RannohDecryptor is a tool created by Kaspersky to decrypt files that are affected by ransom programs or also known as Trojan-Ransom.Win32.Rannoh. This tool is provided free and is available in Graphical User Interface (GUI) and Command Line mode. More
Trojan ZeroAccess Removal Tool (ZeroAccess Fix Tool) is specially designed by Symantec to remove variants of rootkit Trojan. It was designed to run on 32-Bit and 64-Bit computers. As of this date (July 2012), it is tested and effective in removing Trojan.Zeroaccess and Trojan.Zeroaccess.B. More
Downloader.Agent or Trojan downloader is one complicated infection that is hard to remove. It will create autorun files that will execute specified malware when a volume is mounted. The Trojan is also capable of downloading another threat from a remote location. More
One of the most successful ways to remove a virus from an infected computer is to run a scan without booting on itself. This is possible by literally removing the infected hard disk and attaching it to a clean computer. From there, run thorough scan and clean the compromised hard drive. Using this method, you will prevent the virus from residing into memory and gain control on the system. More
W32.USB Worm or Heap41a attempts to periodically copy itself to removable drives and USB keys. The worm also tries to create a hidden file Autorun.inf on removable drive. Additionally, W32.USB will drop its own malicious file called MicrosoftPowerPoint.exe to any detected removable drive. It will monitor Internet browser activities and display the following messages: More
All Windows installation consists of a single file to manually map IP addresses to host names. This Windows Hosts file is loaded each time Windows start. By default, Windows hosts file contains only one mapping and that is the localhost. Any address mapped to 127.0.0.1 will redirect connection back to your local machine. This is useful for blocking unwanted services from reaching the Internet. Editing the HOSTS file will provide positive results for user, but it is relatively damaging when Trojan alters it for malicious purpose. More
Free Online Virus Scanner is an effective solution to scan and remove common virus and malware threats from your computer without the need to install separate antivirus software. All it requires are launcher, Java or Active-x components. Using free online virus scanner might not help protect your system from viruses, but at least you can remove existing infection. You can also analyze which of the below scanner has the higher detection ratio. As the saying goes, not all antivirus are created equal. More
Computer virus can slip into your computer in various methods. Typically, the distribution process utilizes Internet services like malicious web sites, spam emails and instant messaging application. Local propagation of the infection is another issue. Once it gets inside the computer, it has a tendency to spread through local area network and USB removal drives or most commonly known as autorun worm. More
Launching your antivirus application and scanning the computer in normal way is sometimes insufficient to do the job. It is very important you are knowledgeable to have skills in running virus scan with different methods. More
W32.Sohanad is a worm that specifically spreads on instant messaging application. W32.Sohanad will detect running process that belongs to instant messenger. If it sense that the program is running, it instantly send a message to remote users included in the contact list of victim. The message will contain malicious URL that redirect browser to a contaminated web site. This method will extend the infection to people who visited the web site. More