Complete Computer Virus / Hoax / Trojan / Worm Info
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INDEX & VIRUS INFORMATION JUMP TABLE (Click ONCE on desired subject)
WHAT DO DO / HOW DO YOU KNOW IF YOUR SYSTEM IS INFECTED COMPUTER SECURITY TUTORIALS - START HEREComplete WINDOWS TIPSREALLY COMPLETE COMPUTER SECURITY INFORMATIONComplete Slow Windows Computer & Slow Browser Fixes
REVIEWS OF VIRUS CHECKERS | 2014 | 2013 |
RESEARCH YOUR VIRUS PROBLEM *** |
ALERTS - SITES that LIST | ALERTS - NEWLY SEEN Malware |
Anti-Virus-1 | Anti-Virus Software products |
Anti-Virus Testers | 64-Bit Anti-Virus Programs (x64) |
Articles, Virus, Etc. | AURORA exploit |
BACKDOORS | Background Virus Info |
Best Anti-Virus Suites |
Blended Threats | BHOs - Browser Helper Objects |
Books (Virus info) | BOOTKITS |
BOOT VIRUSES | BredoLab botnet ("Official")(Facebook Virus) |
BROWSER HIJACKING | Bugs / Recalls / Scams |
CELL PHONE Vulnerabilities | CERT |
CONFICKER / W32.Downadup | COOKIES |
DISABLING SYSTEM RESTORE | DNS CHANGER VIRUS |
DNS Changer Virus FIXERS | DOS - Denial of Service |
EMAIL VIRUSES | ENCYCLOPEDIAS / SYMPTOMS |
File Virus Checkers (upload it) |
Firefox - I believe Firefox is a more secure web browser than Internet Explorer |
FREE Virus Checkers |
GLOSSARIES | Goner Virus - FASTED SPREADING - 12/2013 |
GLURGES |
GPS VIRUSES |
GRAPHICS can run malicious code | HACKERS, ANTI |
HiJackThis |
HOAXES / LEGENDS / MYTHS | HOAXES, SPECIFIC |
HOME SECURITY | HOSTS file - what it does, how to use it |
SPECIFIC VIRUS INFO | INFO ABOUT COMPUTER VIRUSES|
INSTANT MESSAGING (IM) ATTACKS| IPOD Viruses |
KEY LOGGERS |
LINUX Virus Checkers | LINUX VIRUSES |
MACRO VIRUSES | MALWARE |
Malware - Remove Specific | Malware - Remove Unknown |
Malware - Other Removers |
MOBILE VIRUSES |
NAMES, NAMING CONVENTIONS | ENCYCLOPEDIAS / SYMPTOMS |
Online BANKING | Online VIRUS CHECKERS |
Over-Writing Viruses | OTHER RESOURCES|
PALM PILOT Virus | PDA Viruses |
PDF Viruses | PHARMING |
PHISHING | Postcard Virus |
PREVENTION TIPS | Privacy & Anonymous Web Surfing |
Psyb0t or Bluepill Worm |
RECOMMENDATIONS | REFERENCES |
RESEARCH | RFID |
REVIEWS OF VIRUS CHECKERS | 2013 | 2012 |
ROOT-KITS |
SCAMS, PROBLEMS & WARNINGS |
SECURITY, CHECK IT | SECURITY PROBLEMS |
SECURITY, SOLUTIONS | SIGNATURE UPDATES |
SPAM | SPECIFIC VIRUS INFO |
SPYWARE | SYMPTOMS - ENCYCLOPEDIAS of |
TROJANS | TROJAN REMOVAL TOOLS |
TROJANS, Current | TUTORIALS / Beginners Info |
VANDALs | VIRUS CHECKING PROGRAMS, Other |
Virus Melt removal | VIRUSES, RECENT |
Viruses, REMOVAL | VIRUS SYMPTOMS |
WEB BUGS | WEB / Internet Security |
WireLurker (Apple) |
WHITE PAPERS | WORMS - Information |
WORMS, Recent Attacks |
DARWIN AWARDS | NEW VIRUSES & MALWARE OUT THERE |
VIRUS ALERTS
WireLurker - Ipad and Iphone virus
Apple has blocked the infected apps so they won't run on a Mac or iOS. This will stop the attack temporarily
Horrible WIRELURKER virus attacks iPads and iPhones - ALERT - Nov 2014
AURORA Exploit
Without a patch, The only way to stop Aurora exploit in IE is to disable JavaScript.,
OR use FireFox
Aurora - exposes a zero-day vulnerability in Microsoft IE (CVE-2010-0249)
to install Trojans on large corporation networks.
Microsoft DID issue an emergency patch for Aurora, on 1/21/2009
'Aurora' Exploit Retooled To Bypass Internet Explorer's DEP Security
Threat Explorer - Symantec
Symantec Security Response
Trend Micros's Weekly Virus Report
Virus Bulletin
Security Focus
Latest Viruses, Worms, Trojans, Spyware, and Malware
CERT
SANS Institute Information Security Reading Room
NTBUGTRAQ (Bug Track) Archives
AVIEWS - Anti-Virus Information & Early Warning System - Company Membership
Virus & Malware page
Computer Network Virus Security Forum - SecurityForumX
Vmyths
Panda Software's Q1/2005 antivirus report - Ftp/ZIP
COMPUTER VIRUS BACKGROUND INFO
Computer virus - Wikipedia
What is the difference between viruses, worms, and Trojans? - Symantec
The Difference Between a Virus, Worm and Trojan Horse
Virus Primer - TrendMicro
What is the difference between viruses, worms, and Trojans?
Malware, Spyware, Adware Or Trojan - What's the Fuss?
#Beginner - Trojans, Viruses, and Worms
The Difference Between a Virus, Worm and Trojan Horse?
