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Trojan on STW
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Posted 6 months ago #
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mse didn't pick up the 'system restore' trojan second time i scanned for it, Malware bytes did though and removed it. You must run rkill first however to terminate the running program before trying to remove with malware bytes. run a browser direct from the programs folder and download it then click 'run', it wouldn't let me install it. i also had to use alternate file names as the 'system restore' virus terminated it.
I was also unable to update Malware bytes, luckily it was pretty recent.
I found the only way to access my program files was to go through the network connections icon in the system tray and work my way back to the folders. They appeared empty and i feared the worst until i went into Tools->folder options->view and checked 'show hidden files and folders'
Hope that brief explanation helps some of you out
Posted 6 months ago # -
Based solely on Scuttler's information, this looks to be a Java exploit. Affected Java 6 versions are Update 16 and earlier, ie, old ones.
If you use Java, Flash, Shockwave (and on a PC, who doesn't), you must be running the latest version of these plugins and uninstall the old ones. Otherwise it's like spending hundreds on a burglar alarm and then going out leaving your front door open.
Posted 6 months ago # -
I found the only way to access my program files was to go through the network connections icon in the system tray and work my way back to the folders.
There's an app for that. http://download.bleepingcomputer.com/grinler/unhide.exe
Posted 6 months ago # -
System restore virus caused a melt down on an XP PC I was using last night. To get program files back had to change all folder settings in properties from hidden. Then did a proper system restore and a spybot scan. Doubt that is the end of it looks like a loada registry updates will be needed too.
Posted 6 months ago # -
and another one for system restore. I assumed my old computer had just died. Thanks for this thread. I'll see what I can do to fix it.
Posted 6 months ago # -
I got zapped last night by a trojan, computer went mental, luckily got an anti malware software that sorted it, bit it hid all my files so downloaded a program to unhide them, worked fine, but shows me that i should have checked my anti virus as it had not been uppdated since Sunday.
Posted 6 months ago # -
I got hit by this too. Tried running rkill but it won't get past 'Preparing Rkill'
Goes on to this screen and then closes itself.
Any ideas? I have tried all the various alternatives?Posted 6 months ago # -
Mine is the same from Wednesday night, our IT guys at work have sent me some stuff to try and sort it but it may be beyond me
Posted 6 months ago # -
I was another victim of the Great Wednesday Night XP PC MASSACRE!!!
im at home now on the works laptop tyring to sort it out....
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