-=PCTechTalk=- Re: Browser Hi-jacker
- From: DeaconDeamon@xxxxxxxxxxx
- To: pctechtalk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Wed, 20 Jun 2007 06:38:50 +0000
thanks G. I'll do that right away.
BTW I'll be switching to VK mode. Have to go back to the VA about this %$#@&*
leg.
Steve
-------------- Original message --------------
From: GuitarMan <gman.pctt@xxxxxxxxx>
> Steve,
> "System Doctor" (not to be confused with the Scandisk replacement
> included with Norton Utiilties) is nasty malware that's usually disguised as
> a malware remover app like SpySweeper, Ad-Aware, Spybot S&D, etc.. It
> doesn't necessarily take any action on your part to contract it (it can
> spread through driveby downloads), but if you get it that way it means your
> defenses aren't strong enough (and the sites you're surfing are a little
> suspect lol).
>
> Download the fix from the link below:
> Run the program and follow the directions. Make sure you save all your work
> before. If the virus is detected it will force you to immediately restart
> your computer.
> http://www.pctools.com/downloads/afl_2-spyware/sdsetup.exe
>
> Just in case you're interested (or wish to make absolutely sure it's all
> gone), here are the instructions for manually removing it using the awesome
> "HijackThis" tool.
> http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/forums/topic58656.html
>
> Peace,
> GMan
>
> "The only dumb questions are the ones that are never asked!"
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