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• Windows malware is really harmless under Mac?

  Hello!

  New Mac owner. Coming from bottom of Windows, I have to ask the following question:

  Even if my Mac Windows malware, nothing is really happening? He can't steal passwords, spy on me etc.?

  http://www.InfoWorld.com/article/2617132/Mac-OS-x/why-Mac-users-should-care-Abou t-windows - malware.html

  The good news is that even if Mac are able to host Windows viruses and Trojans targeting, these machines cannot be harmed by the malware in almost all cases.

  Is this article the right there is a possibility or...?

  -L' user who suffered years of Windows security flaws

  The article is accurate. Work of the malware order must run on the computer. The malware is Widnows only she can't run OSX. However, it can infect Windows Boot Camp and facilities of machine virtual windows.

• Is there a problem of Windows malware and its license?

  This morning I got a phone call saying that there have been complaints about Microsoft Windows used to inflict viruses through e-mail, and that the problem of malicious program involves the Windows license.    This company uses software join.me and say that they have been contracted by Microsoft to resolve this issue.   They offer a package of anti-logiciel upgrade and also improve my Windows license for the cost of living of $210.  I had a hard time to understand their level of English very strongly accentuated.   They did run an analysis that says I have 1537 viruses and my computer is high risk.

  This company is legitimate?    They'll call back me on Monday, June 25.

  I had no problems with my computer.  I have Norton 360 Antivirus software both System Mechanic, who seem to do a good job of protecting my computer.

  Bob Meisterling

  E-mail address is removed from the privacy *.

  Saturday, June 23, 2012 21:45:03 + 0000, PINES (2) wrote:

  This morning I received a phone call saying that there have been complaints about Microsoft Windows used to inflict viruses
  through e-mails and malware problem involves the Windows license.    This company uses software join.me and say that they have been contracted by Microsoft to resolve this issue.   They offer a package of anti-logiciel upgrade and also improve my Windows license for the cost of living of $210.  I had a hard time to understand their level of English very strongly accentuated.   They did run an analysis that says I have 1537 viruses and my computer is high risk.

  This company is legitimate?    They'll call back me on Monday, June 25.

  They are not legitimate. It's a scam and with different names and
  phone numbers, which is becoming more and more common lately. In addition to their money get on your part to do anything of any value,
  If you leave them in your computer, which knows what losses they did are
  where confidential information they stole.

  So if you have done so, I highly recommend that you do both of the following
  immediately:

  1 do a clean reinstall of Windows.
  2. change all of your passwords, especially banks or other
  financial sites.

  I had no problems with my computer.  I have both
  Norton Antivirus 360 and software System Mechanic who seem to do a good job of protecting my computer.

  Sorry to say this, but they are all two very bad choices. Norton is
  Among the worst available security programs (in my opinion and that of)
  many others of us here) and should be replaced by a better
  program. System Mechanic is nothing more than a useless, dangerous.
  piece of junk; It should be got rid of and do not need
  replacement.

  Ken Blake, Microsoft MVP

• Researcher in Windows 7, it is a standard program/software?

  I have a Toshiba laptop and use Windows 7 Home Premium (SP1)... in the Notification area, there is a program/software called researcher... can someone tell me what is the usefulness of this program/software?

  PS: It is symbolized as a traffic light

  Thanks Mike... It was listed in the programs and features... I don't see no meaning in having so I decided to uninstall... I hope that this was not really significant :D

• Windows malware introduced

  I downloaded the software tool, but I don't know how to retrieve and use

  By default, it downloads here:

  C:\WINDOWS\system32\MRT.exe

  so the easiest way is to create a shortcut on your desktop for this executable and run it every month.

  UTC/GMT is 14:25 Monday, April 16, 2012

• Live Media Research s window

  When I try to open the media directory in Windows Live, there is a warning at the top which indicates that the security settings may be too high.  I checked my Norton security and removed MacAfee program on my hard drive.  I'm still looking for a solution delete this block.

  Try disabling UAC temporarily.

  Click Start (Windows logo in the bottom left), in the box "search" at the bottom, typemsconfig and click on continue.

  Click on the 'Tools' tab at the top right, scroll down to the bottom of the page and select "disable UAC" and click on "start".

