onlinesecurityworld question

Mjölnir · 08-23-2007, 06:19 AM

Hey guys. Every once in a blue moon I come across malware programs that used to be best deal with by something like Smitrem, SmitFraudFix, L2MFix, etc. I've been out of the spyware loop for a year or two now and as such am unfamiliar with the movements of the best current specialised malware programs. Can deal with these manually, but it's easier to just hit the PC with ready-made tools.

I just downloaded the lastest SmitFraudFix but was wondering if there is anything you guys would recommend over that for the "onlinesecurityworld" variant?

A shout out to sUBs too.

He'll know exactly what I'm after. I asked him the same thing about four months ago

Mjölnir · 08-27-2007, 10:30 AM

bump.

chauffeur2 · 08-28-2007, 03:26 AM

Hi Mjölnir, Welcome to TSF!

Perhaps this article about "PC Safety and Security--What do I need?" might be helpful to you.
(Click the coloured link.)

Post back with your thoughts.

Kind Regards,

Mjölnir · 08-28-2007, 09:32 PM

Hi chauffeur2. The article wasn't really helpful 'cos it didn't outline what I needed. Thanks anyway. Will PM you.

tetonbob · 08-30-2007, 10:21 AM

That's an indication of one of the more recent rogues; SmitfraudFix should take care of most of it.

Mjölnir · 09-01-2007, 01:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tetonbob

That's an indication of one of the more recent rogues; SmitfraudFix should take care of most of it.

Cool. Thanks. As I mentioned, that's the app I used. At the time, I just wanted confirmation that it was going to do the job properly.

08-23-2007, 06:19 AM	#1 (permalink)
Mjölnir Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 5 OS: XP/2K/Ubuntu/etc	onlinesecurityworld question Hey guys. Every once in a blue moon I come across malware programs that used to be best deal with by something like Smitrem, SmitFraudFix, L2MFix, etc. I've been out of the spyware loop for a year or two now and as such am unfamiliar with the movements of the best current specialised malware programs. Can deal with these manually, but it's easier to just hit the PC with ready-made tools. I just downloaded the lastest SmitFraudFix but was wondering if there is anything you guys would recommend over that for the "onlinesecurityworld" variant? A shout out to sUBs too. He'll know exactly what I'm after. I asked him the same thing about four months ago Last edited by Mjölnir; 08-23-2007 at 06:23 AM.

08-27-2007, 10:30 AM	#2 (permalink)
Mjölnir Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 5 OS: XP/2K/Ubuntu/etc	Re: onlinesecurityworld question bump.

08-28-2007, 03:26 AM	#3 (permalink)
chauffeur2 Manager Emeritus Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Adelaide, South Australia Posts: 10,180 OS: Xp Sp3 with all updates + Vista™ Ultimate SP1. My System	Re: onlinesecurityworld question Hi Mjölnir, Welcome to TSF! Perhaps this article about "PC Safety and Security--What do I need?" might be helpful to you. (Click the coloured link.) Post back with your thoughts. Kind Regards, __________________ Dave T. Submit New Articles If it works, Don't fix it! Especially if Bill Gates had anything to do with it!!

08-28-2007, 09:32 PM	#4 (permalink)
Mjölnir Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 5 OS: XP/2K/Ubuntu/etc	Re: onlinesecurityworld question Hi chauffeur2. The article wasn't really helpful 'cos it didn't outline what I needed. Thanks anyway. Will PM you.

08-30-2007, 10:21 AM	#5 (permalink)
tetonbob Manager, Security Center, TSF Academy; Analyst, Security Team Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Transylvania County, North Carolina, USA Posts: 35,758 OS: 2000 Pro; XP Pro; XP Home	Re: onlinesecurityworld question That's an indication of one of the more recent rogues; SmitfraudFix should take care of most of it. __________________ Practice Safe Surfing PC Safety and Security--What Do I Need? Because what you don't know, CAN hurt you. Proud Member of ASAP since 2005 Proud Member of UNITE since 2006 Microsoft MVP - Consumer Security 2009