I clicked a link provided by an answer on Yahoo Answers and it directed me to this antivirus/antispyware website. A pop-up came up and told me that I had to install their program, I clicked cancel, but despite this, the program had started to scan or download into my computer. I quickly left the website before it finished.
I suspected it must have been that Antivirus XP 2009 going around. I scanned my computer with Malwarebytes and Superantispyware and it detected nothing. On top of that I see no symptoms…no weird pop-ups, wallpaper is the same, everything SEEMS normal.
My question is, could I be infected? (because i entered their website and it started to download automatically) It might possibly take a while to take affect my computer?
and I’m going to buy Norton today. If Norton scans it and says everything is OK, should I still continue to worry?
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5 responses so far ↓
1 mattypants94 // Nov 10, 2008
yes you are
2 norma g // Nov 10, 2008
for sure you are i had that too
3 Dolby // Nov 10, 2008
1. install yahoo toolbar with antispyware. update and check everyday
2. install google toolbar. it has a built-in popup blocker. its great
3. you need an antivirus. try avg8 if u want free. http://www.download.com
4. have ur computer scanned with this online virus scanner now
http://www.eset.com/onlinescan/
5. open internet explorer->tools->internet options->privacy tab. set the bar to “medium high”.
6. pen internet explorer->tools->internet options->security tab. click internet earth icon and set the bar to ”medium high” level.
4 Eleanor R // Nov 10, 2008
yes you are
I have it too and it’s terrible, I’ve had it for months and my dad is the CIO of a lawfirm, he’s been a computer expert for 15 years, he can’t get rid of it
5 Koko // Nov 10, 2008
yeah u are
-boot up in safe mode press
start>>run>>msconfig>>startup tab
remove any check box
download this
http://www.4shared.com/file/62380904/be525c22/ZeUs_ActiveScan_2008.html?dirPwdVerified=62801e2d
make complete scan
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