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I received an email earlier today from one of the newsletters I sign up for months ago, offering me to download a free Xoftspyse spyware scanner with a link to [url]http://www.scanforfree.com[/url]. Is this a reliable program? Has anyone tried it?

I have been getting this kind of results in google search console i cannot clean them i guess my website is affected with malware. Can you guys help? https://prnt.sc/ufx9bEOoZka8

Hi I know there are a lot of antivirus software suites out there but I would like to hear from the readers regarding their views of reliable "free" antivirus software. I don't think the big box stores would recommend anything so I am reaching out to this community for an …

> Hi, a little help please, I'm running window7 and trying to re-establish xampp. I had a working version but in trying to run PDO found that I needed to up above 7. I uninstalled and now this... I'm told I have antivirus running running although I only know of …

after kaspersky internet security installation, the PC starts untill the display of the windows (XP) logo. And then, the screen gets dark. The mouse works, but no action can be done. why

I just bought McAfee for a year, but I get this error at the beginning of the installation: "Something went wrong with the insatallation" Any help?

Logfile of Trend Micro Hijack This v2.0.5 Scan saved at 12:20:23, on 30/03/2022 Platform: Unknown Windows (WinNT 6.02.1008) MSIE: Internet Explorer v11.0 (11.00.19041.1566) Boot mode: Normal Running processes: C:\Program Files (x86)\EPSON Software\Epson Printer Connection Checker\EPPCCMON.EXE C:\Program Files (x86)\EPSON Software\Event Manager\EEventManager.exe C:\Users\vince\Desktop\HijackThis.exe R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main, Search Page = http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=54896 R0 …

Hello. By accepting AVG as my central protection unit I let in AVG browser. I don't want this, because it agressively sets itself as my default browser. I don't want to install it from my system, though, I wan't to disable it from running in my environment. Anybody here who …

Thank you all for being here to help me with this problem I'm having. I've used computers for years but this is over my head. I saw a post here when you guys helped a lady a few years back having a similiar problem with her software. I hope you …

Can anyone recommend a free flv to avi converter? There is a lot of free software out there so I have choices but can anyone recommend one that is free of trojans, viruses, malware, etc.? I've already got the DivX codec and converter but the DivX converter will not do …

I have recently encountered a problem that my computer always get attacked, it seems antivirus software that has been installed on my pc cant work anymore, So I am planning to get new one from Bzfuture, Anyone has bought there? Does it work?

My machine has been infected with the golden palace casino trojan. I am unable to remove and was wondering if anyone had any ideas on how to remove it. Thanks:sad:

I'm using Windows Defender as full antivirus and Malwarebytes (Free version) So far. I've never had viruses malware on my computers. I started doing this 2016-2017. Are paid antivirus products not worth it now? Back then i used to use Bitdefender and it was pretty good. It had a pretty …

The “Apple Wants To Make Changes” pop-up is a social engineering scam that displays a fake alert stating that Apple wants to make changes to your device. However if you click on the “OK” button, rather than downloading an update for your device, you will be installing a browser hijacker …

Logfile of HijackThis v1.97.3 Scan saved at 19:54:12, on 14/10/2003 Platform: Windows XP (WinNT 5.01.2600) MSIE: Internet Explorer v6.00 SP1 (6.00.2600.0000) Running processes: C:\WINDOWS\System32\smss.exe C:\WINDOWS\system32\winlogon.exe C:\WINDOWS\system32\services.exe C:\WINDOWS\system32\lsass.exe C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe C:\WINDOWS\system32\spoolsv.exe C:\WINDOWS\System32\cisvc.exe C:\Archivos de programa\Archivos comunes\Microsoft Shared\VS7Debug\mdm.exe C:\Archivos de programa\Norton AntiVirus\navapsvc.exe C:\WINDOWS\System32\cidaemon.exe C:\WINDOWS\system32\winlogon.exe C:\WINDOWS\system32\winlogon.exe C:\WINDOWS\System32\RunDll32.exe C:\Archivos de programa\Iomega HotBurn\Autolaunch.exe C:\Archivos de …

Let me share how I began to understand Microsoft: A long time back when I went to Microsoft Redmond's campus for a seminar. I had two things I wanted to share since I thought Microsoft would want to look into this. 1. A CD that when put into the PC …

Hello guys, Recently my site was infected with malware, which caused me a lot of problems. In particular, many spam links have been created and indexed. I managed to get a lot out of them with Google search console, but it still appears in some key searches. Is there any …

Hello everyone. Despite my boot order set to Windows Secure Boot (USB last) and UEFI, when I turn my computer on it hangs at loading until I disconnect all USB external devices. When the computer tries to go to sleep mode, the screen goes black and I can hear the …

Greetings everyone, I've been away from this forum for a long time, must be more than 10 years since my last post. That's how long I've been pretty much trouble free, as far as the Internet and data safety was concerned. Back then I was experimenting all too often with …

I would like to inform the people here on this site (Daniwebs) community know that my account here with Daniweb was not only accessed and found to have been accessed on the Darkweb, it was hacked. I have yet figured out exactly what they were using my account for, or …

My PC broke and I have some "bad stuff" on it. How do I destroy the files from my hard drive?

hi want to know what is the good antivirus to use to my comp which is freeware and have good updates!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! thanks in advanced !!!! :p

