I Got Spyware In My Pc!

[dincht]

I agree with agent_orange, I have used this application and it removed the Security Tools which is a spyware last monday night.

[goodeye_moody]

just install kaspersky Internet Security for worry free browsing..

[uaeboy25]

thnaks sa inyo

[SamanthaJones]

TIP:

 

When removing viruses/spyware, make sure that system restore is turned off, disable all your start up items, delete all cookies and cache and that you're doing the removal in safe mode with networking. use a trusted virus/Spy ware removal tool

[WapakJek]

Avoid clicking ads

some ads have tracking cookie

[SamanthaJones]

avoid porn sites...

[mick8]

There are tons of free and paid Spyware Removal tools out there. Some of which i have come across are SuperAntispyware. The Cleaner, Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware, Spyware Doctor, Ad-Aware by Lavasoft and the list goes on. but what do you personally use and found to be effective?

[Saeki®]

bro try this :http://download.cnet.com/Malwarebytes-Anti-Malware/3000-8022_4-10804572.html

-just run a quick scan.... this will fix the problem

 

 

this may or may not work

 

some of those viruses could disable .exe (that include you cannot install any programs)

if you could still install programs, then thats good.

if not, i usually do it manual removal

[rc36]

mtc bros & sis,

 

my problem is:

 

yahoo toobar assistant window from yahoo inc.

is always poping out while im on line. its very annoying

pls give me advice & help.

TYVM

[blu3devil]

mtc bros & sis,

 

my problem is:

 

yahoo toobar assistant window from yahoo inc.

is always poping out while im on line. its very annoying

pls give me advice & help.

TYVM

 

You can uninstall additional toolbars. Look for it in Add remove programs or in your browser deactivate it

[kanski]

i'm not sure if this is the right thread for this but, here goes...

 

my pc has been the target of an increased number of 'intrusion attempts' as reported by norton. my question is, what have i probably done to have induced this increase? and what could i do to keep my pc even more secure other than having norton up and running.

[rc36]

You can uninstall additional toolbars. Look for it in Add remove programs or in your browser deactivate it

 

tnx mam :thumbsupsmiley:

[noyzky7]

avoid porn sites...

 

Absolutely correct.. Almost all porn site is the root of all spywares, malwares and virus..

[twentyoneinch]

i'm not sure if this is the right thread for this but, here goes...

 

my pc has been the target of an increased number of 'intrusion attempts' as reported by norton. my question is, what have i probably done to have induced this increase? and what could i do to keep my pc even more secure other than having norton up and running.

 

Intrusion attempts are like the daily dose of gamma rays as Norton Antivirus is like watching a show about the Sun in the Discovery Channel. It's been there all along, it's only now that you are made aware of it.

 

It has nothing to do with you being you but by the fact that you are using a networked computer. You can only be safe if you unplug your computer from the network.

 

Unplugging is not an option for many as do I. But, I have a few tricks of my own to give that terrorist hacker a hard time.

 

1. Create at least two user accounts on your Windows machines. One is an administrator type account and one is user-only type account. Do all your administrative work using the administrative account, for example, installation of third-party software, registration of apps, Windows configuration changes, other activities affecting Windows runtime DLL components. etc. Do all your no-brainer stuff like word processing, surfing the internet, checking your facebook account, downloading torrents, etc, using you user-only type account. This strategy will stop a significant amount of malware from changing any of your applications. The most a hacker can do is just take a peak at your data; but, they will be never be able to install or alter any part of your Windows operating software. Norton don't tell you this because they want you to buy their product. Most novice users only have one account and it is administrator type (and they surf the net using this account... lol). That's the reason hackers thrive, there are many security-"dumb" users.

 

2. Install free antivirus software such as Windows Defender and clamwin (of course use your administrator account). Also regularly update your Windows software using Windows Update. You will get the latest and greatest security fixes from Microsoft itself.

 

3. Enable your firewall from the router/modem. Install firewall software on your PC if you have the money.

 

4. One advice most people will never heed is: Throw away your PC and buy a Mac.

[twentyoneinch]

One more thing, you can enjoy your porn sites after you've done the things I mentioned above.