Win32 Virus Removal

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I downloaded norton360 and it cleaned my computer of 4 trojan virsus but i still keep gettin pop up about this virus W32.Myzur.fk@yf it takes over 130,000 mp on my puter need help get riding of it any suggestions would be greatfully appricitated

For those of you who remember, my computer was infected with these fake popups and I found out that it was smitfraud. I used SUPERantispyware which I think helped a lot. The strange popups disappeared. Just to make sure I used another program “Spy Hunter” (http://www.smitfraud-removal.com.removal… There were 8 objects found and I tried to [...]

Confiker is a worm that was first discovered in November of 2008.

It targets Windows machines via flaws in the operating system.

If Conficker makes it’s way onto a system then it will attempt ensnare that computer into a botnet which may have several purposes.

Thus far it is believed that up to nine million computers may be infected by the worm.

The worm uses advanced malware techniques and methods of delivery which is why it has been able to spread so far in such a short period of time.

The word “Confiker” is believed to come from an amalgamation of two other words – the English ‘configure’ and the German ‘ficker’ (I’ll leave you to Google what that one means).

Conficker is a huge problem because of the ease with which it spreads – it can navigate networks, copy itself onto removable and external drives and also infect USB and flash devices.

Fully updated Windows operating systems should be immune to Conficker so it is no surprise that most infections are seen in areas where piracy is widespread, such as Asia and Eastern Europe.

If, on the other hand, you have a genuine copy of Windows then you should be fine, especially if you have automatic updates switched on – a security update in October of 2008 (MS08-067) will prevent your system being infected with Conficker.

If you are unfortunate enough to be infected with the Conficker worm then do not despair as there are steps you can take to remove it from your system.

Microsoft offer a couple of services – their Malicious Software Removal Tool and a free online safety scan – which may be just what you need.

If you cannot access the various security sites on the net then a friend could always download the removal tool and bring it over to you.

Whether you have been infected with Conficker or not there is no need to panic – its easily blocked and easily removed.

Stay safe out there!

i used also spydoctor, but my pc still infected, is there any way to get rid of this trojan?

Considered to be one of the most rampant viruses to hit computer systems in recent times the Conficker virus, also known as Confiker, Downadup or Kido, has become a nightmare for both home users and security administrators alike.

Conficker employs many features that have not been seen in conjunction before, such as exploiting a vulnerability in MS08-067 and utilising social engineering to encourage users to install it from USB memory sticks.

The virus has also spread far and wide with some estimates claiming that it may have infected north of 15 million machines around the world already.

If your PC becomes infected with Conficker it will give you a huge headache as it blocks access to the websites of all the major antivirus vendors. If that isn’t bad enough, then you should be aware that the payload of Conficker can be changed at any time si the writers can attack you in ways you cannot yet imagine.

Obviously, then, you will want to avoid becoming infected with the Conficker virus in the first place.

Here are some quick tips to help you do just that -

1. The first thing that you really ought to do is update your Windows installation. If you have any updates that you have been putting off, install them now! Conficker exploits a flaw in the Windows operating system so it is imperative that you update your Windows immediately.

2. Always have an antivirus program running and make sure that you have the latest virus definitions downloaded and installed.

3. Turn off the auto-run feature in Windows as this is the prime means of entry for Conficker when an infected USB stick is plugged into an unprotected computer.

4. Only download files from trusted sources on the internet. That way you won’t get any unwanted surprises.