  Restart your pc and see if these sites are accessible.

  If they are, you know what is the origin of the restrictions in order to reset all of your other security measures and focus on enabling UAC to access these sites.

• problems of Windows malware removal tool softwear, need help ASAP.

  I got the update about a month, there is or not, I've read about this update and it says that it updates every month.
  But since I got it I have download and a few minutes later updates come in saying to new me to install the update again, ive done this countless times and it does not stop, also when I put the update automatically he does he continues to make me do it manually.
  Of more my every day 3 analysis of the computer is not doing it on his own either, makes me do it manually even if I put it was automatic.
  If you have no idea why this happens or if you know the link between these issues, if there is any please let me know.
  Thank you

  I don't know I really understood the question, but for all the information about the malicious software removal tool, see:
  http://www.Microsoft.com/security/malwareremove/default.aspx
  There is even a part where to get help.

  See also: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/890830
  The Microsoft Windows malicious software removal tool helps remove specific malicious software and present on computers that are running Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2008, Windows XP, or Windows 2000

  On the other hand if you actually talk Windows Defender that updates automatically (more than once a monthg btw)
  How to troubleshoot Windows Defender definition update
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/918355

  Using Windows Defender
  http://windowshelp.Microsoft.com/Windows/en-us/help/4ef8da25-133e-4947-99c1-5c7951d48a151033.mspx TaurArian [MVP] 2005-2010 - Update Services

• Windows malware removal tool (February) install failure

  Monthly. I would have to wait until this installed, but cancelled after waiting half an hour.

  Now marked "failed". -I clicked on the icon to try again. No results.

  * One I don't have a chance?

  You will get the next month.  The MSRT tool is not an update, it's just a unique analysis (it's a stand-alone version of antivirus that runs a single scan, and then deletes it).

  If you wish, you can run the scan manually here: http://www.microsoft.com/security/pc-security/malware-removal.aspx

• Research of Windows 8 is rubbish, cannot find the files in a folder

  It makes me a little crazy.

  I'm looking on a list of files in a folder - I enter a search string that matches one of the file names, and still win 8 search tells me 'no element doesn't match your search' which is total garbage that I can see the file in the folder.

  I also noticed that as soon as I add a folder to the index, I can pick up is no longer the case! There where previously I would get some results, I then none after you add the file in the index list.

  What is going on!?!

  How to get Windows 8 to search my files in a folder? Really, is it that hard? I don't even mean the content of the file, just the names of files, and still win 8 search does not always work.

  Windows 7 search just worked! Why MS, why change?

  So now, I have to just decide if it's worth to give B a different drive letter. But thanks for pointing me in a useful direction.

  Probably not.  Someone else had a similar problem with a player that they had tagged A: and supposedly they tested using a different letter.  The problem was to search all access to this drive.

  http://answers.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows/Forum/windows8_1-TMS/Windows-81-file-searchindexing-not-working/d9288dad-e381-4D1C-8520-694e3b5e475a?page=1

  FYI

  Robert
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• Removal of the false malware products of the windows Security Center

  I use Vista Home Premium on my laptop and my AVG expired a few weeks ago. I went online and accidentally bought and installed a fake AV program, called Antivir solution Pro. I didn't know it was a bad program until I started getting all sorts of viruses and malicious messeges also everything I did and use. I tried to uninstall this thing with little success. I have downloaded and run STOPzilla and it found and removed 337 threats. I also downloaded AVG again. However, in the Security windows malware protection sectionoif, my protection antivirus says not compatible and shows that this "Antivir Solution Pro is still on but is its status as Windows Security Center in a format that is no longer supported". Defender scan shows pick up nothong. I tried to install AVG and it tells me to uninstall this program for optimal performance, but when I click on the button uninstall I can't find this Antivir anywhere in the list. I run the Microsoft Windows malicious software removal tool now. What can I do if not find something?

  I can not as up-to-date definitions for Defender. I tried to download them from the microsoft Web site, but I don't think it worked because I always get the message. Is this related?

  Alaska,

  Visit the Microsoft Solution Center and antivirus security for resources and tools to keep your PC safe and healthy.  If you have problems with the installation of the update itself, visit the Microsoft Update Support for resources and tools to keep your PC updated with the latest updates.

