Topic: Computer Infected With Trojan Virus (Read 6672 times)

NathanC · « **on:** April 15, 2008, 12:19:25 »

Hi guys, unfortunately my comp has been infected with a Trojan virus called "Vundo".

We have tried our best to remove it but no luck, so a guy who knows what he is doing is going to take a look. I am writing this message from a friends laptop, and this is probably the only chance i'll get to use it until my comp is better. I just wanted to alert you guys that i may be gone for a few days, hopefully not weeks. And no, i don't have a clue how it got here, i think it may be a stealth program that managed to hack into my Comp........

I may not even be able to post in this topic again, i can't keep borrowing peoples comps forever

Just thought you guys should know,

NathanC

TJK · « **Reply #1 on:** April 15, 2008, 14:07:47 »

Quote from: NathanC on April 15, 2008, 12:19:25

Hi guys, unfortunately my comp has been infected with a Trojan virus called "Vundo".

We have tried our best to remove it but no luck, so a guy who knows what he is doing is going to take a look. I am writing this message from a friends laptop, and this is probably the only chance i'll get to use it until my comp is better. I just wanted to alert you guys that i may be gone for a few days, hopefully not weeks. And no, i don't have a clue how it got here, i think it may be a stealth program that managed to hack into my Comp........

I may not even be able to post in this topic again, i can't keep borrowing peoples comps forever

Just thought you guys should know,

NathanC

Try co to http://www.symantec.com/norton/support/premium_services/premium_virus.jsp
there are the alvais help to get, and install lavasoft, addaward http://www.lavasoft.com/ that programe is free and remowe the most of troyanere and spy were, its safe
TJK

Captain Spencer · « **Reply #2 on:** April 15, 2008, 14:26:35 »

Also try downloading and installing AVG Free Edition. You can find it here and is award winning software. I use it myself and it's perfectly safe. http://free.grisoft.com

budbud · « **Reply #3 on:** April 15, 2008, 14:31:51 »

Hi,

You can try also Avast, which is a free and really efficient antivirus.

http://www.filehippo.com/download_avast_antivirus/ (http://www.filehippo.com/download_avast_antivirus/)

Good luck!

Budbud.

Captain Darling · « **Reply #4 on:** April 15, 2008, 14:45:38 »

I had the EXACT same trojan, i kept trying alsorts, but it wouldn't buge, eventually the only option was to reinstall windows $:-\$

Captain Spencer · « **Reply #5 on:** April 15, 2008, 15:05:44 »

Found some information on the virus. Try here (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/VundoFix)

NathanC · « **Reply #6 on:** April 15, 2008, 15:12:05 »

Hi Guys, thanks a lot, i'll have a look at them. At the moment we are using a program called "VundoFix", it scans my computer and finds and deletes the Trojan.

EDIT: While i was typing this message the VundoFix finished scanning, and it didn't find anything........ Hopefully a guy who's a Friend of my mum's will sort it out (he's a Tech guy here in the base) but i'll make sure to show him your suggestions/comments

Thanks,

NathanC

Captain Spencer · « **Reply #7 on:** April 15, 2008, 15:14:50 »

Well just in case, I would backup any important files you may have, just incase your system becomes increasingly unstable

IRI5HJ4CK · « **Reply #8 on:** April 15, 2008, 16:21:47 »

i'm afraid to say this but to me this sounds like a "computer shop job" to me chances are nathan the same thing will happen to you as what happened to me, remember when i told you about that virus that i got? i think you will have to bring it into the computer shop and he will have to clear your system, some of the programmes, images, songs etc. will remain whereas others will go. If this is the same as what happened to me.

Anyway, best of luck fixing it.

Jack

NathanC · « **Reply #9 on:** April 15, 2008, 20:50:57 »

Thanks for all the help you lot, but my mums friend is a complete star

He came around and Installed a tool called "AntiVur" which is a really useful system. It is just like Norton and Macafee but the difference is, the trojan cannot pass through undetected, so you can get rid of it straight away. My comp is back to normal now, and Jack, i think i am as Virus alert as you are now. I'm so glad to have my comp back now, especially as i am off School with a tummy bug. Anyway, yes this message was written from m own virus free computer, and everything is back to norma now......

Captain Darling · « **Reply #10 on:** April 15, 2008, 20:52:32 »

Congrats that your PC is back to full health

NathanC · « **Reply #11 on:** April 15, 2008, 20:53:59 »

Thanks James, it's just a shame you didn't have Dave the tech guy with you when this happened to you

TerryRussell · « **Reply #12 on:** April 15, 2008, 23:51:27 »

Hi Nathan.

Thing to consider: How did that Trojan get past your antivirus system?

Turned off?
Not using one?
Using one that didn't detect it?

If any of the above are true, you need urgently to install and run and keep up to date a good antiviral/spyware program.

