I have just installed Spyware doctor and it found 'spector keylogger'! How does this get onto your computer apart from someone installing it within the household?? Your speedy info is much appreciated!
2007-03-23 11:22:05 · 10 answers · asked by Charles London 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Security
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.
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.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
http://www.bitdefender.co.uk/site/Main/view/Download-Free-Products.html - Bitdefender 8 doesn't run in the background and can be used as a second back up anti virus.
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.
https://addons.mozilla.org/search.php?q=ad+block&type=A&app=firefox - Adblock Plus
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.
https://www.grc.com/x/ne.dll?bh0bkyd2
Remember to update and run all of you anti malware programs at least once a week.
Go round all the sites you visit including this one and change your passwords, whoever installed it can read everything oyu type. You may also need to cancel your credit card etc (if you shop online).
Spyware Doctor is a legit program, it doesn't install malware; and an anti virus WON'T remove a trojan. You need anti spyware to remove spyware and trojans.
2007-03-23 11:31:33 · answer #1 · answered by sarah c 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Where do we get spyware from?
Let’s make something clear: spyware existed long before the Internet. The growing popularity of the information gateway only profited the malware boom over the recent years. Not only can you become infected from questionable websites, but you can get contaminated without clicking on anything! The more advanced spyware will access through your system while you are just surfing downloading the textual content. You can also get infected with malware when downloading software such as wallpapers and other freeware, leaving you perplexed about what is safe to download and what is not.
Anti-Virus doesnt get rid of spywares,adwares,trojans and pop up.In fact, The best way to get rid of spywares,adwares,trojans and pop up is using a best anti-spyware to protect your computer.You must have 1 or 2 antispyware on your computer to protect your computer.Of course there are many solutions exist, all of them with their own strengths and weaknesses.So which anti-spyware is the most suited for your system? You can find out by reading in-depth reviews and comparisons of TOP 5 anti-spywares... some really great tips and links to Spyware removal programs.
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You can download and scan your computer for free.
Good luck!
2007-03-23 18:50:03 · answer #2 · answered by White 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its either a sounds like you installed spyware when you installed spyware doctor... how ironic lol... or a virus/ trojion/ bug which can be removed using a good virus remover...
It shouldnt be too much problem as long as you deactivate and remove it immediatly...
A key logger is a program which records which keyboard presses are tapped. SO DONT USE VITAL PASSWORDS OR CODES WHICH CAN BE TAPPED INTO ! ! !
2007-03-23 11:28:33 · answer #3 · answered by Sabre 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It could have been downloaded with any free spyware - you need to buy a commercial version and uninstall what you have just installed.
2007-03-23 11:32:09 · answer #4 · answered by Bexs 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It probably loaded itself from a dodgy website. Get rid of it quickly. If its been there long then whoever is behind it knows exactly what you have typed on your keyboard and will make sense of it
2007-03-23 11:27:41 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
They can come in from pop-ups as well as attachments to emails. Somebody has let it in without realising. Kill it now!
I am editing this now - before you do anything, ask where you bought the computer in case it is something you are supposed to have!!
2007-03-23 11:26:27 · answer #6 · answered by R.E.M.E. 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Visiting dodgy websites
2007-03-23 11:27:22 · answer #7 · answered by The Man 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
someone is watching your every move its been put on by sombody in your household
it is a program that logs all your internet activity they can even read all your email to
go here http://www.processlibrary.com/
2007-03-23 11:30:59 · answer #8 · answered by minty359 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it comes over the internet
do you have a firewall and is it updated
2007-03-23 11:29:37 · answer #9 · answered by Elvis 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
some one is spying on you. They are seeing what all you are typing in. PASSWORDS and all.
2007-03-23 12:20:40 · answer #10 · answered by ★Eric Hilton☆ 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