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Discussion in 'Security and Privacy' started by Dennis L, 2010/01/26.

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    Dennis L Inactive Alumni Thread Starter

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    My 30 something niece ask me which malware program to install. Her kids seem to be getting infected all the time. I do not run any, so I need something simple for her to operate ... including removal of the simple IE infections would be great. She is running Trend Micro Internet .. ask her if current/updated, she just shrugged her shoulders. Computer is a Dell 4300 about 8 years old so resources will be limited. Currently it has some pop-ups in IE stating "Computer infected ". .. 2008?? I have computer up and running, boot was good, no issues. I do not have it attached to my internet as I do not trust it's current protection nor do I want it attached to my network. Can "Malwarebytes or Super" Anti-Malware root out the simple IE infections??
     
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    Without seeing some logs, it's hard to estimate what's there. Something is there, judging from a pop-up.
    You can surely run Super and MBAM, but you have to remember, that 50% of a computer being safe depends on user's habits.
    If she doesn't even know, if her AV is up to date, whatever cleaning you do now, won't last long.
     
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    Thanks for the info Broni
    I'm in complete agreement with "It will get re-infected ".
    I tried "Image Backup" school, but was not receptive.
    Suggested when they get a new computer to use w7 built in image backup.
    I don't know w7 restore success rate, but you could teach a monkey how to maneuver the interface.
    I'm currently quick scanning with "Super Portable ".
    So far it has found ...
    Adaware.MyWebsearch
    Adaware.MyWebsearch/FunWebProducts
    Adaware.TrackingCookie
    Adaware.Gamevance
    Rogue.WindowsEnterpriseDefender

    I disabled TrendMicro during scan. Script is active until summer 2010.
    After scan/quarantine will shutdown all of my computers, hook up infected box to my router/internet, update Trend Micro. Then I'll fire up IE and check for pop-ups
     
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    Let me know, if you need any more help :)
     
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