I went ahead and had rogue killer delete the DNS files, and returned to Internet Explorer and so far no overlapping scripts have appeared. How can I ensure that these dns settings won't return?
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I went ahead and had rogue killer delete the DNS files, and returned to Internet Explorer and so far no overlapping scripts have appeared. How can I ensure that these dns settings won't return?
After restarting the system, no infections appear present.
Is it all browsers? And is it all web pages?
ooops, didn't see thisQuote:
After restarting the system, no infections appear present.
still seeing web ads?
I had uninstalled firefox and google chrome prior to coming onto this forum. Do I need to download again and see?
Download Google chrome from here
http://www.google.com/chrome/
Download Firefox from here
https://www.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/new/
Before doing any surfing on any of the browsers please download AdBlock Plus
https://adblockplus.org/releases/adb...lorer-released <-- for IE
https://adblockplus.org/ <-- for Firefox
https://chrome.google.com/webstore/d...ibdccddilifddb <-- for Google chrome
if a banner pops up you should be able to right click on it and have it added to the block list.
No sign of the script...
you mean we whooped it?
don't burst my bubble!
...gone. After almost 5 months of fighting with this.
Yippeeee!!
Let's remove tools and quarantine folder, I'll post preventive tips.
Don't miss or skip this next step, this will remove malicious files from quarantine and set a clean restore point.
Go to Start > Run > copy and paste the full text path in the run box
ComboFix /Uninstall
Note the space between the x and the /U, it needs to be there.
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http://i.imgur.com/AFZxnZc.jpg DelFix
- Please download DelFix and save the file to your Desktop.
- Double-click DelFix.exe to run the programme.
- Place a checkmark next to the following items:
- Activate UAC
- Remove disinfection tools
- Create registry backup
- Purge system restore
- Reset system settings
- Click the Run button.
-- This will remove the specialised tools we used to disinfect your system. Any leftover logs, files, folders or tools remaining on your Desktop which were not removed can be deleted manually (right-click the file + delete).
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- How Malware Spreads - How did I get infected? by quietman7, MVP
- Simple and easy ways to keep your computer safe and secure on the Internet by Lawrence Abrams, MVP
- How to Prevent Malware by miekiemoes, MVP
- How to backup and restore your data using Cobian Backup by YourHighness
- Slow Computer/browser? It May Not Be Malwareby quietman7, MVP
The following programmes come highly recommended in the security community.
- http://3-ps.googleusercontent.com/x/...vn1Hlvqi8h.jpgAdBlock is a browser add-on that blocks annoying banners, pop-ups and video ads.
- http://i.imgur.com/E8I37RF.pngCryptoPrevent places policy restrictions on loading points for ransomware (eg.CryptoPrevent), preventing your files from being encrypted.
- http://i.imgur.com/EG85Vjt.png Malwarebytes Anti-Exploit (MBAE) is designed to prevent zero-day malware from exploiting vulnerable software.
- http://3-ps.googleusercontent.com/x/...HjgFxjvw2Z.jpgMalwarebytes Anti-Malware Premium (MBAM) works in real-time along side your Anti-Virus to prevent malware execution.
- http://1-ps.googleusercontent.com/x/...A5YbWn1eDO.png NoScript is a Firefox add-on that blocks the actions of malicious scripts by using whitelisting and other technology.
- http://i.imgur.com/3O8r9Uq.png Sandboxie isolates programmes of your choice, preventing files from being written to your HDD unless approved by you.
- http://1-ps.googleusercontent.com/x/...v1OlJl_ZAS.png Secuina PSI will scan your computer for vulnerable softwarethat is outdated, and automatically find the latest update for you.
- http://3-ps.googleusercontent.com/x/...k6hhwopU0q.jpg SpywareBlaster is a form of passive protection, designed to block the actions of malicious websites and tracking cookies.
- http://3-ps.googleusercontent.com/x/...4tmM1lM7DQ.pngWeb of Trust (WOT) is a browser add-on designed to alert you before interacting with a potentially malicious website.