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Nov 8 2009, 03:55 PM
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New Member ![]() Group: Members Posts: 12 Joined: 22-August 09 Member No.: 367,497 |
I just got infected with the antivirus system pro............for the second time. I d/l malwarebytes (free) and think i have gotten rid of it again. I'm computer illiterate.........so what spyware/malware/etc. do I need to completely protect my pc from any more of this crap. thanks for any help. EDIT: Moved to a more appropriate forum This post has been edited by garmanma: Nov 8 2009, 05:26 PM |
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Nov 8 2009, 04:40 PM
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![]() Bleepin' Cynic ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: BC Advisor Posts: 11,844 Joined: 11-November 06 Member No.: 94,959 |
There's some good advice here:
http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/forums/topic2520.html -------------------- The power of accurate observation is commonly called cynicism by those who haven't got it.
—George Bernard Shaw |
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Nov 9 2009, 10:32 AM
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![]() Bleepin' Janitor ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Global Moderator Posts: 19,402 Joined: 9-July 05 From: Virginia, USA Member No.: 26,513 |
Tips to protect yourself against malware and reduce the potential for re-infection:
• Keep Windows and Internet Explorer current with all critical updates from Microsoft which will patch many of the security holes through which attackers can gain access to your computer. If you're not sure how to do this, see Microsoft Update helps keep your computer current. • Avoid gaming sites, porn sites, pirated software, cracking tools, keygens, and peer-to-peer (P2P) file sharing programs (i.e. Limewire, eMule, uTorrent). They are a security risk which can make your computer susceptible to a smörgåsbord of malware infections, remote attacks, exposure of personal information, and identity theft. Malicious worms, backdoor Trojans IRCBots, and rootkits spread across P2P file sharing networks, gaming, porn and underground sites. Users visiting such pages may see innocuous-looking banner ads containing code which can trigger pop-up ads and malicious Flash ads that install viruses, Trojans, and spyware. Ads are a target for hackers because they offer a stealthy way to distribute malware to a wide range of Internet users. Porn sites can lead to the Trojan.Mebroot MBR rootkit and other dangerous malware. The best way to reduce the risk of infection is to avoid these types of web sites and not use any P2P applications.• Beware of Rogue Security software as they are one of the most common sources of malware infection. They infect machines by using social engineering and scams to trick a user into spending money to buy a an application which claims to remove malware. For more specific information on how these types of rogue programs and infections install themselves, read:
QUOTE ...Disabling Autorun functionality can help protect customers from attack vectors that involve the execution of arbitrary code by Autorun when inserting a CD-ROM device, USB device, network shares, or other media containing a file system with an Autorun.inf file... Microsoft Security Advisory (967940): Update for Windows Autorun• Other related reading sources:
-------------------- "THE BAD GUYS DON'T NEED A SEARCH WARRANT. ARE YOU PROTECTED?"
Microsoft MVP - Windows Security 2007-2010 ![]() Member of UNITE, Unified Network of Instructors and Trusted Eliminators |
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Dec 7 2009, 07:53 AM
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New Member ![]() Group: Members Posts: 12 Joined: 26-August 09 Member No.: 369,176 |
hm...on mac I use ProteMac NetMine for protecting against infections...
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