Signatures of Trojans
How can I verify that there are no trojans on my network? I would like to know where I can find signatures for the latest inceptions of the biggies in the trojan world. I do not trust my anti-virus program and want to manually check md5s of files that trojans infect.
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| January 30, 2012 6:25 AM
malware, Malware removal, Trojan Horse, Trojans, Viruses
How can I verify that there are no trojans on my network? I would like to know where I can find signatures for the latest inceptions of the biggies in the trojan world. I do not trust my anti-virus program and want to manually check md5s of files that trojans infect.
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| January 30, 2012 6:25 AM
malware, Malware removal, Trojan Horse, Trojans, Viruses
Paladin Antivirus software removal
How do I remove the Paladin Antivirus program?
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| November 8, 2011 10:13 PM
Paladin Antivirus, Trojans, Virus removal, Viruses, Windows XP
How do I remove the Paladin Antivirus program?
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| November 8, 2011 10:13 PM
Paladin Antivirus, Trojans, Virus removal, Viruses, Windows XP
Virus protection/removal
I am re-imaging 12 pcs in a local network. The clients of my network are between the ages of 5 and 16. And have to be acessible to them during my installations and hardening. We havent been approved for $ to cover the anti-virus cost, yet. so i’m out there like a sitting duck until [...]
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| January 30, 2012 5:23 PM
Antivirus software, Trojans, Virus removal
I am re-imaging 12 pcs in a local network. The clients of my network are between the ages of 5 and 16. And have to be acessible to them during my installations and hardening. We havent been approved for $ to cover the anti-virus cost, yet. so i’m out there like a sitting duck until [...]
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| January 30, 2012 5:23 PM
Antivirus software, Trojans, Virus removal
Have trouble deleting repeated Trojan Horse virus on computer using Symantec Endpoint Protection 11?
I am having trouble getting rid of a repeating Trojan Horse virus on a computer using Symantec Endpoint Protection Version 11.0.4202.75. I have done the following: performed full scan in safe mode, used Microsoft Baseline Security Analyzer, disconnected computer from network, updated virus definitions, deleted quarantine, disabled system restore, deleted values for associated registries, etc. [...]
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| July 18, 2009 7:34 PM
Antivirus, Firewalls, Symantec Endpoint Protection, Symantec Endpoint Protection 11, Trojan Horse, Trojans
I am having trouble getting rid of a repeating Trojan Horse virus on a computer using Symantec Endpoint Protection Version 11.0.4202.75. I have done the following: performed full scan in safe mode, used Microsoft Baseline Security Analyzer, disconnected computer from network, updated virus definitions, deleted quarantine, disabled system restore, deleted values for associated registries, etc. [...]
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| July 18, 2009 7:34 PM
Antivirus, Firewalls, Symantec Endpoint Protection, Symantec Endpoint Protection 11, Trojan Horse, Trojans
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 [...]
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| February 2, 2012 1:00 PM
malware, Trojans, Viruses, Worm viruses
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 [...]
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| February 2, 2012 1:00 PM
malware, Trojans, Viruses, Worm viruses
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
AutoRun.inf Trojan infection
can a trojan (autorun.inf)affects the performance an MP3 player.Yesterday my computer got infected with this trojan Mcafee said that it detected and blocked and removed but this trojan was still there.and when i was trying to safely remove the device it was saying that i cannot do this action.
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| March 26, 2009 9:58 AM
AutoRun.inf Trojan, Malware removal, Trojans, Viruses
can a trojan (autorun.inf)affects the performance an MP3 player.Yesterday my computer got infected with this trojan Mcafee said that it detected and blocked and removed but this trojan was still there.and when i was trying to safely remove the device it was saying that i cannot do this action.
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| March 26, 2009 9:58 AM
AutoRun.inf Trojan, Malware removal, Trojans, Viruses
Windows XP starts up but hangs at background screen with no icons
While in the middle of fixing some trojan infections I have found my XP service pack 3 PC is now starting up to the background screen and not displaying any icons. I am able to hit ctrl-alt-delete and startup task manager. There are no applications running. If I choose new task and enter explorer.exe everything [...]
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| December 19, 2008 11:17 PM
Boot failure, Service packs, Trojans, Windows XP, Windows XP boot failure, Windows XP Security, Windows XP trojan
While in the middle of fixing some trojan infections I have found my XP service pack 3 PC is now starting up to the background screen and not displaying any icons. I am able to hit ctrl-alt-delete and startup task manager. There are no applications running. If I choose new task and enter explorer.exe everything [...]
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| December 19, 2008 11:17 PM
Boot failure, Service packs, Trojans, Windows XP, Windows XP boot failure, Windows XP Security, Windows XP trojan
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.
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| December 19, 2008 5:17 PM
Backdoor.tidserv, malware, Malware removal, Trojans
My Dell laptop is infected with backdoor.tidserv Has anyone been successful removing this? I cannot disable system restore as Symantec recommends.
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| December 19, 2008 5:17 PM
Backdoor.tidserv, malware, Malware removal, Trojans
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 [...]
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| January 30, 2012 12:57 AM
malware, Trojan horses, Trojan.ByteVerify, Trojans, Virus removal
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 [...]
