I just narrowly avoided getting scammed (corrupted files)
I got a phone call from people impersonating some kind of tech support company. I was redirected to http://www.ammyy.com where I downloaded an .exe file which granted them remote control of my computer, and they then proceeded to use said program to run a scan for viruses, spyware and corrupt files. it was only when [...]
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| February 2, 2012 1:44 PM
Corrupted database, Remote access, Spyware, Viruses
I got a phone call from people impersonating some kind of tech support company. I was redirected to http://www.ammyy.com where I downloaded an .exe file which granted them remote control of my computer, and they then proceeded to use said program to run a scan for viruses, spyware and corrupt files. it was only when [...]
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| February 2, 2012 1:44 PM
Corrupted database, Remote access, Spyware, Viruses
Scanning the entire network for spyware
Is it possible to scan the entire network for spyware/viruses? We are all running Windows 7 with 2008 AD.
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| November 2, 2011 7:03 PM
Active Directory, Network Monitor, Network monitoring, Network Scanners, Network scanning, Spyware, Windows 7
Is it possible to scan the entire network for spyware/viruses? We are all running Windows 7 with 2008 AD.
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| November 2, 2011 7:03 PM
Active Directory, Network Monitor, Network monitoring, Network Scanners, Network scanning, Spyware, Windows 7
Malware turned system restore off through group policy
system restore turned off thru grouppolicy… help spy ware bug and cant remove antimalware doctor
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| October 31, 2011 3:23 AM
Group Policy, Malware removal, Spyware, Spyware protection, Spyware threats, System Restore
system restore turned off thru grouppolicy… help spy ware bug and cant remove antimalware doctor
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| October 31, 2011 3:23 AM
Group Policy, Malware removal, Spyware, Spyware protection, Spyware threats, System Restore
backdoor.tidserv inf removal from Windows XP
What’s the best way to remove backdoor.tidserv inf from XP?
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| October 30, 2011 10:37 PM
Backdoor.tidserv, Spyware, Spyware protection, Windows XP, Windows XP Security
What’s the best way to remove backdoor.tidserv inf from XP?
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| October 30, 2011 10:37 PM
Backdoor.tidserv, Spyware, Spyware protection, Windows XP, Windows XP Security
Free antivirus and spyware to pinpoint virus source
We are looking for a free antivirus and spyware solution with a server. We want to see who is contracting viruses and where the problem areas lie. We would like it to be an open source product if possible, but all recommendations are appreciated.
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| October 30, 2011 2:09 PM
Antivirus, Antivirus software, Open source, Open source software, Security in 2010, Spyware, Virus detection
We are looking for a free antivirus and spyware solution with a server. We want to see who is contracting viruses and where the problem areas lie. We would like it to be an open source product if possible, but all recommendations are appreciated.
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| October 30, 2011 2:09 PM
Antivirus, Antivirus software, Open source, Open source software, Security in 2010, Spyware, Virus detection
Mobile spyware
Good afternoon, I would like to ask if the mobile softwares that filter the sms and calls on white lists & black lists are a spyware that could attack my privacy. Softwares like Mcleaner & Black & White Guard 1.06 from CMI Technologies in Czech? Also is Kaspersky Mobile Security 9 a good guard to [...]
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| November 1, 2010 4:45 PM
Mobile security threats, Spyware
Good afternoon, I would like to ask if the mobile softwares that filter the sms and calls on white lists & black lists are a spyware that could attack my privacy. Softwares like Mcleaner & Black & White Guard 1.06 from CMI Technologies in Czech? Also is Kaspersky Mobile Security 9 a good guard to [...]
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| November 1, 2010 4:45 PM
Mobile security threats, Spyware
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?
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| November 2, 2011 4:27 PM
Antispyware, Antispyware software, malware, Spyware, Trojans, Viruses, worms
Is it ok to have 3 different security programs. To make sure as much spyware, viruses, and worms be identafied as possible?
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| November 2, 2011 4:27 PM
Antispyware, Antispyware software, malware, Spyware, Trojans, Viruses, worms
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 [...]
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| January 26, 2012 2:58 PM
malware, Spyware, Virus removal, Zone Alarm
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 [...]
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| January 26, 2012 2:58 PM
malware, Spyware, Virus removal, Zone Alarm
How can I tell if there’s a keylogger installed on my computer?
A WhatIs.com member wants to know: Is there any “test” one can do to see if a Keylogger program has been accidentally downloaded as a result of installing a new program? How can you find out if a Keylogger program is on your system?
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| October 31, 2011 10:24 PM
keylogger, Keystroke logger, Spyware
A WhatIs.com member wants to know: Is there any “test” one can do to see if a Keylogger program has been accidentally downloaded as a result of installing a new program? How can you find out if a Keylogger program is on your system?
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| October 31, 2011 10:24 PM
keylogger, Keystroke logger, Spyware
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 much appreciated. Thanks. Steve, [...]
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| October 31, 2011 7:29 PM
Keylogging, malware, Spyware
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 much appreciated. Thanks. Steve, [...]
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| October 31, 2011 7:29 PM
Keylogging, malware, Spyware
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 sanitation software remove spyware or [...]
