I am worried that it is an invasive virus which reads your passwords etc. I have norton antivirus but they have not detected this problem. Has anybody else had similar problems. Also there is a thing Networm-i-virus@fp. Whats this about?
2006-09-27 01:55:15 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Computers & Internet ➔ Security
try this it works do a system restore from a date before you started getting these attacks you know how to do that click all programs accessories system tools system restore choose a date it depends how far back you go to how long it takes and in future keep of the naughty sights Dave
2006-09-27 02:08:40 · answer #1 · answered by Psycho Dave 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
O K, After 17 answers, and 17 people simply telling you the name of the anti-virus that they just happen to use; it is now time for a solution to your problem!
Your computer has an infection called Smitfraud. As, you have already determined, most "general purpose malware removers (i.e Norton) can not touch this nasty.
There is however, a specialized tool called RogueFix, that may help you. The procedure and free removal tool are here:
http://www.internetinspiration.co.uk/roguefix.htm
Smitfraud is often caused by trojan-downloader Zlob. Any trojan can be cause for worry. Zlob will phone-home to it's "master" on a regular basis and over time will download more and more malware onto your computer. In Zlob's case, there is evidence that the "master" is organised Eastern European internet crime gangs, so the potential for identity theft, credit card number theft, etc. does indeed exist.
However, in your case of Smitfraud, these guys seem to content making a bundle of money, infecting computers and then trying to sell you their "fix" (VirusBurst is just one of dozens) to remove it. Some have given the term "extortion-ware" to this reletively new practice.
Good luck.
2006-09-27 05:46:38 · answer #2 · answered by jibberjabar 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have had this it is a nightmare and a nuisance. Some of the anti virus software like Norton etc will not recognise this as a virus and then one day I switch the computer on and it had just vanished. Weired I know. Good luck.
2006-09-27 02:00:10 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
you could try checking if you need to remove any programs that could be attached. the start up menu has a control panel to enter. If you have the like of bearshare etc they can cause these pop ups. You should remove any programs from there that you dont need.
It is unlikely you have a virus unless norton detects it. this is just a scam.
There is somewhere that you can delete the files that attach to your computer always showing pop ups. Sorry i dont know how, if anyone else does - please advise!
2006-09-27 01:59:26 · answer #4 · answered by tranceaddict 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
As crazy as it sounds some software websites will try fooling you into thinking you have a virus problem just to get you to buy there software. I suggest norton for virus control...
2006-09-27 01:59:50 · answer #5 · answered by Drifter 1 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Go to this site: http://www.webuser.co.uk/forums/ubbthreads.php/Cat/0
Register, look at the HijackThis forum, read the post near the top regarding posting a log, follow the instructions and give a brief description of the problem (as you've done here)and post a hijack this log in a new thread. The guys are brilliant at sorting out computer problems such as yours and are extremely trustworthy and knowledgeable.
2006-09-27 01:58:56 · answer #6 · answered by Carella 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Before attempting to remove malware you must switch off System Restore as back up files will be hiding in there, and it will just restore itself. Go to Start - programs - accessories - system tools - system restore.
Run Avast and Ewido in Safe Mode. To get into Safe Mode repeatedly press the F8 key after the bios screen loads but before Windows loads. You'll know if you made it because the screen will be at 800 x 600 and your pc will be slow.
You don't have a virus, you have a trojan, also known as spyware.
Then beef up your security. Its easier to prevent malware getting on to your sytem in the first place rather than trying to remove it.
The Windows firewall doesn't stop malware on your pc from dialling out. Either of these firewalls are free for personal use and stop unwanted incoming and outgoing traffic. You choose which programs are allowed to access the internet. They are both fairly easy to use and updated regularly.
http://www.zonelabs.com Zone Alarm firewall
http://www.kerio.com Kerio firewall
Shields Up security site, check your firewall works
https://www.grc.com
http://www.mozilla.com/ Firefox web browser
http://www.opera.com/ Opera web browser
Instal both these web browsers, turn off javascript on one and use that browser for vising unknown websites. They don't support Active X so thats one less way for problems to get on your pc.
Winpatrol is a handy utility that tracks cookies on your pc and stops unwanted changes to your startup folder.
http://www.winpatrol.com
Spywareblaster works with Internet Explorer and Firefox. It won't uninstall spyware that is already on your pc, but it will prevent hijacks and other malicious changes to your browser.
http://www.javacoolsoftware.com
http://www.siteadvisor.com -Site Advisor warns about malware on sites you are about to visit.
http://www.avast.com - Avast Antivirus
http://www.trendmicro.com/vinfo/ - Trend Micro online virus guide
http://housecall.trendmicro.com/ - Trend Micro PCillin online scan
http://www.ewido.net - Ewido anti trojan
Ad-Aware SE Personal anti adware
http://www.lavasoft.com
Spybot Search and Destroy anti spyware
http://www.safer-networking.org
http://spywarewarrior.com/rogue_anti-spyware.htm - The Spyware Warrior site identifies fake anti spyware programs.
http://www.bitdefender.com -BitDefender can be used as a second, on demand anti virus.
http://www.ccleaner.com Cr*pcleaner Registry cleaner and privacy tool
You can also download Microsofts free Windows Defender from the official Microsoft site, and the Malicious Software Removal Tool.
Remember to update and run all of you anti malware programs at least once a week.
2006-09-27 02:34:36 · answer #7 · answered by sarah c 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You're confusing a virus with malware. Something you installed is causing this problem. Adware is generating the popup to try to sell you the virusburst program.
Get a free copy of Ad Aware to help banish this thing.
http://www.download.com/Ad-Aware-SE-Personal-Edition/3000-8022_4-10399602.html?tag=lst-0-1
2006-09-27 02:01:15 · answer #8 · answered by hott.dawg™ 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Upgrade ur antivirus, norton can't find some viruses
2006-09-27 02:00:29 · answer #9 · answered by harsha 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE be very careful about those websites that other users are giving you. You could easily go to the wrong site & download adware/spyware.
I had a similar problem earlier this year. Our computer boffin sorted it out he said "you had 2 nasty bits of adware". They tell you that you have viruses & tell you to go on a website to download anti-virus stuff. What you don't realise is that you're actually downloading adware/spyware.
It's really hard to get rid of. See a computer geek mate.
2006-09-27 02:09:00 · answer #10 · answered by Sluugy 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