Spyware/Virus??

Question

My computer/no one else uses it. Extra toolbar added to browser, but no new bookmarks. Things are added to my search history (not browser history) that I did not look up. eg- if I start typing google in the search bar it lists past searches - stopping at g one of the entries is girls. I know no one here searched for that. What else could it be? Is there some spyware or virus that could do this? I did visit a warez site a couple of days ago.

Answer 1

Use these to check for and remove spyware.

All of these are ones that I personally use and all are free.After you install any of them,make sure you update them to get the full affect.

AVG Removes I-Worm/Stration · BackDoor.Generic3.GBB and .GBC · Worm/Generic.FX · Exploit.WMF
http://free.grisoft.com/doc/5390/lng/us/tpl/v5

Spybot - Search & Destroy detects and removes spyware, a relatively new kind of threat not yet covered by common anti-virus applications. Spyware silently tracks your surfing behaviour to create a marketing profile for you that is transmitted without your knowledge to the compilers and sold to advertising companies. If you see new toolbars in your Internet Explorer that you haven't intentionally installed, if your browser crashes inexplicably, or if your home page has been "hijacked" (or changed without your knowledge), your computer is most probably infected with spyware. Even if you don't see the symptoms, your computer may be infected, because more and more spyware is emerging. Spybot-S&D is free, so there's no harm giving it a try to see if something has invaded your computer.
http://www.safer-networking.org/

http://superantispyware.com/
SUPERAntiSpyware is the most thorough scanner on the market. Our Multi-Dimensional Scanning and Process Interrogation Technology will detect spyware that other products miss! SUPERAntiSpyware will remove ALL the Spyware, NOT just the easy ones!
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Make sure after you download any of these, that you update them.

Answer 2

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Answer 3

"stopping at g one of the entries is girls. I know no one here searched for that."
I've heard that one before.Lol. Sounds like some one is sneaking onto the net. Get Actual Keylogger (free) and install it on the comp to be sure. It can be set to run stealth and I've used it to catch a couple of peeps who were playing and thought that deleting their history and temp files was all they needed to do. Free and easy, my kind of girl....errrr....program!
Never go to warez sites without a firewall and an anti-virus up and running. Thats begging to be infected. To kill the nasty tenants try the steps below:

1st-Make sure to get all Windows updates DLed and installed.
2nd-Go to BitDefender.com for a free virus scan and cleaning. TrendMicro now charges to clean.
3rd-Download, install, and update Ad-Aware (free). Do a full system scan and delete the crap it finds. Do this weekly.
4th-Download, install, and update SpyBot Search & Destroy (free). Do a full system scan and delete the crap it finds. Do this weekly
5th-download, install and update AVG Anti-spyware.(Both free and paid versions available).Do a full system scan and delete the crap it finds. Do this weekly.

If you dont have a firewall, GET ONE. ZoneAlarm has a free version.
If you dont have an anti-virus, GET ONE. Both AVG and Avast have a free version but I recommend Nod32. It's the best available and it's not very expensive (about $40 US.) Install, update and do a full system scan at least weekly.

We all hate the 'weekly'stuff but it's necessary in today's net environment. "Get it clean and keep it clean!" should be your motto.

If this doesnt fix the problem, download HiJack This. Go to techsupportforum.com (there are others but this a good, free site) for instructions. DO NOT use HiJack This unless you are extremely knowledgeable about Windows and it's processes. You can seriously Bork your system. Let the pro's direct you.

For a safer, more secure, easier to use not mention faster browser, try Mozilla FireFox. For an e-mail client try Mozilla Thunderbird.

Answer 4

I would recomend that you use Norton Internet Security as your antivirus protection and Trend Micro Venus Spy Trap app as yor antispyware.

I have to be honest with You though spyware and virus are not programed to look up girls on the internet the only way that it could have gotten on your computer is someone typed it into your computer.


You can go to control panel and and go to internet options and delete your browsing history.

Answer 5

Warez site's are spyware infested. Do some virus scans, and get
get a couple of spyware programs. There are free ones here.
http://www.basicspywaretips.com

Answer 6

Yep you have been invaded for sure your info is being sent out from hidden programs, This happens by not having a firewall up and antivirus in place. when you leave your computer on the net and there is no activity for a while these programs will begin to install they sit dorment and add stuff to your computer telling you that you have a virus and attmpt to get you to buy there software to remove it. Go to add remove programs and remove unknown programs get adaware to remove the rest, put up a firewall for sure Hope this will help I hate spyware.

Answer 7

This sounds more like a browser hi-jacking this is where a hacker uses your computer browser as a proxy to look up things he/she wouldnt look up using their own I.P. (internet protocol adress) and/or computer. A way to see what is happening is to get a program that logs browser activities and see when it happens usualy then get on at that time and see what happens.

Answer 8

it could be just a search suggestion