• Malware 'non-genuine windows' shows and other software (Acronis) not said that this is the evaluation version when it is the paid-up version.

  I've been running windows 7 64 bit with SP1 and all the updates that are known for 10 months without any problem.  Now, a 'non-genuine windows' malware appear and other software (Acronis) not said this is the evaluation version when it's the fully paid for version.  What should I do to solve this problem.  Rick Rickard

  You must read the user final license agreement and you will find that the OEM licenses have restrictions. You need to understand.

  If you want to move windows from one computer to another, you need a full commercial license.
  This same problem is again this morning on another computer where he runs a real operating system from microsoft, Windows 7 32 bit SP!, more than 4 months.  Today he says that my win 7 op sys is not authentic.  This computer has been customized built so I was the first to install a sys op on it.
  
  
  After a diagnostic for the analysis report.

• Why have I not results in Windows 8 research even after indexing?

  My research of Windows 8 return no results for documents, even though I know that they are on my computer.  For example, when I search the folder of document for files with the .doc extension, it will always return no results.  I tried all the indexes of troubleshooting I could find and ensured that all types of file extensions are added to the indexing as well.  Someone at - it any other suggestions on how to fix this?

  Using File Explorer, or the charms?  If you use the charms, you must select the file tab for now - looks like it will be deleted in Windows 8 for a more complete and more generic search location.  Also, I heard that the search of the files in the charms often does not work now.  Please let me know where you are looking.

• If I'm only using Quickweb/Instant Web (never from Windows), do I need protection against malwares?

  I refer to the snapshot on software called "Quickweb" or "Instant Web" which comes with a few HP Minis and can be downloaded by other users of HP.

  When you turn on the computer, Quickweb loads instantly and allows access to Internet, e-mail, etc., but not software applications or computer players (I think).

  To enter in the Windows operating system, you must click on a separate button and wait for Windows to load.

  Assuming I ever do that and use only the Quickweb, I need malware protection for my computer? Also, do I need to keep Windows updated?

  Thank you.

  Yes, my understanding quickweb runs in a sandbox.

  If you ever plan to use Windows, so you don't have to do something for her.

  The safest way absolute to run an operating system is a boot CD/DVD, in this way, nothing can ever write the OS to permanently infect it. every time that you start from the disc is perfectly clean every time. There are many available just for this purpose small linux distributions.

  Sanboxing is safe but malware writers are still trying to overcome the sandboxing on different platforms, it's a cat and mouse game. But since Quickweb is not widely used as Windows, malware authors can ignore trying to defeat.

  In the end, nothing is 100% safe.

• Virus Malware Trojans and other junk

  Okay, so, it is true that I am not a Mac person, gasp, but here comes a true unbiased.

  I helped a member of the family rebuild a MacBook Pro using a USB stick to boot and install the latest version of El Capitan.  I was helping to restore the data literally 48 hours later and to my surprise, that the machine was infected with two pieces of malware (which was visible) 'Advanced Mac Cleaner' and 'ZipClould '.  It is interesting ZipCloud himself had placed in the dock bar, replacing a similar looking cloud storage service.

  So clearly the machine has been compromised, and it was easier to rebuild than to go on the road to 'cleaning up' at this stage.

  How can I avoid this happening again?  I can't look over the shoulder 24 x 7, but there should be a way to avoid this.

  Mac users often ask if they should install "anti-virus" (AV) or software "anti-malware". The answer is 'no', but it can give the false impression that there is no threat of what is loosely called 'virus '. There is a threat.

  1. it is a comment on what you should - and should not-do to protect you from malicious software ("malware") that runs on the Internet and gets onto a computer as an unintended consequence of the user's actions.

  It does not apply to the software, such as keyloggers, which can be installed deliberately by an intruder who has convenient access to the computer, or who has been able to take control of it remotely. This threat is in a different category, and there is no easy way to defend against it. AV software is not intended to and does not, to defend against these attacks.

  The comment is long because the issue is complex. The essential points are in articles 5 and 11.

