malware alerts and windows security alerts! windows says
Warning! Potential Spyware Operation!
Your computer is making unauthorized copies of your system and internet files. Run full scan to prevent any unauthorized access to your files! Click here to download spyware remover...
and the malware alert says
Warning!
Trojan Adware.W32.ExpDwnldr spyware detected. This Trojan allow attackers to access your computer from remote locations, stealing passwords, Internet banking and personal data. This also prompts advertising popups. This process is a security risk and should be removed form your system
Type: Trojan Horse
System Affected: Windows 98,2000,NT,ME,XP
Security Risk(0-5): 4
Recomendations: Click Yes to get all available antispyware software.
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ALSO!!!!!!!!i keep gettin this red backround for my wallpaper it says YOUR PRIVACY IS IN DANGER!
i tried adaware,norton,adwatch, and spybot.they all said i had problems,but i deleated them. sometimes a pop up says that
2007-07-10 13:26:53 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Computers & Internet ➔ Security
someone is trying to intrude my computer,and it says its from windows sicurity,but theres no shield,so its obviusly bluffing.PLEASE HELP!ITS NOT MY COMPUTER!
2007-07-10 13:28:19 · update #1
If I were you, I would avail myself of the free trials of some really good anti-spyware programs such as CounterSpy. It is far more powerful than any free software out there.
Try their free 15 day trial of the full system and see what it picks up.
It cannot hurt to try and unlike anti-virus programs, you can run more than one anti-spyware program on your computer.
You may have to run your computer in 'safe mode', email me if you want further instructions.
Regards, Zyfert
http://spyware.cybersprout.com
2007-07-10 20:28:05 · answer #1 · answered by Zyfert 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-08-24 06:33:11 · answer #2 · answered by Debra 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Adware.W32.ExpDwnldr is a Dangerous Hacker tool Application and a variant of Trojan.Zlob. Adware.W32.ExpDwnldr display a fake warning message to purchase the paid version of WinAntiVirus, WinAntispyware or System Doctor.
Adware.W32.ExpDwnldr also displays a fake warning alert with flashing icon on your system tray. A Pop up balloon warning messages claiming that your PC is infected. For example : "Critical System Error", "Your computer is infected", "System Alert", "Security Alert", Trojan-Spy.win32@mx", "Virus Alert", "Security Alert" or "Spyware.Cyberlog-X".
For more information and free manual removal, go there...
http://www.pcontech.com/spyware/remove/Adware.W32.ExpDwnldr-remove.htm
2007-07-11 00:35:15 · answer #3 · answered by John 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
VIRUS REMOVAL PROCESS:
do this OFFLINE
trash likes to hide in your restore system,so every time you clean up your computer and you use system restore,it restores the trash along with everything else !
turn off system restore:
XP:
start--all programs--accessories--system tools--system restore
check the off box
Vista:
right click computer icon
select properties
select system protection
uncheck os ( c: ) ( system )
alerter & messenger services:
stop messenger spam !!
XP only:
all programs--administrative tools--services
all services are in alphabetical order,right click both alerter & messenger services--select properties--from drop down menu,select disable
Active X:
XP ONLY
internet explorer--tools--internet options--security--advanced
uncheck download unsigned--unsafe--autoprompt
CLEAN UP:
delete history:
XP & Vista:
internet explorer--tools--internet options--general:
click delete history--temp files & cookies
set days to keep history to 0
Prefetch folder:
XP:
start,my computer,disk drive ( c ),windows,prefetch
click view
select "select all"
press delete key on keyboard
Vista:
same thing except my computer is now plain ole computer
Security:
block spyware cookies:
XP:
either from your desktop shortcut or all programs or start page [ lol,MS is all about redundency ]
internet explorer--tools--internet options--privacy--advanced--override
check allow 1st party cookies,block 3rd party [ spyware ] cookies
Vista:
same way as XP
manage your cookies [ with screenshots ]
http://managecookies.diaryland.com
ActiveX:
XP ONLY
internet explorer,tools,internet options,security tab,advanced tab
uncheck download unsigned, not safe & automatic prompt
now return to system restore and select create a new restore point,name the point [ new ? ] and you're set to go
go online and:
download/install/update & run spybot spyware remover,avast anti-virus,regseeker,avg anti-rootkit,rootkit revealer,firefox 2.0.0.4 web browser from
MENU
Accessibility Help,anti-virus--anti-spyware,Browser FIREFOX 3.0a5pre [ experimental ] & 2.0.0.4
Buddy Browser,a child safe web browser for children,clean up instructions,desktop helpers,firefox extensions installed,firewall,Multi Media Files,registry cleaners,SECURITY,Link Checkers,Ect
http://browseraddons.friendpages.com
2007-07-10 13:54:47 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your'e right it sounds like someone is trying to trick you into buying their software so that they can "remove" the spyware. This is a typical trojan and I hope these programs and scanners can help you.
These are a few FREE programs, which work great together to check whether your computer is infected, if anything is found they will remove the problem files. Make sure to disable your own Anti-virus before installing a new one because it may cause a conflict.
Download the following:
Spybot: Search & Destroy - Application to scan for spyware, adware, hijackers and other malicious software. Make sure to download all of the newest updates before scanning.
http://www.safer-networking.org/en/mirrors/index.html
Windows Defender - Windows Defender is a free program that helps protect your computer against pop-ups, slow performance, and security threats caused by spyware and other unwanted software. Make sure to download all of the newest updates before scanning.
http://www.microsoft.com/athome/security/spyware/software/default.mspx
A Free online Scan you can perfrom is at Trend Micro’s website. They have an online scanner that works through your internet browser to detect viruses and malware on your computer. http://housecall.trendmicro.com/
AVG Anti-Virus and Anti-Malware Free Edition -http://free.grisoft.com/doc/5390/lng/us/
Make sure to disable your own Anti-virus before installing a new one because it may cause a conflict. Make sure to download all of the newest updates before scanning.
To prevent future problems download SpywareBlaster and PC Tools Firewall Plus. Update them both and make sure to enable all protection.
http://www.javacoolsoftware.com/spywareblaster.html
http://www.pctools.com/firewall/
2007-07-10 13:32:40 · answer #5 · answered by cake 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Sounds like your computer may have a new variant of the ubiquitous Smitfraud infection. Almost all "general purpose","all-in one" spyware and virus removal programs such as AVG, Norton, or Spybot S & D cannot remove it.
Free Smitfraud removal tool is here:
http://siri.urz.free.fr/Fix/SmitfraudFix_En.php
2007-07-10 13:32:51 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
it's malware wanting you to think your being invaded to buy there product. run a legit anti v and remove it. here are simple step's for removing viru's and such.
http://aresforum.net/modules.php?name=Forums&file=viewtopic&t=25
2007-07-10 13:34:32 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