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Should TCP Viewer show my system BLOWING UP? Malware, Spyware & Hijacked, OH MY!
JohnVanDaal:
--- Quote from: Boggin on December 03, 2014, 12:46:54 am ---It sounds like you are good to go but I'll leave the final word for Shane, as he'll probably review your thread as he likes to be aware of any after effects of running WR.
Tom.
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Well whatever happens thanks for assisting me this far, you're one of the good guys, Boggin - Tom.
PS - I hate the "EU" too, but I'm with you in that this is neither the time nor the place to discuss politics :wink:
Stay safe out in cyberland.
JohnVanDaal:
--- Quote from: Boggin on December 03, 2014, 06:11:08 am ---Just remembered from another forum that MBAM Exploit was updated on 1st December, if you haven't already updated your version.
New features and improvements etc. https://forums.malwarebytes.org/index.php?/topic/132660-malwarebytes-anti-exploit-history-updates/#entry914489
Download link http://www.malwarebytes.org/antiexploit/
I'm not sure if the ESET Scanner will update its definitions if/when you come to use it next, but as it's easily downloaded and it brings itself up to date then, I usually check its box for the auto uninstall when complete.
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Actually I did get the update for MBAE and I'll probably end up deleting/uninstalling most of everything I've got except for a bunch of the really good tools and tweaks, not exactly sure yet since I haven't really had time to get used to anything on this laptop.
The AMD Catalyst Control Center demanded a Restart so to be safe I ran AdwCleaner - nothing, Roguekiller - nothing.
I ran the same scans after restart but there was still nothing & ran hyper scan with MBAM - nothing there either, so that's impressive to say the least.
Well done, sir.
Boggin:
Now that everything is running fine I would delete the restore points and manually create a new one - the older ones will have the malware in them that you have previously cleaned out and this is a standard practice after disinfection.
I also create regular system images onto an external HDD that I can restore from should something nasty happen and this is the best counter to any infection by Ransomware - saves you having to shell out Bitcoins to have your files decrypted.
One disadvantage about using an external HDD for these images though, is that the new one overwrites the existing one so you need to be sure that all is okay before creating the new one.
I normally run either a chkdsk or sfc /scannow, CCleaner for clearing the cache then a defrag (don't have a SSD fitted) before creating the image.
The free version CCleaner is a handy tool to have installed. https://www.piriform.com/ccleaner
While it has one of the more intelligent Registry cleaners, leave that and the Removing Duplicate File options alone - although you could use the option to find them if need be.
https://www.piriform.com/docs/ccleaner/using-ccleaner
http://www.howtogeek.com/113382/how-to-use-ccleaner-like-a-pro-9-tips-tricks/
There's one thing that you could help me with and that is using multiple quotes in a reply - never have managed to get the hang of that :smiley:
Samson:
--- Quote from: Boggin on December 03, 2014, 08:32:27 am ---One disadvantage about using an external HDD for these images though, is that the new one overwrites the existing one so you need to be sure that all is okay before creating the new one.
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@ Boggin....I guess that depends on what software you are using?
I use Macrium Reflect (the free version 'cos I'm a cheapskate :wink:), and I have multiple full disk images for each of 4 different machines on an external HDD. Previous images are not overwritten. (these are full, not incremental backup images).
Boggin:
I'm an even cheaperskate than that - just use Windows but these are full system images where I include the recovery D: partition as well each time.
As well as having system images for both my laptops on the external HDD, thought it would be prudent to make them for those belonging to two other people who's laptops I've had to work on.
They don't download/install anything - mainly FB users, but one has a habit of picking up adware now and again and while this is easily gotten rid of - it could end up being something more malicious.
AV programs and WUs would need updating of course but....
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