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2007-06-14 06:01:37 · 7 answers · asked by rcgjunkmail 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Security
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2007-06-15 04:03:44 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. Until you know for sure what kind of virus it is. Most virus are not design to steal password, but some does log everything you type. I suggest you clean your computer ASAP with an anti-virus and an anti-spyware.
2007-06-14 15:56:29 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Might be advisable until you can ensure your computer is clean then afterwards, change your passwords.
Firstly update and run your anti-virus product. You can also run a free online scan as well as some malware can actually corrupt or disable your resident security products. Here are a few online scans you can run:
Trend - http://housecall.trendmicro.com/
Panda - http://www.pandasoftware.com/products/ActiveScan.htm
Norton - http://security.symantec.com/sscv6/default.asp?langid=ie&venid=sym
Second download, update and run scans using the following products:
SuperAntispyware
http://superantispyware.com/
Spybot S&D (free version requires manual updating)
http://www.safer-networking.org/en/download/
AVG AntiSpyware
http://free.grisoft.com/doc/20/lng/us/tpl/v5
Adaware from Lavasoft (free version requires automatic updating)
http://www.lavasoftusa.com/products/ad-aware_se_personal.php
(These programs can be run in Safe Mode after downloading and updating)
Third, after cleaning your system, disable System Restore, reboot and re-enable System Restore when you log back on. This will clear the malware that may still be lurking in System Restore, which could be reinstalled should you need to rollback at some point. Additionally, a reboot may be required to complete the malware removal process.
Lastly, you may also want to install the following tool. It is free and requires you to check for and enable updates manually once a week or so. It uses no system resources.
SpywareBlaster (inoculates, not a spyware removal tool)
http://www.javacoolsoftware.com/spywareblaster.html
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If you cannot get it removed after the above, you may want to join a tech group that specializes in providing manual instructions on malware eradication.
Free technical help forums
AumHa Forums
http://aumha.net/index.php
Bleeping Computers
http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/forums/
Spybot S&D Forums
http://forums.spybot.info/
Lavasoft Forums
http://www.lavasoftsupport.com/
Spyware Info Forums
http://forums.spywareinfo.com/index.php?showtopic=79038
GeekstoGo
http://www.geekstogo.com/forum/forums.html
2007-06-14 13:05:41 · answer #3 · answered by MLM 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
In theory you should. But in practice most likely it isn't a keylogger type of malware (or even if it is, it will only log certain bank passwords), so it probably isnt the end of the world if you enter some unimportant password like your yahoo answers password.
2007-06-14 13:20:13 · answer #4 · answered by James 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, run all the virus checking software packages you can download. Many of them are free, and others have 30-day free trials. See if they find the virus before you do anything else.
2007-06-14 13:04:41 · answer #5 · answered by Steve C 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
- To remove the virus just and install Free AVG Antivirus, you can download it at http://free.grisoft.com
- To avoid any virus and keyloggers from getting your online passwords use Keyscrambbler, download it at http://www.qfxsoftware.com/Download.htm
2007-06-14 13:09:06 · answer #6 · answered by Hervey 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would use AVG and Adware. They are both good programs and are free and they don't slow the computer down like other programs. The Adware is for spyware and it's a good program.
2007-06-14 13:13:09 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