I was just online and an alert box popped up that said "your computer is running slower than normal, it may be infected with viruses, spyware, or adware. MalwareAlarm will perform a quick and completely FREE scan of your system for malicious programs. Download MalwareAlarm for FREE now?". I clicked cancel, and it brought me to this site:
http://scanner2.malware-scan.com/4_swp/scan.php?tmn=mwatmp&aid=youngday&lid=intl&ax=1&ed=2&mt_info=4151_1711_2358&tmn=null
I don't know that much about malicious programming, and I don't want to just download something off the internet that I don't trust, so do you think this is a jip, or could it be legitimate?
2007-11-20 06:00:12 · 7 answers · asked by everdormant 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Security
Every time I reload the page it gives me a different number of errors found.
2007-11-20 06:03:18 · update #1
Every time I reload the page it gives me a different number of errors found.
2007-11-20 06:03:39 · update #2
what you have is an rougue program designed to get you to buy there program, which of course will not do anything.
you will want to get a spyware program
adaware
www.lavasoft.com
spybot s&d
www.safer-networking.org
both are free
get them up todate, reboot and do a full scan
2007-11-20 06:17:13 · answer #1 · answered by great one 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you received the notice has a pop-up it is a scam and you should not download anything from the webpage.
If you need a really good antispyware for free, and I use myself, download the free version of superantispyware. This program will find what all others miss in spyware and trojans. No conflict with your existing antivirus or spyware software. Plus you will get daily automatic updates. Perform a complete scan and reboot if any spyware is found.
http://www.superantispyware.com
Minddoctor, France
2007-11-20 06:08:52 · answer #2 · answered by MINDDOCTOR 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your computer now has a Smitfraud infection. That "alert box" probably downloaded Trojan Renos to your computer.
"MalwareAlarm is a rogue anti-spyware program in the same family as SpySheriff. MalwareAlarm is installed on your computer through misleading web pages, popups, and through the use of Trojans and other malware. Once installed, the Trojans may display alerts on your screen stating that you may be infected with malware."
"When run, MalwareAlarm will show exaggerated results and false positives and will only remove them if you purchase the software. This is a tactic to scare you into purchasing the software as the reported malware does not actually exist on your computer."
How to remove MalwareAlarm (Removal Instructions):
http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/forums/topic105302.html
2007-11-20 07:51:03 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No,I think it is another of those crap-programs that just pop-up and make fake scans in order advertise.I suggest that you don't do anything.I don't think that a scanner can be so fast and find so many errors.My ZoneAlarm firewall has anti-spyware and yesterday that I scanned it didn'y find anything at all!!!!
TO SUM UP,JUST CRAP!
2007-11-20 06:13:57 · answer #4 · answered by Jimupter 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That would be a terrific way for a back-door trojan to enter your system. My advise is go to download.com and get ccleaner, AVG antispyware free, AVG antivirus free, and Spybot Search & Destroy. I run each one every weekend and I seem to have no problems.
2007-11-20 06:14:20 · answer #5 · answered by Marissa1982 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If in dought, don't. I wouldn't bother. Just stick to the programs you know are safe. If you are looking for protection, there are many free safe programs out there.
2007-11-20 06:06:37 · answer #6 · answered by grasshopper645 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I just filed a complaint against this website with the Attorney General, because I did not sign up for it but they feel I owe them $99.00. So my opinion is, no, it is a scam.
2016-05-24 08:21:45 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