You should also consider where it came from and consider if you need to modify your internet habits.

Glad it''s fixed!

budbud · « **Reply #13 on:** April 16, 2008, 01:49:35 »

Hi NathanC,

Good to know that your problem is fixed. Welcome back to us!

Budbud

NathanC · « **Reply #14 on:** April 16, 2008, 07:12:40 »

Quote from: TerryRussell on April 15, 2008, 23:51:27

Hi Nathan.

Thing to consider: How did that Trojan get past your antivirus system?

Turned off?
Not using one?
Using one that didn't detect it?

If any of the above are true, you need urgently to install and run and keep up to date a good antiviral/spyware program.

You should also consider where it came from and consider if you need to modify your internet habits.

Glad it''s fixed!

Thanks Terry. I have Macafee Security System. The IT man who came said that this kind of Virus can pass through our security system (Macafee) without it being able to remove it. The Macafee system was switched on as it kept coming up with "Trojan Detected" and "Macafee reccomends you remove this program". When we did click remove it said we needed to restart the computer, but when we came back it was still there. So our friend installed this program called AntiVir that could remove the program, and it was all better. I don't know how the virus got into our computer, but i'm just glad to see the back of it.

IRI5HJ4CK · « **Reply #15 on:** April 16, 2008, 09:25:10 »

Glad your PC is sorted then! you got off lucky, not like me when i got mine

[RWP]DJM · « **Reply #16 on:** April 16, 2008, 13:06:52 »

Hiya all

One way I noticed for Viruses to 'sneak in' undetected is through Java. I don't use Java at all now, 15 managed to sneak onto my system a while ago, so I avoid it at all costs

Luckily, I was able to remove all of them

Just my own personal experience

Glad you got it all sorted Nathan

Regards.

DJM.

saltydog · « **Reply #17 on:** April 16, 2008, 14:04:26 »

wiki's word on vundo..

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vundo

[RWP]DJM · « **Reply #18 on:** April 16, 2008, 15:15:44 »

Quote from: saltydog on April 16, 2008, 14:04:26

wiki's word on vundo..

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vundo

I never thought of checking Wiki.........seems to be a problem that more than 1 person has eh

.....Java I mean of course

Thanks for the link saltydog

saltydog · « **Reply #19 on:** April 16, 2008, 15:19:12 »

You're allways welcome..
I think capt. Spencer found it before..

mercator · « **Reply #20 on:** April 16, 2008, 18:04:15 »

i have got the trojan too but my virusremover has kicked the virus
but it has given a lot of work for me
i wish you succes

ash · « **Reply #21 on:** April 16, 2008, 18:13:01 »

i had one but my kaspersky internet security got rid of it. i also had a trojan horse and that got rid of it aswell

TerryRussell · « **Reply #22 on:** April 16, 2008, 20:15:27 »

My Sister-in-Law in the USA got infected by vundo and was tricked into buying a program which allegedly would clear it. But that was also a trojan (and worse). She is very ill and the PC is her only real way of contacting her family. All of the junk that this piece of **!## put on her PC was crippling it.

Fortunately, I had previously set up a remote access system (one of my own designs and not even noticed by this trojan/virus) and was able to log in and eventually get rid of this plague. It was certainly a fight!

Then I went to the credit card company and got her money back. I pushed very hard and they gave her some compensation which they took back from this bunch of lying, cheating, coniving ***!#! ers. (excuse me while I foam at the mouth...). I also got their credit card facilities withdrawn.

I doubt that this had the slightest effect on them though. No doubt they were up and running 10 minutes later. If I had a shotgun....

marcstrat · « **Reply #23 on:** April 16, 2008, 20:33:19 »

I think they use it to sale their products to.
A friend of me got 5 days before his anti-virus program expired a mail,to extend his membership again for a year,which he was intended to do,however because of the job,he could not do it intime.
Same stuff happened,strange,very strange.
He got it out of his computer,however it took him 4 hours.and even reinstall some programs.
Commercial tricks!!!!
Should be even called a crime as hacking computers.
Marc
P.S.And lett them pay for all the damage that they make.

IRI5HJ4CK · « **Reply #24 on:** April 18, 2008, 08:55:52 »

The internet is a death trap for your computer i think most people who have delt with the internet have had problems with viruses etc. i had a virus before and i had to get my whole system re-started, cost me around Â£40.00 all together (money converted from euros) and i lost many of my programmes, pictures, music etc. and many other things i had been working on, i used to have Norton Antivirus, and to be honest it was useless and annoying, after i had that virus my anti-virus had to be cleared away, that was another Â£30.00 but this time i got BullGaurd it is fantastic! it has everything you want to stop viruses and many other hazards to your pc! i would certainly reccomend it. But i tell you, computers are an expensive do.

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