Slow wireless - Virus?

[skippers]

Wireless connection suddenly slowed down and it has been like it for a couple of weeks now. Checked the router and it seems to be ok and located well.

I did a virus scan and Worm.SomeFool.D was found? Does anyone know anything about this? If it's bad, how should it be removed?

Cheeeeers

 

[bobtomay]

That is a worm that is received only via email. It can do nothing in OS X, it is Windows only and will have nothing at all to do with your wifi slowing down.

technologist's signature says it best:

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The word "virus" does not mean "computer problem I don't understand."​

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Beyond that, you have provided exactly zero info for anyone to be able to assist you.

 

[skippers]

What kind of info are you looking for me to supply? Pages are taking much longer to load, and sometimes not at all.

When I asked 'Virus?' I was referring to the worm, is this a virus causing the problem? Although I guess technically a worm isn't a virus. Anyway, thank you for pointing out it is a PC worm.

 

[CrimsonRequiem]

PC = Personal Computer. That can include any computer that you use for personal use, this includes Macs.

bobtomay just pointed out that it's a worm that only affects Windows users.

We need info on your internet setup, the specs of your machine etc.

 

[MYmacROX]

The router may be "ok", but what about your modem. That could be the culprit. Have you called your ISP to send a tech to check your service? Your modem could be dying, your cable or DSL service could need adjustment/servicing, etc.
That's why we need a lot more info on your set up because it could be any number of issues with any number of devices/services.
As mentioned, it is NOT caused by a worm or virus, whatever you want to call it.

 

[schweb]

Many member ask the question about viruses and malware on the Mac and in addition to using the search function at the top of the forum, you'll find almost all your answers here:

Official Antivirus and Firewall FAQ

 

[Zoolook]

Try this website, speedtest.net, and post your results.

 

[harryb2448]

The question about Pages - trust it was not downloaded for some site as there was a malware built into versions available at a certain pirate seaside site?

 

[skippers]

Looping an animation

I have a mac mini, 10.4.11. 2GB memory, 667 MHz

The 2 laptops in the house have a good wireless connection

 

[CrimsonRequiem]

The question about Pages - trust it was not downloaded for some site as there was a malware built into versions available at a certain pirate seaside site?

I believe the OP is talking about web pages. >_>"

 

[skippers]

Yes web pages very slow to load, FTP ceased to connect, yahoo mail struggling to attach files, mac mail no longer sending emails but still receiving.

 

[skippers]

Try this website, speedtest.net, and post your results.

I tried the page and here is what it gave me:

Download: 1.58 Mb/s
Upload: 0.01 Mb/s
Ping 80 ms