Virus mimicking Windows Security Window

[compused]

Hi,

I'm not sticking this in the Virus Removal Forum because I didn't get infected, but on Saturday I went on to one of my usual Internet sites, when suddenly, a window appeared looking like the Windows Security page saying my computer was infected with malware and viruses and that I needed to download a programme to get rid of them. Before I touched any buttons, it started trying to download its virus programme and I caught the name of "Guard 009" in its title but didn't waste time staring at it. I came out straightaway and then checked my virus protection, which, as I suspected, was perfectly OK. It was due for its usual daily virus scan at noon that day and it didn't find anything.

So just be warned that there is a virus which looks so harmless but is lightening quick in trying to download its progrramme.

I have tried surfing for "Guard 009" on the Internet and have come up with nothing, so maybe I didn't catch the name correctly.

 

[kimsland]

This Malware has been around for some time, and is commonly posted for removal support

I'd say you're likely infected
You should check out the 8-step Virus/Malware removal process

Note: You are not infected with the program "Guard 009" (as you caught the install in time)
You are likely infected with a small file on your computer that prompted the download

Anyway just see how you go, but if it were me I'd probably run all the scans, just to be safe

 

[mflynn]

TechSpot 8 steps: https://www.techspot.com/community/...lware-removal-preliminary-instructions.58138/

Mike