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New Very Nasty Malware/Rootkits ????
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GunJack
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Guys,
this week, I've had the first pc I haven't been able to clean - having to recommend a complete wipe and re-install. The thing is, I've now come across a second one which is exhibiting similar symptoms, and wondered if anyone else has seen a recent increase in very nasty, hard to remove malware, rootkits, whatever ???
I've tried mbam, combofix, hitman and dr.web, and on the first machine dr.web found a lot but couldn't cure it. The second machine combofix found lots and deleted it, same with hitman, and I've currently got a full dr.web scan running. On both machines mbam had it's update disabled.
Anyone got any ideas/similar experiences ??????
this week, I've had the first pc I haven't been able to clean - having to recommend a complete wipe and re-install. The thing is, I've now come across a second one which is exhibiting similar symptoms, and wondered if anyone else has seen a recent increase in very nasty, hard to remove malware, rootkits, whatever ???
I've tried mbam, combofix, hitman and dr.web, and on the first machine dr.web found a lot but couldn't cure it. The second machine combofix found lots and deleted it, same with hitman, and I've currently got a full dr.web scan running. On both machines mbam had it's update disabled.
Anyone got any ideas/similar experiences ??????
......Gettin' There, Wherever There is......
I have a dodgy "i" key, so ignore spelling errors due to "i" issues, ...I blame Apple

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Nothing attacking me here!
Out of interest, this machine -- which browser was being used ?? IE/FF/
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Yep I've always been very savvy with regard to this, to a point I rarely worry as I know how to avoid infection in the first place - a while ago however, my laptop was infeceted with malware due to an unfortunate blunder on my part, and I found it utterly impossible to remove. It was the first time in around five years I haven't been able to remove something.
I ended up formatting (which I do regularly anyway; every six months give or take) and reinstalling.
I literally tried everything. I was all over the registry, looking at values, running all kinds of software, and I just couldn't shift it. The people behind these things are definitely gaining ground on the most popular "anti" software developers around.0 -
Yep I've always been very savvy with regard to this, to a point I rarely worry as I know how to avoid infection in the first place - a while ago however, my laptop was infeceted with malware due to an unfortunate blunder on my part, and I found it utterly impossible to remove. It was the first time in around five years I haven't been able to remove something.
I ended up formatting (which I do regularly anyway; every six months give or take) and reinstalling.
I literally tried everything. I was all over the registry, looking at values, running all kinds of software, and I just couldn't shift it. The people behind these things are definitely gaining ground on the most popular "anti" software developers around.0 -
wow! what's your current security setup?? and welcome to mse !:)
Thank you
I run an independant hardware firewall, and a lot of insanely complicated manual scripting, which tends to keep out the nasties. I've developed a lot of it myself - which is why I tend to do a lot of formatting, as I have a tendency to make things not work at the push of a button, but what does work is hugely effective :j0 -
In both of these cases, they've been using both browsers.
The first pc I'd not seen before, but they had been using mcCrapafee.
The second I'm a bit miffed about 'coz I'd sorted it out, put my usual security suite on and left detailed instructions on how to use it, but they'd let the (grown-up) kids and grandkids onto it to click and download pretty much anything they wanted :mad: That, coupled with NOT using the security suite as directed has led to this situation....
Neither client are tech-savvy, but it's a bit concerning that that's two in a week that are so bad......Gettin' There, Wherever There is......
I have a dodgy "i" key, so ignore spelling errors due to "i" issues, ...I blame Apple0 -
Thank you
I run an independant hardware firewall, and a lot of insanely complicated manual scripting, which tends to keep out the nasties. I've developed a lot of it myself - which is why I tend to do a lot of formatting, as I have a tendency to make things not work at the push of a button, but what does work is hugely effective :j
Originally Posted by busenbust
erm , IMO, I would not touch IE with a 500ft bargepole!:rotfl:Go with FF or Chrome or Opera or anything other than IE. Security? this is what I use: Avast+Windows Defender+ MBAM + NoScript (the latter makes browsing bomb-proof, but not idiot-proof :rotfl:)
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In both of these cases, they've been using both browsers.
The first pc I'd not seen before, but they had been using mcCrapafee.
The second I'm a bit miffed about 'coz I'd sorted it out, put my usual security suite on and left detailed instructions on how to use it, but they'd let the (grown-up) kids and grandkids onto it to click and download pretty much anything they wanted :mad: That, coupled with NOT using the security suite as directed has led to this situation....
Neither client are tech-savvy, but it's a bit concerning that that's two in a week that are so bad
was the virus/malware infection identical on both machines ??0 -
In both of these cases, they've been using both browsers.
The first pc I'd not seen before, but they had been using mcCrapafee.
The second I'm a bit miffed about 'coz I'd sorted it out, put my usual security suite on and left detailed instructions on how to use it, but they'd let the (grown-up) kids and grandkids onto it to click and download pretty much anything they wanted :mad: That, coupled with NOT using the security suite as directed has led to this situation....
Neither client are tech-savvy, but it's a bit concerning that that's two in a week that are so bad
What's it doing to the machines inparticular? Is it the usual browser redirecting, startup/service items appearing etc?0 -
GunJack when people post about this sort of infection I point people to this website however most people ignore it but they are very good. http://www.geekstogo.com/forum/ they are experts and are trained at getting rid of the real nasties.0
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GunJack when people post about this sort of infection I point people to this website however most people ignore it but they are very good. http://www.geekstogo.com/forum/ they are experts and are trained at getting rid of the real nasties.0
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