I think I caught a new virus. Exploit Rogue 1006

[Pleanie]

Looks good.

time to finish up.

Use the Secunia Software Inspector to check for out of date software.

• Click Start Now
  
• Check the box next to Enable thorough system inspection.
  
• Click Start
  
• Allow the scan to finish and scroll down to see if any updates are needed.
• Update anything listed.

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Go to Microsoft Windows Update and get all critical updates.

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I recommend you keep SUPERAntiSpyware and Malwarebytes Anti-Malware for scanning/removal of malware. Unless you purchase them, they provide no realtime protection so will not interfere with each other. They do not use any significant amount of resources (except a little disk space) until you run a scan.

I suggest using WOT - Web of Trust. WOT is a free Internet security addon for your browser. It will keep you safe from online scams, identity theft, spyware, spam, viruses and unreliable shopping sites. WOT warns you before you interact with a risky website. It's easy and it's free.

SpywareBlaster - Secure your Internet Explorer to make it harder for ActiveX programs to run on your computer. Also stop certain cookies from being added to your computer when running Mozilla based browsers like Firefox.
* Using SpywareBlaster to protect your computer from Spyware and Malware
* If you don't know what ActiveX controls are, see here

Protect yourself against spyware using the Immunize feature in Spybot - Search & Destroy. Guide: Use Spybot's Immunize Feature to prevent spyware infection in real-time. Note: To ensure you have the latest Immunizations always update Spybot - Search & Destroy before Immunizing. Spybot - Search & Destroy FAQ

Check out Keeping Yourself Safe On The Web for tips and free tools to help keep you safe in the future.

Also see Slow Computer? It May Not Be Malware for free cleaning/maintenance tools to help keep your computer running smooth.

When I tried to use Secunia, I got this message.

"There might be problems loading the Java Applet in your browser. If you are sure that Java is installed (version 1.6.x or later) and functional, then please press OK to proceed anyway."

[evilfantasy]

What browser were you using?

[Pleanie]

What browser were you using?

Firefox

[evilfantasy]

Try it with Internet Explorer.

Or you can download and use the free installable version Secunia Personal Software Inspector (PSI). http://secunia.com/vulnerability_scanning/personal/ (Click DOWNLOAD NOW! in the red box to the right)

[Pleanie]

Okay, I updated everything I had too.

[evilfantasy]

Good deal.

Let us know if anything else comes up. Safe surfing...

[Pleanie]

Thank you for all your help! I'll certainly come back if I ever do something stupid again.

[evilfantasy]

Your welcome.