I have been god damned hi-jacked?

Question

I have been god damned hi-jacked?

Answer 1

I have had good luck with Spyware bot. I had that problem and it worked, it is pretty user friendly too.

Answer 2

This is a link where you can downlod for free Maxthon http://bitly.com/1no33Qu

It works very well.

Answer 3

try using anti spyware such as



spybot search and destroy

or

avg anti spyware



i personally use the avg since its so easy and effective



or try a different web browser



firefox, safari beta, flock, opera, maxthon etc

Answer 4

Get Firefox - its architecture is designed with that kind of crap in mind: You will never see an unwanted popup again if you use Firefox.



http://www.mozilla.org



adware and spybot search and destroy are good for removing the problem when it happens but it shouldnt happen in the first place: GET FIREFOX. I cant stress that enough.



good luck.

Answer 5

Get Adaware, which is free and get rid of your infection http://www.lavasoftusa.com/

Answer 6

Read these 2 pages on ,my new PC Help site



http://www.phpbbserver.com/stevie19605/viewtopic.php?t=40&mforum=stevie19605



http://www.phpbbserver.com/stevie19605/viewtopic.php?t=29&mforum=stevie19605

Answer 7

SpywareBlaster by JavaCool will sort them out. here: http://www.javacoolsoftware.com/spywareblaster.html

SpyBot Search & Destroy by PepiMK here: http://www.safer-networking.org/en/spybotsd/

Adaware by lavasoft. here: http://www.lavasoft.de/products/ad_aware_free.php?PHPSESSID=b53e43f964bc3096330147753be15487



These FREE spyware tools are FREE and not like others that are free to download but expect payment...



ALSO! check with http://www.grc.com/default.htm for certain security blunders that get exploited and offer back door in to your PC

xpdite: http://www.grc.com/xpdite/xpdite.htm

unplug'n'pray: http://www.grc.com/unpnp/unpnp.htm

shoot the messenger: http://www.grc.com/stm/shootthemessenger.htm (which as nothing to do with msn messenger, messenger is an admins service often left running ans is for network admins to remotely connect and send system messages)

dcombobulator: http://www.grc.com/freeware/dcom.htm

Answer 8

I cant fight against ray_8128 answer... I just said get an better antivirus (kaspersky& avg ) ...

antiadware

antispyware (terminator)

Answer 9

Use Ad-Aware and CCleaner to scrub your computer files.



And I can only re-emphasise what has already been said... get Firefox 2.0.0.6.



And beef up your firewall software. I.E. is like a leaky bucket when it comes to security.



It's your choice. Firefox is very easy to use and it carries over your IE favourites... you can block ads at the click of a button.



My Mum and Sister tell me they are fed up with all of the security updates they must download for Internet Explorer. I'm trying to convince them top go Firefox. I use it on 3 PCs and 1 Mac.



I don't get pop-ups any more ...

Answer 10

all of the above plus a spyware scanner, and watch where you step.

Answer 11

If you get more than 3 pop ups per day with the browser pop up blocker enabled, you are infected with malware. If you follow all the following steps it should get rid of your problem and prevent future problems. All programs listed are free.

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Securing a Personal Machine

http://safecomputing.umn.edu/studentchecklist.html



OS Reinstallation vs. Virus Removal

http://safecomputing.umn.edu/guides/rebuild_repair.html



If you follow all the following steps it should get rid of your problem and prevent future problems. All programs listed are free.

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Update your antivirus and run a full scan.



Full Time (Active) Virus Protection

If you do not have active virus protection, install only one. All are excellent.

Try AVG first.



AVG Antivirus 7.5 Free Edition

http://free.grisoft.com/freeweb.php/doc/avg-anti-virus-free/lng/us/tpl/v5

http://www.download.com/AVG-Anti-Virus-Free-Edition/3000-2239_4-10669237.html?tag=lst-0-1

or

Free antivirus - avast! 4 Home Edition

http://www.avast.com/eng/avast_4_home.html

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Update your spyware protection and run a full scan.

If you do not have active spyware protection, install



Windows Defender

http://www.microsoft.com/athome/security/spyware/software/default.mspx

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Install the following four programs and run weekly or at least monthly. You need all four. They are not a substitute for full time spyware and virus protection. They will greatly increase your protection. Install and run now.



Ad-Aware SE Personal (update + full scan)

http://www.lavasoftusa.com/products/ad-aware_se_personal.php



Spybot Search & Destroy (update + immunize + scan)

Do not enable Tea Timer and SDHelper

After installation: update + scan + immunize

http://www.safer-networking.org/en/mirrors/index.html



SpywareBlaster: Update then open and click “enable all protection”.

http://www.javacoolsoftware.com/spywareblaster.html



SUPERAntiSpyware free version: (update + scan)

http://www.superantispyware.com/

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Install:



CCleaner:

http://www.ccleaner.com/



Do not install optional toolbar.

Removes tracking cookies, unneeded files, history

In options.

Set to run when computer starts.

Place cookies you want to keep in save list

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Install either one not both:



McAfee Site Advisor: Internet Explorer and Firefox

http://www.siteadvisor.com/

Indicates if a site is unsafe and can link to a page to explain why it is unsafe.



