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Software => Computer viruses and spyware => Topic started by: shell26 on August 31, 2005, 03:31:26 PM

Title: Securybanks
Post by: shell26 on August 31, 2005, 03:31:26 PM

My spy sweeper keeps finding a "Securybanks phishing trojan" on my pc. Spy sweeper deletes it but when i re-scan the next day or so, it is there again. Norton doesn't detect it. I am running xp pro.

Title: Re: Securybanks
Post by: Flame on August 31, 2005, 03:54:15 PM

Try another Spyware Scanner...

[glb]Flame[/glb]

Title: Re: Securybanks
Post by: Raptor on August 31, 2005, 04:23:52 PM

You are most likely not removing the source. A program or other types of spyware may be installing it over and over.

What programs are you using?

Title: Re: Securybanks
Post by: shell26 on September 01, 2005, 02:32:06 PM

Adobe reader 6.0/ photo shop
macromedia shockwave player
norton
quick time
real player
spy sweeper
winrar
and various kids games which i've installed for them with cd roms.

Title: Re: Securybanks
Post by: Fed on September 01, 2005, 02:46:32 PM

Clean your computer in safe mode with system restore turned off....

Click Start.
Right-click the My Computer icon, and then click Properties.
Click the System Restore tab.
Check "Turn off System Restore" or "Turn off System Restore on all drives."
Click Apply.
When turning off System Restore, the existing restore points will be deleted. Click Yes to do this.
Click OK.

Title: Re: Securybanks
Post by: shell26 on September 01, 2005, 02:47:40 PM

I did a bit of digging around else where and apparantly- a lot of people who have had this are also running spy sweeper. Do you think this is because spy sweeper is one of the only anti-spyware programs that can detect it or could it possibly be an issue with spy sweeper? I am baffled.        ???
A bit worried aswell about identity theft, isn't that what a phishing trojan does?

Title: Re: Securybanks
Post by: shell26 on September 01, 2005, 02:49:04 PM

Didn't notice your reply then, sorry. I have tried what you suggested before and it keeps coming back.    :(

Title: Re: Securybanks
Post by: Fed on September 01, 2005, 02:55:31 PM

Install & run antivirus software, antispyware software and a fire wall. Then clean in safe mode with system restore turned off.
Do this while disconnected from the net.
AVG, Microsoft Antispyware & Sygate Firewall.
Install them, update them, run them.
Safe mode, turn off system restore, clean your computer, reboot.
Make sure your protection is up & running.
The above programs are only suggestions but Microsoft Antispyware is a must have.

Title: Re: Securybanks
Post by: shell26 on September 01, 2005, 02:58:19 PM

Can't get microsoft downloads cos i found out the other day that i am not running a valid windows.

Title: Re: Securybanks
Post by: Fed on September 01, 2005, 03:09:12 PM

Use Spybot S&D and run the teatimer, learn the program and lock down your computer.
You need to be protected & clean before connecting to the net.
Winpatrol is good too. (Very simple)

Title: Re: Securybanks
Post by: shell26 on September 01, 2005, 03:14:06 PM

I'm running Norton anti virus and spy sweeper so do i get rid of them or run all these things  together?

Title: Re: Securybanks
Post by: Fed on September 01, 2005, 03:14:26 PM

You could buy a legit copy of XP.
You could buy a legit copy of w2k, it has no microsoft 'checks' on it.  :)
Your pirated copy of xp will give you grief with updates.

Title: Re: Securybanks
Post by: shell26 on September 01, 2005, 03:15:49 PM

Do you know the best place to buy this?

Title: Re: Securybanks
Post by: Fed on September 01, 2005, 03:17:07 PM

Does spy sweeper give you real time intrusion detection or is it something you just scan with from time to time?
You need real time intrusion protection.
I hate Norton but if you keep it updated I guess it's ok.
Get a firewall, sygate or zonealarm.

Title: Re: Securybanks
Post by: Fed on September 01, 2005, 03:18:25 PM

You should be able to pick up a copy of w2k anywhere, remember it has no checks on it.  ;)

Title: Re: Securybanks
Post by: shell26 on September 01, 2005, 03:25:50 PM

sorry, i'm new to all this. What do you mean by "checks?"

