With the discovery of malware signed with a valid Apple ID, here are some steps you can take to help prevent the remote chance of any such programs infecting your computer.
Originally posted at MacFixIt
Apple, Samsung, others urged to help thwart mobile phone thefts
The New York State attorney general is asking Apple, Samsung, Google, Motorola, and Microsoft what they’re doing to crack down on the costly and sometimes violent thefts of mobile phones.
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Google rolls out initiative to help hacked sites
With its new informational series, the Web giant aims to answer questions about why a site was hacked, what malware may have been used, and how to wipe the site clean of bugs.
Originally posted at News – Internet & Media
Avast antivirus help! How can I remove the infected files/virus?
Question by rogue boy: Avast antivirus help! How can I remove the infected files/virus?
I have downloaded Avast onto my infected PC, and scanned the disk. Avast found Personal Antivirus and other viruses and trojans lingering inside the disk. Is there a way I can remove all of the virus?
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Answer by Harley Drive
download and run malwarebytes also get the avast anti rootkit tool
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Twitter adds email security to help block phishing attempts
Too late for Burger King, but maybe not for you
Following a recent spate of incidents in which high-profile accounts have been compromised by hackers, Twitter has implemented a security protocol designed to make it harder for fraudsters to send out emails that appear to come from Twitter.com addresses.…
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Question by trenbolone: I have Viruses in my computer please help?
I do not have any Anti-Virus software in my computer. Please give me some suggestions on how i can get rid of these viruses.. are there any cheap fixes to get rid of viruses? I’m using a Wireless laptop Presario V2000 Compaq.
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Answer by JTB
Antivirus: BitDefender Online scanner – will scan and remove threats.
Anti adware/spyware: Ewido Online Scanner – will scan and remove threats.
http://www.bitdefender.com/scan8/ie.html
http://www.ewido.net/en/onlinescan/
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Question by flipflopchick: Help i got personal antivirus on my computer. How do I get it removed?
I had antivirus 360 before and tryed using malware. does anyone know of a link or something i can go to to download to get the virus taken off my computer?
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Answer by No 666
A fraud called a smitfraud.Uninstall any toolbar that you have on your browser,pirated game(s)/software,porn trailers as these are a few of the ways that this thing gets in.I’ll bet you have a Yahoo toolbar and my guess it came in through that.
Go to Major Geeks at http://www.majorgeeks.com and download the SmitFraudFix program and run it in safe mode only.
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Question by Bob M: will scanning recently downloaded files for viruses help out?
whenever i download something, if i scan it with an antivirus, will that really ensure the safety of my computer? or the second its downloaded, can that virus fly off and go somewere else in my computer before i even get a chance to scan it?
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Answer by magickmidget
…what are you downloading that has you so concerned?
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Would installing spyware help me to remove already existing trojans?
Question by bbo: Would installing spyware help me to remove already existing trojans?
I run a small business and someone hacked into our main office computer. Would downloading a spyware like Norton Antivirus Program help me at this point?
ps. also how can I be sure that the computer has been hacked and what other ways I can use to fix this problem.
Thank you so much !
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Answer by Caffeined
It wouldn’t hurt, and there’s a good chance it’ll remove the viruses. At the least it will probably detect the virus name, then you can google it and figure out how to manually remove it.
I would highly recommend Avast anti-virus, it’s free and much better than Norton. I’ve used both for years and Avast is definitely the way to go.
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Question by : My laptop has contracted the ‘XP Guardian Virus’ and is causing system 32 errors. Can anyone help please?
I Can not access, my MCaffee or norton anti virus software or even control panel due to system 32 errors. I am certainly no computer expert but would really appreciate someones help in sorting this.
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Answer by Soccer Dave Malware Remover
Download and install the free version of Malwarebtyes anti-malware its a very effective malware remover, once installed update it and run a quick scan, remove anything it finds.
http://www.malwarebytes.com
If you are unable to install Malwarebytes its likely the malware on your computer is blocking it in some way, try renaming mbam.exe to a random string of letters or numbers as the malware may be designed to block mbam.exe.
If you are still unable to install Malwarebytes try Hitman Pro its far less likely to be blocked, it scans with 5 different anti-virus engines at once, simply activate the 30 day free trial once you PC is clean remove it, if you are unable to get to either of the websites please email me for advanced instructions on how to check your “hosts” file and device manager for malware.
http://www.surfright.nl/en/hitmanpro
If you haven’t got real-time anti-virus software installed on your PC id recommend installing Avast, its free and as effective as paid for software.
http://www.avast.com
CNET Review and user reviews:
http://download.cnet.com/Avast-Free-Antivirus/3000-2239_4-10019223.html
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