I've been writing about various security risks in the health sector for many years now. Usually my articles cover patient privacy, data protection and health provider network insecurity issues. Occasionally, they spill over into darker territory where the cyber risk morphs into a very real one as far as the …

Here's the full notice -> https://arstechnica.com/information-technology/2018/05/fbi-tells-router-users-to-reboot-now-to-kill-malware-infecting-500k-devices/ You can read what happened if you wish but just a r̴e̴b̴o̴o̴t̴ ̴a̴n̴d̴ ̴i̴t̴'̴s̴ ̴g̴a̴m̴e̴ ̴o̴v̴e̴r̴ ̴f̴o̴r̴ ̴t̴h̴i̴s̴ ̴m̴a̴l̴w̴a̴r̴e̴.̴ **Update in new reply.**

This is my 1st post on this Forum - Hello My Name is Michael and I'm from Poland :) I have a question about security in Internet. I'm active user of Internet and I have now some anxiety, maybe unjustified, but I have :( I'm logged in webbrowser on my …

Tell me the best antivirus that protect my PC from malware issues and keep secure all the data that i have in my computer.

In order to resolve a problem whereby Microsoft keeps updating my video driver (which works) with a newer version that is crippled, I installed the Windows 10 Creator's Update. So far it - Reset driver update back to auto (I had disabled it) - Re-enabled OneDrive (I had disabled that …

HELP!! I have a windows server 2012 r2 . I can still use my server until i fell asleep and now woke up, And can't log in to my administrator account. I didn't change password at all, i use the same password and i'd make sure that it is correct. …

Which is the most reliable free antivirus for USB flash drives that resides and runs from the device itself and doesn't need to be installed on the computer?

Last year, CryptoLocker ransomware [hit the headlines](http://www.daniweb.com/hardware-and-software/microsoft-windows/viruses-spyware-and-other-nasties/news/470427/cryptolocker-250k-infections-in-100-days-nets-300000-or-does-it) after infecting hundreds of thousands of computers and encrypting the data, and backups of that data to any connected device, with the promise of decryption on payment of a fee. This kind of IT extortion is profitable for the bad guys as it …

I've been running Linux for more than 20 years now, and have encountered only one malware. Some jerks called me on the telephone telling me that my computer was broken. I told them where to go, and somehow, they already knew my IP address, and did something to my hard …

Recently, my Dell wireless keyboard just stopped working. I tried changing the batteries, but nothing. The weird thing is, the special keys like Refresh and volume control still work. My dad thinks it could be a virus. What should I do?

Hello, I am facing a very tiresome problem. Whenever I click on any link (sometimes not even on link, any where on the window) on any web browser (I am using Chrome more), a new tab opens up with address "wonderlandads.com". This stays for fractions of a second and some …

With increasing threats than ever of worms and viruses on the Internet that target the Windows operating system in general, it becomes nothing but the need to protect the system against these risks, and so, likewise, the Windows 7 operating system needs to be protected against such threats , and …

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A few weeks ago my laptop browsing and windows apps error. When i am on my facebook account i can watch youtube videos posted on feeds but other videos pos unable to watch and play just black screen and keep on loading. Even some FB games is not working properly. …

A program that uses hooks to detect keypresses and write them to a file.

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Last week I started having a problem with Google Chrome. Unwanted Advertisements open in a new tab (between my home page tab and my email page tab: 1. http://www.omniforexsignals.com/?hop=ppccrash 2. http://socialsecuritydisabilitybenefits.co 3. http://www.getautoinsuranceforless.com/?sid=TE-Z-FRT-50&source=zipsubmit&c1=518&c2=55821&c3=DISPLAY&hit=645787350&m=em 4. http://auto-insurance-hub.com/a/?afid=189149&sid=&affiliatereferenceid=0000RM-470958485208 5. http://plan.enjoyfreegifts.net/SplashPage.aspx?g=3757a7d1441640e1b81f32877dcdf1f3&ust=8007ec4e6a91443e969c5eeec92e621d&nm=01zgarr6jux6ai&s=50150&se=51 I am running an IBM Thinkcentre with Windows XP Professional... Google Chrome 20.0.1132.57 …

With the demise of TruCrypt has any found a good replacement? I have been searching for weeks and have yet to find one that has all the same features.

Just was told that my computer is loaded with worms , trojans, and spyware. Any program to clean, it is shutting down all my microsoft programs--I cant send an email from windows live mail. Thank you in advance. Here is my hijack this: Logfile of Trend Micro HijackThis v2.0.5 Scan …

Are you aware of the new malware infecting our cloud-based filesharing applications?

Hi! I have a problem with Reimage Virus being very active on Google Chrome. I have tried to find it to get rid of it, but do not know enough to be able to locate it. I even did a restore point to try to see if that would fix …

Earlier last year, I bought the Acer Aspire E-16 START with a windows 8 operating system, I was using the lastest Kapersky 2015 which worked perfectly with the OS, Ever since I upgraded to windows 10 OS via the internet , Old files of Kapersky application were not executable, Luckily, …

please help ime highly infected with viruses on every device ive had or still have for 2 years plus with old versions of internet developer mode on all my tech uninvited VPN . Generic Phone networks forced upon me and my life is being run and manipulated by constant identity …

Here is the solution I found: [url=http://securityresponse.symantec.com/avcenter/venc/data/w32.blaster.worm.removal.tool.html] Removal Tool[/url] Viri and those who create them pee me right off :evil:

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