Sunday, June 6, 2010

How to delete Personal Security - fake antispyware

What is Personal Security?


Personal Security is a fake anti-spyware from the same family, popular Cyber Security and fake anti-spyware software. It is mainly used by Trojans, through websites, malware scanner spreading false and misleading. install trojans download and will be installed on personal safety, computer and spyware written incorrectly in the Windows registry to start automatically when you restart the computer.

After installing the Security Services of the computer and list a number of infections which are not removed from the scan when the program to purchase. These infections are fake, but not on the computer, you can ignore.

personal safety while driving, you see the dull window, taskbar, Windows and other pop-up messages. such as

Privacy violation alert!
Personal Security has detected numerous privacy violations. Some programs may send your private data to an untrusted internet host. Click here to permanently block this activity and remove the possible threat (Recommended)

System files modification alert!
Important system files of your computer may be modified by malicious program. It may cause system instability and data loss. Click here to block unauthorized modification and remove potential threats (Recommended).

Internal conflict alert!
Personal Security has detected internal software conflict. Some application endeavors to access system kernel (such behavior is typical for spyware/malware). Click here to prevent system crash and remove potential threats (Recommended)

Spyware activity alert!
Spyware.IEMonster is a popular spyware that attempts to steal passwords from Web browsers, e-mail clients and other programs, including login information from online banking sessions, billing pages, CC transactions, etc. It may also create special tracking files to log your activity and compromise your Internet privacy. It is strongly recommended to prevent this threat immediately. Click here to get protection against Spyware.IEMonster.

Privacy Violation alert!
Personal Security detected a Privacy Violation. A program is secretly sending your private data to an untrusted internet host. Click here to block this activity by removing the threat (Recommended).

System files modification alert!
Some critical system files of your computer were modified by malicious program. It may cause system instability and data loss. Click here to block unauthorized modification by removing threats (Recommended).
System files modification alert!
Personal Security detected internal software conflict. Some application tries to get access to system kernel (such behavior is typical to Spyware/Malware). It may cause crash of your computer. Click here to prevent system crash by removing threats (Recommended).

Spyware activity alert!
Spyware.IEMonster activity detected. It is spyware that attempts to steal passwords from Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox, Outlook and other programs, including logins and passwords from online banking sessions, eBay, PayPal. It may also create special tracking files to log your activity and compromise your Internet privacy. It's strongly recommended to remove this threat as soon as possible. Click here to remove Spyware.IEMonster.

This website has been reported as unsafe.
We strongly recommend to discontinue the use of this website.

This website has been report to Microsoft for containing threats that might steal personal or financial information from your computer.


Rogue will also fake Windows Security Center, which is required to be enrolled for his personal safety. Of course, all these warnings and suggestions are false and should not be forgotten!

As you can see the personal safety of shame and information from the system as quickly as possible. With the personal safety of disposal in the treatment of infections and other malicious software for free on your computer.

Symptoms in a HijackThis Log

O2 – BHO: &Security Update – {35A5B43B-CB8A-49CA-A9F4-D3B308D2E3CC} – C:\WINDOWS\system32\win32extension.dll
O4 – HKCU\..\Run: [PSecurity] C:\Program Files\PSecurity\psecurity.exe

Related Personal Security Files:

c:\Program Files\PSecurity\
c:\Program Files\PSecurity\psecurity.exe
C:\Program Files\PersonalSec\
C:\Program Files\PersonalSec\psecurity.exe
C:\program files\PersSecurity\
C:\program files\PersSecurity\psecurity.exe
C:\program files\PersSecurity\personalsecurity.exe
C:\program files\PersSecurity\system.dat
C:\Program Files\PersonSecurity\
C:\Program Files\PersonSecurity\psecurity.exe
c:\Program Files\Common Files\PSecurityUninstall\
c:\Program Files\Common Files\PSecurityUninstall\Uninstall.lnk
c:\WINDOWS\system32\win32extension.dll
c:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Start Menu\PSecurity
c:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Start Menu\PSecurity\Computer Scan.lnk
c:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Start Menu\PSecurity\Help.lnk
c:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Start Menu\PSecurity\Personal Security.lnk
c:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Start Menu\PSecurity\Registration.lnk
c:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Start Menu\PSecurity\Security Center.lnk
c:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Start Menu\PSecurity\Settings.lnk
c:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Start Menu\PSecurity\Update.lnk
%UserProfile%\Application Data\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Quick Launch\PSecurity.lnk
%UserProfile%\Desktop\Personal Security.lnk

