hacking tools and rootkits?

Question

i just did a scan on my computer and it says i have hacking tools and rootkits on it as well as dialers does anyone know how to get rid of these as the antivirus didnt get rid of them

Answer 1

Grisoft.com

From what you've described it sounds like your computer may possibly be a zombie machine. Head out Grisoft and download their free Anit-Virus. See what that does. If it doesn't help then you will need to search Google for the specific rootkit on your computer as not all Anit-Virus/Rootkit software programs can detect every rootkit out there. Having Dialers and Rootkits on your machine usually means your computer is being used as an extenstion computer to hack other computers; thus a back door(s). When you're not using your computer I recommend that you unplug your internet connection either from the back of your computer, from the modem/router/switch, or just disable the connection via Control Panel -> Network Connections until the problem is fixed. In the mean time go to a friends house/library/school/safe computer place and changing all of your passwords for email and such. Also refrain from checking your email/myspace/whatever at home.

Answer 2

Use AVG Rootkit Detection which is a free download. Run a scan and Print or Write out the report. AVG Free version will not, remove a rootkit but, it will give you the location of the rootkit. This will most likely be in the Registry. When you have done this post another question on this site with the results of the scan and i, or someone else will give instructions as to removing the rootkit. In reference to the hacking tools carry out an Anti-virus and, an anti-spyware scan. You can download free from www.download.com Spybot search and Destroy, AVG Anti-virus. The AVG Root detectod may need to be downloaded from www.grisoft.com

Answer 3

To be honest, this is pretty bad. Your computer is probably a zombie on a botnet, which means it's under someone else's control. You can try to remove the rootkits etc but there's a good chance they have a back door open in case that happens, so they can remotely reinstall.



Painful as it is, the safest course of action is to back up your data, format your hard drive and reinstall the OS from scratch. If you're not comfortable doing this, it may be best to pay someone to do it for you and back up your data. And if you use P2P programs like Limewire, don't install them again - that's probably how you got infected in the first place.