Comments on: Virus – Win32/adware.virtumonde + Win32/privacyremover.m64?

By: Kendo

Kendo — Sun, 28 Feb 2010 16:12:42 +0000

Good that you didn’t download the anti-virus thing… you are right that it would do more damage.
Remove it as shown by other posts, but FYI: Virtumonde is installed every time you visit any AOL news link. It took me a while to locate the source of this annoying trojan, and now I get my news elsewhere. AOL users beware…

By: Doctor Inferno

Doctor Inferno — Sun, 28 Feb 2010 15:24:22 +0000

I have had this malware on my laptop for the last few days, and it has been driving me crazy.
My symptoms were:
- could not access Hotmail account
- desktop image changed
- Mozilla/IE being redirected when I tried to access malware removal download websites
- could not change desktop appearance
- could not set system restore points or restore my system
- interference with certain software, such as Intel ProSet Wireless
I tried running a few different antivirus type programs:
- AVG free (did not detect it)
- Ad-Aware (detected it, but even after removing/quarantining it, it reappeared)
- SpyHunter (detected it, but I was using the trial version, so no removal)
- I tried to search for the source files in System, but with no luck.
Eventually I came across a post that suggested using Malwarebytes Anti-Malware. I downloaded it (it’s free), updated it as directed and ran a full scan. The scan took some time (about 80mins), but it detected it, and when I removed it using Malwarebytes, it actually removed the virus/malware.
My system is now completely back to normal – I would highly recommend Malwarebytes Anti-Malware as it is free and did the job for me.
Just a note – whilst running Malwarebytes, if you don’t move the mouse around for a while a screen saver will appear. It is a BLUESCREEN simulator embedded into the malware, and will show the error as something like “PANIC_EMBED” or similar. If this appears, it is just a screensaver, and you can press any key to get out of it. Do not reset your computer, as this will terminate the virus scan that is running in Malwarebytes.
All the best, and I hope this works for you all like it has for me!

By: malware_

malware_ — Sun, 28 Feb 2010 14:57:42 +0000

You should receive professional Malware removal support from a site like http://geekpolice.net/
I recommended it because they provide real fast support and a cure is guaranteed.

By: n_a_s_a_

n_a_s_a_ — Sun, 28 Feb 2010 14:43:12 +0000

http://removal-tool.blogspot.com/2008/08…http://hands-oncorp.com/2008/08/21/warni…
use manual removal instructions

By: jdvcn69

jdvcn69 — Sun, 28 Feb 2010 14:06:44 +0000

You were correct in that downloading the suggested program would harm your PC more. Firstly- you don’t have any viruses besides the one changing your wallpaper
Second-download Spybot Search & Destroy and run a scan. Remove what it shows as being a threat.
This site will certainly help as wellhttp://www.windowsvistaplace.com/xp-anti…

By: Transistor Jon

Transistor Jon — Sun, 28 Feb 2010 13:52:18 +0000

Update your Anti Virus and Anti Spyware
Turn off System restore
Start Computer in Safe Mode
Scan with Anti Virus and Anti Spyware
After scan is finished and you have deleted the Maleware
Restart computer set a new restore point and delete all previous points.
Rescan with Anti Virus and Anti Spyware.
If you do not have Anti Virus or Anti Spy Ware I recommend Avast and Spyware Terminator. Both are free.
Download, install and update from these linkshttp://www.download.com/Avast-Home-Editi…http://www.download.com/Spyware-Terminat…

By: JustinD

JustinD — Sun, 28 Feb 2010 13:10:35 +0000

You are infected with spyware if:
* You see too much pop-up advertisements.
* Your browser has toolbars that you haven’t installed.
* Your homepage has changed (and you can’t change it back).
* Other settings have changed without your permission.
* Your computer is slow.
To get rid of spyware and keep your computer clean you can use an antispyware or even more.
You can download a antispyware software. There are 10 good anti-spywares.
here is the reviews: http://toptenantispywareviews.com/
You can download one and scan your system.
All are safe and can be trusted.

By: Mike O

Mike O — Sun, 28 Feb 2010 12:41:11 +0000

Warning! Win32/privacyremover.M64 is a new Fake message which is associated with AntivirusXP2008, Antivirus XP 2008, Antivirus 2008, Antivirus 2009. Rogue AntiSpyware software. The message says:
“WARNING! Spyware detected on your computer! Install an antivirus or spyware remover to clean your computer.
Warning! Win32/Adware.Virtumonde
Warning! Win32/privacyremover.M64“.
Usually, when you see a message like this in your PC it is usually a desktop background which was changed to such writing, as described in the warning above. There is, though, a small but crucial difference between the reality and the suggestion, namely, this warning message was produced by a trojan, o another malware to trick you into buying the related useless and harmful products like AntivirusXP2008, Antivirus XP 2008, Antivirus 2008, Antivirus 2009. Do not trust the warning and remove Win32/privacyremover.M64, and the related software, as soon as possible. http://www.pcthreat.com/parasitebyid-702…

By: Josh A

Josh A — Sun, 28 Feb 2010 11:45:50 +0000

Go to http://www.trendmicro.com and run Housecall, a free virus/spyware scanner/remover.