the malware "Ransomware".

I read an article on malware "Ransomware", which in the past was only targeting systems based on Windows, is now targeting mac computers. Should I worry about this on my MacBook Air?

N ° Apple has already sent a fix for this. For more details, see http://techcrunch.com/2016/03/07/apple-has-shut-down-the-first-fully-functional-mac-os-x-ransomware /

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  • How to get the malware removal software will run after your infected.

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    Hello

    Have you read and follow this? There are still manual methods.

    Remove Windows XP Repair (Uninstall Guide)<-- read="" this="" link="" for="" removal="">
    http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/virus-removal/remove-win-7-Internet-Security-2011

    Have you tried to rename (the ladies of malware) programs you need to run a .COM extension?

  • How can I get rid of the malware named "Windows XP FIx"?

    Mother-in-law clicked on a link, and my computer is getting killed.  Help?

    Hello

    Windows XP Fix is a fake performance tool, a scam to force you to pay for it, while it has no advantage at all.

    Remove Windows XP Fix (Uninstall Guide)<-- read="" this="">
    http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/virus-removal/remove-Windows-XP-fix

    It can be made repeatedly in Mode safe - F8 tap that you start, however, you must also run
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    Download malwarebytes and scan with it, run MRT and add Prevx to be sure that he is gone. (If Rootkits run UnHackMe)

    Download - SAVE - go to where you put - right-click on it - RUN

    Malwarebytes - free
    http://www.Malwarebytes.org/products/malwarebytes_free

    Run the malware removal tool from Microsoft

    RUN - type in the box-> MRT.exe

    You should get this tool and its updates via Windows updates - if necessary, you can download it here.

    Download - SAVE - go to where you put - right-click on it - RUN
    (Then run MRT as shown above.)

    Microsoft Malicious - 32-bit removal tool
    http://www.Microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyId=AD724AE0-E72D-4F54-9AB3-75B8EB148356&displaylang=en

    Microsoft Malicious removal tool - 64 bit
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    also install Prevx to be sure that it is all gone.

    Download - SAVE - go to where you put - right-click on it - RUN

    Prevx - Home - free - small, fast, exceptional CLOUD protection, working with other security programs.
    It is a single scanner, VERY EFFICIENT, if it finds something to come back here or use Google for
    see how to remove.
    http://www.prevx.com/   <-->
    http://info.prevx.com/downloadcsi.asp  <-->

    Choice of PCmag editor - Prevx-
    http://www.PCMag.com/Article2/0, 2817,2346862,00.asp

    Try the demo version of Hitman Pro:

    Hitman Pro is a second scanner reviews, designed to save your computer from malicious software (viruses,
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    http://www.SurfRight.nl/en/hitmanpro

    --------------------------------------------------------

    If necessary here are some free online scanners to help the

    http://www.eset.com/onlinescan/

    -----------------------------------

    Original version is now replaced by the Microsoft Safety Scanner
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    Microsoft safety scanner
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    ----------------------------------

    http://www.Kaspersky.com/virusscanner

    Other tests free online
    http://www.Google.com/search?hl=en&source=HP&q=antivirus+free+online+scan&AQ=f&OQ=&AQI=G1

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    Also do to the General corruption of cleaning and repair/replace damaged/missing system files.

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    Then run checkdisk (chkdsk).

    RUN - type in the box-

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    -----------------------------------------------------------------------

    If we find Rootkits use this thread and other suggestions. (Run UnHackMe)

    http://social.answers.Microsoft.com/forums/en-us/InternetExplorer/thread/a8f665f0-C793-441A-a5b9-54b7e1e7a5a4/

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  • After the removal of the malware, I can't check for updates or download files of definition of

    I bought a PC with Windows XP Professional. He has been infected with 5 different Trojan horses, a backdoor and other malicious software. I cleaned the computer but found that I can't download Security Essentials definition updates or even can I search for updates by using Windows Update.  It gives an error saying that there is a problem with the network connection. Otherwise, I can access internet and download, and the only remaining issue was when Java gave me a prompt to download a update of the skipped upward same error box. While the computer has been infected, it actually blocked access to the internet and I couldn't access it at all so I think that the malware must have corrupted one or several files somewhere along the line. Unfortunately, I don't have the original XP system disk to perform an upgrade on the spot to restore the files. If anyone has ideas on how I could fix this problem before reloading the operating system, it would be much appreciated. Thank you.

    I will be reload the OS so I have my answer to this question. Please, if anyone wants to add anything don't hesitate not, but if you insist on patronising pass to the next thread to exercise your "superiority". Thank you.

    You can trust in the security of any computer used until you have formatted the HARD drive & then did a clean install of Windows. Period, end of story.

    Follow the instructions in this post of mine in another forum (to-the-letter & in order!) to restore your computer to a State safe & functional: http://aumha.net/viewtopic.php?f=62&t=44636

    If you need additional assistance with the clean install, please start a new thread in this forum: http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/windows_xp-system

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  • How can I remove Microsoft Download center of my office, I downloaded the malware removal tool and do not want to

    How can I remove Microsoft Download center of my office, I downloaded the malware removal tool and do not want to

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    I followed the instructions on bleepingcomputer.com as suggested and am trying to run a clean boot using msconfig to disable all startup programs and the non-microsoft services. reports of msconfig access denied error when you try to change a service.

