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Offline Banshee7

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Antivirus 360
« on: February 08, 2009, 09:52:35 AM »
Ok.....was viewing the web last night and clicked the wrong link....I got hit with adware and all that bullcrap.  Now, it won't let me visit some sites without buying the $50 program to "protect" my computer.  I know this is a scam, and that they are the ones that infected my computer. 

Like now..at the top of every page i view it says "The page you are opening is probably contains spyware, adware, etc... Your system might be at risk, click here to protect your system with Anitvirus 360."

The "click here" was of course a link...i didn't click it.  AS you can also see...."is probably contains".....come on...thats a big hint it's a scam.


Now,,,HOW DO I GET RID OF THIS CRAP????!?!?!?!?

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Re: Antivirus 360
« Reply #1 on: February 08, 2009, 09:54:03 AM »
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Offline Banshee7

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Re: Antivirus 360
« Reply #2 on: February 08, 2009, 10:07:49 AM »
I'll have to view from a different computer...this crap is blocking every site except for when i get lucky and get through
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Re: Antivirus 360
« Reply #3 on: February 08, 2009, 10:18:10 AM »
I had to go to another PC to get instructions on how to remove it from someone else's PC.

Once It got to where I can go to other sites, I went to trend micro's online scanner and went from there.


Also you may have a url.redir variant on there too
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Offline trax1

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Re: Antivirus 360
« Reply #4 on: February 08, 2009, 10:18:36 AM »
Yeah you've got a Vundo Trojan, I had it too, it's a pain in the bellybutton to get rid of, gl. :salute

You want Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware to get rid of it, go here: http://download.bleepingcomputer.com/malwarebytes/mbam-setup.exe
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Re: Antivirus 360
« Reply #5 on: February 08, 2009, 10:32:50 AM »
banshee, I ran across the same issue and I downloaded Spyhunter and it got rid of that 360 BS...
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Re: Antivirus 360
« Reply #6 on: February 08, 2009, 11:23:53 AM »
I'm pretty sure AntiVirus360 is just the latest permutation of AntiVirus2008/2009.

One thing to watch for: You MAY need to rename your Malwarebytes executable, the little bastard has a habit occasionally of preventing it from running otherwise. Sometimes you can also find the A/V process in the task manager and close it out to gain control of the PC long enough to nuke the sucker.
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Re: Antivirus 360
« Reply #7 on: February 08, 2009, 11:28:46 AM »
Yeah AntiVirus 360 is a nasty little program.
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Re: Antivirus 360
« Reply #8 on: February 08, 2009, 11:42:09 AM »
I'm proud to say that I've been trojan-free for a damned long time now.

Now I just need to get these damned landing gear to fit so I can fly my damned Eurofighter.. Got it for christmas and still havent flown it
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Re: Antivirus 360
« Reply #9 on: February 08, 2009, 12:04:46 PM »
Thanks guys.  I got it all cleared up now  :aok


This is the second time I have gotten something from Myspace.  I don't use Myspace, but I click a link that directed me to myspace.  I recommend the Myspace users to get rid of it  :aok
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Re: Antivirus 360
« Reply #10 on: February 08, 2009, 12:16:23 PM »
Like I said through text, start using Firefox.
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Re: Antivirus 360
« Reply #11 on: February 08, 2009, 12:37:52 PM »
Quote from: Banshee7 on February 08, 2009, 12:04:46 PM
Thanks guys.  I got it all cleared up now  :aok


This is the second time I have gotten something from Myspace.  I don't use Myspace, but I click a link that directed me to myspace.  I recommend the Myspace users to get rid of it  :aok


If you don't want this to happen again, there are several preventative measures which I assure you will block any attempt to infect your system again..
First, use Firefox http://www.mozilla.com/en-US/firefox/..

Next, use Spyware Blaster....This is not a spyware/malware scanner..  It prevents spyware/malware from getting into your system in the first place..
I swear by this app as I have NEVER EVER been infected while using it..  Updates are offered about twice a month, however if you don't have the
registered version, you need to update it yourself..  http://www.javacoolsoftware.com/spywareblaster.html
Read the info on it just so you know how it works..  It's an incredible program especially being free...

Lastly, I'm not sure if you use Spybot or not...  The scanning part of Spybot is all fine and dandy like any other anti-spyware app worth its weight..
However, the beauty in Spybot is its "Immunize" feature which works similar to how Spyware Blaster works..  It PREVENTS infection..

Also, make sure to keep all your security software updated constantly...  At least once a day..  Especially anti-virus software...
They are only as good as how often they are updated.. :salute
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Re: Antivirus 360
« Reply #12 on: February 08, 2009, 12:55:29 PM »
What is Firefox ?  I have seen it, but I dont what exactly it is ?
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Re: Antivirus 360
« Reply #13 on: February 08, 2009, 01:01:07 PM »
Quote from: TOMCAT21 on February 08, 2009, 12:55:29 PM
What is Firefox ?  I have seen it, but I dont what exactly it is ?
Firefox is like Internet Explorer but faster, more secure, more customizable etc.
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Re: Antivirus 360
« Reply #14 on: February 08, 2009, 01:03:45 PM »
I've had Opera installed, I've fiddled around with it.    I still primarily use Firefox 3.   
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