I have security protection installed on my computer but still a spyware attack from the address of safenavweb.com has infected my computer. It started when I was helping someone do a family tree seach. when I googled a name and saw a site, I clicked on the site and it was the wrong name and address put on that site and it went to a spam fake porn site. Now I keep scanning my computer security protection for virises, but I'm still getting pop ups from Internet Explorer saying spyware and virises have been found and to click yes. When I click yes my security says that was sent from the unsafe address safenav.com and is trying to send me spam and infect my computer with viris and spyware. Does anyone have advice what I can do?
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9 responses so far ↓
1 William V // Mar 27, 2008
Do yourself a favor and make sure you have a REAL virus protector in place and keep it up to date. DO NOT use one of the free registry scrubbers or antivirus tools so many here suggest. Some of these are ok, but far too many are themselves evilware and most of them are pretty flimsy. Some actually implant other spyware, adware or even viruses or trojans on your system and make things worse–far worse.
I have not tested the top-rated dozen or so serious antivirus programs (of the many dozen out there) but PCWorld has; so has Consumer Reports. AVG is the lowest-rated. I would not depend on first-hand accounts from end-users and amateurs but instead, look for opinions from computer _professionals_ whose job it is to analyze these _essential_ programs. Using a free antivirus program is like buying cancer drugs from that guy on a street corner…
See http://www.pcworld.com/article/124475-1/article.html
or subscribe to Consumer Reports–I have done so for over 30 years and never miss an issue.
2 cdavi3236 // Mar 27, 2008
Try Spyware Doctor (http://www.pctools.com)
And SAS (http://www.superantispyware.com)
AVG anti spyware (http://www.free.grisoft.com)
And Defender (http://tinyurl.com/dyvaw)
3 G // Mar 27, 2008
This is what I suggest you do. Use both of these prgrams to clean up your PC. Both are free.
http://www.superantispyware.com
After you use the above, then use this.
Ewido.
Go to the left of the page where it says,"Scan your computer now online
and clean it for free!"
http://www.ewido.net/en/
4 Will P // Mar 27, 2008
Main idea would be to not click on pop-ups, regardless of what they say.
The best way to delete spyware from your computer would be to download a couple programs that can clean your computer and help with your problems. The first program is Ad-Aware, it searches your computer for all sorts of spyware and adware that slows your computer down and sabotages your security. Second program would be CCleaner (formerly known as Crap Cleaner), a program that deletes all unneccesary programs. Those two, coupled with a good (key word GOOD) anti-virus program like AVG, will help keep your computer clean.
LISTEN TO YOUR SECURITY SYSTEM! It may seem paranoid, and flags everything you do, but it's important to listen to it. Regardless of how annoying some of the roadblocks may be, all it is doing is laying down a mass block of all websites which may damage your computer. And there are a lot.
Google is full of fake sites, be careful.
5 welshlad // Mar 27, 2008
get, yourself a good, anti virus, KASPERSKY, is the 1 i use, ok it, does cost, but beat,s the hell out of any free 1, also consider, buying a good antispyware,i use AVG ANTISPY 7.5 again, this cost,s, but , you want the best, you pay for them, with these 2 products, you will save yourself a lot of hassle,
6 stylebeatknot // Mar 27, 2008
Anti-Virus
AVG
Spyware/Adware removal:
SUPERAntispyware
Ad-Aware 2007 Free
General cleanup remove cookies and more:
CCleaner
Firewall:
Pc Tools Firewall Plus
All free.
Available @ my blog.
http://internetsecurityandmaintenance.blogspot.com/
So many companies trying to make money by selling you products to keep your computer safe and clean, all of which are freely available.
Hope this helps.
7 dfinc1987 // Mar 27, 2008
if ur computer is infected by spyware/adwares/malwares, these spyware and adwares r used by web masters to advertise thier website using trojans, dont b worried, u can easily get rid of spywares and adwraes by using any free spyware removal or adware killer tools, u can download them from the google website, u can download spyware killer and adware removals tools from the google link below
http://www.google.com/custom?q=download+spyware+killer+adware+removal+tools&client=pub-8124638089754170&forid=1&channel=5368812761&ie=ISO-8859-1&oe=ISO-8859-1&safe=active&cof=GALT%3A%23008000%3BGL%3A1%3BDIV%3A%23336699%3BVLC%3A663399%3BAH%3Acenter%3BBGC%3AFFFFFF%3BLBGC%3A336699%3BALC%3A0000FF%3BLC%3A0000FF%3BT%3A000000%3BGFNT%3A0000FF%3BGIMP%3A0000FF%3BFORID%3A1&hl=en
8 Michael D // Mar 27, 2008
1. Download and run firefox to protect your from future spyware attacks and pop ups which are coming in through internet explorer (Trojan downloaders, win32 ).Browser attacks aren't easy to spot because they piggyback on legitimate traffic that doesn't exhibit many obvious warning signs
http://securitynewsfromthenet.blogspot.com/2007/05/spyware-fighter-essentials.html
2. Run the vundo and combo fix http://securitynewsfromthenet.blogspot.com/2007/05/vundofix-and-combo-fix.html
3. Run Malwarebytes Anti-Malware
http://securitynewsfromthenet.blogspot.com/2008/03/malwarebytes-anti-malware-105.html
4. Run the anti spyware remove programs spybot http://securitynewsfromthenet.blogspot.com/2007/03/spybot-search-and-destroy-spyware-and.html and superantispyware http://securitynewsfromthenet.blogspot.com/2007/04/superantispyware-home-edition-free.html to get rid of the nasties
5. Run a complete scan with free curing utility Dr.Web CureIt!
http://www.freedrweb.com/
http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/malware-removal/
9 Gee S // Mar 27, 2008
Run your anti-spyware in Safe Mode.If you dont have an excellent anti-spyware or your current anti-spyware can't prevent spyware from Invading you computer,download a better one.
There are top 5 anti-spywares reviews,comparisons and download links on
http://www.anti-spyware-center.com
You can download and scan your computer for free.
As the computer is booting press your "F8 Key" repeatly which should bring up the "Windows Advanced Options Menu" . Use your arrow keys to move to "Safe Mode" and press your Enter key.
After into safe mode,run an anti-spyware to remove the spyware and adware on you computer.
Make sure you have 1 or 2 antispyware on your computer and 1 antivirus and also 1 firewall.
GOOD LUCK!
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