Related Personal Security Windows Registry Information:

HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\CLSID\{35A5B43B-CB8A-49CA-A9F4-D3B308D2E3CC}
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\5FFB10D58FFCF482208906E6A889FD56
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run "PSecurity"
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run "PersonalSec"
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run "PersSecurity"
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run "PersonSecurity"
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings\5.0\User Agent\post platform "WinTSI 01.12.2009"

Use the following instructions to delete Personal Security

Step 1. disable and kill running processes

Download Avenger and unzip to your desktop.

Run Avenger, copy, then paste the following text in Input script Box:

Drivers to delete:
NDISRD

Registry keys to delete:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Browser Helper Objects\{35A5B43B-CB8A-49CA-A9F4-D3B308D2E3CC}

Folders to delete:
%ProgramFiles%\Common Files\PSecurityUninstall
%ProgramFiles%\PSecurity
%ProgramFiles%\PersonalSec
%ProgramFiles%\PersSecurity

Files to delete:
%WinDir%\system32\win32extension.dll
%WinDir%\system32\drivers\NDISRD.sys
%WinDir%\tasks\PersonalSec.job

You will be asked Are you sure you want to execute the current script?. Click Yes. You will now be asked “First step completed — The Avenger has been successfully set up to run on next boot. Reboot now?”. Click Yes.

Your PC will now be rebooted.

Step 2. remove all files

Download MalwareBytes Anti-malware (MBAM). Close all programs and Windows on your computer.

Double Click mbam-setup.exe to install the application. When the installation begins, keep following the prompts in order to continue with the installation process. Do not make any changes to default settings and when the program has finished installing, make sure a checkmark is placed next to Update Malwarebytes’ Anti-Malware and Launch Malwarebytes’ Anti-Malware, then click Finish.


If an update is found, it will download and install the latest version.

Once the program has loaded you will see window similar to the one below.


Select Perform Quick Scan, then click Scan, it will start scanning your computer for Personal Security infection. This procedure can take some time, so please be patient.

When the scan is complete, click OK, then Show Results to view the results. You will see a list of infected items.

Make sure that everything is checked, and click Remove Selected for start Personal Security removal process. When disinfection is completed, a log will open in Notepad and you may be prompted to Restart.

How to temporarily disable real-time antivirus, disable auto-protect antivirus.

How to temporarily disable real-time antivirus, disable auto-protect antivirus.


Using the process of removing malicious software on your computer, you need a special examination instruments. This is especially true if you get help from members of the team HJT. Some built-in files that are members of such tools Amendment sometimes an anti-virus and anti-virus as a threat to the "tool" hacking tool, potentially unwanted tools, viruses or Trojan horses, they can not be identified.

These funds were established by experts in the field of safety testing, so if your antivirus or malicious code malicious parameters to false positives and "identify unknown. Antivirus programs can not distinguish between "good" and "malicious" use of these programs, it will automatically be canceled or an alarm. In those cases, delete these files "unpredictable consequences and undesirable consequences.

To avoid problems with special tools is very important that you temporarily disable anti-virus and anti-malware software before using it or for the HJT team member. These applications can be added after removal.

Many people can not be sure how the workers in British Columbia has a list of the more popular antivirus, and to take appropriate measures to evaluate the protective functions in real time off. If your system is clean, or support, it is important to re-enable security to prevent infection. Monsignor special thanks to the ongoing efforts to determine the list.

