Question:
stopping malware alerts?
JeeVee
2011-01-28 15:46:08 UTC
i'm getting malware alerts for sites that were previously safe to visit

how can i protect my computer so i can safely visit sites without getting malware alerts

wikipedia and the local community arts centre for 2 examples of several should not be unsafe sites!

i still get malware alerts even when i type the url manually

is my computer infected with something or is it their server thats infected?

yr recommendations for anti malware please?
Three answers:
Chris G
2011-01-28 16:02:16 UTC
Download, install, update and do a full scan with either SUPERAntiSpyware or MalwareBytes Anti-Malware (or both, even -- but one at a time), and let them remove whatever they find.  You'll most likely need to do this in Safe Mode, and you may need to download them on another computer if your internet access is compromised.



SAS download:  http://www.superantispyware.com/downloadfile.html?productid=SUPERANTISPYWAREFREE&rid=3324

MBAM dopwnload:  http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/download/anti-virus/malwarebytes-anti-malware

 

There are excellent tutorials on this at Bleeping Computers:



SAS tutorial:  http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/virus-removal/how-to-use-superantispyware-tutorial

MBAM tutorial:  http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/virus-removal/how-to-use-malwarebytes-anti-malware-tutorial



If you know the name of the specific virus that's attacked you, then search for it at the same site.

 



Once it's cleaned up, install a good hosts file to help block unwanted popups, parasites, adware and spyware.  You can read about, download and install an excellent one from http://www.mvps.org/winhelp2002/hosts.htm   This hosts file blocks hundreds of known malicious URLs.  I've been using one from this website for several years now and rarely get popups and annoying ads.  Revisit the page every couple of months as it is updated from time to time with new sites.



Also, never use an administrator account for day-to-day use.  Always use a Standard or Limited account.  This will limit the amount of damage these things can do, and prevent them from installing by themselves.

 
Iain
2011-01-29 00:02:16 UTC
Download Malwarebytes antimalware from a trusted download site. I have found this software extremely effective at getting rid of 'nuisanceware' of all kinds. I think it's at about version 1.50. No computer should be without it - a quick scan every day and the occasional full scan will keep your computer clear. You might have to do a first deep scan in 'safe mode' to get rid of nasties that are deeply embedded in your operating system, but following that you should be free of worries about your computer...
mister
2011-01-28 23:50:25 UTC
It sounds like you're infected try http://www.malwarebytes.org http://www.superantispyware.com


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