  OS X implements now three levels of integrated protection specifically against malware, not to mention the protections of runtime such as quarantine the file, execute disable, sandbox, protecting the integrity of system, System Library randomization and randomized address space layout , which can also prevent other kinds of exploits.

  2. all versions of Mac OS X 10.6.7 were able to detect the malware Mac known in downloaded files and block non-secure web plugins. This feature is transparent to the user. Apple calls internally it "XProtect."

  The malware used by XProtect recognition database is automatically updated. However, you should not count on it, because the attackers are still at least a day before the defenders.

  The following restrictions apply to XProtect:

  ☞ circumvented by some third-party network software, such as the BitTorrent clients and Java applets.

  ☞ It applies only to software downloaded on the network. Software installed from a CD or other media is not verified.

  As new versions of Mac OS X are available, it is not clear whether Apple will continue indefinitely maintain the older versions such as 10.6 XProtect database. Versions of obsolete systems security may eventually be affected. Updates to security for the code of obsolete systems will be stop being released at any given time, and which can leave them open to other types of attack in addition to malware.

  3. starting with the OS X 10.7.5, there was a second layer of built-in malware protection, designated "Gatekeeper" by Apple. By default, applications and installation packages downloaded from the network will be run only if they are digitally signed by a developer to a certificate issued by Apple. Certified software in this way has not been checked for safety by Apple, unless it comes to the App Store, but you can be reasonably sure that it has not been changed by someone other than the developer. His identity is known to Apple, so it could be held legally responsible if it distributes malicious software. Which may not mean much if the developer lives in a country with a weak legal system (see below).

  Access controller does not depend on a database of known malware. He has, however, the same limitations as XProtect and in addition the following:

  ☞ It can easily be turned off or overridden by the user.

  ☞ A malware attacker could find a way around it, or could take control of a certificate of signing of code under false pretenses or could simply ignore the consequences of the distribution of malware Tryggvason.

  ☞ Developer App store could find a way around the Apple control, or the control may fail due to human error.

  Apple took too long to revoke some known attackers codesigning certificates, thus diluting the value of the keeper and the program developer ID. These variances do not involve the App Store products, however.

  For the reasons given, App Store, and, to a lesser extent - other applications recognized by signed Gatekeeper, are safer than others, but they cannot be considered to be absolutely sure. "Sand" applications could make to access to private data, such as your contacts, or for access to the network. Think that before granting access. Security sandbox is based on user input. Never click through any application for leave without thinking.

  4. by starting with OS X 10.8.3, a third layer of protection has been added: a "Malware Removal Tool" (MRT). MRT runs automatically in the background. He checks and removes, malware that corresponds to a database of recognition held by Apple. To ensure that MRT will be executed when the database is updated, the App Store tab in system preferences and check the box marked

  Install the system data files and security updates

  If it is not already done.

  As XProtect, MRT is effective against known threats, but not against strangers. It alerts you if it detects malware, but otherwise, it has no user interface.

  5. the built-in Mac OS x security features reduce the risk of malware attack, but they are not and will never be complete protection. Malware is a problem of human behavior, not a behavior machine, and none only of technological solution will solve. Software protect you from trust only will make you more vulnerable.

  The best defense is always going to be your own intelligence. Except perhaps feats of Java, all the known malware, circulating on the Internet wearing reached a completely setting installation to update to OS X 10.6 or later takes the form of so-called "Trojans", which may have no effect if the victim is deceived in their execution. The threat thus amounts to a battle of wits between you and cybercriminals. If you are better informed, they think you are, you win. In effect, it means that you always stay in the shelter of practical computing. How do you know when you leave the safe harbor? Here are a few signs warning of danger.

  Software from a reliable source

  ☞ Software with a brand, such as Adobe Flash Player, does not come directly from the Web site. Don't be fooled an alert of any website for updating Flash, or your browser, or other software. A real alert that Flash is outdated and blocked is shown on this support page. In this case, follow the instructions on the support page. Furthermore, assume that the alert is false and that someone is trying to rip you off to install malicious software. If you see these alerts on more than one Web site, ask for instructions.

  ☞ Software any is distributed via BitTorrent or Usenet, or on a Web site that distributes pirated music and movies.