And here, the list of instruction to temporarily disable real-time your antivirus, disable auto-protect your antivirus.

AVAST
Right click on the avast! icon in system tray (looks like this: ) and choose (Stop On-Access Protection)

AVG 7
Please open the AVG7 Control Center.

  • Double-click on the "AVG Resident Shield" component (looks like this: ).
  • Deselect the "Turn on AVG Resident Shield" checkmark and save the setting.
  • When you need to enable the AVG Resident Shield, reopen the AVG Control Center.
  • Double-click on the "AVG Resident Shield" component, select the "Turn on AVG Resident Shield" checkmark and save the setting.
AVG 8
Please open the AVG 8 Control Center, by right clicking on the AVG 8 icon on task bar.

  • Click on Tools.
  • Select Advanced.
  • In the left hand pane, scroll down to "Resident Shield".
  • In the main pane, deselect the option to "Enable Resident Shield."
  • To re-enable AVG 8, please select "Enable Resident Shield" again.
AVG 8.5
Please open the AVG 8.5 Control Center, by right clicking on the AVG icon on task bar.

AVG 9.0
Please refer to the instructions provided in AVG FAQ 2429: How to temporarily disable AVG Free Edition 9.0.

AVIRA ANTIVIR
Please navigate to the system tray on the bottom right hand corner and look for an open white umbrella on red background (looks to this: )

  • right click it-> untick the option AntiVir Guard enable.
  • You should now see a closed, white umbrella on a red background (looks to this: )
BIT DEFENDER
  • Double click on the system icon for Bit Defender.
  • When the Bit Defender window appears, move mouse arrow to the left side and click >> Virus Shield.
  • Move mouse arrow to the black check by Virus Shield is enabled and click.
  • The black works will change to red, >> Virus Shield is disabled.
  • Move mouse arrow to the top right corner and click the down arrows.
  • Bit Defender is now inactive.
  • To enable Bit Defender, do the same steps except click to enable.
ESET NOD32 ANTIVIRUS V4
  • Double click on the system tray icon: on the bottom right hand corner.
  • Select Disable real-time file system protection.
  • A popup will ask "Are you sure you want to disable...protection?"
  • Click "Yes" to disable the Antivirus guard.
ESET SMART SECURITY
  • Double click on the system tray icon: to open the main application window.
  • Or via Start >> All Programs >> ESET >> ESET Smart Security.
  • Click on Setup >> Antivirus and antispyware >> Temporarily disable Antivirus and antispyware protection.
  • When prompted to confirm temporarily disable select Yes.
  • Note: Protection will be automatically started after a system reboot.
F-SECURE ANTIVIRUS
Please navigate to the system tray on the bottom right hand corner and look for a blue sign.

  • right click it-> select Unload.
  • The F-Secure sign should now be surrounded by a red striked through circle (looking like this: )
KASPERSKY ANTIVIRUS
Please navigate to the system tray on the bottom right hand corner and look for a sign.

  • right click it-> select Pause Protection.
  • click on -> By User Request
  • a popup will claim that protection is now disabled and a sign like this: will now be shown.
MCAFEE ANTIVIRUS
Please navigate to the system tray on the bottom right hand corner and look for a sign.

  • Right-click it -> chose "Exit."
  • A popup will warn that protection will now be disabled. Click on "Yes" to disable the Antivirus guard.
MCAFEE SECURITY CENTER 7.1
Please navigate to the system tray and double-click the taskbar icon to open Security Center.

  • Click Advanced Menu (bottom mid-left).
  • Click Configure (left).
  • Click Computer & Files (top left).
  • VirusScan can be disabled in the right-hand module and set when it should resume or you can do that manually later on.
  • Do the same via Internet & Network for Firewall Plus.
Instructions to diable McAfee Security

MICROSOFT SECURITY ESSENTIALS

  • Open MSE and go to Settings > Real Time Protection.
  • Then uncheck "Turn on real time protection".
  • Exit MSE when done.
NORTON ANTIVIRUS (by Symantec)
Please navigate to the system tray on the bottom right hand corner and look for a sign.