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| January 30, 2012 2:26 PM
malware, Malware removal, Spyware, Viruses
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 sanitation software remove spyware or [...]
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| January 30, 2012 2:26 PM
malware, Malware removal, Spyware, Viruses
Hidden Spyware on my computer?
I have a problem with my e-mails where if somebody sends me a picture, when I go to open it, it opens in picture viewer and when I scroll to the left or right, it shows images of things I have looked at either on my computer or on the internet. It pops up on [...]
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| October 31, 2011 6:35 PM
CA, Spyware, Viruses
I have a problem with my e-mails where if somebody sends me a picture, when I go to open it, it opens in picture viewer and when I scroll to the left or right, it shows images of things I have looked at either on my computer or on the internet. It pops up on [...]
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| October 31, 2011 6:35 PM
CA, Spyware, Viruses
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 [...]
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| January 30, 2012 8:07 AM
malware, Spyware, Web security, Windows XP
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 [...]
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| January 30, 2012 8:07 AM
malware, Spyware, Web security, Windows XP
Spyware/trojan is getting on my last nerve i need help!!
Hi i have recently had a desktop background explaining to me that i had spy ware on my computer plus a lot of pop ups which i think i caught from lime wire… so i looked up how to remove it on yahoo.answers and i got rid of the desktop background also the pop ups [...]
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| January 30, 2012 4:18 AM
Adware, Browser security, LimeWire, malware, Pop-up ads, Spyware
Hi i have recently had a desktop background explaining to me that i had spy ware on my computer plus a lot of pop ups which i think i caught from lime wire… so i looked up how to remove it on yahoo.answers and i got rid of the desktop background also the pop ups [...]
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| January 30, 2012 4:18 AM
Adware, Browser security, LimeWire, malware, Pop-up ads, Spyware
Is there spyware which can detect the identity of a person who leaves an anonymous message on a bebo page?
Is there such a thing as spyware which can detect the identity of a person who leaves an anonymous message on a bebo page?
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| October 31, 2011 9:41 AM
Bebo, Forensics, Security, Spyware, Web security
Is there such a thing as spyware which can detect the identity of a person who leaves an anonymous message on a bebo page?
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| October 31, 2011 9:41 AM
Bebo, Forensics, Security, Spyware, Web security
virus malware spyware
I want to how to conduct a risk assessment to protect our pcs, networks
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| January 30, 2012 7:24 AM
Information security governance, malware, Risk analysis, Risk assessment, Security threats, Spyware, Viruses
I want to how to conduct a risk assessment to protect our pcs, networks
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| January 30, 2012 7:24 AM
Information security governance, malware, Risk analysis, Risk assessment, Security threats, Spyware, Viruses
View Hidden Files
Hello, I have a Win 2000 Server in a small workgroup. I can’t can’t see and open hidden files. I tried changing everything in Folder options and editing Hidden and SuperHidden attributes in registry but no luck. After changing the Registry, when I try to view hidden files, registry changes back to its old attributes. [...]
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| November 2, 2011 5:44 AM
Application security, Microsoft Windows, Network management, Networking, Security, Servers, Spyware, Viruses, Windows 2000 Server, Windows Security
Hello, I have a Win 2000 Server in a small workgroup. I can’t can’t see and open hidden files. I tried changing everything in Folder options and editing Hidden and SuperHidden attributes in registry but no luck. After changing the Registry, when I try to view hidden files, registry changes back to its old attributes. [...]
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| November 2, 2011 5:44 AM
Application security, Microsoft Windows, Network management, Networking, Security, Servers, Spyware, Viruses, Windows 2000 Server, Windows Security
pop-ups for anti-spy wear programs
How do I remove pop-ups from anti-spy wear programs. The ads keep coming and I can’t “X” them out. They just keep coming.
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| November 2, 2011 1:40 PM
Browser security, Pop-up ads, Spyware
How do I remove pop-ups from anti-spy wear programs. The ads keep coming and I can’t “X” them out. They just keep coming.
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| November 2, 2011 1:40 PM
Browser security, Pop-up ads, Spyware
Desktop user appears to have logged in after hours but has no remote access
A user (xx) came in to work to find their logon screen displaying another user name (yy) which would indicate that yy had successfully logged on using that desktop. However, neither xx nor yy were present at 11:00pm when the logon took place (as listed in the event viewer log), as the office is closed. [...]
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| October 30, 2011 6:48 PM
Event Viewer, Spyware
A user (xx) came in to work to find their logon screen displaying another user name (yy) which would indicate that yy had successfully logged on using that desktop. However, neither xx nor yy were present at 11:00pm when the logon took place (as listed in the event viewer log), as the office is closed. [...]
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| October 30, 2011 6:48 PM
Event Viewer, Spyware
spyware will damage my system
i have aspyware on my oracle server , i tried many antispy softwares to clean it but no use, lastly the pc restarts automaticly after windows login , is there any spy cleaner can remove it befor windows login or clean pc through booting
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| November 2, 2011 2:37 PM
Oracle, Spyware
i have aspyware on my oracle server , i tried many antispy softwares to clean it but no use, lastly the pc restarts automaticly after windows login , is there any spy cleaner can remove it befor windows login or clean pc through booting
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| November 2, 2011 2:37 PM
Oracle, Spyware