    Suite McAfee was previously installed on this system, but is more work after that "Additional Guard" has appeared and has been uninstalled due to the failure of an attempt to reinstall. The McAfee software will not be installed successfully. AVG Free edition does not install because it indicates that the additional guard already is installled. I was able to run Malwarebytes Anti-malware to remove Additional Guard system and am unable to find any remaining files or registry keys. I scanned for rootkits, but was unable to find anything. What else could happen? More precisely:

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    Let alone msconfig for the moment. To ensure that all references to McAfee are removed, use the removal tool.

    McAfee Removal Tool - http://service.mcafee.com/FAQDocument.aspx?id=TS100507
    Reboot after running the tool.

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    Start > run > cmd [OK]
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    Yes, I had tried AntiMalWare with no success. However, I had to run SuperAntiSpyware and it took care of the problem. It took 2 separate trials so he can run and clean it well. Thank you for your quick response.

  • Restore SR5110nx infected by the malware in safe mode

    People... I have a Presario SR5110NX who has been infected with the garbage of privacy - CENTER.ORG.  The best way to get rid of it seems to be simply take out the hard drive.

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    I was planning to start mode without failure (F8), then go to the Recovery Manager and restore just C: as long as the plant.  But it will work in safe mode?

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  • Gray screen of malware and 'voice' to dial 1 888 to fix the malware? What should I do?

    This morning I opened the email m and there was one that looked like it came from apple... I clicked it and a gray screen appeared with a voice that tells me to call the number 888 a1.  I can't get rid of the email.  Can I get rid of it by stopping?  In the message my access to my hard drive appears and asks me to enter the password etc... I didn't get this because I want to make sure that it does not allow malware to enter my hard drive like that.  Please help me with what I can do.  I have "silenced" the voice and he has declined so that I can continue on...

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  • By searching for my mental health practice, my other laptop locked up with the malware FBIMoney Pak.

    How can I get in the laptop to download the anti-malware software?

    Hello

    Follow the steps to remove in the link.

    'Remove FBI MoneyPak Ransomware or the Reveton Trojan horse'

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  • The malware removal

    Hello

    I think that I was not careful enough and that you have installed a malware on my mac. To many sites that I visit, the ads appear, and when I click somewhere on the page (not even on ads) a couple new tabs open and talk a bit about Flash or suggest antivirus,... ads are usually 'TurboMac' and 'DealTop '. I do not see the extensions in my browser, but I have this problem with all my browsers.

    Please help me get rid of this problem and I promise to be more careful in installing apps!

    (I use OS X El Capitan and I have enabled FileVault)

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    Hello M4appleS,

    I wrote a small diagnostic program to help show what adware is installed. Download EtreCheck from http://www.etrecheck.com, run it and paste the results here. EtreCheck is perfectly safe to run, don't request your password to install and is signed with my developer Apple ID.

    If adware is installed, EtreCheck will help remove you, although you may need to provide a password. If you are not comfortable with that, just after the report of EtreCheck here and other AIDS can tell you exactly which files should be deleted and the way to do it.

    WARNING: Although EtreCheck is free, there are other links on my site that could give me some form of compensation, financial or otherwise.

  • After the malware problem, firefox is very slow, even though I uninstalled it twice.

    I have a malware problem. I have restored the windows and installed the Malwarebytes program. Also, I deleted the registry. After that, I send using firefox. However the mozila was very slow but not internet explore.
    Then, I uninstalled and installed mozila twice but the problem remains.

    Please try to run AdwCleaner and see if Firefox accelerates. If this does not help, try the following steps.

    Some Firefox problems can be solved by performing a clean reinstall. This means that you remove Firefox program files, and then reinstall Firefox. Please follow these steps:

    Note: You can print these steps or consult them in another browser.

    1. Download the latest version of Firefox from mozilla.org office (or choose the download for your operating system and language on this page) and save the file to install it on your computer.
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    3. Remove the Firefox installation folder, which is located in one of these locations, by default:
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        • C:\Program Files\Mozilla Firefox
        • C:\Program Files (x 86) \Mozilla Firefox
      • Mac: Delete Firefox in the Applications folder.
      • Linux: If you have installed Firefox with the distribution-based package manager, you must use the same way to uninstall: see Install Firefox on Linux. If you have downloaded and installed the binary package from the Firefox download page, simply remove the folder firefox in your home directory.
    4. Now, go ahead and reinstall Firefox:
      1. Double-click on the downloaded Setup file and go through the steps in the installation wizard.
      2. Once the wizard is completed, click to open Firefox directly after clicking the Finish button.

    More information on the resettlement of Firefox can be found here.

    WARNING: Do not use an uninstaller to third parties as part of this process. This could permanently delete your Firefox profile data, including but not limited to, extensions, cache, cookies, bookmarks, personal settings and passwords saved. They can be retrieved easily unless they have been backed up on an external device! See back up and restore the information contained in the profiles of Firefox.

    Please report to say if this helped you!

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