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29-Nov-2007, 02:17 AM #1
Virus Problem
Not 100% what the problem is. My mother was on the computer using forums or something of the kind and i noticed she had downloaded a few exe files later i spoke to her and she said she couldn't stop them. I managed to remove one of them at least using Spybot S&D but again
the computer is lagging and its taking a while to log on. Also she said a pop-up appeared saying something about a trojan and its high risk. Sounds like rogue antispy to me because none of my programs except ZA show warnings i tried to get her to explain it to me but she didn't take too much notice of it now im convinced i have a virus of some kind
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29-Nov-2007, 04:16 AM #2
ok ran s&d again and it found a few traces of Smitfraud C and Pest trap hopefully things should return to normal

the thing is they seem to re-occur not sure if they come back or they never really left

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30-Nov-2007, 10:59 AM #3
1. Download SUPERAntiSpyware

Follow steps:

-Run the setup.

-When finished, and this is importaint, UPDATE your definitions by clicking "Check for Updates"

- After updating, press "Preferences" -> Scanning Control And check the "Scan for tracking cookies", "Scan for Alternate data streams", "Terminate memory threats before quarantining" and the "Close Browser" options.

- Uncheck "Ignore Files Larger than 4MB", "Ignore Non-executable files", "Scan only known file types",

- Do a full scan, preferably in Safe Mode ( Without internet connection! )

- Delete/Quarantine EVERYTHING that is listed when scan is finished.

- Scan twice ( After rebooting ) - It may help


2. Try downloading AVG anti-rootkit to check if some deeper files got into your computer.

- Install and scan

- Get rid of everything if anything shows up


3. Ok, Now you have done some scanning - Still concerned?

- Download newest version of Hijackthis ( v 2.0.2 )

- Install & Run

- Press "Do a system scan and save a logfile"

- Let it finish - AND DO NOT FIX ANYTHING

- When finished, copy the text in notepad, And post it as a new thread in the Malware and HJT forum - You Will get expert help.

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Good Luck!
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01-Dec-2007, 06:45 AM #4
superantispyware worked well it found another trojan. so all up its 4-5 trojans and a load of malware
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01-Dec-2007, 07:44 AM #5
Then you should really follow step 3.

Good luck again!
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