TrendProtect™

http://www.trendsecure.com/portal/en-US/free_security_tools/trendprotect.php

TrendProtect is a FREE browser plug-in that helps you avoid Web pages with unwanted content and hidden threats.

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Note if a scan detects a problem but is unable to remove, start the computer in safe mode with the internet line disconnected and run a full scan.



In severe cases your system restore files will also be infected. In these cases you will need to turn off system restore to prevent malware hiding in the system restore files and reinfecting the computer during removal or during a future system restore. Turning off system restore deletes the system restore files.



Right click on "my computer"> Properties > System Restore Tab > Check box turn of system restore



After the malware is removed turn on system restore.

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Run this time only if indicated.



CWShredder: run

http://www.trendmicro.com/cwshredder/

Roguefix.bat

http://www.internetinspiration.co.uk/roguefix.htm

Shoot The Messenger

http://www.grc.com/stm/shootthemessenger.htm

SmitFraudFix

http://www.geekstogo.com/forum/How_to_use_SmitFraudFix-t109268.html

Vundo Fix and

VirtumundoBegone (if VundoFix does not work)

http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/forums/topic18610.html

VX2 tool for Ad-Aware and run tool (Install and run)

http://www.lavasoftusa.com/support/securitycenter/vx2_cleaner.php

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Run this time and monthly:



Microsoft Update:

Run in "Custom Mode". Install everthing, reboot and repeat until nothing is left to install.

http://www.update.microsoft.com/microsoftupdate/v6/default.aspx?ln=en-us



Microsoft OneCare Live, run “full service scan”

Updates windows, virus and spyware scan, disk cleanup, disk fragmentation (if needed), backs up registry and then cleans registry, and checks for open firewall ports

http://onecare.live.com/site/en-us/default.htm



Malicious Software Removal Tool (run “full scan”)

http://www.microsoft.com/security/malwareremove/default.mspx

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Rootkit Removers

Pick any 2 install and run one each month.



AVG Anti-Rootkit

http://www.grisoft.com/doc/products-avg-anti-rootkit-update-app-art/?ver=1.1.0.29

F-Secure BlackLight

http://www.f-secure.com/blacklight/

Panda Anti-Rootkit

http://www.pandasoftware.com/products/antirootkit/

Sophos Anti-Rootkit

http://www.sophos.com/products/free-tools/sophos-anti-rootkit.html

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Online Free Scanners:

Run Trend Micro, Kaspersky, and Panda Scan now.

Run a different one each month.



Avast! Online Scanner

http://onlinescan.avast.com/

BitDefender Online Scanner

http://www.bitdefender.com/scan8/ie.html

CA eTrust® PestScan

http://pestpatrol.com/pestscan/index.htm

eTrust Antivirus Web Scanner

http://www3.ca.com/securityadvisor/virusinfo/scan.aspx

F-Secure Online Virus Scanner

http://support.f-secure.com/enu/home/ols.shtml

Kaspersky - Free Online Virus Scan

http://www.kaspersky.com/virusscanner

McAfee - Free Scan

http://us.mcafee.com/root/mfs

Panda Software - ActiveScan

http://www.pandasoftware.com/activescan/activescan/ascan_2.asp

Symantec (norton) - Security Check

http://security.symantec.com/sscv6/default.asp

Trend Micro™ HouseCall

http://www.trendmicro.com/hc_intro/default.asp

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Additional Information:

http://www.techsupportforum.com/security-center/hijackthis-log-help/15968-updated-important-read-before-posting-log.html

http://wiki.castlecops.com/Malware_Removal_and_Prevention:_Overview

http://wiki.castlecops.com/Malware_Prevention:_Prevent_Re-infection

http://aumha.org/a/quickfix.htm

http://aumha.org/secure.htm

http://aumha.org/a/parasite.php

http://www.castlecops.com/t102301-Hijackthis_Guidelines_Read_Before_Posting.html

http://forum.aumha.org/viewtopic.php?t=4075&sid=901703d08c2ace31389ffef2d84b6607

Answer 12

Get "CCleaner". It's free and will clean your system to a high standard. Also, check what pages are triggering to spyware to begin. It's a slow process but you can figure it out. Also, when it does happen hit CTRL/ALT/DELETE and check on your running procceses. If you see something you're unsure of or don't understand. Go to "GOOGLE" and type in the name of the process letter for letter and there are a few web sites that can give you an eye-opener as to what is going on. Hope it helps

Answer 13

I agree with the rest ditch IE and go Firefox.Download Superantispyware and run it in safe mode.What ever is there that shouldn't be, this baby will get it.I use it myself and cant fault it.Free as well.

Answer 14

Use Firefox

Answer 15

Firefox, Opera, Konqueror, Safari, ANYTHING BUT INTERNET EXPLORER!

Answer 16

ITS A POPUP You must have let a site allow popups. To get it to stop go back to that site and on top uncheck temporary allow popups from this site

Answer 17

Use Advanced WindowsCare Personal - It's free and here... http://www.iobit.com/

Answer 18

http://us.trendmicro.com/us/products/personal/CWShredder/index.html?WT.TM_clusty_flg=3



try that its the free home page jijacker cleaner i hope that helps u out

Answer 19

Microsof sucks (tm).