Title: Re: Securybanks
Post by: Raptor on September 01, 2005, 03:36:05 PM

Choose from the following programs:

Virus scanners
AVG Free (http://free.grisoft.com/doc/1)
-- Anti virus scanner
Trend Micro Housecall (http://housecall.trendmicro.com/)
-- Online anti virus scanner.

Anti spy/malware
Microsoft Antispyware (http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=321cd7a2-6a57-4c57-a8bd-dbf62eda9671&displaylang=en)
-- Anti spyware scanner. Windows XP Home and Professional only.
Spybot Search & Destroy (http://www.safer-networking.org/en/mirrors/index.html)
-- Anti spyware scanner
Adaware SE Personal (http://www.lavasoftusa.com/software/adaware/)
-- Anti spyware scanner

Firewalls
Use both a hardware and software firewall.
Be advised as dual software firewalls may cause problems

ZoneAlarm Free (http://www.zonelabs.com/store/content/company/products/znalm/freeDownload.jsp)
-- Free firewall - more user friendly
Sygate Personal (http://smb.sygate.com/products/spf_standard.htm)
-- Free firewall - more configuration options

Removal tools
The following files are not substitutes for the ones described above.
They are either diagnostic tools or removal tools for malware of a certain kind

HijackThis (http://www.merijn.org/files/hijackthis.zip)
-- Manual malware remover. Post the HijackThis log generated only if requested!
McAfee Stinger (http://vil.nai.com/vil/stinger/)
-- Virus removal tool. No substitute for a fully functional virus scanner!
CWshredder (http://www.intermute.com/spysubtract/cwshredder_download.html)
-- CoolWebSearch removal tool. Widely known and persistant Hijacker.

Title: Re: Securybanks
Post by: merlin_2 on September 01, 2005, 03:43:58 PM

http://www.anti-phishing.info/securybanks-phishing-trojan.html

Title: Re: Securybanks
Post by: Fed on September 01, 2005, 10:27:24 PM

There are no activation requirements or updating limitations on w2k.
It will do me until something better comes along and xp doesn't fill that bill.

Title: Re: Securybanks
Post by: shell26 on September 02, 2005, 02:06:46 PM

Thank you all for all your help.    :)
I will be getting new anti-virus/anti spyware etc. I was just wondering what you thought of "Bullguard"?

Title: Re: Securybanks
Post by: merlin_2 on September 02, 2005, 02:29:22 PM

this is the top of the tree>http://personal-firewall-software-review.toptenreviews.com/zonealarm-pro-review.html

Title: Re: Securybanks
Post by: shell26 on September 02, 2005, 02:34:30 PM

cheers for that.  :)

Title: Re: Securybanks
Post by: dl65 on September 02, 2005, 02:38:46 PM

shell26

Quote

Bullguard has been tested by Sharman Networks, distributor of Kazaa Media Desktop

Whenever I hear or (see) the name Kazaa and another product mentioned in the same breathe or (line) I cringe.

I would get a proven Anti Virus app like .........
Norton , McAfee , AVG , Kasperasky or even Panda .


dl65  ::)

Title: Re: Securybanks
Post by: shell26 on September 02, 2005, 02:41:05 PM

I already have norton anti virus. should i stick with that then?

Title: Re: Securybanks
Post by: shell26 on September 02, 2005, 02:41:41 PM

..and just get different anti spyware and a firewall?

Title: Re: Securybanks
Post by: dl65 on September 02, 2005, 02:52:10 PM

 shell26......  If you have Norton , thats a good proven AV .....
If you are using win XP , I would definately D/L .......
Microsoft antispyware Beta ......it's very good .....
http://www.microsoft.com/athome/security/spyware/software/default.mspx
I would also get the latest version of Ad-Aware SE personal ........
http://www.download.com/3000-2144-10045910.html
I would also get SpyBot Search and Destroy........
http://www.tucows.com/preview/310138

As far as a firewall is concerned .......Zone Alarm is a good one .....but there are others as well......  
The one that is part of Win XP SP2 .......works ok to block things coming in ....but doesn't do the job on outgoing things .

dl65 ::)