Security and privacy threat

Discussion in 'Malware Help - MG (A Specialist Will Reply)' started by 2071372ne, May 14, 2009.

  1. 2071372ne

    2071372ne Private E-2

    About a month ago I think someone had tried to hack into my computer I had Virgin Media PC Guard on yet this happen. My PC is now out of use I am now using a laptop which was loan to me. This is what happens; each incident takes place while I was searching on my PC. There was a flash with this message Security and privacy threat found on your computer. It may damage your files or steal your personal and financial information click OK to start downloading critical security software update. I was given an option to accept with OK or Cancel, the web page is at <snip>recognised it's not from Microsoft or virus protector provider. I've chosen to cancel but it would not let me do so. I noticed that my D local drive was scan I had USB driver in computer, but local drive C wasn't scanned. Therefore I decided to closed browser couldn't either so decided to press power to shut down since then my Computer cannot start-up so I’ve lost all files I had from 2006 – 09 these are Vat records, business info from previous self-employed as well as contacts letters etc. Last night it happen again thank God I can still use my laptop this time went to start and shut down instead of pressing power, this helps me to have access on PC. The first time I switch power instead of going to start and shut down now I’ll never able to access files on my PC
    Regards,

    Novelette Ellis
     
    Last edited by a moderator: May 14, 2009
  2. TimW

    TimW MajorGeeks Administrator - Jedi Malware Expert Staff Member

    Welcome to Major Geeks!


    Please follow the instructions in the READ & RUN ME FIRST link given futher down and attach the requested logs when you finish these instructions.

    • If you have problems where no tools seem to run, please try following the steps given in the below and then continue on no matter what you find. You only need to try the TDSSserv steps if having problems getting scans in the Read & Run Me First.

    • If something does not run, write down the info to explain to us later but keep on going.
    • Do not assume that because one step does not work that they all will not.

    READ & RUN ME FIRST. Malware Removal Guide

    • After completing the READ & RUN ME and attaching your logs, make sure that you tell us what problems still remain ( if any still do )!

    Helpful Notes:



    1. If you run into problems trying to run the READ & RUN ME or any of the scans in normal boot mode, you can run the steps in safe boot mode but make sure you tell us what you did later when you post logs. See the below if you do not know how to boot in safe mode:

    2. If you have problems downloading on the problem PC, download the tools and the manual updates for SUPERAntiSpyware, Malwarebytes and Spybot ( links are given in the READ & RUN ME) onto another PC and then burn to a CD. Then copy them to the problem PC. You will have to skip getting updates if (and only if) your internet connection does not work. Yes you could use a flash drive too but flash drives are writeable and infections can spread to them.
    3. If you cannot seem to login to an infected user account, try using a different user account (if you have one) in either normal or safe boot mode and running only SUPERAntiSpyware and Malwarebytes while logged into this other user account. Then reboot and see if you can log into the problem user account. If you can then run SUPERAntiSpyware, Malwarebytes, ComboFix and MGtools on the infected account as requested in the instructions.
    4. To avoid additional delay in getting a response, it is strongly advised that after completing the READ & RUN ME you also read this sticky:


    Any additional post is a bump which will add more delay. Once you attach the logs, your thread will be in the work queue and as stated our system works the oldest threads FIRST.
     

MajorGeeks.Com Menu

Downloads All In One Tweaks \ Android \ Anti-Malware \ Anti-Virus \ Appearance \ Backup \ Browsers \ CD\DVD\Blu-Ray \ Covert Ops \ Drive Utilities \ Drivers \ Graphics \ Internet Tools \ Multimedia \ Networking \ Office Tools \ PC Games \ System Tools \ Mac/Apple/Ipad Downloads

Other News: Top Downloads \ News (Tech) \ Off Base (Other Websites News) \ Way Off Base (Offbeat Stories and Pics)

Social: Facebook \ YouTube \ Twitter \ Tumblr \ Pintrest \ RSS Feeds