Virus Trojans and Hoaxes\
MORE HIJACK THIS INFORMATION & SITES THAT ANALYZE HIJACKTHIS LOGS
Background Virus Info - Wikipedia
What is a computer virus? - Microsoft
Virus Tutorial
virus - whatis?.com
F-Secure Security Information Center
Howstuffworks "How Computer Viruses Work"
What is virus? - Webopedia
Computer Virus FAQ for New Users
REVIEWS OF THE BEST VIRUS CHECKERS (antivirus) and Others
2013 anti-Malware - CLICK HERE
2012 anti-Malware - CLICK HERE
2011 anti-Malware - CLICK HERE
2010 anti-Malware - CLICK HERE
In 2010, 2009 & 2008, PCWorld rated Symantec Norton's 360 and Internet
Security 2009 Suites as the NUMBER ONE RATED Security Suite.
WARNING - WHEN MY (2009 & 2013) NORTON 360 EXPIRED, THEY
WOULD NO LONGER EVEN RUN (as opposed to no longer getting updates).
I FIND THIS COMPLETELY WRONG (my opinion).
I CONSIDER NORTON 360 THE BEST ANTI-MALWARE (and I still use it).
(I feel that it should just stop updating itself, while, of
course, warning the user that that the protection is obsolete).
This (not running after the expiration date) IMPLIES THAT YOU HAD
BETTER PRINT OUT ANY ID/PASSWORDS THAT YOU HAVE IN
NORTON'S IDENTITY SAFE BEFORE YOUR NORTON EXPIRES.
In 2008, Norton (Symantec) (NAV) Security Suites quit being such a resource
hog, and became almost the fastest, if not the fastest, reliable anti-virus,
anti-malware scanner. I switched all of my computers back to Symantec.
Symantec now has no problem with NVidia graphics cards (that I know of).
but here is a synopisis of the 2009 Symantec proection suites-
COURTESY PC MARCH 2009 WORLD (Symantec Norton Internet Security 2009):
NUMBER ONE RATED Symantec Norton Internet Security 2009
Detection Rootkit Rootkit Adware Sucessful False Positives
backdoors, Detection Removal Detection Malware
bots, Elimination
trojans
& spyware
--------- --------- ------- --------- ----------- --------
99% 95% 100% 97% 80% zero
NUMBER TWO RATED BitDefender Internet Security 2009
Detection Rootkit Rootkit Adware Sucessful False Positives
backdoors, Detection Removal Detection Malware
bots, Elimination
trojans
& spyware
--------- --------- ------- --------- ----------- --------
97% 100% 100% 96% 70% One
NUMBER NINE (last) RATED TrendMicro Internet Security Pro 2009
NOT PCworld recommended
Detection Rootkit Rootkit Adware Sucessful False Positives
backdoors, Detection Removal Detection Malware
bots, Elimination
trojans
& spyware
--------- --------- ------- --------- ----------- --------
69% 95% 100% 68% 75% not mentioned
Early 2008 Security Suite Ratings - PCWorld:
#1 RATED Symantec Norton Internet Security 2008
Price for use on up to three PCs: $70, PCW Rating: 84 Very Good,
Performance: Very Good, Design: Very Good, Features: Superior
Bottom Line 2008-2010: Norton offers solid performance, including the best
behavior-based protection against unknown threats.
Recent Antivirus Tests
2007 anti-virtus software report - anti-virus-software-review
PC World's latest anti-Virus software Reviews
Top Antivirus Tools (PC Magazine)
Online Virus Checkers
ANTI-VIRUS SOFTWARE PRODUCTS
Find, Dedect and Remove Viruses
Unless specifically stated, I neither endorse nor "not endorse" these
Anti-Virus Tools -Download - Major Geeks
ESET NOD32 - works with Creative Labs Sound Cards:
Best Free Anti-Virus Software - techsupportalert.com
ESET NOD32 home page
Consider using NOD32 Anti-Virus & Anti-Spyware Software
NOD32 Antivirus System 2.0 - PCMag
NAV - Norton AntiVirus (Symantec):
Note: I've had trouble with Creative Sound cards and NAV 2005 initialization.
NAV home page
NAV review - virus-software-review
http://www.symantec.com/downloads/
BitDefender:
The New Virus Fighters - PCworld March 2006
BitDefender review - virus-software-review
PC-cillin:
Trend Micro
(TrendMicro's) PC-cillin review - virus-software-review
AVG Anti-Virus:
AVG Anti-Virus review - virus-software-review
McAfee VirusScan:
McAfee
McAfee VirusScan review - virus-software-review
F-Secure Anti-Virus:
F-Secure Anti-Virus review - virus-software-review
F-Prot for Windows:
F-Prot for Windows review - virus-software-review
F-Prot - from Frisk Software International
F-Secure - free for DOS:
F-Secure Anti-Virus for DOS
Kaspersky:
http://www.kaspersky.com/products
Panda Anti-Virus:
Panda Anti-Virus review - virus-software-review
Panda Software
AVAST!Pro:
AVAST!Pro review - virus-software-review
ON-LINE VIRUS CHECKERS - Free?
NanoScan - online Malware/Virus scanner - recommended by PC Magazine
Avast 4 Home Edition - free
Avira AntiVir Personal Edition - free
Hijack This - Run it, save the log, post the log for analysis
MORE HIJACK THIS INFORMATION & SITES THAT ANALYZE HIJACKTHIS LOGS
ThreatFire Anti-Virus - free - looks for behavior, rather than a virus signatures
Trend Micro Housecall - free
Symantec SPECIFIC Virus Removal Tools
McAfee Virus Removal Tools for Lovsan, Klez & Bugbear
Panda ActiveScan - REQUIRES the use of Internet Explorer
CA Virus Scanner - REQUIRES the use of Internet Explorer
kaspersky free virus scan of SEVERAL FILES, not the whole disk drive
a lot of malware removal, along with viral/worm removal tools too.