  • right-click it -> chose "Disable Auto-Protect."
  • select a duration of 5 hours (this assures no interference with the cleanup of your pc)
  • click "Ok."
  • a popup will warn that protection will now be disabled and the sign will now look like this:
NORTON 360
  • Right-click the Norton 360 icon in the system tray and select Open Tasks and
    Settings Window
    .
  • On the right side, under Settings, click on Change advanced settings.
  • Next, click on the Virus & Spyware Protection Settings.
  • Uncheck Turn on Auto-Protect and select Apply.
  • You will be asked to select a time for Norton to reactivate.
  • Choose Until I turn it back on.
  • You can re-enable after the malware has been removed from your machine.
NORTON INTERNET SECURITY 2008
Please refer to these instructions.

NORTON ANTIVIRUS CORPORATE EDITION
Please refer to the instructions provided in the Norton AntiVirus Corporate Edition User's Guide under the section Turning File System System Protection off temporarily.

PC TOOLS THREATFIRE

  • Right-click on ThreatFire's icon near the clock (it's an orange flame) and select Suspend.
  • When you see that the icon has turned from an orange flame to a blue icon with an orange strip in the middle, ThreatFire has been temporarily disabled.
Sophos Anti-virus
-- Please refer to Post #28.

SOPHOS Anti-virus
Please refer to these Post #28 instructions.

SYMANTEC ENDPOINT PROTECTION
Right click on the icon in the taskbar notification area & select "Disable Symantec EndPoint Protection".



TREND MICRO INTERNET SECURITY 2008
Please refer to these instructions


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Thursday, June 3, 2010

How to delete VirusProtect, Virus Protect, VirusProtectPro

What is VirusProtect?



VirusProtect or Virus Protect, known as VirusProtectPro, is an anti-spyware infected in a manger. Zlob Trojan infection Act Trojan masks, audio and video codecs needed to play a video or audio file is loaded. "In fact, even if the Trojan horse, instead of installing viruses and other malware protection on your computer without permission.

Zlob Trojan opens your computer to automatically download and install virus protection. Virus protection is installed after downloading and automatically start the computer starts. The only way this infection "to eliminate the commercial version of the software market, leading to exaggerated or erroneous results. The text does not frighten you to the market alone. Of course, he can not buy protection against viruses . VirusProtectPro Virus Protection screen can also be found below.

Zlob Trojan another byproduct of false security alerts for Windows taskbar will ensure that problems with your computer or contaminated. Again, warnings are not true and will be used as a scare tactic. If you click on the ads, protection against viruses, and start scanning automatically. Text Hoax

The system can affect the functioning of the equipment showed that the number of active spyware. Click on the icon to get rid of unwanted spyware modern, install spyware.

For example, the false alarm is:

System has detected a number of active spyware applications that may impact the performance of your computer. Click the icon to get rid of unwanted spyware by downloading an up-to-date anti-spyware solution.

If you scan your computer with HijackThis. below hijackthis log are symptoms (VirusProtectPro variants are no longer active):

O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [VirusProtectPro 3.3] "C:\Program Files\VirusProtectPro 3.3\VirusProtectPro 3.3.exe" /h
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [VirusProtectPro 3.4] "C:\Program Files\VirusProtectPro 3.4\VirusProtectPro 3.4.exe" /h
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [VirusProtectPro 3.5] "C:\Program Files\VirusProtectPro 3.5\VirusProtectPro 3.5.exe" /h
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [VirusProtectPro 3.6] "C:\Program Files\VirusProtectPro 3.6\VirusProtectPro 3.6.exe" /h
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [VirusProtectPro 3.7] "C:\Program Files\VirusProtectPro 3.7\VirusProtectPro 3.7.exe" /h
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [VirusProtect 3.8] "C:\Program Files\VirusProtect 3.8\VirusProtect 3.8.exe" /h
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [VirusProtect 3.9] "C:\Program Files\VirusProtect 3.9\VirusProtect 3.9.exe" /h
O21 - SSODL: E404Helper - {1098beac-9d51-4244-ac20-9a405175dd6e} - e404d.dll (file missing)
And following instructions to guide you to remove VirusProtect.


