without even trying, and my logger would be undetected.

    If you use Norton or AVG, you may very well think that you have never had a virus. But that's the terrifying beauty of viruses -- most are designed to remain hidden from view for as long as possible, just collecting data. Chances are, if you have downloaded sketchy material while using just Norton or just AVG, you probably have a virus and do not yet realize it.

    I hope that answers your question. PM me if you have any other virus-related questions!
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    Sshiv
    09/21/2014 12:46 pm
    Level 26 : Expert Mage
    You, sir, are an inspiration. You have embraced entrepreneurship to the fullest and are making something that I am confident is just the start of a wonderful career in game development. I wish you the best of luck, and I support you.
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    Sshiv
    09/21/2014 2:58 am
    Level 26 : Expert Mage
    My allocation:

    First Million
    $100,000 for insane technology upgrades (best computer, mouse, headset, and Internet connection money can buy)
    $200,000 for development of an incredible, professional Hub Minecraft server network which would bring in more money over time
    $300,000 for some extremely nice cars
    $400,000 for a top-notch private jet

    $9,000,000
    $8,000,000 for a nice mansion in Virginia
    $1,000,000 for fuel / electricity for the house, cars, jet, and technology

    So far, I've only spent $10 million.

    $40,000,000
    $40,000,000 invested in starting a new company that develops cutting-edge software

    Now we're up to $50 million.

    $450,000,000
    $450,000,000 used to buy a private island with an airstrip and second home

    Now we're up to $500 million.

    $2,000,000,000
    $500,000,000 donated to various charities for name recognition and intrinsically good feeling
    $500,000,000 invested in various mutual, hedge, and equity funds, as well as the stock market
    $500,000,000 invested in starting a new health insurance company
    $499,500,000 saved for later spending
    $500,000 spent on Clash of Clans gems

    Now I've spent $2.5 billion. I have a ton of nice, personal luxuries and $500 million to retire with. I also have a diverse investment portfolio between running the most successful MC network ever created, a competitive software company, and an extremely competitive health insurance company. I'm also the #1 CoC player in the world.

    Done.
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    Sshiv
    09/16/2014 9:14 pm
    Level 26 : Expert Mage
    Hey Overkiller, are you interested in YTing for a factions / PvP server? Ours is looking for more channels to publicize us.

    We offer the ability to /fly, chat links to advertise your channel / streams, and a kit with top-notch gear. Unfortunately, you need at least 100 subscribers to qualify and apply for the rank. However, I am confident that, if you post videos of our server, your channel will grow significantly and many of my players will subscribe.

    If you have any interest in joining us, please let me know! Feel free to join the server using the IP in my signature.

    Good luck in your endeavors,
    Shiv
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    Sshiv
    09/16/2014 9:12 pm
    Level 26 : Expert Mage
    Hey Snafu, are you interested in LiveStreaming for a factions / PvP server? Ours is looking for more channels to publicize us. We offer the ability to /fly, chat links to advertise your channel / streams, and a kit with top-notch gear. If you have any interest in joining us, please let me know! You can apply for the rank on our forums (seethepvp.net).

    Good luck in your endeavors,
    Shiv
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    Sshiv
    09/16/2014 9:11 pm
    Level 26 : Expert Mage
    Hey holyhmx, are you interested in YTing for a factions / PvP server? Ours is looking for more channels to publicize us. We offer the ability to /fly, chat links to advertise your channel / videos, and a kit with top-notch gear. If you have any interest in joining us, please let me know! You can apply for the rank on our forums (seethepvp.net).

    Good luck in your endeavors,
    Shiv
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    Sshiv
    09/16/2014 8:28 pm
    Level 26 : Expert Mage
    Staff positions are still available! Feel free to apply at any time. We hope to see you on the server.
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    Sshiv
    09/14/2014 4:05 pm
    Level 26 : Expert Mage
    This is a fantastic idea. I'm very active when it comes to the forums, but it is difficult to sustainably upload new content as a server owner.
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    Sshiv
    09/05/2014 12:29 am
    Level 26 : Expert Mage
    I've still not been contacted! :O
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    Sshiv
    09/04/2014 8:34 pm
    Level 26 : Expert Mage
    Bobbiecraftstoday, that is on your end. If your server has a custom port (or whatever you want it to connect to), you can make it clash.zone:25568 or have no port if it is 25565.

    Both domains are still available. Contact me for more information! live:sshiverjenkins on Skype, or just sshiverjenkins on Kik.
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    Sshiv
    09/04/2014 9:55 am
    Level 26 : Expert Mage
    I'm confused as to what you mean...no, a server is not pre-built around each one, but the domains are available, is what I am saying.

    If you already own a server, you can easily convert its raw IP address into a domain. your players can type in "faction.land" or "clash.zone" to connect instead of 123.45.6.78:25565.
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    Sshiv
    09/04/2014 1:57 am
    Level 26 : Expert Mage
    Hm, no one has yet expressed any interest. They are still available! Contact me.
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    Sshiv
    09/04/2014 1:23 am
    Level 26 : Expert Mage
    Perhaps it would be better to check out Paril's official Mojang EULA thread instead of starting your own on a question that is answered in every response.
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    Sshiv
    09/01/2014 10:36 am
    Level 26 : Expert Mage
    Thanks very much for the help!
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    Sshiv
    08/31/2014 5:18 pm
    Level 26 : Expert Mage
    Thanks for keeping us updated, Azie! Hopefully it's resolved soon. I've just started bookmarking threads I want to go back to in Chrome.
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    Sshiv
    08/31/2014 5:14 pm
    Level 26 : Expert Mage
    Haha, same here! I was worried.
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    Sshiv
    08/31/2014 5:09 pm
    Level 26 : Expert Mage
    An ETA would be great ^. Has this happened in the past? I remember having a similar issue once before...
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    Sshiv
    08/31/2014 4:53 pm
    Level 26 : Expert Mage
    Thank you very much for the help! I'd also encourage others to post their thoughts on other possibilities for free software / potential sources for tutorials.
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