trojan horse

[mjandrews96]

hi out there

can anybody help me   trojan horse!!!  i seem to have one on my comp   it is called (ysb_1002245(1).cab)  it came when i was down loading music (legal)  and avg does not do away with it it only shows it on their virus base  i have had to pay �80  to get rid of two before   as i am comp illiterate and a oap  this comes  steep 

does anybody how to do away with then in simple language please     mani tks  

[Phantaxus]

e an uninstaller link - but it was not working when I clicked on it

[Phantaxus]

eek

try again

this is yoursitebar it is advertising spyware

http://www.ysbweb.com/uninstall.html

 

that is an uninstaller link but it was not working when I tried it

[Phantaxus]

hmm just started that uninstaller and I dont like the look of it. Looks like it may be installing more spyware so dont run that.

[Fitzer]

Have you tried Microsoft's spyware removal tool, it can be downloaded at http://www.microsoft.com/windows/default.mspx about 3rd option down. I have found it to be very good on recalcitrant bits of code such as searchweb2 on my brother's PC. 

[Phantaxus]

you can download it for free from here

http://www.safer-networking.org/en/index.html

after installation update it and get it to scan you machine tell it to fix any problems it finds

after this you may find that some of your installed software will no longer work - this will be because spybot has removed the advertising components they require. You can always reinstall the software again if you really need it.

[Loosehead]

Use an antivirus/spyware remover. Then STOP using Internet explorer, that is the weakness. Use Firefox, it will stop nearly all attacks of this type before they start.

http://www.mozilla.org/products/firefox/

[Kerplunk]

just a note...Firefox will be just as open to spyware as IE withiin the next 6 - 12 months.

[peanut]

Try this link, it is Mc Afee but it is specifically meant for trojan horses and other such variants . when you click the link, select download Stinger.exe http://vil.nai.com/vil/stinger/

[Loosehead]

You sure Kerplunk? Seems that is one of it's major advantages, I'm suprised, presumably they have to use the activex bit for somthing then.

[PatTheRat]

Firefox isnt in any way safer than internet explorer. Its just that as over 90% of people are using internet explorer, they are the main target. As more and more people switch to firefox they will then get targeted also.

 

mjandrew96, i got a programme called Ad-Aware when I hadnt got a clue about anythin to do with computers, and its easy to work.

 

Go to www.download.com and in the search bar type 'ad-aware'. Click on 'Ad-Aware SE Personal Edition 1.05'. Download this and then run the programme. When you open it up, always check for updates as this will remove new trojans etc that appear.

 

I would recommend this opposed to microsofts version, as I hear it also spys on your pc, but it a less damaging way.

[mjandrews96]

hi folks
re trojan thanks for all yr help somebody i know had anti virus prog called sophos this was very good and shredded this particular trojan he only used it on my pc and then took it home it is an american prog further question does anybody know if it is available over this side of the pond
again thanks to you all

[Mattk]

can u not auto update it from within your own settings ?

[peanut]

I'm sure you can order it online and have it shipped to you.

[KJN]

Check out

www.sophos.com

Great AV for small businesses, updates sent out via disc.

 

KJN