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| January 30, 2012 12:57 AM
malware, Trojan horses, Trojan.ByteVerify, Trojans, Virus removal
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?
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| January 26, 2012 5:05 PM
malware, SMTP Trace, SMTP transmission failure, Spam, Trojans
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?
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| January 26, 2012 5:05 PM
malware, SMTP Trace, SMTP transmission failure, Spam, Trojans
Help with a trojan
I need help getting rid of a trojan that is effecting my desktop and laptop. It’s name is svchost.system 32. please help me. Thanks.
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| July 21, 2008 2:48 PM
Trojans
I need help getting rid of a trojan that is effecting my desktop and laptop. It’s name is svchost.system 32. please help me. Thanks.
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| July 21, 2008 2:48 PM
Trojans
Trojan.ByteVerify & Downloader Virus
Hi, My system has been infected with two Trojan.ByteVerify and one Downloader virus. I am using Windows Vista and the above virsuses were detected by Norton Security Scan that I have on my system. However, I have not bought the antivirus software yet so all the definations are not updated. I called Norton to find [...]
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| January 30, 2012 6:04 AM
Antivirus, Downloader virus, Security, Trojan.ByteVerify, Trojans, Viruses, Vista, Windows Security, Windows Vista
Hi, My system has been infected with two Trojan.ByteVerify and one Downloader virus. I am using Windows Vista and the above virsuses were detected by Norton Security Scan that I have on my system. However, I have not bought the antivirus software yet so all the definations are not updated. I called Norton to find [...]
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| January 30, 2012 6:04 AM
Antivirus, Downloader virus, Security, Trojan.ByteVerify, Trojans, Viruses, Vista, Windows Security, Windows Vista
removing rootkits?
can rootkits be on a non-OS disk therefore not be removed even if reload OS?
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| March 30, 2008 2:57 PM
Rootkits, Trojans
can rootkits be on a non-OS disk therefore not be removed even if reload OS?
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| March 30, 2008 2:57 PM
Rootkits, Trojans
Unknown Threats
Apart from honeypots, what are the different methods to find unknown threats which are prevalent? and how to find methods to mitigate them. PS: all the vulnerabilities are known to all the n/w administrators and then can take measures to mitigate attacks but this doesnt happen..Hackers are at least 10 steps ahead..So how to find [...]
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| November 2, 2011 2:24 PM
Application security, backdoors, configuration, Current threats, Database, Encryption, Exchange, Firewalls, Forensics, Hacking, human factors, Incident response, Instant Messaging, Intrusion management, Network security, Networking, patching, PEN testing, Platform Security, Secure Coding, Security, Software, Spyware, Tech support, Trojans, Viruses, VPN, vulnerability management, Wireless, worms
Apart from honeypots, what are the different methods to find unknown threats which are prevalent? and how to find methods to mitigate them. PS: all the vulnerabilities are known to all the n/w administrators and then can take measures to mitigate attacks but this doesnt happen..Hackers are at least 10 steps ahead..So how to find [...]
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| November 2, 2011 2:24 PM
Application security, backdoors, configuration, Current threats, Database, Encryption, Exchange, Firewalls, Forensics, Hacking, human factors, Incident response, Instant Messaging, Intrusion management, Network security, Networking, patching, PEN testing, Platform Security, Secure Coding, Security, Software, Spyware, Tech support, Trojans, Viruses, VPN, vulnerability management, Wireless, worms
Paranoid about protecting my MAC address–Please read my story
What is the easiest way to protect your MAC address against spoofing? In 2004 I was the victim of a hacker that somehow spoofed my Cable Modem Mac address and used it to cover his identity while serving copyright material thru the internet. I was unsuspecting until my ISP one day suspended my service. I [...]
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| May 25, 2008 2:28 PM
Access control, backdoors, Browsers, configuration, Current threats, filtering, Firewalls, Forensics, Hacking, human factors, Incident response, Intrusion management, Network security, patching, PEN testing, Platform Security, Servers, Spyware, SSL/TLS, Trojans, Viruses, VPN, vulnerability management, Web security, Wireless, worms
What is the easiest way to protect your MAC address against spoofing? In 2004 I was the victim of a hacker that somehow spoofed my Cable Modem Mac address and used it to cover his identity while serving copyright material thru the internet. I was unsuspecting until my ISP one day suspended my service. I [...]
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| May 25, 2008 2:28 PM
Access control, backdoors, Browsers, configuration, Current threats, filtering, Firewalls, Forensics, Hacking, human factors, Incident response, Intrusion management, Network security, patching, PEN testing, Platform Security, Servers, Spyware, SSL/TLS, Trojans, Viruses, VPN, vulnerability management, Web security, Wireless, worms
browser says “I am spyware”, no spyware or viruses identified
Hello – one of the computers in my office is appending the words “I am spyware” in the title bar of Internet Explorer. For example, when I go to google.com, the title bar says “google.com – I am spyware”. I have scanned the computer with Norton 2006 and Ad-aware and neither application is identifying spyware [...]
