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Nov 17 2009, 04:20 AM
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![]() SuperMember Group: Malware Team Posts: 1,414 Joined: 29-October 08 From: Melbourne, Australia Member No.: 82,162 Operating System: Windows 7 Professional 64bit, Windows XP Pro SP3, Mac OS X 10.5, Debian 5.0 |
The following will implement some cleanup procedures as well as reset System Restore points:
How to reduce your chances of infection in the future Web Browsers Internet Explorer does come pre-installed with all Windows machines - but this doesn't necessarily mean you have to use it! Because it is the most widely used browser, it is targeted by more malware writers, making you more susceptible to infection. There are many other free alternatives out there that offer better security, take one of these for a spin and see if it takes your fancy. Mozilla Firefox Google Chrome Opera WOT - Web of Trust, warns you about risky websites that try to scam visitors, deliver malware or send spam. Protect your computer against online threats by using WOT as your front-line layer of protection when browsing or searching in unfamiliar territory. WOT's color-coded icons show you ratings for 21 million websites, helping you avoid the dangerous sites: Green to go Yellow for caution Red to stop WOT has an addon available for Firefox, Google Chrome and Internet Explorer. If you would prefer to keep using Internet Explorer, follow these additional steps to make the browser more secure.
Additional Security Measures Keep your software up-to-date - You should be manually performing updates of your software once a week to ensure that you are current with anti-virus definitions and patched for any security vulnerabilities. This does not just apply to your anti-virus/anti-malware software; malware authors rely on exploiting commonly used software such as Java and Adobe Reader, which need to be kept up to date as well. Keep Windows up-to-date - Use Windows Update regularly to stay current with security patches and service packs. MVPS Hosts File - This custom hosts file effectively blocks a wide range of unwanted ads, banners, 3rd party Cookies, 3rd party page counters, web bugs, and many hijackers. Firewalls - Without a firewall your computer is susceptible to being hacked and taken over. If you use the Windows Firewall you might think that's sufficient - but it only controls one way of the traffic (inbound). Simply using a Firewall in its default configuration can lower your risk greatly. What Not To Do The Perils of P2P File Sharing - Even if a P2P application is on the 'safe' list, malware can still be downloaded through infected files - executables, zip files and even MP3s. It is just not worth the risk. Fake Security/Optimization Software - Be very wary with any security software that is advertised in popups or in other ways. They are not only usually of no use, but often have malware in them. Additional Reading How to prevent Malware - I strongly recommend that you read Miekiemoses' good advice Please reply to this thread once more if you are satisfied so that we can mark the problem as resolved. |
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Nov 20 2009, 12:05 AM
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![]() SuperMember Group: Malware Team Posts: 1,414 Joined: 29-October 08 From: Melbourne, Australia Member No.: 82,162 Operating System: Windows 7 Professional 64bit, Windows XP Pro SP3, Mac OS X 10.5, Debian 5.0 |
Since this issue appears to be resolved ... this Topic has been closed. Glad we could be of assistance.
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