On-Line Virus Checkers
SEE ALSO ONLINE MALWARE REMOVAL SCANNING / TOOLS
OTHER VIRUS CHECKING PROGRAMS
Best Free Anti-Virus Software - techsupportalert.com
CWShredder - removes Cool Web Search variants (FREE)
Trend Micro Offers Virus Scanning for Smart Phones
RESEARCH YOUR VIRUS PROBLEM
Norton/Symantec's Virus Info Search
McAfee's Virus Information Library
Trend Micro's Virus Encyclopedia Search
Zone Labs Virus Information Center
More Virus Alert Information
NEWLY Discovered Viruses - McAfee
CERT Advisories
Virus Alerts - McAfee
Virus Alerts Archive - McAfee
Virus Calendar - when do they attack? - McAfee
SARC - Virus Alerts
SCAN THESE FILE EXTENSIONS FOR VIRUSES
REMOVE THE WINDOWS VBS SCRIPTING HOST
NEWLY DISCOVERED VIRUSES & MALWARE
New virus spreads rapidly using text messages
Do NOT open this one email. It's a virus
FACEBOOK: Malicious IM/Messenger Msg of a ZIPped Java .JAR file infects your computer
'Goner' - Millions hit by computer virus - fastest-growing computer virus in history - 12/8/2013
A powerful new computer virus was today causing havoc with e-mail systems across the world.
Experts described the virus, called Goner, as one of the fastest-spreading they
had yet seen and warned computer users to immediately delete it if they received it.
Alex Shipp, spokesman for anti-virus service MessageLabs, said: "It's spreading with
tremendous speed and thousands of users in Britain have already been sent it.
"The virus mass mails itself out through e-mail and attempts to destroy anti-virus
software on computers, which could prove extremely problematic for those unfortunate
enough to receive it."
The infected e-mail has the word "Hi" as its subject and body text which reads
"When I saw this screen saver, I immediately thought about you. I am in a harry (sic),
I promise you will love it." Its attachment is labelled "gone.scr."
It was first detected this morning in the US but experts believe it was created in Europe.
The US, the UK and France are the worst hit of the 17 countries affected so far.
Mr Shipp said: "We had a handful of reports this morning but at mid-afternoon in the
UK it went mad. We have had about 30,000 reports and the figure is rising."
A criminal investigation has now been launched in an effort to track down the person
responsible for the virus." - dailymail.co.uk
Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-88046/New-virus-causes-havoc.html#ixzz2mxm2vI39
"
Discovered:
December 4, 2001
Updated:
February 13, 2007 11:41:08 AM
Also Known As:
I-Worm.Goner [Kaspersky], W32/Goner@MM [McAfee], WORM_GONER.A [Trend], W32/Goner-A [Sophos], Win32.Goner.A [Computer Associ
Type:
Worm
Systems Affected:
Windows 2000, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT, Windows XP
Due to a decreased number of submissions, Symantec Security Response is downgrading
W32.Goner.A@mm from a threat rating of Category 3 to Category 2.
W32.Goner.A@mm is a mass-mailing worm that is written in Visual Basic. The worm has
been compressed using a Portable Executable (PE) file compressor. The worm can spread
its infection using the ICQ network as well as by email using Microsoft Outlook.
If IRC is installed, this worm can also insert mIRC scripts that will enable the
computer to be used in Denial of Service (DOS) attacks. The IRC channel used for
ontrolling the worm is currently blocked, preventing this functionality." - Symantec/Norton
CryptoLocker - Encrypts YOUR data and holes it for EXPENSIVE ransoms
I recently got the PUP - BrowserSafeGuard and removed it
Norton's Symantect does not believe that PUPs are Maleware, so it won't block them
(as far as I know- It did not block this one for me).
You can get a virus by using the F1 key AND Internet Explorer
Energizer Battery USB charger blamed for backdoor Trojan
Malware on Your cell phone may be sending your conversations to other people
VIRUS MELT:
How to remove Virus Melt (Uninstall Guide) - bleepingcomputer
Virus Melt: How to Remove VirusMelt/Virus Melt (Removal) For XP/Vista
Remove Virus Melt (Removal Instructions) - 411 on Spyware
Virus Melt Malware Removal Report
Virus Melt (VirusMelt) Remover at Spyware Removal Tools - removal-tool.com
Remove Virus Melt - How to Quickly Perform a Virus Melt Removal
Is anyone familiar with Virus Melt? - Norton Community
How to remove Virus Melt rogue anti-spyware - remove-malware.net
How do I remove Virus Melt? - Yahoo! Answers
Remove Virus Melt (removal instructions) - NoVirusThanks.org Blog
Spyware Techie - Virus Melt Removal Guide and Information
CONFICKER:
CONFICKER / W32.Downadup Worm - NASTY!
Psyb0t or Bluepill Worm
Anti-Virus-1:
Sneaky New Virus (Anti-Virus-1) Spreads via Ads - eWeek.com was hacked
NoScript probably would have prevented the above problem
Anti-Virus-1
VirTrigger:
Remove VirTrigger (Vir Trigger), AntiVirusTrigger, VirusTrigger ...
WALED:
Waled Malware is back again
OTHERS:
Keeping an Eye Out for the Sinowal Trojan
CookieMonster Can Steal HTTPS Cookies - bank sites, travel sites, credit cards
UPS/FedEx Delivery Failure
Watch out for fake IRS e-mails
Email purportedly from a private investigator investigating you
New Storm Botnet Fourth of July Attack
computer virus recently discovered on digital photo frame
RINBOT - New computer virus attacks business networks
Spyware Horror Story: Toxic Wine - A WINE Virus effecting Linux systems
You've received a Postcard/Greetings Card from a Relative/Friend/Neighbor...
