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how to remove malware

i have malware from VX2 and begin2search vendors on my computer. i run ad-aware se everyday. it detects and deletes it everytime. i have noticed that there is a process called drpmom.dll that runs.I want to completely rid the malware. what should i do?NOTE:Editing keys in the registry dont...

Tags: anti-spyware, dkzgambo@..., HijackThis, infected system, malware, software, spyware

Q&A 2005-05-25

Get rid of malware with these free tools

Get rid of malware with these free toolsarticle rootJavacool SpywareBlasterThe mentioned utilities are all great, and I use them myself, as well as the free version of Ad-Aware.Javacool Spywareblaster, however, does some things that the others don't. Specifically, it disables malicious ActiveX controls before they're ever installed, effectively permanently...

Tags: cbiltcliffe@..., HijackThis, infected system, Javacool SpywareBlaster, malware, PC, security, SpyBot, spyware, spywareblaster, tool

Discussion threads 2005-04-01

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Spyware Attack

I am running a dual boot system with Windows XP and Vista on seperate drives,last night the XP system was infected with spyware.I get an warning that my system is infected with spyware,then a couple of screens appear,yet the computer will reboot.It

Tags: software, windows, dmiles, spyware

Discussion threads 2006-11-27

file missing

What is the problem when I open any application , program even my computer, my document , find ,sfc, ms config etc. I only got a message ''windows can not locate the file sysrnj.exe....Where do I get the file and how to extract the file. to which folder ?I answered...

Tags: padum@..., windows, virus

Q&A 2005-01-24

Trojan gets the cell phone message

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Tags: +48500310561, cell phone, Invalied!System Invalied!System Invalied!System Invalied!System, security, sid19@..., telephone, trojan horse

Discussion threads 2005-09-18

Clearing MBR without destroying data

I just bought a new computer with SATA drive, and older IDE cables on motherboard. I have two PATA/ide drives from my old computer that are full of data, but also have a boot sector virus on them. I want to keep the data, but remove the BSV....

Tags: bfindlay@..., disk, SATA Drive, scanner, Serial ATA

Q&A 2006-10-04

Linux phishing botnet statistics can be deceptive

What I tried to find, when I first read this article wasStastics of number of windows machines infected versus the total number of windows machines.Statstics of the number of linux machines infected versus the total number of linux machines.Ie: There are say 10,000,000 windows machinesboth servers and desktops in the...

Tags: Web browsers, Cyberthreats, OPEN SOURCE, DanLM, windows machine, Microsoft Internet Explorer, Linux, phishing

Discussion threads 2007-10-03

Cannot update computer, load Norton, etc

Have a computer that had alot of virus's and infected files. I think that is a taken care of now, but I cannot load Norton, cannot do a Microsoft update, some thinks do not work when going to Symantec's site and things like that. I know it has...

Tags: computer, hard drive, Norton Co., operating system, ronald@..., virus

Q&A 2006-10-05

BitDefender for ICQ 1.2 (Windows)

BitDefender for ICQ is the first proactive solution that blocks all viruses threatening the system as a result of file transfers through ICQ. The technology included in BitDefender for ICQ enables filtering and, if necessary, disinfecting or deleting all infected files transferred on a computer by ICQ. Without affecting the...

Tags: ICQ, Bitdefender, Softwin, Microsoft Windows, Cyberthreats, Construction, Productivity, Storage, Viruses And Worms, Operating Systems, Software, Security, Hardware

Software downloads 2002-05-30

BitDefender for mIRC 1.2 (Windows)

BitDefender for mIRC is the first proactive solution that blocks all viruses threatening the system as a result of file transfers through mIRC. The technology included in BitDefender for mIRC enables filtering and, if necessary, disinfecting or deleting all infected files transferred on a computer by mIRC. Without affecting the...

Tags: Bitdefender, Microsoft Windows, mIRC, Softwin, Internet Relay Chat (IRC), Internet

Software downloads 2002-05-29

Firewall security logging

Hi,I have a problem that from time to time infected files are created in my PC. My antivirus immediately deletes it but later these files are created again and again. I noticed that when my PC is disconnected from Internet it doesn't happen. Usually these are files infected by "Brontok.CV...