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| September 26, 2007 11:36 AM
backdoors, Current threats, Hacking, human factors, Microsoft Office, Spyware, Tech support, Trojans, Viruses, worms
Hello – one of the computers in my office is appending the words “I am spyware” in the title bar of Internet Explorer. For example, when I go to google.com, the title bar says “google.com – I am spyware”. I have scanned the computer with Norton 2006 and Ad-aware and neither application is identifying spyware [...]
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| September 26, 2007 11:36 AM
backdoors, Current threats, Hacking, human factors, Microsoft Office, Spyware, Tech support, Trojans, Viruses, worms
Selecting an area within security to start
Hi, I’m studying for an MSc in Information Security from Royal Holloway University of London, I have a B.Engg. degree in computers and a PG Diploma in Networking and Communication as well as the CCSA and CCNA. I’m also studying for the CISSP. Now, with all these qualifications, could you please tell me which would [...]
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| June 25, 2008 4:06 PM
Access control, Application security, Biometrics, Browsers, Career development, CCNA, CCSA, Certifications, CISSP, Compliance, configuration, CRM, Current threats, Database, Digital certificates, Disaster Recovery, Encryption, Exchange, Firewalls, Forensics, Hacking, Identity & Access Management, Incident response, Intrusion management, MCSE, Network security, Networking, patching, PEN testing, Platform Security, Policies, Risk management, Secure Coding, Security, Security Program Management, Spyware, SSL/TLS, Trojans, Viruses, VPN, vulnerability management, Web security, Wireless, worms
Hi, I’m studying for an MSc in Information Security from Royal Holloway University of London, I have a B.Engg. degree in computers and a PG Diploma in Networking and Communication as well as the CCSA and CCNA. I’m also studying for the CISSP. Now, with all these qualifications, could you please tell me which would [...]
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| June 25, 2008 4:06 PM
Access control, Application security, Biometrics, Browsers, Career development, CCNA, CCSA, Certifications, CISSP, Compliance, configuration, CRM, Current threats, Database, Digital certificates, Disaster Recovery, Encryption, Exchange, Firewalls, Forensics, Hacking, Identity & Access Management, Incident response, Intrusion management, MCSE, Network security, Networking, patching, PEN testing, Platform Security, Policies, Risk management, Secure Coding, Security, Security Program Management, Spyware, SSL/TLS, Trojans, Viruses, VPN, vulnerability management, Web security, Wireless, worms
picture on desktop that cannot be removed
Don’t know if this is the right place, but cannot find an answer elsewhere. Using Windows XP media centre edition with SP2. belongs to a Lao woman in the office. Displays a picture of a naked woman on the desktop which can not be moved. causes great embarrassment. Found it in screensavers, named ‘sex picture.scr’ [...]
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| June 11, 2007 12:41 AM
backdoors, Current threats, Hacking, human factors, Spyware, Trojans, Viruses, worms
Don’t know if this is the right place, but cannot find an answer elsewhere. Using Windows XP media centre edition with SP2. belongs to a Lao woman in the office. Displays a picture of a naked woman on the desktop which can not be moved. causes great embarrassment. Found it in screensavers, named ‘sex picture.scr’ [...]
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| June 11, 2007 12:41 AM
backdoors, Current threats, Hacking, human factors, Spyware, Trojans, Viruses, worms
Procedures for a new area.
We are a company where we have expirience on network remote administration and now we have open a new area, The area of security. Now I need to start to make new procedures like when a new customer come to us and ask if we can handle the security for his network… I need to [...]
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| May 28, 2008 10:13 PM
Access control, Application security, backdoors, Biometrics, Browsers, Cabling, Compliance, configuration, CRM, Current threats, Database, DataCenter, Digital certificates, Disaster Recovery, Encryption, Exchange, filtering, Firewalls, Forensics, Hacking, Hardware, Hubs, human factors, Identity & Access Management, Incident response, Instant Messaging, Intrusion management, Network management software, Network security, Networking, Outsourcing, patching, PEN testing, Platform Security, Policies, Project management, provisioning, Remote management, Risk management, Routers, Secure Coding, Security, Security Program Management, Security tokens, Servers, Single sign-on, Spyware, SSL/TLS, Switches, Trojans, Viruses, VPN, vulnerability management, Web security, Wireless, worms
We are a company where we have expirience on network remote administration and now we have open a new area, The area of security. Now I need to start to make new procedures like when a new customer come to us and ask if we can handle the security for his network… I need to [...]
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| May 28, 2008 10:13 PM
Access control, Application security, backdoors, Biometrics, Browsers, Cabling, Compliance, configuration, CRM, Current threats, Database, DataCenter, Digital certificates, Disaster Recovery, Encryption, Exchange, filtering, Firewalls, Forensics, Hacking, Hardware, Hubs, human factors, Identity & Access Management, Incident response, Instant Messaging, Intrusion management, Network management software, Network security, Networking, Outsourcing, patching, PEN testing, Platform Security, Policies, Project management, provisioning, Remote management, Risk management, Routers, Secure Coding, Security, Security Program Management, Security tokens, Servers, Single sign-on, Spyware, SSL/TLS, Switches, Trojans, Viruses, VPN, vulnerability management, Web security, Wireless, worms