Post card Virus - Snopes
Storm Worm Hits Computers Around the World
Zotob Worm Could Squirm on Windows XP
DISABLING SYSTEM RESTORE
Sometimes needed while eradicating stubborn viruses
Disabling System Restore
VIRUS NAMES/LISTS
CME provides single, common identifiers to new virus threats to reduce confusion
Virus NAME CROSS REFERENCE Site
Wild List
VIRUS ENCYCLOPEDIAS / SYMPTOMS
Latest Computer Viruses - Virus List - BitDefender Virus Encyclopedia
Symptoms of Infection - Malware Help ORG
Symantec's Virus Encyclopedia
Viruslist.com - Virus Encyclopedia
Trend-Micro - Threat Encyclopedia
Trend Micro Virus Encyclopedia
McAfee's Virus Information Center
McAfee Recent Virus Threats
CA Virus Encyclopedia Browse
Trend Micro Virus Encyclopedia (alternate URLs)
Viruslist.com - Information About Viruses, Hackers and Spam
AVG - Virus Encyclopia
Anti-Virus Encyclopedia - ASK.com
VIRUS, MALWARE & SECURITY GLOSSARIES
Hoax/Legends - related definitions - Snopes
Virus Glossary of Terms - McAfee
McAfee Computer Glossary
Security Glossary - Symantec
NAV's Virus Glossary
Glossary of Malware terms - Sophos
GLOSSARY: technical terms about COMPUTER viruses,... - Panda Security
CA Virus / Security Glossary
Glossary of Security Related Terms
Dictionary of Computer Security Terms
Security Terms | LTS | Brandeis University
Security / Computer Glossary - securitylex.org
Acronyms & Definitions - Technical PC/SAN/NAS/QA/Wireless/Linux/Network/Video/Pharma/WIN/Audio,...
HOAXES / MYTHS / LEGENDS
Urban Legends References - What's New - Snopes
Latest Email Hoaxes - Current Internet Scams - Hoax-Slayer
Fraudulent e-mail claiming to contain fbi "intelligence bulletin no. 267"
mythbusters
Truth or Fiction
Urban Legends, About
Vmyths.com - Truth About Computer Virus Myths & Hoaxes
Symantec Hoax Information
McAfee Hoax Information
Trend Micro Hoax Information
Sophos Hoax Information
F-Secure Hoax Information
Weapons of Mass Destruction Directorate | Emailscammers.com
Hoax Encyclopedia - www.about.com
Glurges - is the sending of inspirational tale, often false,... - Snopes
Break the Chain (Email Hoaxes
Hoaxbusters - the BIG LIST of Internet Hoaxes - NO affiliation with CIAC
Hoax du Jour, including Health Hoaxes
Virus Bulletin's Hoax Listings
American Cancer Society CHAIN LETTERS (about.com)
Archive of Legends & Netlore - Urban Legends and Folklore
Computer Virus MYTHS home page
F-Secure's Anti-Virus HOAX warnings page
Documents about computer virus MYTHS
Hoaxkill service: Let's get rid of HOAXES now!
Knowledge Base - Famous virus HOAXES
Korova Multimedia & Hoax du Jour
MiningCo - Urban Legends and Folkore (about.com)
Virus Hoax Busters
HOAXES, SPECIFIC
Cars equipped with remote keyless entry systems can be unlocked via cell phone
Symantec Security Response - Mobile Phone Virus Hoax
Dog Flu
George Carlin's Hurrican Rules (False, but I wish he'd said it)
word "shit" comes from an acronym for "Ship High in Transit
The !000 Email Address Protects Against Email Worms - HOAX
BUGGLST HOAX
ARTICLES on CURRENT ROBLEMS
CURRENTLY SEEN / NEW MALWARE ALERTS
Tests Find Security Programs Fooled by Attack Vector - PCworld - 3/9/2011
Waled Malware is back again
Apparently Zone Alarm & other Malware Detectors are giving FALSE POSTIVES ABOUT: Win32.Trojan.Spy.Agent.kb
Postcard virus still makeing the rounds
take particular care not to confuse the "Virtual Card for You" hoax with the real "Postcard" virus
VALENTINE's DAY (2/14/2008) STORM WORM
2 more kitty (storm worm) gone undetected by many scanner
The Ubervirus
Gozi Trojan leads to Russian data hoard - Log-in, account information of thousands compromised
Tom Tom GPS can infect your computer - SCROLL DOWN TO: "Virus in your car"
Viruses Attacking USB Devices
More on: "Storm Worm" Blows Through the Internet
Storm Worm Hits Computers Around the World
SSL Evasion - Growing Crisis in Online Financial Transactions
VIRUS INFO, SPECIFIC
Sneaky New Virus (Anti-Virus-1) Spreads via Ads - eWeek.com was hacked
NoScript probably would have prevented the above problem
Anti-Virus-1
Win32.Trojan.Spy.Agent.kb - a nasty Keyboard Logger & Data Miner
APPARENTLY ZONE ALARM & OTHER MALWARE DETECTORS ARE GIVING
FALSE POSITIVES ABOUT: Win32.Trojan.Spy.Agent.kb - (5/22/2008)
AumHa Forums - View topic - Win32.Trojan.Spy.Agent.kb
Lots of false positives reported after installation of XP SP3
AumHa Forums - View forum - HijackThis Logs
OTHERS:
Removing/Blocking MyDoom
VIRUS INFO and ARTICLES on COMPUTER ANTI-VIRUS SOFTWARE
COMPLETE LIST OF FILE SUFFIXES TO CHECK FOR VIRUSES
Computer Virus Alerts, News, and Help - antisource
General Virus Information - Symantec
ICSA Labs
Recommended books & publications about virii MYTHS (not my list)
Symantec Security Response
Aladdin Esafe - Virus Center (I don't know them)
Virus Activity - Authentium
BACKDOORS
Virus, worms, trojans and backdoors
How to Remove a Backdoor Trojan Computer Virus - eHow
Viruses, Worms, Trojan horses, Phishing and Anti-virus Software
MUCH More on Computer Backdoors - Click Here
BLENDED THREATS
Blended Threats combine various attributes of worms, Trojans, Viruses and
other malicious code. By using multiple techniques, blended threats have
a much better chance of spreading themselves than otherwise.
