jedsam
Thu Feb 22 13:36:01 CST 2007
Thanks for the INFO. It seems a long and complicated cleansing procedure. I
think I would get myself in a bit of a PICKLE being a computer novice! As the
problem I have is only a very minor inconvenience I think I will leave it for
now. But if things get much worse I will reset the computer back to 'factory
despatch' condition. I think I can cope with that and it should be good as
new!
"David H. Lipman" wrote:
> From: "dash riprock" <dashriprock@discussions.microsoft.com>
>
> | helloe jedsam
> | I had the same problem..seems the culprit is a company called drive cleaner.
> | Makes your PC run real slow.They somehow get into your PC with
> | malware/spyware etc. and u keep getting annoying pop ups telling u that u
> | have a security problem and should download or run their systems scan..and
> | then they want u to buy their software. Not a nice business practice huh?
> | Anyways I called my broadband provider "which has free anti virus/spyware
> | protection" wish I knew that in the first place. They directed me to their
> | symantec.com site. I ran a free hour long system scan. It told me that "drive
> | cleaner" was a "threat" to my computer. It also gave my the file info. I did
> | a system search on my computer for it and deledted it manually. I also got a
> | months credit of my broadband bill because they didn't initially inform of
> | their free protection. My suggestions:
> | Contact your internet provide and
> | Try symantec.com and run their check.
> |
> | Good luck
> | Dash Riprock
>
> Sorry... Faux conclusion.
>
> Drive Cleaner is non-viral malware that is suggested such as other non-viral malware in what
> is know as a SmitFruad Trojan infection.
>
> At the base of this infection is having a ZLob or FakeAlert Trojan (8 out of 10 times it is
> a ZLob Trojan) and once you are infected the Trojans will generate Pop-Ups indicateding one
> or more of the following...
>
>
> Computer is infected w/trojan i worm-attck-v122.02a
>
> warning: w32.myzor.fk@yf is a virus that infects files with .exe extensions.
> It attempts to steal passwords and private information from the infected computer.
>
> Title: 'Alert! Trojan.Virus.Z.32.exe launch attempt detected...'
> Message: 'It is recommended that you run a full system scan now to
> reveal other possible threats. Click here to download spyware
> remover.'
>
> Title: 'Internet attack attempt detected...'
> Message: 'Somebody's trying to infect your system with spyware or
> harmful viruses. Run system scan now to secure your PC from Internet
> attacks and hijacking attempts!
> Click here to download spyware remover now...'
>
> Title: 'Alert!'
> Message: 'Trojan.Virus.Z.32.exe launch attempt detected and blocked!
> It is recommended that you run a full system scan to reveal other
> possible threats.
> Click here to visit Security Center web site and protect your system
> against spyware and harmful viruses...'
>
> Title: 'Credit card hijacking attempt detected...'
> Message: 'This is a result of harmful spyware activity.
> Scan your PC now to reveal and remove malicious spyware.
> Visit Windows Security site to download antispyware...'
>
> Title: 'Alert: You are receiving spam!'
> Message: 'This means your computer is infected with malicious spyware.
> Scan your computer now. Click here to protect your computer against
> spyware, adware and trojans!'
>
> Title: 'Danger! Spyware activity detected on your computer...'
> Message: 'Full system scan highly recommended to remove possible
> malicious spyware. Scan now to remove all spyware and adware!
> Visit Windows Security Center web site to protect your computer...'
>
> Title: 'Warning! Your computer is not protected against spyware...'
> Message: 'This may lead to your PC getting infected with malicious
> spyware able to steal your data including passwords, credit card
> numbers, etc.
> Scan your computer for spyware now!'
>
> Title: 'Your data is being transmitted to another computer...'
> Message: 'DATA MINER - a dangerous spyware stealing and collecting
> your data, possibly does this. Scan your PC now to get rid of this
> malicious program. Click here to download spyware remover to protect
> your PC.'
>
> Title: 'Warning: Your security and privacy are at risk!'
> Message: 'Spyware has been detected on your computer.
> Click here to run a full system scan to protect your PC...'
>
> Title: 'Alert:'
> Message: 'The following program C:\windows\system\keylogger.exe#CR#is
> trying to monitor and log login names and passwords entered from your
> keyboard. Scan your PC now to remove possible keyloggers and other
> spyware!'
>
> Title: 'Danger: Potential spyware operation!'
> Message: 'Your computer is making unauthorized copies of your system
> and Internet log files. Run full scan now to prevent any unauthorized
> access to your log files!
> Visit Windows Security Center web site now...'
>
> Title: 'Warning! Outside access attempt detected:'
> Message: 'Somebody's trying to gain access to your PC using DATA MINER
> program. Run System Scan now to block further unauthorized access
> attempts.
> Click here to visit Windows Security web site...'
>
> Title: 'Your computer is working slowly!'
> Message: 'Slow operation speed might have been caused by malicious
> spyware. Run Spyware scan now to remove all viruses and spyware
> programs from your computer!
> Click here to visit Windows Security Center web site...'
>
> Title: 'System alert:'
> Message: 'Warning! Spyware detected on your computer.
> Click here to remove all spyware and viruses immediately...
> Protect your system today.'
>
> Title: 'Warning: System Protection notice!'
> Message: 'Protect your system against spyware and harmful viruses.
> Click here to protect your PC immediately!'
>
> The Trojan can cause you to install various Rougue anti malware software such as, but not
> limted to,...
> SpySheriff, SpyAxe, AdwareDelete, Adwarepunisher, adwaresheriff, Alphacleaner,Anti-Leech,
> AntispywareSoldier
> { A good list is here...
http://www.internetinspiration.co.uk/roguefix.htm }
>
> Also WinFixer, WinAntiVirus and WinAntiSpyware and even the Drive Cleaner you suggested.
>
> {NOTE: WinFixer, WinAntiVirus and WinAntiSpyware are most often associated with Vundo
> Trojans /Virtumonde Adware infections but there have been links to the ZLob "suggesting" the
> use of these Rogues }
>
> --
> Dave
>
http://www.claymania.com/removal-trojan-adware.html
>
http://www.ik-cs.com/got-a-virus.htm
>
>
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