removing malicious software

[StaffnRod]

This is further evidence that the attack was on Yahoo's servers and not on member's individual computers...

Tripod you are entirely correct on most all the issues,
But just trying to pull SenorR out of the fire here:

You are fucked.
Oh and FWIW, much of the anti-malware removers out there are nothing but more malware!

FYI- Malwarebytes is one of the first tools that several
Win Help websites _ Malware sub forum Techs use :
( along with cCleaner, HijackThis et.al.l other analyze tools)
Been there done that Pre-'08 - just trying to walk him thru basics, before I hand him off to one of those sites, while he still can maintain some form of Web connect.
Without that he will be SOL.

Staffy
FWIW- just an Old school dalliance with MS-OS, staying 2 Generations behind - XP Sp3 full updt. tweaked- AVG Free & Malwarebytes weekly .. just to survive this mess LOL.

 

[HazelGod]

I do pay bills online.
However, FWIW, I enter my password each time I open my online bank account ... the password is not memorized by my OS.
(Not sure how much safety this affords, if I have someone following my keystrokes.)

None at all. This type of spyware captures keystrokes, too.

You need to boot your machine from a different operating system entirely, one not infected with any malware. This is why I recommended a Live CD...it lets you boot and run the operating system without having to actually install anything, and without touching your existing OS.

 

[D_Gunther Snotpole]

This is further evidence that the attack was on Yahoo's servers and not on member's individual computers...

Duh Lord giveth ...

You are fucked.

And the Lord taketh away.
You only noticed this four years after joining, tri?
Of course I'm phukhed.

Oh and FWIW, much of the anti-malware removers out there are nothing but more malware! lol!

But the news is good, tri.
I did manage to conduct a Malwarebyte scan, and there were only 14 problems.
We'll see how things develop over the next day or two.

Whoa - just seeing this - that's not good

I think it's okay, now.
But we'll see.
(You're damn good, I must say.)

None at all. This type of spyware captures keystrokes, too.

You need to boot your machine from a different operating system entirely, one not infected with any malware. This is why I recommended a Live CD...it lets you boot and run the operating system without having to actually install anything, and without touching your existing OS.

I'll wait a bit before I do any bill payments online.
I'm starting to think it was an attack on Yahoo, given Ex's earlier post.
But who knows?


The Malwarebytes scan found 14 problems.
I saw names like TrojanV, Backdoor.Bot, and Rogue.Win.
Some were in files, some in registry data, some in the registry key, FWIW.
None of these were found by my ISP's security software.
Instructive ....
Any comments?

 

[StaffnRod]

SenorR- suspicion confirmed .. I win the bet mentioned

The Malwarebytes scan found 14 problems.
I saw names like TrojanV, Backdoor.Bot, and Rogue.Win.
Some were in files, some in registry data, some in the registry key, FWIW.

May not seem like much .. but that's what created all
the havock with the WinXP- Op.Sys, feeding into email probs.
You have a chance of survival now, and may wish to
carefully following a few of those steps given before:

- Create a new Restore Point, then re-enable etc...
Rebooting between and once all full scans come clean
-go to re-installs/ Password changes as others suggest.
-NEVER Restore to any point- prior to an hour ago
(they should be deleted by now - if steps followed)

Finally FWIW, don't know what Antivirus you are using because Malwb. found what it missed:
Realize I'm just an Old-school player with MS-OS, staying 2 Generations behind on: XP Sp3 full updt.+ tweaks, run AVG Free & Malwarebytes weekly..
just to survive in this Bill Gates perpetrated world !

Glad to lend a hand , in some small way
(as with Flashy and other good members here)
Staff

 

[tripod]

If you use Mozilla people, get the No Script plug-in. It will allow you to create your own database of allowable and forbidden javascripts. It basically uses a whitelist based pre-emptive blocking approach that prevents the exploitation of security vulnerabilities.

With "No Script", I am personally involved in every single java script that runs on my computer when I am on the internet. If I don't know you, you don't get in, I am my own antivirus software. Everyone should do the same because the "No Script" plug-in is free and devoid of bugs and errors.

New York Times:
"Adding software to your browser like Noscript, a plug-in utility, can limit the ability of remote programs to run potentially damaging programs on your PC."

CNET News:
"Giorgio Maone's NoScript script-blocking plug-in (donationware) is the one-and-only Firefox add-on I consider mandatory. The program lets you block scripts on a site-by-site and source-by-source basis."