What is a Blended Threat? - spywareadwareremoval.co.uk
BOOTKITS
Bootkits is Malware that is already in the product's flash card and therefore
you product not only comes pre-infected, the malware can not be removed with flashing
your BIOS. Some Digital Picture frames from China were purchased early in 2008, with
malware already on the flash BIOS chip.
BOOT VIRUSES
Methods to Detect a Boot-Sector Virus
How to Remove a Boot Sector Virus: 11 steps - wikiHow
Boot sector virus repair
EMAIL VIRUSES
Email virus
Email - precautions to take
DNS CHANGER MALWARE - IMPORTANT
DNS CHANGER MALWARE MAY PREVENT YOUR COMPUTER FROM ACCESSING
THE INTERNET AFTER JULY 9, 2012 (If your computer is infected).
The short story is, if your computer is infected, it has been
looking at the wrong Internet site to get the correct Internet
address. Bad guys caused this. The FBI put the bad guys out of
business, but infected computers still point to bogus Internet
sites.
For a While the FBI was running the bogus sites to allow infected
computers to correctly search the Internet, but this is TOO expensive,
so the FBI is going to stop maintaining these bogus internet sites
on July 9, 2012. After July 9, 2012, Infected computers will
not be able to access the Internet, because they do not know the
real location of the Internet web sites.
There is a simple test that you can perform to see if your computer
is one of the infected computers.
DNSChanger is not the end of the world
FBI Steps Up 'Internet Doomsday' Awareness Malware Campaign
FBI says infected users must deal with DNS changer malware or risk
losing Internet in July, 2012.
FBI Warning: Computer DNS Changer Malware - PDF
How can you detect if your computer has been violated and infected with DNS Changer?
Click here (if you reside in the USA) to test for the DSN Virus
Click here for GOOD DNS IP ADDRESSES
FIXING the DNS CHANGER VIRUS
UNfortunately, if your DNS is broken, you can't get to these sites
5 free tools to remove Alureon DNSChanger malware
1) McAfee Stringer
Remove Alureon/ DNSChanger: Yes
Platform: Windows
Free
http://www.mcafee.com/us/downloads/free-tools/stinger.aspx
2) Kaspersky Labs TDSSKiller
Remove Alureon/ DNSChanger: Yes
Platform: Windows
Free
http://support.kaspersky.com/faq/?qid=208283363
3) Norton Power Eraser
Remove Alureon/ DNSChanger: Yes
Platform: Windows
Free
http://security.symantec.com/nbrt/npe.aspx
4) Trend Micro House Call
Remove Alureon/ DNSChanger: Yes
Platform: Windows
Free
http://housecall.trendmicro.com/
5) MacScan
Remove Alureon/ DNSChanger: Yes
Platform: Mac OS X
Free for 30-days
http://macscan.securemac.com/
Free Fast Public DNS Servers List
FROM ABOVE SITE - USE THESE DNS IP ADDRESSES IF YOUR DNS ADDRESS IS WRONG:
Free Public DNS Server - use these IP addresses for your DNS server address
Google
8.8.8.8
8.8.4.4
Dnsadvantage
156.154.70.1
156.154.71.1
OpenDNS
208.67.222.222
208.67.220.220
Norton
198.153.192.1
198.153.194.1
GTEI DNS (now Verizon)
4.2.2.1
4.2.2.2
4.2.2.3
4.2.2.4
4.2.2.5
4.2.2.6
ScrubIt
67.138.54.100
207.225.209.66
DNSChanger is not the end of the world
FBI Steps Up 'Internet Doomsday' Awareness Malware Campaign
FBI says infected users must deal with DNS changer malware or risk
losing Internet in July, 2012.
Gathered 04/21/2012:
DNS CHANGER MALWARE MAY PREVENT YOUR COMPUTER FROM ACCESSING
THE INTERNET AFTER JULY 9, 2012 (If your computer is infected).
The short story is, if your computer is infected, it has been
looking at the wrong Internet site to get the correct Internet
address. Bad guys caused this. The FBI put the bad guys out of
business, but infected computers still point to bogus Internet
sites.
For a While the FBI was running the bogus sites to allow infected
computers to correctly search the Internet, but this is TOO expensive,
so the FBI is going to stop maintaining these bogus internet sites
on July 9, 2012. After July 9, 2012, Infected computers will
not be able to access the Internet, because they do not know the
real location of the Internet web sites.
There is a simple test that you can perform to see if your computer
is one of the infected computers.
FBI Warning: Computer DNS Changer Malware - PDF
How can you detect if your computer has been violated and infected with DNS Changer?
Click here (if you reside in the USA) to test for the DSN Virus
DOS Virus Checkers
F-PROT for DOS
F-Secure Anti-Virus for DOS
FREE Virus Checkers
I don't know anything about these free virus checkers
Free vs. Fee: Free and Paid Antivirus Programs Compared - PCWorld - Jan 2011
I disagree with how this article makes the top free program look good
(it is very good for a free checker, BUT look at the stats - compare
against Norton's 360 - A big difference on found/blocked/removed stats,
IN MY OPINION - Plus you want a very good real-time (real-world) checker).
You also wnat an anti-Malware program (i.e., a security suite) rather than
just an anti-virus program (again, opinion).
Microsoft Security Essentials - FREE Virus, Spyware & Malware Protection
FREE Threatfire 3.5 Protects Against New Malware Threats - PC World
Free online ActiveScan 2.0 antivirus - requires ActiveX - Panda Security
a-squared Web Malware Scanner
McAfee Avert Stinger
Free Virus Scan: Use ESET's Online Antivirus Scanner
ewido - Free Downloadable Checker & Free online Scan
Trend Micro - Housecall - requires ActiveX
Download Malicious Software Removal Tool - Microsoft
Families Cleaned by the Malicious Software Removal Tool
Bit Defender - turn off any pop-up blockers
Computer Associates - requires use of Internet Explorer?
