OMG...have a look at this!!! VIRUS?

Question

My friends has received a virus on messenger and now her messenger keeps sending this message to her contacts.

OMG...have a look at this!!! then shows a link after which when clicked downloads the virus to the next machine.

Please help to try and remove

it doesn't say it's linkng to a virus, Not that stupid. the link looks as though it's sending you to view you own profile. then when link is licked it opens up the file.

Answer 1

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 your anti virus and anti spyware 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.

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. All the following programs are free for personal use;

You need to install one firewall.
The Windows firewall doesn't stop malware on your pc from dialling out.
http://www.zonelabs.com Zone Alarm firewall OR
http://www.comodogroup.com/ - Comodo security suite.

You need to install one anti virus;
http://free.grisoft.com/freeweb.php/doc/2/ -AVG anti virus or
http://www.avast.com - Avast Antivirus

You need all three anti spyware programs;
http://www.ewido.net - AVG(Ewido) anti trojan.
http://www.lavasoft.com - Ad-Aware SE Personal anti adware
http://www.safer-networking.org - Spybot Search and Destroy anti spyware. Use the Teatimer settings to protect Internet Explorer, and the Immuniser to stop malware getting on your pc.

And these are useful utilities;
http://www.mozilla.com/ - Firefox web browser.
http://www.ccleaner.com Cr*pcleaner Registry cleaner and privacy tool
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 -MacAffee Site Advisor warns about malware on sites you are about to visit.

http://spywarewarrior.com/rogue_anti-spyware.htm - The Spyware Warrior site identifies fake anti spyware programs.
https://www.grc.com - Shields Up security site, check your firewall works.

Remember to update and run all of you anti malware programs at least once a week.

ps - NEVER use your e-mail address online, change your username and keep the spam out of your inbox.

Answer 2

Your friend's system is infected with a Sohanad virus. To remove it, just follow the procedure given at:
http://www.geocities.com/avsharath/Removing_W32Sohanad_Worm.htm
This procedure has helped many people get rid of this worm, see my best answers.

The Sohanad worm spreads itself making use of vulnerabilities present in Internet Explorer, So, I suggest switching to Firefox browser and make it as default browser, which is safe, secure and faster than Internet Explorer.

Answer 3

Anyone who is so thick that they'd click on a link in an unsolicited IM from an unknown person DESERVES to get a virus! Especially if they're not running up-to-date antivirus software!

Without knowing what virus it is, there's no way to tell how to remove it.

Answer 4

I had the exact same problem, the virus infected my anti-virus, had to uninstall it and install a new one from the internet.

It was a complete pain! try http://www.zdnet.co.uk and look under downloads and security for some new anti-virus!

best of luck

Answer 5

Hi there,

Unfortunately your friend has been infected with the Mesenger infection known as "Worm Licat Gen":
http://virusinfo.prevx.com/pxparall.asp?PX5=09ee345faf49a6c60fc500ad4f4e0500b79bcd14

The best and easiest way to remove this infection is by installing the Free Trial of Prevx1. This will scan your PC and remove this and any other infections free of charge.

Answer 6

Hm...Yeah. Do what the first guy said.

Oh! By the way...if the link has a virus in it...why would you click it?

Answer 7

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Answer 8

Try these. They work and they are free:

Run the tool and then download the free spyware and virus protection programs:

Malicious virus removal tool:
http://www.microsoft.com/security/malwareremove/default.mspx

Ad-Aware Free download:
http://www.lavasoft.de/software/adaware/...

AVG Download free
http://free.grisoft.com/doc/1

Yahoo Toolbar has good pop-up blocker:
http://toolbar.yahoo.com/

Good Luck

Answer 9

dont worry friend.. go to free-av.com its currently very high rated at virus detection and the best is free kaspersky from activevirusshield.com install it and scan in safe mode.. if u need further help mail me at [e-mail]. take care and good luck

Answer 10

Scan your computer with a antivirus program in safe mode.