Antivirus Master removal using Malwarebytes

[Tommy McClure]

My neighbors picked up Antivirus Master infection in last month or so.
I first did a Spyware Terminator scan with updated db: it didn't seem to
find anything. So, I tried Malwarebytes , updated files, and ran. It found
over 100 items. Deleted the malware items, rebooted and popups ceased. Only
strange thing was that my page with perl cgi script [guessing cause]
crashes IE6. OK with other pages. Page ok with other pcs. Also, cannot
connect to yahoo servers on that pc. Puzzled. Why did ST not see the
things that MBAM did?

 

[Kayman]

On Fri, 8 Aug 2008 21:54:50 -0500, Tommy McClure wrote:

Puzzled. Why did ST not see the things that MBAM did?

Inferior application?
Suggest to remove ST and replace with something more substantial like:
SuperAntispyware - Free
http://www.superantispyware.com/superantispywarefreevspro.html

....and routinely practice Safe-Hex.
http://www.claymania.com/safe-hex.html
Hundreds Click on 'Click Here to Get Infected' Ad
http://www.eweek.com/article2/0,1895,2132447,00.asp

 

[Tommy McClure]

you have tried them both?
how am I supposed to test superantispyware?
wait till I find another infected pc?
ST did find things on that same pc the first time I used it.

 

[Tommy McClure]

On Fri, 8 Aug 2008 21:54:50 -0500, Tommy McClure wrote:



Inferior application?
Suggest to remove ST and replace with something more substantial like:
SuperAntispyware - Free
http://www.superantispyware.com/superantispywarefreevspro.html

...and routinely practice Safe-Hex.
http://www.claymania.com/safe-hex.html
Hundreds Click on 'Click Here to Get Infected' Ad
http://www.eweek.com/article2/0,1895,2132447,00.asp

Do you think Superantispyware would work better than AntiMalware Bytes?

Also, the pc is used by 6 to 8 different people , which are all pc novices
FYI. I will have to train in Safe Hex.

 

[FredW]

Do you think Superantispyware would work better than AntiMalware Bytes?

No, it works better than SpywareTerminator.

Also, the pc is used by 6 to 8 different people , which are all pc novices
FYI. I will have to train in Safe Hex.

Then use both SuperAntiSpyware Free (SAS)
and Malwarebytes' AntiMalware (MBAM)
(and you can also scan with SpywareTerminator as third.)

A PC should have not more than one AV program online.
A PC should have not more than one firewall.

Your PC should be regularly scanned with several(!) anti-spyware/adware
programs, at least two but preferably more.

 

[Kayman]

you have tried them both?

Meaning what?

how am I supposed to test superantispyware?

Nobody requested you to conduct testing.

wait till I find another infected pc?

If you look for, you'll find one.

ST did find things on that same pc the first time I used it.

You asked for advice, ignore it if you wish.

 

[Kayman]

Do you think Superantispyware would work better than AntiMalware Bytes?

I think that both applications have their place and are doing a wonderful
job; One may catch what another may miss.

Also, the pc is used by 6 to 8 different people, which are all pc novices
FYI.

Irrelevant! An info I (and anybody else for that matter) don't require!

I will have to train in Safe Hex.

How you manage your affairs is your busines! (But it looks like you get the
message).

 

[Tommy McClure]

I think that both applications have their place and are doing a
wonderful job; One may catch what another may miss.


Irrelevant! An info I (and anybody else for that matter) don't
require!


How you manage your affairs is your busines! (But it looks like you
get the message).

So glad you understood my questions. Thanks for your help.