Re: IE, trojans, and anti-virus
From: Jan Il (abuse_at_localhost.com)
Date: 07/08/04
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Date: Wed, 7 Jul 2004 17:47:44 -0700
Hi History Fan :-)
> The trojan scare this morning has caused me to upgrade my
> Internet "defenses." First, I turned Spybot's immunization feature
> back on. Then I disabled the XP Firewall, and installed the free
> firewall offered by my anti-virus program, Computer Associates. It's
> basically ZoneAlarm 4.5 with a different logo. I configured this new
> firewall to block pop-up ads, web bugs, and 3rd party cookies.
In addition to what you have already done, which is very good indeed, I urge
you to also install the AdAware on your system. SpyBot S&D is good only for
spyware. AdAware cleans adware. The CWShredder cleans malware. The
additional free programs will be the only on-hand defense you have if you
are unable to access the Internet to download them when you need them. It is
also best to run then in Safe Mode with Hidden Files enabled. I've also
added a few more links to programs you should also have installed on hand as
a precaution, and links to some very good advice.
AdAware: Free
http://www.lavasoftusa.com/support/download/
HOW TO: Reconfigure Ad-aware for a Full Scan
http://forum.aumha.org/viewtopic.php?t=5877
CWShredder: Free
http://tinyurl.com/2l9kl
HOW TO Restart in Safe Mode
http://service1.symantec.com/SUPPORT/tsgeninfo.nsf/docid/2001052409420406
HOW TO Enable Hidden Files
http://service1.symantec.com/SUPPORT/tsgeninfo.nsf/docid/2002092715262339
Before you try to remove spyware using any of the programs below, download a
copy of LSPFIX from any of the following sites:
http://www.cexx.org/lspfix.htm
http://www.spychecker.com/program/winsockxpfix.html (if your OS is Win2k or
XP)
The process of removing certain malware may kill your internet connection.
If this should occur, this program, LSPFIX, will enable you to regain your
connection. The process of removing certain malware may kill your internet
connection. If this should occur, this program, LSPFIX, will enable you to
regain your connection.
Additional information at:
The Parasite Fight http://www.aumha.org/a/quickfix.htm
Bugs, Glitches & Stuffups: http://www.mvps.org/inetexplorer/Darnit.htm
This program will help keep scumware from getting a strong grip on your
system.
SpywareBlaster.
http://www.javacoolsoftware.com/spywareblaster.html
Hope this helps.
Jan :)
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