Step 1. Download SmitfraudFix.exe second here and save it on your computer:

Mirrors: Alternate official download locations for Smitfraudfix.exe
http://siri.geekstogo.com/SmitfraudFix.exe
http://downloads.securitycadets.com/SmitfraudFix.exe
Zebulon.fr


Verify that the file SmitfraudFix.exe now on the desktop, double-click it.


Step 2. restart your computer, follow these steps:

2.1) Start the first computer

2.2) just starting signal, heard only on Windows, press F8.

2.3) Instead of Windows loading as normal, a menu should appear

2.4) select the first option to run Windows in Safe Mode With Networking.

2.5) When was at an early stage and not the name of the user.

Step 3. Quarter Start your computer in Safe Mode With Networking to see and close all open windows on your desktop.

Step 4. The icon is now a resident of a SmitFraudFix Double-click on the following issues:

Step 5. after receiving the first tool that you can see a screen credit. You only need the keyboard to the next screen, click the button, ±.

Step 6. as indicated below, see the menu. Click on the keyboard) mode option Clean (safe, then press ENTER to select the number of recommendations 2



Step 7. program cleans your computer and go to processing procedures in a row. After completing the application automatically displays the disk cleanup begins as follows.

Step 8. This program, as it is today, and other files from this infection all Temp, Temporary Internet files are deleted. This process depends on the computer for several hours, the patient can take. Completion will be closed automatically at 11

Step 9. the Disk Cleanup to delete entry program (Y / N). In this screen, press S to the keyboard and press Enter.

Step 10. last feature is a white screen, red, restart your computer to be corrected. Close all programs. Your computer should now press the spacebar. Accountant advised to reboot your computer in 15 seconds. To cancel the timer and allows the computer to do it again.

Step 11. After restarting the computer, all files on the computer screen of your computer, which seems to be a part. Consideration of the journal, and is almost as computer screen.

The computer will be unprotected against viruses.

Wednesday, June 2, 2010

How to delete MS Antispyware 2009?

What is MS AntiSpyware 2009?


MS AntiSpyware 2009 is a rogue (fake) anti-spyware. Bastard Rogue Anti Spyware Antivirus 2009 seems Nano and MS Anti Spyware Pro Antispyware 2009, Trojan horses spread fake.alert. Once infected, the Trojan monitors computer security fake.alert warning that your computer is infected and must download and install MS Antispyware says 2009 for protecting your computer. If you download a fake warning trojans and MS Anti-spyware on your PC.

When you install MS AntiSpyware 2009 is configured to start automatically when you start your computer. MS Anti-Spyware 2009, and fraud can significantly slow down computer performance.

If you run MS Antispyware 2009 and your computer are entered in the list a large number of infections that sweep all these threats. As he says, you must first purchase the program and protect your computer. Ignore these warnings. Free Follow these instructions to remove malware from your computer.

Symptoms in a HijackThis Log.

O4 – HKCU\..\Run: [MS AntiSpyware 2009] “C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\CrucialSoft Ltd\MS AntiSpyware 2009\msas2009.exe” /autorun

Follow the instructions for MS Antispyware 2009 (remote) is removed.

The first use Malwarebytes Anti-Malware.

