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    Trojan horse Downloader.Generic7.xtx

    Discussion in 'Security and Anti-Virus Software' started by londez, Jul 17, 2008.

  1. londez

    londez Notebook Evangelist

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    AVG2008 has detected this threat twice within the past 3 days. Both times I have moved it to the vault.

    Should I be worried about this threat?
     
    londez, Jul 17, 2008
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  2. Baserk

    Baserk Notebook user

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    Yes, you should be worried if it's a threat. So first make sure that AVG isn't giving a false positive.
    Upload the suspect file to VirusTotal.com and let it be scanned to see how many security companies flag it as malicious.
    If so, run Malwarebytes'Antimalware and SuperAntispyware. Download links are in my signature.

    If these programs can't clean your notebook, download HijackThis from TrendMicro here; link.
    Create an account on Castlecops here; link and follow their procedure exactly.
     
    Baserk, Jul 17, 2008
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  3. potentv

    potentv Notebook Evangelist

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    +rep for you :D
     
    potentv, Jul 18, 2008
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