  ☞ Rogue sites Web such as CNET Download MacUpdate, Soft32, Softonic and SourceForge distribute free applications that have been packaged in a superfluous "install".

  ☞ The software is advertised through spam or intrusive web ads. Any announcement, on any site, which includes a direct link to a download should be ignored.

  Software that is clearly illegal or doing something illegal

  Commercial software ☞ high-end such as Photoshop is "cracked" or "free."

  ☞ An application helps you violates copyright law, for example to circumvent the copy protection on a commercial software, or streamed media recording to be reused without permission. All the 'YouTube downloaders' are in this category, but not all are necessarily malicious.

  Conditional or unsolicited offer from strangers

  ☞ A phone calling or a web page you indicates that you have a "virus" and offers to remove. (Some reputable sites warned visitors who have been infected with the malware "DNSChanger" legitimately. The exception to this rule applies.)

  ☞ A web site offers a free content like music or video, but for use, you must install a "codec", 'plug-in', 'player' 'Downloader', 'extractor', or 'certificate' which comes from the same site, or a stranger.

  ☞ You win a prize in a competition that you are never entered.

  ☞ someone on a forum like this is eager to help you, but only if you download an application of your choice.

  ☞ a 'FREE WI - FI!' network presents itself in a public place like an airport, but is not provided by management.

  ☞ Online everything that you expect to pay is 'free '.

  Unexpected events

  ☞ a file is downloaded automatically when you visit a web page, without any further action on your part. delete any file without opening it.

  ☞ You open what you think, it is a document and you receive an alert that it is "an application downloaded from the Internet." Click Cancel and delete the file. Even if you don't get the alert, you still need to delete any file that is not what you expected it to be.

  ☞ An application does something you don't expect, such as permission to access your contacts, your location or the Internet without obvious reason.

  ☞ Software is attached to the email you na not ask, even if it is (or seems to come) by a person of trust.

  I do not leave the safe harbour that once will necessarily lead to disasters, but make a habit of it will weaken your defenses against malicious software attacks. None of the above scenarios must, at the very least, make you uncomfortable.

  6. Java on the Web (not to be confused with JavaScript, to which it is not related, despite the similarity of names) is a weak point in the security of any system. Java is, among other things, a platform to run complex applications in a web page. That was always a bad idea, and Java developers have proved unable to apply it without also creating a portal for malware to enter. Past Java exploits are the closest thing there has ever been a type virus Windows affecting OS X. simply load a page with Java malicious content could be harmful.

  Fortunately, client-side Java on the Web is outdated and largely disappeared. Only a few outdated sites still use it. Try to accelerate the process of extinction by avoiding these sites, if you have a choice. Forget to play games or other uses not Java essentials.

  Java is not included in OS X 10.7 and later versions. Discrete Java installers are distributed by Apple and Oracle (the developer of Java). Do not use one unless you need it. Most of the people don't. If Java is installed, turn it off- not the JavaScript in your browser.

  Whatever the version, experience has shown that Java on the Web is not reliable. If you must use a Java applet for a job on a specific site, Enable Java only for the site in Safari. Never activate Java for a public Web site that carries the third-party advertising. Use only on websites that are well known, protected by login and secure without ads. In Safari 6 or later, you will see a padlock icon in the address bar when you visit a secure site.

  7. another perennial weak point is Adobe Flash Player. Like Java, Flash is declining well deserved, but content Flash is still much more widespread than the contents of Java on the Web. If you choose to install the Flash plugin, you can reduce your exposure to Flash by checking the box marked

  Stop the plug-ins to save energy

  in the Advanced tab of the preferences of Safari window, if not already done. Consider also installing an extension Safari as "ClickToFlash" or "ClickToPlugin." They will prevent the Flash content automatically load and are initially not Flash video is substituted for Flash on YouTube and perhaps a few other sites. I tested the extensions and found them safe, but you should always do your own research before you decide whether to trust any third party software.

  8. remain within the sphere of security, and you will be as safe from malware you can be practically. The rest of this comment is what you must do to protect you.

  Never install any AV or products 'Internet security' for Mac if you have a choice, because they are all worse than useless. If you are required by a (wrong) institutional policy to install some kind of AV, choose one of the free apps in the Mac App Store, nothing else.

