Yes, there is more> You have a malware infection by the
Worm.Koobface.
Koobface is a computer worm that targets users of the social networking websites
Facebook It then uses compromised computers to build a peer-to-peer botnet. A compromised computer contacts other compromised computers to receive commands in a peer-to-peer fashion. The botnet is used to install additional pay-per-install malware on the compromised computer as well as hijack search queries to display advertisements
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Please follow the steps in the
Preliminary Virus and Malware Removal thread HERE.
NOTE: If you already have any of the scanning programs on the computer, please remove them and download the versions in these links.
When you have finished, leave the logs for review in your next reply .
NOTE: Logs must be pasted in the replies. Attached logs will not be reviewed.
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There is a setting you need to change in your Fcebook account also- give me a minute to look it up- been a while since
I've seen this one.
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Please also go ahead and run this scan:
- Hold down Control and click on the following link to open ESET OnlineScan in a new window.
ESETOnlineScan
- For alternate browsers only: (Microsoft Internet Explorer users can skip these steps)
[o] Click on Posted Image to download the ESET Smart Installer. Save it to your desktop.
[o] Double click on the
on your desktop.
- Check 'Yes I accept terms of use.'
- Click Start button
- Accept any security warnings from your browser.
- Uncheck 'Remove found threats'
- Check 'Scan archives/
- Leave remaining settings as is.
- Press the Start button.
- ESET will then download updates for itself, install itself, and begin scanning your computer. Please wait for the scan to finish.
- When the scan completes, press List of found threats
- Push Export of text file and save the file to your desktop using a unique name, such as ESETScan. Paste this log in your next reply.
- Push the Back button
- Push Finish
NOTE: If no malware is found then no log will be produced. Let me know if this is the case.
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Do not participate in any file sharing- you can spread this- like someone else did to you!
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My Guidelines: please read and follow:
- Be patient. Malware cleaning takes time and I am also working with other members while I am helping you.
- Read my instructions carefully. If you don't understand or have a problem, ask me.
- If you have questions, or if a program doesn't work, stop and tell me about it. Don't try to get around it yourself.
- Follow the order of the tasks I give you. Order is crucial in cleaning process.
- File sharing programs should be uninstalled or disabled during the cleaning process..
- Observe these:
[o] Don't use any other cleaning programs or scans while I'm helping you.
[o] Don't use a Registry cleaner or make any changes in the Registry.
[o] Don't download and install new programs- except those I give you.
- Please let me know if there is any change in the system.
If I have not replied for 2 days, you can send me a PM reminder. Include the URL of your thread. Please do not send me a PM to tell me your logs are up.
If I don't get a reply from you in 5 days, the thread will be closed. If your problem persist, you can send a PM to reopen it.
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Please note that the logs must be pasted in, not attached.