Forbes:
"The real key to defeating malware isn't antivirus but approaches like Firefox's NoScript plug-in, which blocks Web pages from running potentially malicious programs"

Rich Mogull, "Consider switching to the Firefox Web browser with the NoScript plug-in. NoScript selectively, and non-intrusively, blocks all scripts, plug-ins, and other code on Web pages that could be used to attack your system during visits"

SANS Internet Storm Center, the authoritative source of computer security related wisdom, runs a front-page Ongoing interest in Javascript issues diary entry by William Stearns just to say "Please, use NoScript"

 

[StaffnRod]

If you use Mozilla people, get the No Script plug-in. It will allow you to create your own database of allowable and forbidden javascripts. It basically uses a whitelist based pre-emptive blocking approach that prevents the exploitation of security vulnerabilities.....

Kudos Tripod,
Great find and share for all of us toiling with the miseries of Win OS and its securitiy attacks. This one step is the ticket, at least for those javascript based gremlins so prevalent now. :smile:

As they say ' An ounce of prevention 'Tis worth a pound of cure'
- the impressive string of testimonials surely back that up.
..

 

[D_Gunther Snotpole]

I use Mozilla and will look into the No Script plug-in later today.
Tnx, Tripod.

 

[helgaleena]

Excellent tips!

 

[D_Gunther Snotpole]

I just got the new computer set up.
This one is running Linux, so I expect fewer problems.
It's also much newer than what I've been running, and it's good to see the much improved responsiveness.
(I'll keep the old one in reserve in case this one develops problems.)

Thanks, everyone, for all the help.
I appreciate it.

 

[Xcuze]

Thanks, everyone, for all the help.
I appreciate it.

You seem to be asking for a lot of help lately, Rubi.

Are you dumbing down? :biggrin1:

My idea of malicious software is a huge cock that refuses to get hard no matter how hard you suck it. Nothing more frustrating.

 

[D_Gunther Snotpole]

My idea of malicious software is a huge cock that refuses to get hard no matter how hard you suck it. Nothing more frustrating.

Do you need help?

 

[Mr. Snakey]

I just got the new computer set up.
This one is running Linux, so I expect fewer problems.
It's also much newer than what I've been running, and it's good to see the much improved responsiveness.
(I'll keep the old one in reserve in case this one develops problems.)

Thanks, everyone, for all the help.
I appreciate it.

I've been running Linux (Ubuntu) on all my computers for about 6 months now. It's as fresh and problem free as the day i installed it. The speed (10 seconds to boot up) the graphics and stability are superior to Windows and getting close to giving Apple a run for their money. I removed 25 viruses from a Macbook Pro the other day. Many computers ( running windows) have viruses preinstalled on them, right out of the box. I have seen this with my own eyes. There is big money to be made. Thats why they come with a free trial of Norton or some other worthless program. Good luck to you. You made the right move. You are in for a treat.

 

[Xcuze]

Do you need help?

I don't suffer from malicious software. Sorry. I have hardware issues, but thats another thread. :tongue:

And never do your banking online, fool. Give me all your money and Ill keep it safe for you. :wink:

 

[D_Gunther Snotpole]

I've been running Linux (Ubuntu) on all my computers for about 6 months now. It's as fresh and problem free as the day i installed it. The speed (10 seconds to boot up) the graphics and stability are superior to Windows and getting close to giving Apple a run for their money.

Good to hear.
The superiority of the graphics is already very apparent.
And you're not the only person who's said that the computer should remain "fresh and problem free" compared to most Windows-installed PCs.

I removed 25 viruses from a Macbook Pro the other day. Many computers ( running windows) have viruses preinstalled on them, right out of the box. I have seen this with my own eyes. There is big money to be made. Thats why they come with a free trial of Norton or some other worthless program.

Was the Macbook affected by the viruses? (I've read that they may pick up viruses but usually aren't greatly affected by them -- but, that said, they can infect PCs they interact with ... which is why removal of viruses on Macs is important. Maybe you're saying the opposite -- that Mac computers are affected much more than reputation would have it.)

Norton is worthless?
I'll have to bear that in mind.
(Malwarebytes, which I downloaded after receiving advice on this thread, turned out to be superb.)

Good luck to you. You made the right move. You are in for a treat.

I have a feeling you're right.

I don't suffer from malicious software. Sorry. I have hardware issues, but thats another thread. :tongue:

I could tell from your general air of apology.
Good luck with that.

And never do your banking online, fool. Give me all your money and Ill keep it safe for you. :wink:

But if you get circumcised, you'll have to resort to a safe deposit box.