Someone over at wired gives tests his new Dell to see how many viruses and how much malware it takes to get the Geek Squad to call it a total loss.
Category: Malware
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Computer Viruses Monitored via Dynamic Worldmap
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Warning Your Computer is In Danger
“Windows Security Center has detected spyware/adware infection! It is strongly recommended to use special antispyware tools to prevent data lass. Click here to install the latest protection tools!”
I picked this one up from one of my favorite haunts, warez/serial cracks. Those sites are teaming with fresh malware.
How do you go about removing these cute little pop ups?
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What is VCClient & VCMain?
What is VCClient / VCmain?
VCClient and VCmain are assocciated with Surf Sidekick. You can get more
information on Surf Sidekick at www.surfsidekick.com. VCClient actually
delivers ads to
your computer.It will be loaded in:
C:\Program Files\Common Files\VCClient\VCClient.exe
VCClient disabled the Task Manager on my system.
Problems you may see:
- Pop-up upon logon about “VCMain.exe” and “VCClient.exe”
- Sluggish PC performance
- Solicitations to purchase false spyware/malware removal software
- Errors followed by PC shutdown
Can not access the Internet or any other programs
Here are some trojan applications email data from my computer to external sources. These came loaded with VCClient:
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How to get Malware/Virus/Trojans on your Home Windows computer:
1) Use Window 9x/2000/XP out of the box DO NOT bother to reconfigure it
Don't create any login accounts with strong passwords
Do all work from the adminstrator account (Windows does this out automatically so don't do anything)
Do not bother with patches no matter how critical (Windows will prompt you to update, just ignore it)
Don't disable the guest account
Don't change the name of default administrator account
Enable as many network protocols as you can2) Use Internet Explorer
If you want your system to get infected with all kinds of malware DO NOT use Firefox or anytype of pop up blockers
When you use IE, don't increase the security under: Tools | Internet Options | Security tab, just leave it as is
Ensure all Java and ASP scripting languages are enabled, allowing other computers to load software on your computer remotely
Never patch Internet Explorer3) Connect directly to the Internet
Do not use any kind of firewall
Do not use Network Adress Translation (which will hide your IP adress)
Do not load SP2 for Window XP
4) Surf the deadliest sites with no protection
Surf Serial/Crack/Warez sites and always completely trust their sites
Porn sites with no protection
Screen Saver sites
“hacker sites” not all hackers sites just “black hats” and script kiddie type sites
Find dark IRCs
5) Behavior that will help you get your system infected.
Download Screen Savers from site you are not sure about
Open emails from people you don't know
If you get a Security Warning that says “Do you want to download XXXXPROCUT NAMEXXX..” Don't even bother reading the rest just click yes.
6) Software that is more than likely infected
Tools bars that automatically download without your permission
Kazaa and some other free P2P toolsList of Tools for faster Infection:
Internet Explorer (Firefox can affectively block malware)
Broadband/DSL (use of a firewall using Network Adress Translation will hide you system)
Windows 9.x/2k/XP (open source OSes such as Linux are less likely to be hacked) -
How to get rid of SpySheriff:
“I have a malware infection on my laptop, i go into safe mode and look into
the files and the virus file comes up as spysheriff with an icon.”How do i get rid of it?
Is it easy to get rid of?
How did i come accross it?*******************************************************
How to get rid of it?
Check out my site:
http://elamb.blogharbor.com/hacked/removespysheriff.htmIf you have already, try this:
http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/forums/How_to_remove_SpySheriff_Winstallexe_Spysheriffexe-t22402.htmlThe Easiest Way to get rid of it:
Another way you may be able to remove it is to do a system restore:
http://www.elamb.org/hacked/systemerror384.htmThis is what I had to do because I had stuff going on even in Safe Mode.
How did I get it?
I was surfing some serial/crack/warez sites. They are absolutely
INFESTED with malware. Some porn sites are bad, but warez sites seem to
be the worst.On way to Prevent it is to use FireFox:
See top of this blog.
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Detected Spyware! System error #384
This is a bogus error screen that replaces your browser's home page. The message Reads:
Detected Spyware! System error #384
Your IP address is XX.XXX.XX.XX. Using this address a remote computer has gained access to your computer and probably is collecting the information about the sites you've visited and the files contained in the folder Temporary Internet Files. Attention! Ask for help of install the software for deleting secret information about the sites you visited.
You computer is full of evidences!
More than likely, this message is just the tip of the iceberg. Using simple intrusion detection tools you will see that your system has scores of viruses, trojans, worms and other malware installed on it. The message is trying to get you to purchase some scamware.
How to remove the “Detected Spyware! System error #384” message and all the malware on your system?
There are actually a few relatively easy ways for removing this malware:
USE FREE (LEGITIMATE) ANTI-SPYWARE
COMPLETELY RE-INSTALL WINDOWS (self explanatory, and complete overkill unless you have rootkit on your system or something crazy like that.)
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Warning! Spyware detected on your computer!
LOOK, MA. NO SECURITY!
Ever get one of these bad boys!?Warning! Spyware detected on your computer!
Install an antivirus or spyware remover to clean your computer
View the list of top spyware removers here.Take a guess where this link on my desktop leads.
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"Windows has detected spyware infection!"
Want to know how to get rid of the “Windows has detected spyware infection!“
“Your computer is infected! [tag]Windows has detected spyware infection[/tag]!
It is recommended to use special antispyware tools to prevent data loss Windows
will now download the most up to date antispyware for you.
Click here to protect your computer from [tag]spyware[/tag]!”Here is how to delete that annoying “computer is infected” message.
If your seeing this message your system really is infected with some [tag]malware[/tag] (virus, trojan, spyware) and that message you see is a part of the malware. This type of malware typically is trying to get you to purchase a product to clean your system. When you click on the link they provide, it takes you to the very source of the malware on your system. It is supposed to look like some of the Window system messages you can get about updates. DON’T fall for it.
DO NOT GIVE THESE PEOPLE YOUR CREDIT CARD INFORMATION!
This page will give your more information on what it is and how to get rid of it.
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New IM worm chats with its intended victims
A new worm that targets users of America Online's AOL Instant Messenger
is believed to be the first that actually chats with the intended
victim to dupe the target into activating a malicious payload, IM
security vendor IMlogic warned Tuesday.