Trend Micro - Free Tools and Services
Online special removers
VirusTotal is a website that provides free checking of files for viruses
Jotti's malware scan is a free, online - scans uploaded files - Javascript required
Free Antivirus - PCmag
Need Anti-virus Software? Try One of These - (Alwil's Avast & Grisoft's AVG - PC World
Freebyte's Guide to Free Anti-Virus Software
AntiVir PE - anti-virus scanner - Freeware
Free avast! 4 Home Edition
FREE ANTIVIRUS - PCmag says these two lack Real-Time Scanning:
BitDefender 8 Free Edition
ClamWin Free Antivirus 0.86.2
Free, single file (upload it) Virus Checkers
VirusTotal is a website that provides free checking of files for viruses
JOTTI checks a single, uploaded file with 15 Virus Checkers:
Jotti - scans an uploaded file with 15 virus checkers (free)
See also ON-LINE Virus Checkers
SEE ALSO THESE FREE MALWARE REMOVERS
GPS Viruses Can Infect Your Computer
Tom Tom GPS can infect your computer - SCROLL DOWN TO: "Virus in your car"
GRAPHICS (JPEGs) CAN RUN MALICIOUS CODE
Perrun Virus - can infect JPG files
Perrun virus
INSTANT MESSAGING VIRUSES
Instant Messaging Attacks
Click here for more IM Security information
IPOD VIRUSES
iPod Virus - Well, no, not really
Apple - Support - Small Number of Video iPods Shipped With Windows ...
What's playing on an iPod near you? Apple and the Windows worm ...
Bloggers dismayed at Apple's response to iPod virus | News.blog ...
Windows virus worms onto some Apple iPods | CNET News.com
Apple Matters | The iPod Virus: Apple Arrogance
Microsoft scolds Apple for iPod virus quip
Apple Blames Microsoft for iPod Virus
Macworld: News: InfoWorld: Apple's iPod virus response draws fire
Update: Excuses on iPod virus not credible | InfoWorld | News ...
Howstuffworks "How can a Windows virus end up on an iPod?"
LINUX VIRUS CHECKERS
F-Prot is a free virus scanner that you can run under Linux.
F-Prot - Runs on LINUX - Frisk Software International
F-Secure Linux Client Security
AVG for Linux
Linux and Viruses
Vexira Linux Antivirus
Linux Virus List - ubuntu.com - 2010-04-26
First virus infects Linux - February 7, 1997
MACRO VIRUS
Define macro virus - a Whatis.com definition
What is macro virus? - webopedia
Macro Virus List - Symantec
Disinfecting macro viruses - Sophos
Avoiding Macro Viruses
General information and history concerning macro viruses.
Frequently Asked Questions About Word Macro Viruses - Microsoft
VBA Emulation - A Viable Method of Macro Virus Detection?
Trapping the Word's Most Prevalent (Macro) Viruses - White Paper
Web Directory, Search and Links - Precise Pages
MOBILE VIRUSES
Mobile Viruses run on any mobile device, Blackberry, PDA, phone, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi,...
Mobile virus moves to new level
First PC/phone crossover virus found
Mystery surrounds PC-to-mobile virus
Mobile viruses could score big at soccer World Cup
Mobile Virus Spreads to the US - 2005
Mobile virus epidemics: don't panic
CNN.com - Threat of mobile virus attack real
Symantec Security Response - Mobile Phone Virus Hoax
Details Emerge on the First Windows Mobile Virus
Mosquitos Game virus' bites mobile phones
Latest Skulls Trojan Foretells Risky Smart-Phone Future
skulls trojan attacks Symbian phones
Nokia 7610 Smartphones suffer Skulls attack - ruins the phone
Cabir - This Time, Cell Phone Virus Is for Real
Study: Mobile phones affect DNA in isolated cells
SEE ALSO BLUETOOTH
OverWriting Viruses
Fortunately, overwriting viruses (OWVare rather rare. OWVs overwrite your
good files with malware of some kind. Unfortunately, it may be a while before you discover
that your file is corrupted, and you may not have a backup copy of the corrupted file.
PALM PILOT VIRUS
Pending...
PDA VIRUSES
RIM BlackBerry Enterprise Server Attachment Service PDF Distiller 'symWidths' Heap Overflow Vulnerability
RIM BlackBerry Enterprise Server Attachment Service PDF Distiller 'bitmaps' Heap Overflow Vulnerability
RIM BlackBerry Enterprise Server Attachment Service PDF Distiller Uninitialized Memory Vulnerability
iPhone security flaw could give hackers "complete control"
PDA Virus hits Pocket PC Devices
Pda Virus Checker Resources - pda-reviewed
Pda Virus Checker Resources
Antivirus for Wireless and PDA viruses
Protecting against the emerging threat of PDA viruses - PalmPower
PC World - PDA Viruses Could Get Nasty
PC World - PDA Virus Found in the Wild
PDF VIRUSES
New virus travels in PDF files - CNET News.com
Computer Security & Viruses: virus, adobe pdf reader, adobe ...
PDF Viruses on Technorati
RFID Security/Virus Problems
RFID Viruses and Worms
Is Your Cat Infected with a Computer Virus? (via RFID)
RFID - Emerging Security Threat #4 - Jim Raposa
Click here for more RFID Information
TUTORIALS - Newbies - Beginner Information
End-User Security What You Don't Know CAN Hurt You
Computer Viruses and Worms - Don Pedro
What is the difference between viruses, worms, and Trojans? - Symantec
COMPUTER SECURITY TUTORIALS - START HERE IF YOU ARE A NOVICE
VIRUS PREVENTION, TIPS
Remove the Windows Scripting Host
Prevent Viruses From Disabling Your Protection
Scrap Worms now a Reality - McAfee
Microsoft File Type ".shs" can be used to destroy your system
Read and follow my RECOMMENDATIONS
Read & Follow PCworld's 10-step security plan
VIRUS RESEARCH
McAfee - Virus White Papers
Semantic's Anti-Virus Research Center
Virus Research
(anti-virus) SIGNATURE UPDATES
Symantec Corp. - Update Site
Symantec Corp. - ALTERNATE Update Site
ANTI-VIRUS TESTERS
Virus Bulletin
University of Hamburg's Virus Test Center
AV-Test.org
ICSA Labs Certification
EICAR - European Institute for Computer Antivirus Research
WildList Organization
Virus Research Unit of the University Tampere in Finland
TROJANS
Some examples of Trojans are Backdoor, Donald Dick, Crack2000, Extacis, KillCMOS and Netbus.
