Any free or paid anti-virus or spy-ware programs that would catch this virus before it infects a system. I do understand that some can get rid of it but what scanners have the ability to prevent it from even running its course on systems?
Evidence would be a plus![]()
Just seem like this virus suddenly appears on machines regardless of running anti-virus shields?
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Going online without an antivirus protection these days is not recommended.
Pirx does have a good suggestion on not running as an Administrator all the time.
I don't have that luxury ... but then again, I haven't experienced problems with viruses on my laptop for such a long time to begin with, it's a non-issue.
As for anti-virus programs ... well, using ONE of the following 3 should be enough:
Avira, Avast 5 and Microsoft Security Essentials.
All are free, light and have a high detection rate.
But most of the infections can be easily avoided by simply not clicking on the ads online.
Another way to avoid them is that you can also use an ad-blocker like the one in Firefox which completely blocks the ads.
I use Chromium and it's ad-block equivalent (for the most part) which keeps them at bay, and despite the fact I go to some shady sites, I don't experience issues.
I use MSE for a/v protection, and keep Malwarebytes as an on-demand scanner just in case.
Scanning only once every 6 months or so (depends) and still haven't experienced problems. -
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A lot of antiviruses scan incoming downloads from the web (this includes all of the 3 aforementioned ones that are free).
If the definition file for that particular virus exists in the antivirus program, then it will detect it and prevent it from ever installing, or simply remove it if it detects it on the system.
On the other hand, you are talking about Rogue a/v programs.
None of the programs (paid or otherwise) have had too much luck in preventing them from installing (although they do sometimes succeed).
But, as I said, infection from most such nasties can be easily prevented by simply blocking the Internet ads through your web browser (seeing how this is their main method of delivery).
If the infection is apparent on your system, you have to look up through alternative measures to remove it because of their aggressive way of operating while on the system.
Trying to for example use System Restore ... and/or looking up online for descriptions that tell you how to remove it by deleting a registry key or two, then a file or two.
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Thanks for the response. Seems like plenty of people have experienced trouble with this virus regardless of protections running in background. Very curious why there hasn't been any kind of universal update from popular anti-virus and spy-ware scanners by now to prevent it. I guess this one is sneaky with the way its installs itself.
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I haven't experienced this particular problem on my own computers, but I've seen it on others and took measures to remove it.
As for why a/v's never released an update ... well, the rogue a/v's keep changing on a daily basis, so it's difficult to release definitions in a timely manner.
Like I said, most of these problems are easily avoided by blocking internet ads. -
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I can say that I deal with multiple computers each week infected with this malware, and 100% of it could be prevented with some safe browsing methods.
There is a reason why some people go years with no anti-virus and never get an infection. It starts with never playing farmville or any other facebook or myspace game, also any random apps, addons, plugins, toolbars, tune up propgrams, etc again.
To sum it up, the good ole "too good to be true" rule applies. -
Linux is free, true and good.
The root of the problem stem from human greed/curiousity.
Users like to think "Oh Free software! Download and install..."
If you know what you need and it is enough, you wouldn't be click on shady software such as XP AntiSpyware 2010.
There would be no issues if people will just think before doing anything. -
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XP Antispyware 2010
Discussion in 'Security and Anti-Virus Software' started by demfl, Mar 20, 2010.