Posts belonging to Category 'Security'

Microsoft Released Patch for IE

If you are still using IE, make sure to visit here Choose your OS and Service Pack level to make sure you download the correct patch for your system

Removing Antivirus 2009 \ Antivirus Pro 2009 Pro

Also known as Antivirus Pro 2009 or Antivirus 2009 Pro is a rogue antispyware applications that infect the system registry, generate pop-ups and trick users into purchasing malware infested software.It looks as if it is legitimate but its not. This nasty infection can sure cause some headaches. It can infect Windows XP and Vista. Look [...]

Worst Spyware of 2008

If your an IT Professional, most likely you have dealt with a nasty Spyware or Adware infection that seemed impossible to remove. This list was created spotlighting some of the most complex and hardest to remove Spyware and Adware threats around and links for removal instructions. ContraVirus – also known as ExpertAntivirus is a fake [...]

Removing SmitFraud-C \ Zlob \ Trojan.SmitFraud

The SmitFraud Trojan virus tends to be another very hard to remove infection, and the steps are outlined below. And like Virtumonde below, it will usually trick the user into installing Rogue spyware\adware onto system by appearing to be legitimate spyware removal programs. 1. Download SmitFraudFix and place onto desktop 2. Restart computer in Safe [...]

Removing Trojan.Vundo

It has been awhile since I have posted so I thought I would in light of a recent infection on a system I was working on. The infection in my Cross-hairs is Trojan.Vundo or Virtumonde This nasty infection causes quite the headache, and is quite the pain in the you know what to remove. It [...]