Wife's computer got malware

[captin_insano]

I had that on mine a few weks ago. I got rid of the av soft by deleting cookies, temp internet files then restarting the pooter and running system restore right away. I dont know what fixed it, I guess system restore but whatever, it worked.

 

[buckeyefarmer]

Read today of a new attack / vulnerability in IE6 and IE7. All you have to do is visit an infected web page and a trojan gets downloaded.

 

[tommu56]

Read today of a new attack / vulnerability in IE6 and IE7. All you have to do is visit an infected web page and a trojan gets downloaded.

That is why I run Firefox as a browser.

tom

 

[Uncle Wayne]

One thing I think everyone should have is the PC tool named "Advanced System Care"

There is a free download of ASC from CNET http://download.cnet.com/Advanced-SystemCare-Free/3000-2086_4-10407614.html

Even if you get another Anti-Virus get the Advanced System Care.

 

[jimmyj]

Bah humbug. I should have read this post before. I got the danged fake anti virus infection on my computer yesterday. The people who make these things should be shot!

Thanks for the tips though.

 

[jimmyj]

I had that on mine a few weks ago. I got rid of the av soft by deleting cookies, temp internet files then restarting the pooter and running system restore right away. I dont know what fixed it, I guess system restore but whatever, it worked.

Captin, what is a pooter?

 

[MossRoad]

Captin, what is a pooter?

Its a computer and let's not go any further with "other" suggestions. Thanks.

(remember, its a family friendly forum )

 

[tallyho8]

I got the danged fake anti virus infection on my computer yesterday. The people who make these things should be shot!
Thanks for the tips though.

I agree! But does anyone know who makes these viruses? Have many people been caught and prosecuted for making them?

I have heard, rumors only, that the companies that sell virus protection fund them to help their busineses. I hear other people say it is computer students practicing their skills. Others say it is being done in China or by Bin Laden.

 

[MossRoad]

I agree! But does anyone know who makes these viruses? Have many people been caught and prosecuted for making them?

I have heard, rumors only, that the companies that sell virus protection fund them to help their busineses. I hear other people say it is computer students practicing their skills. Others say it is being done in China or by Bin Laden.

Eastern Europe and Russia, mostly.

 

[tallyho8]

Eastern Europe and Russia, mostly.

My other question is WHY?

Is it mainly for profit or is it anti-Americanism?

 

[jimmyj]

Thanks to the tips here I got rid of it but it wasted some time!

 

[timswi]

Follow these directions. This works perfectly for removing the fake AV's. It lists specific malware, but should work with any problem stuff.

Burn the linked Malwarebytes software onto a CD or thumbdrive. Don't try to download it onto the impacted PC. Be sure to download both files.

My mom's PC got hammeresd with this junk, and this procedure works better than any I have tried. I think the external access to the malware removal is what helps the most.

How to remove XP Security Tool 2010, XP Defender Pro, and Vista Security Tool 2010 (Uninstall Guide)