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Omega CE Beta 2.0?

I saw this new Antimalware tool on SecurityFocus today made by a company called Black List Software. They have a website where you can download Omega and the description says that it can disable malicious software on an NTFS formatted disk from *outside* the Windows OS. I have never heard of this...

Answer Question   |  Aug 16 2009  6:52 AM GMT
Antimalware, PC Security, Windows
asked by BobT71

  5 pts.

Do you know of any cases when malware will detect a virtualized OS and exploit this fact?

Do you know of any cases when malware will detect a virtualized OS and exploit this fact?

asked by ITKE

  10180 pts.

Malware search redirects

Hi, can anyone tell me how long this type of malware has been about. I can see that search redirect malware seems to be very prolific right now, but how many years has this been going on. Thanks

View Answer   |  Apr 30 2009  2:10 AM GMT
malware, Search redirect virus, Redirect Virus
asked by Davejj

  5 pts.

TROJAN DELETION

I acquired a TROJAN that has become a bit of a problem to get rid. I have tried reformatting my FLASH drive since thats where it originated with no results. It has jumped to my laptop and though it does not seem to be causing a problem i still would like to clear it. I have change virus protection...

View Answer   |  Apr 23 2009  1:00 PM GMT
Viruses, malware, Worm viruses
asked by Triton

  5 pts.

mutiple security programs

Is it ok to have 3 different security programs. To make sure as much spyware, viruses, and worms be identafied as possible?

View Answer   |  Apr 3 2009  4:27 PM GMT
Antispyware software, Antispyware, Spyware
asked by Quietthyme

  5 pts.

confliker virus

Just curious, has anyone ancountered an issue with this today or was the rumor of this being a problem today just an April Foll's joke in itself?

View Answer   |  Apr 1 2009  3:52 PM GMT
Viruses, Conficker, malware
asked by Technochic

  40185 pts.

HALLMARK VIRUS ATTACK

Hi our organization is facing onslaught of the HALLMARK virus.Symantec has no TA\update on this latest variant as of today i.e. JAN 13-2009 If anyone has experienced this Virus in corporate environment please share your comments and suggestions for mitigating the adverse impact of this Virus.By...

View Answer   |  Jan 14 2009  9:23 PM GMT
Viruses, malware, Worm viruses
asked by Paramnarang

  5 pts.

any solution for this virus/spyware

I got a weird symptom in my computer. - can not access microsoft download website - can not get updated spyware data (Zone Alarm), but it works with anti virus data - all of those symptom cause of connection failure. - sometimes if i click in browser, it will open another browser. I use Zone...

View Answer   |  Jan 14 2009  2:58 PM GMT
Spyware, malware, Zone Alarm
asked by Hendi

  45 pts.

Is win32.packed.krap.3 a virus file?

Hi this is nidhish from Delhi. I have a file which name is win32.packed.krap.3 if you know about this file pls tell me what is this? if you have solution to delete this file then pls help me.

View Answer   |  Dec 19 2008  8:40 AM GMT
Viruses, Web security, Virus detection
asked by Itbuddy

  10 pts.

Infected with backdoor.tidserv

My Dell laptop is infected with backdoor.tidserv Has anyone been successful removing this? I cannot disable system restore as Symantec recommends.

View Answer   |  Dec 2 2008  5:17 PM GMT
Trojans, malware, Malware removal
asked by MargaretRouse

  210 pts.

Cure for Malware Antivirus 2009

Anybody know a cure for malware Antivirus 2009?

View Answer   |  Nov 14 2008  6:45 PM GMT
malware, Antivirus 2009
asked by Jfa02

  5 pts.

WindowsXP: TrojanByte.Verify

I understand about restoring the computer. However, for right now, how do I rid this virus from my computer? Norton finds it, but when I click "remove" it doesn't remove it like it usually does. I'm not sure how to set up firewalls, but I'll find that out later too. Any tips about removing it from...

View Answer   |  Nov 4 2008  0:57 AM GMT
Trojans, Trojan horses, malware
asked by Question12

  5 pts.

Virus treatment

Hi Last night when I browsed an unkown site suddenly my display size where changed and became so smaller than normal size!!! I run antivirus(I updated in before and its MacAfee) but I didn't detect anything!!!! every thing in display setting is normal!!!! Could you please help me!!!!!??? Thank...

View Answer   |  Oct 30 2008  6:54 AM GMT
Windows XP, McAfee, Antivirus
asked by Aliyani

  215 pts.

Keylogging

Good day, Does anyone have any information on how one can see if a Keylogging program has been installed on their personal computer, i.e., are they are free software applications that can scan your system to see if spyware, malware or a keylogging program has been inserted? Any info. would be...

View Answer   |  Oct 6 2008  7:29 PM GMT
Spyware, malware, Keylogging
asked by Bronxkid

  5 pts.

Help with errors

I am getting critical system error announcements with my computer and says I need to get it fixed. It says I need to download some kind of repair site. Well I did and it told me the problems I have but in order to fix the problem I have to pay for it. I dont have the money right now. According...

View Answer   |  Sep 9 2008  11:51 PM GMT
Viruses, Web security, Antivirus
asked by Virginiakay

  5 pts.

Delivery Failures for mail I did not send - Spoofing or Trojan

I'm getting delivery failures for email I didn't send. It's probabaly someone spoofing my account, but could it be a trojan sending emails directly via SMTP? How can I tell? Is there a way to query the SMTP service for a list of sent emails?

View Answer   |  Aug 29 2008  5:05 PM GMT
Trojans, Spam, malware
asked by Eag

  5 pts.

How to find and remove bots from your network

We have noticed several users receiving undeliverable messages in their Inbox. Unfortunately, they did not send out these emails and considering that they are receiving quite a bit of these messages, it has led me to the conclusion we have been hit and infected with a bot. We are running Exchange...

View Answer   |  Aug 6 2008  2:47 PM GMT
Symantec, TrendMicro, Bots
asked by Littlejuanito7

  240 pts.

malware removal software vs hard drive sanitation software

My computer has slowed to a snails pace. Suspecting spyware or a virus I tried downloading free removal software from the internet such as AVG, Noadware, etc. Some were bait and switch offering scans but charged for removal. Usable free removal software had not effect and did not work. Would...

View Answer   |  Aug 1 2008  2:26 PM GMT
Viruses, Spyware, malware
asked by ChcukT

  5 pts.

How do you know if your computer has been hacked into?

I got a few error messages coming up on m,y laptop screen saying someone is trying to hack into your computer. I thought it was just a virus? Does anyone know if it was a virus or was someone really trying to hack in?

View Answer   |  Jul 29 2008  5:45 PM GMT
Viruses, Hacking, Hackers
asked by Verynew

  20 pts.

Win XP Pro SP3 Way Too Slow, after a spyware attack, and already cleaned it!!

hi, i have a P4 3.0ghz system, with Win XP Pro SP3 & ie7 tht is running very very slow in anything and everything after a spyware attack. even openning a new ie7 browser take 20-sec's... i have P4 3.ghz, 1gb Ram , 80gbHD, PC Cillin IS 08 updated... and got the spyware, and had it removed already...

View Answer   |  Jul 29 2008  8:07 AM GMT
Windows XP, Spyware, Web security
asked by Shem1o1

  35 pts.

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