Trojans do not reproduce by infecting other files nor by self-replicating like worms.
TROJANS / TROJAN HORSES - webopedia
The Difference Between a Virus, Worm and Trojan Horse
FTP Trojan - webopedia
Data Sending Trojans - webopedia
Destructive Trojans - webopedia
Proxy Trojans - webopedia
security software disabler Trojans - webopedia
denial-of-service attack (DoS) Trojans - webopedia
Best Free Trojan Scanner/Trojan Removers - techsupportalert.com
Two Downloadable Trojan Fighters - James Madason Univ.
Trojans - Panda Software
Trojan horse (computing)
Sophos: Removing Trojans
Trojan Database - Blackcode
Ports used by known Trojans
What is the difference between viruses, worms, and Trojans?
Trojans and Viruses in Computer Networking
Viruses, Trojans and Worms
#Beginner - Trojans, Viruses, and Worms
Virus Trojans and Hoaxes
The corporate threat posed by email trojans
trojans horse virus
Trojan Horse Attacks
ANTI-TROJAN SOFTWARE REVIEWS
Anti-trojan Software Reviews Gizmo
Trojan Hunter Editors Choice: Best for most users (2007 - Gizmo)
Ewido (now known as AVG anti-spyware) -
TDS-3 - This product was discontinued by the developer on 22nd July, 2005
A Squared - Recommended
The Cleaner - Recommended
BOClean
Tauscan - dated?
Pest Patrol - deemed not as good for Trojans as more dedicated Trojan removers - Gizmo
CURRENT TROJANS
BredoLab botnet ("Oficla")(Facebook Virus) - Russian botnet / Trojan Horse
Trojan.Bredolab - Symantec
BredoLab botnet - Wikipedia
Threat Description: Trojan-Downloader:W32/Bredolab
Encyclopedia entry: Win32/Bredolab - Learn more about malware - Microsoft
Remove Bredolab, removal instructions
BREDOLAB Revealed! - TrendMicro
Bredolab botnet busted - Beyond The Beyond
W32/Bredolab - Norman - Proactive IT security
Suspected Bredolab
worm mastermind arrested in Armenia ...
Facebook password-reset spam is Bredolab botnet attack - ZDNet
FireEye Malware Intelligence Lab: Bredolab - Severely Injured but ...
OTHER CURRENT TROJANS:
Energizer Battery USB charger blamed for backdoor Trojan
Trojan.Pidief.H (from attack on Adobe software)- Removal - Symantec
Verizon and Vodafone credit balance emails carry malware
Fake Verizon 'balance-checker' is a Trojan
Pushdo/Cutwail Trojoan/Spambot - A Little Known BIG Problem - 11/13/2009
Trojan lurks, waiting to steal admin passwords
Mpack installs ultra-invisible Trojan
MPack Trojan Attack Claims 10,000 Web Sites - 6/18/2007
Gozi Trojan
Gozi Trojan leads to Russian data hoard - Log-in, account information of thousands compromised
Peacomm
Known TCP Computer Ports
Specially crafted JPEGs can run malicious code
Trojan horse drives spam into cell phones
Places that viruses and trojans hide on start up
SPECIFIC TROJANS:
ANTI-TROJAN SOFTWARE REVIEWS
Anti-trojan Software Reviews Gizmo
Trojan Hunter Editors Choice: Best for most users (2007 - Gizmo)
Ewido (now known as AVG anti-spyware) -
TDS-3 - This product was discontinued by the developer on 22nd July, 2005
A Squared - Recommended
The Cleaner - Recommended
BOClean
Tauscan - dated?
Pest Patrol - deemed not as good for Trojans as more dedicated Trojan removers - GizmoTROJAN REMOVAL TOOLS (Anti-Trojans)
NOTE - Unless you have software that detects the Trojan,
How will you know that the Trojan was successfully deleted?
a-squared Free - 4 Star rating
a-squared scan and remove especially trojans and other malware such as worms, viruses, spyware,
trackers, dialers, etc. Easy to use, quarantine and updates are available.
TROJAN REMOVER 6.7.8 - Simply Super Software
Free 30 day trial, then $29 for lifetime.
Trojan Remover 6.7.8 Build 2577 is an on-demand Trojan Horse and Internet Worm
scanner targeted for removing pieces of computer Trojans that other
spyware removers leave behind. VISTA compatible.
Trojan Remover Update - FREE software download - 4 Star rating
Trojan Remover 6.5.9 - FileForum
Trojan Remover's Home Web Page
Free Download - Trojan Remover 6.5.9 - Major Geeks
Anti Trojan Elite 4.0.4 - Free software download - 1.5 Star (User) rating
VANDALs
Anti-Vandal Resource Center - Aladdin
ActiveX Vandals
Hostile Active Code
VANDALs in the News
What are VANDALs?
Quicken/Chaos Vandal in Action - Lockpage Screen Shoot
Quicken/Chaos Vandal in Action - Install Screen Shoot
Quicken/Chaos Vandal in Action - Ueberweisung Screen Shoot
WEB BUGS = Web Beacons = Pixel Tags = Clear GIFs
Free Software to Detect Web Bugs *****
WEB BUGS = Web Beacons = Pixel Tags = Clear GIFs - Webpedia
The Web Bug FAQ
Anti Web bug privacy option in the new iPhone 3.0 Mail.app
Web bugs - cnet
Plague of web bugs descend on British sites - The Register
Web privacy report finds widespread data sharing, Web bugs
Web Bugs Can Make Your Privacy Sick
Know Privacy Report: Google Web Bugs on 88% of Websites ...