* Download Malwarebytes Anti-Malware (MBAM). Close all programs and Windows on your computer.
* Double-click mbam-setup.exe to install the program. When the installation begins, store, follow the instructions to continue installation. Void in the default settings and when the program is installed, you must fight next update Malwarebytes Anti-Malware and malicious software malware bytes, then click Finish.
* If an update is found, it will download and install the latest version.
* Once the program has loaded, select "Quick Scan", then click Search.
* It may take some time claim to be so patient.
* When ready, click OK, and then click on Show Results to view the scan results.
* Make sure everything is checked, and click Remove.
* When disinfection is completed, start the recording to open in Notepad and you may be asked.

In other superantispyware.

* Download SUPERAntiSpyware.
* Close all programs and Windows on your computer.
* Double-click SUPERAntiSpyware.exe application.This install SUPERAntiSpyware start the installation on your computer. When the installation begins, follow the instructions to continue installation. Void in the default settings and when the installation program, click "Finish".
* You receive a message indicating that you must go to fight the virus. Yes Where SUPERAntiSpyware is automatically updated.
* SUPER Anti Spyware, you see the wizard. Follow the instructions on the screen. Complete the wizard by clicking Finish.
* Home Security dialog box. Click on the link to protect. "
* You are now in the main window.
* Click the scan. Click Next.
* It may take some time, be patient. After verification, confirmation, click OK.
* Click Next to the threats found.
* If you are prompted to restart your computer, click Yes.

Tuesday, June 1, 2010

How to recognize fake or rogue websites?

How to recognize fake or rogue websites?




Discovery of malicious Web site are a very important step, surf the internet. Rogue sites to install unwanted programs. Sites may be asked to fraudulent products and services that do not. If you have information that is false origin may lead to identity theft. To view the online bank account is empty. How can I tell if a site is fraudulent?

Launch your browser.
If you can not visit other areas, except one, you will not believe. If this page is still displayed instead of the usual pages or search results, it is likely part of the scam.

More information: Want to learn how security software "pirate"?

Second, applications for purchase or download suspicious programs.
Internet advertising is a common cause, but if you look at all areas "buy", banners and pop-ups should be suspected. misleading sources, only the content of any third party, except to "buy" on the "Download" and "you can download and buy, then this program is great!" Page. When the download starts automatically for dialogue and the preservation of the download sites should not be trusted.

As a rogue security program locally?

More information: Symptoms of infection Browser Hijacker

The last third of the many pop-ups and annoying ads for multiple monitors.
misleading and detrimental to efforts to encourage more people to buy certain goods or services on the site. A single-site load, pop-up, anywhere 20, and 40 other prominent ads placed on the screen.



Installing the software environment and toolbars without your consent.
sites allowed to install any software without permission from their visitors. If the new program, the toolbar on the desktop or anything else that happens after a visit to some sources, the site is inaccurate or misleading.

In fifth place was built wrong.
reputable companies to invest time and money shopping. Malware creators can not afford the constant and often works in this field, recognized as a parody of one or two weeks. Some of these scams is a good place, but the majority of fraud is even worse. The pages are full of errors and mistakes in logic and does not work in certain areas of the state. If we compare the 10 fraudulent Web project, you will see at least seven of them in a bad design.

The lack of basic information on Friday.
Even legitimate businesses, and contact information about these two companies and projects, renovation, you will not find these things most of the fraudulent site. telephone number and e-mail, and also the name of the company mentioned in the rule.

Step 7 to verify the visitor's computer.
can access the server on your computer and can not solve all problems. If the site manager tries to entice people into a trap. It is impossible for sites that host machines to scan for 20 seconds, and the infection of your computer.



The transfers in connection with the eighth is not guaranteed.
browsers tend to display the address bar yellow, more than the right to visit the proposed site. We also have a padlock in the region.

The ninth is an incredible reputation on the Internet.
Time spent on the Internet takes time and money you spend when you think that a fake website. If you can find some really website.com-mail: "As you know website.com pirate?" How to remove website.com money laundering, fraud is obvious.