Tags: Firewalls, Network security, SECURITY, firewall, system restore, inbound traffic

Discussion threads 2008-04-24

Mcafee NetShield for NT 4.5.0.1 (Windows)

NetShield detects virus-infected files transmitted to and from servers while scanning for viruses that may already exist in other server locations. Once detected, the infected file can be automatically cleaned, quarantined, or deleted.

Tags: McAfee Inc., Microsoft Windows NT, Networks Associates Technology Inc., Microsoft Windows, Virus, Mcafee NetShield, Cyberthreats, Servers, Viruses And Worms, Security, Hardware

Software downloads 2000-06-01

Internet explorer Strange problem

Hi,some time when i click Internet Explorer icon on desktop instead of opening the browser it shows "internet options" dialogue box. Not only from IE , if i click on notepad also showing the " internet options " dialogue box. and my keyboard will not work at that time. only...

Tags: jhon.wright@..., Fresh Hard-Disk, virus, windows ie launch problem, windows, Microsoft Internet Explorer, antivirus

Discussion threads 2007-02-22

BitDefender for MSN Messenger 1.2 (Windows)

BitDefender for MSN Messenger is the first proactive solution that blocks all viruses threatening the system as a result of file transfers through MSN Messenger. The technology included in BitDefender for MSN Messenger enables filtering and, if necessary, disinfecting or deleting all infected files transferred on a computer by MSN...

Tags: MSN, Bitdefender, MSN Messenger, Softwin, Microsoft Windows, Cyberthreats, Construction, Productivity, Storage, Viruses And Worms, Operating Systems, Software, Security, Hardware

Software downloads 2002-05-30

BitDefender for Yahoo! Messenger 1.2 (Windows)

BitDefender for Yahoo! Messenger is the first proactive solution that blocks all viruses threatening the system as a result of file transfers through Yahoo! Messenger. The technology included in BitDefender for Yahoo! Messenger enables filtering and, if necessary, disinfecting or deleting all infected files transferred on a computer by Yahoo!...

Tags: Bitdefender, Yahoo! Inc., Softwin, Microsoft Windows, Cyberthreats, Construction, Productivity, Storage, Viruses And Worms, Operating Systems, Software, Security, Hardware

Software downloads 2002-05-30

Unreal Tournament 2003 - Infected Damarus skin (Windows)

This is the Infected Damarus skin for UT2003.

Tags: NavySeal, Microsoft Windows, Operating Systems, Software

Software downloads 2003-10-30

Malware spotted using BITS

my comment to this is[i]Microsoft have commented on the news pointing out that the transport mechanism in use is irrelevant. In order for this problem to exist a person must first become infected with malware–something which should be avoided in the first place.[/i]Infected computers occur. You can run the...

Tags: PRODUCTIVITY, Cyberthreats, Spyware, adware & malware, SECURITY, Viruses and worms, DanLM, malware, computer

Discussion threads 2007-05-20

Nimda Cleaner 1.0b3 (Mac)

If your Macintosh server has a Nimda-infected Windows workstation logged into it, you're going to get a lot of Nimda-infected files scattered across the hard drive. This simple utility removes them easily. Save scan sets for quick, repeated if necessary removal.

Tags: Data Network, Apple Macintosh, Nimda Worm, VOIP, Viruses And Worms, Security, Telecommunications, Networking

Software downloads 2001-12-06

AVG Anti-Virus 8.0.87 (Windows)

This antivirus program for your home or office computer is easy on system resources and simple to install and use. The fully automated update process will keep your computer protected at all times. Components include AVG Email Scanner, which checks your incoming and outgoing e-mail for viruses; AVG Resident Shield,...

Tags: AVG Anti-Virus, Virus, Computer, AVG Technologies USA, Cyberthreats, Productivity, Viruses And Worms, Microsoft Windows, E-mail, Security, Operating Systems, Software, Online Communications

Software downloads 2008-03-28

Tool turns unsuspecting surfers into hacking help

Limited Damage...If I read that correctly it will only work while the user is on an infected page... I suppose the danger is that if the script scans for pages with cross-site scripting flaws and inserts itself into the page you could have a situation where a lot of sites...

Tags: SECURITY, tool, Hamish_NZ, hacking

Discussion threads 2007-03-22