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Old 07-19-2010, 07:42 AM   #1
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We seemed to have picked up this damn thing and can't get rid of it. This seems to be the first one that our Kapersky won't deal with.

I'm not too computer savy, but can someone explain how these things are able to maneuvre around our security systems including malware detectors? Do I need to install another program for protection? How does that affect the running of my Kapersky?
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Old 07-19-2010, 07:50 AM   #2
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Try www.malwarebytes.org in addition to your current solution. The free version just scans when you want it to, but the paid version will scan in real time. It works well with other antivirus solutions.

As for how they work around security, it really isn't that complex.

Scanning an entire file would be very time consuming so virus scanner tend to scan only a portion of the file, looking for known signatures of bad or malicious files. All the enterprising virus writer needs to do is alter his code so it doesn't look like the last version that the latest anti-virus software catches.
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CLICK HERE

























http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/viru...malware-doctor
Yes use Malwarebytes

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Old 07-21-2010, 09:22 AM   #4
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we used malware bytes and got rid of it.

What a pain in the arse that thing was. Every time you seemed to negotiate a new page, it would pop up with a warning. Sometimes you could close it or say "no", and then the other times you had to click "yes" to prevent it from installing.

I'd lke to find the guys that make this crap and kick the pi$$ out of them.
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Old 07-21-2010, 03:43 PM   #5
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Antimal Weredoctors are very good. Especially if you have pets. Just don't visit them during a full moon.
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