AOL using bugs, cookies to help target ads **
AOL Cookies, Web Bugs to Track Advertising **
Bug Busters
Web Bugs monitor who is reading what **
Web Bug Report
Web bug - Wikipedia
Bugs that go through Computer Screens
Reversal of fortune - tracking Web trackers - Web Bugs
MS protects Mac but not Windows users with web bug mail firewall
Web bugs draw interest of online traffic auditors
Privacy Advocates Write Web Bug Rules
Word documents susceptible to "Web bug" infestation
Nearly undetectable tracking device raises concern
SEE ALSO: Privacy
WHITE PAPERS
White Papers - Symantec (NAV)
ActiveX and Java, Protection from Hostile
Anti-Virus - Tips and Techniques
Introduction to Computer Viruses and other Destructive Programs
Trapping the Word's Most Prevalent (Macro) Viruses - White Paper
WORMS - INFORMATION
Microsoft puts the kibosh on Facebook worm Koobface
Revised disabling AutoRun in Windows XP
Turn OFF Autorun - Stop Worms From Automatically Spreading, Easily
Removing Computer Worm Tutorials
Computer worm - Wikipedia
WORMS - webopedia
The Difference Between a Virus, Worm and Trojan Horse
What is the difference between viruses, worms, and Trojans?
#Beginner - Trojans, Viruses, and Worms
The Difference Between a Virus, Worm and Trojan Horse?
Virus Trojans and Hoaxes\
viruses & worms - Security at Home - Protect your PC (Microsoft)
WORMS, RECENT ATTACKS
New worm creates botnet out of jailbroken iPhones (informally called "Duh" or "Ikee.B")
Another iPhone worm - and this time it's malicious
Hacked iPhones held hostage for 5 Euros
These are cross-scripting - use NoScript to prevent the problem.
75% of people believe worm author did iPhone owners a favor
Twitter shaken by worm attacks
worm-madness-twitter
twitter-users-warn-attack
CONFICKER / W32.Downadup Worm - NASTY!
VALENTINE's DAY STORM WORM:
Be very careful opening ANY Valentine (2/14/2008) emails - VALENTINES's DAY Storm Worm
Valentine's Day "Storm Worm" Virus Coming - Switched: Gadgets ...
Warnings over Valentine's Day storm worm - News - Tech.co.uk
SANS Internet Storm Center - Valentine's Storm Worm
2 more kitty (storm worm) gone undetected by many scanner
More on: "Storm Worm" Blows Through the Internet
Storm Worm Hits Computers Around the World
W32.Fakerecy
(x64) 64-Bit Anti-Virus Programs
Eset's NOD32 does x64 Windows
Alwil's free Avast 4.6 Home Edition does x64 Windows
64-Bit Coverage Coming Soon to most new anti-virus software releases
RECOMMENDED BOOKS on COMPUTER VIRUSES - Click here
David Woodsmall's highly recommended Technical Book List
OTHER RESOURCES - Caveat Emptor
Virus Information - CSRC (NIST)
SecureRoot
Pda Virus Checker Resources
Virus Resource Directory - fabseek
semantic virus protection home page by home-alarm-review
antivirussoftwarecenter
DARWIN AWARDS
Darwin Awards
Darwin Awards Rules
Darwinism For The Demented (the Worst of the Web)(about.com)
OTHER INFO
SEE ALSO:
ACRONYMS GLOSSARY
ALMANACS / DICTIONARIES / ENCYCLOPEDIAS / GLOSSARIES
Automobiles, 4x4, cars, tires, Financial, Fix-it, HDTV, Graphics, Movies, ETC **
BUGS/RECALLS/SCAMS,... Page
Buses, other
CLOSINGS: TRAFFIC, school, Businesses **
CONNECTORS
DATABASE Info
Digital - DVD, Music, Photography, Printers, Recording, Video
Encryption, Compression, RFID, Smart Cards, AI, & Fuzzy Logic
ETHERNET, 802.11x, Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet, isoEthernet
FIBRE CHANNEL
FIX-IT INFO
GRAPHICS INFO
HOAXES
HOTEL/MOTEL INFO
HOUSE & TAX INFO
IP, IPsec, IPv4, IPv6, FCIP, iFCP, PPP, SoIP, TCP, TCP/IP, TOE, VoIP
LEGACY computer LANGUAGES/Architectures
MAPS
MIDI
NEWS - LINKS to
NEWS - Current Technical
NORTH CAROLINA INFO
ORGANIZATIONS, Professional
** Messaging/BREW/J2ME/MMS/MMSC/PDA/Handhelds/PALM/SMS/Symbian/WinCE **
PERSONAL: airlines, cars, tires, Financial, Fix-it, HDTV, Graphics, Houses, Movies, ETC **
Programming, Agile, C, C++, Design, Algorithms, Patterns, OO, Refactoring, ADO
QA
REFERENCES
REFERENCES (Currency, Encyclopedias, Postal rates,...) **
SAN / NAS / SATA / Storage / CIM / Device Discovery
SCSI/ iSCSI / RAID / SAS / SMI-S
SEARCH
Secure Connections
SECURITY PROBLEMS
Smart Cards
TECHNICAL INFO **
Testing/QA **
TOOLS (power, hand, wood)
TIME, TIME ZONE INFO
TRAFFIC **
TRAVEL INFO
UML
UNIX INFO
UPGRADING/TROUBLESHOOTING PCs
Virtualization
VIRUS INFO
VISTA
WEATHER & TIME INFO
Complete Web Development
Windows Server 2003
Windows Server 2008
Windows Server 2012
Windows 7
Windows 8
WINDOWS TIPS **
Wireless / PDA / Handhelds
XP Info
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