When I logged off last night my computer had no virus. 3 minutes after I logged on this morning I had one. The only thing I did was click the 'allow' box on Yahoo Messenger when someone, who I didn't know, tried to contact me. I read the message then closed the box. Could the virus come in this way?
Ken
2007-02-07 19:32:12 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Computers & Internet ➔ Security
Yes, indeed. Never open or allow anything you don't recognise, that's exactly what can happen.
It's possible, of course that it's spyware and not a virus. Try Ad-Aware SE Personal or Spybot S&D (both free).
ADD: by the way, AVG 7.5 is the new free version of this excellent anti-virus, it's just replaced the old one.
2007-02-07 19:35:26 · answer #1 · answered by champer 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
What is the name of the trojan horse /virus ?
(1) Get you self a good antivirus or a free one .
(2) If you have not already scanned your comp with spybot do that now .Update it and then run it so it gets rid of all the spyware and trojans
(3a) Do an online virus scan to check if you still have any other viruses in your computer. And let us know if the online virus scan still finds any virus or spyware .
(3b) Install a good firewall
2007-02-07 20:33:54 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, a Trojan Horse is a program that contains or installs a malicious program. They may appear to be useful or interesting programs (or at the very least harmless) to an unsuspecting user, but are actually harmful when executed. When you clicked the 'allow' window this probably prompted the infiltration of the virus and attack on the system.
2007-02-07 19:38:32 · answer #3 · answered by chapers 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yes, you should never ever accept anything from someone you don't know! Nor should you click "allow" when you don't know the person.
You have, unfortunately, probably accepted a virus. Run your Anti Virus program and an Anti Spyware program such as AVG >>> http://www.ewido.net/en/download/
2007-02-07 19:35:37 · answer #4 · answered by Carella 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
pal, AVG is one in each and every of those anti-virus you may get carry of in the experience that your working off of a firewall and/or router or something like that. AVG cant face as much as severe viruses. purchase Norton Antivirus 2007 and run an entire test, which will do the trick, believe me.
2016-11-02 21:06:20 · answer #5 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Download AVG Anti Virus. It's still free until 18th Feb 2007.
2007-02-07 19:34:47 · answer #6 · answered by garlicjnr2001 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
yes indeed. I hope u got a good antivirus if u dont go to cnet.com and read the reviews abt some security softwares. For now for free avg and ewido antispyware should be good
2007-02-07 20:34:27 · answer #7 · answered by Neo 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
YES YES i got this one once, i was chattiong with a friend at the time via messenger and it arrived saying it was from him, thru messenger
he got exactly the same except it was supposedly sent from me
2007-02-07 20:23:11 · answer #8 · answered by ms vicci pollard 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, thats one way trojans can get on your pc which is why you don't open e-mails or messages from strangers.
A trojan is not a virus, they are different programs, you need anti spyware to get rid of them not anti virus.
You may need to switch off System Restore as back up files may 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 home 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 firewall.
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 these anti spyware programs;
http://www.ewido.net - AVG(Ewido) anti trojan.
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.
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
Plus;
http://www.lavasoft.com - Ad-Aware SE Personal anti adware
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 manages cookies on your pc and stops unwanted changes to your startup folder.
http://www.winpatrol.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.
2007-02-07 20:46:33 · answer #9 · answered by sarah c 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Most definetly. Go to www.geekstogo.com/forums and look for the live chat link up top. That is your quickest option to get help
2007-02-07 19:35:37 · answer #10 · answered by ComputerDude 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