  Why you should not use products AV?

  ☞ To recognize malware, software depends on a database of known threats, which is always at least one day to day. This technique is a proven failure, as a major supplier of AV software has admitted. Most of the attacks are "zero-day" - that is, previously unknown. Recognition-based AV does not defend against such attacks, and the enterprise IT industry comes to realize that the traditional AV software is worthless.

  ☞ design is based generally on the nonexistent threat that malware can be injected at any time, anywhere in the file system. Malware is downloaded from the network; He is not of the blue leaves. To meet this threat does not exist, a commercial AV software changes or low level functions of the operating system, which is a waste of resources and a frequent cause of instability, bugs, poor performance, and duplicates.

  ☞ changing the operating system, the software can also create weaknessesthat could be exploited by malicious attackers.

  ☞ especially, a false sense of security is dangerous. This fact relates to all AV software it will never be any changes elsewhere.

  9. a free AV product from the Mac App Store is safe as long as you don't let it delete or move files. Ignore all the warnings that it can give you on "heuristic" or "phishing." These warnings, if they are not simply false positives, see the text of e-mail messages or updates cached web pages, not malware.

  An AV application is not necessary and may not be invoked for protection against malware for OS X. It is useful, or even not at all, only to detect malware Windows and even for this use it is not really effective, because the new Windows malware makes its appearance much faster than OS X malware.

  Windows malware cannot hurt you directly (unless, of course, you use Windows). Just do not pass to someone else. A malicious link in the e-mail is usually easy to recognize by the name alone. A concrete example:

       London Terror Moovie.avi [124 spaces] Checked By Norton Antivirus.exe

  You don't need software to tell you it's a horse Trojan for Windows. Software may be able to tell what trojan is, but who cares? In practice, there is no reason to use a recognition software, unless an organizational strategy requires. Malware Windows is so widespread that you must assume that it is in each attachment until proof to the contrary. Nevertheless, a free AV product on the App Store can serve a purpose if it fulfills a misinformed network administrator that says you must have some sort of application AV. An App Store product will not change the operating system; in fact, it does nothing, unless you run it.

  If you are just curious to know if a file is considered malware by the AV engines, you can download it from the "VirusTotal" site, where it will be tested against most of them without charge. A negative result is evidence of what whether, for the reasons given above. I do not recommend doing this with a file that may contain private information.

  10. There seems to be a common belief that the firewall Application acts as a barrier to infection, or prevents operation of malware. He does not. It blocks incoming connections to some network services you are using, such as file sharing. It is disabled by default, and you should leave it like that if you're behind a router on a private home or office network. Activate only when you are on an untrusted network, for example a public Wi - Fi hotspot, where you do not want to provide services. Disable services that you don't use in the sharing preferences window. All are disabled by default.

  11. as a Mac user, you don't have to live in fear that your computer may be infected whenever you install the software, read emails, or visit a web page. But nor can you assume that you will always be free from exploitation, no matter what you do. Internet browsing, it's like walking the streets of a big city. It can be as safe or as dangerous that you choose to do so. The greatest harm done by software AV is precisely its selling point: it makes people feel safe. They can then feel sufficiently safe to take risks, which the software does not protect them. Nothing can reduce the need for safe computing practices.

• malware tool kb890830

  I downloaded the software windows malware tool kb890830, but don't not know what program to open it or how to use it?

  Hi ccd004,

  Essentially, he's doing his thing, but if you use the monthly update from WIndows Update it occurs once a month, when, or shortly after you have uploaded/updated.  That's fine as you should be otherwise protected with certain AV product anyway (like MSE).

  To run MSRT more frequently, or when you want it, you will need to download the version of the Download Center (the one with Windows Update will offer this option not) - but in truth, you are also protected if you use MSE for real-time protection and analyses and if you want to do a more detailed analysis, so instead of a product to a few threats only very limited Instead, download and run the Scanner from Microsoft which is far superior: http://www.microsoft.com/security/scanner/en-us/default.aspx.

  Steve gave you an excellent article on the MSRT tool.

  For more information about Microsoft Security products (and), and see this: http://www.microsoft.com/security/default.aspx.

  Good luck!

  Kosh