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Fake Security Alerts (Spyware Alert)

6 posts · originally from https://geek.digit.in/community/threads/fake-security-alerts-spyware-alert.84177/

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Nikhilsam Original post #1
Apr 2, 2008 at 10:55 AM
I am getting this weird security alert, saying that I must install some "Spy Security Tool", my desktop wallpaper has been changed and I cant restore it.
Every time a pop up window appears saying some files are under risk. Task manager has been disabled. So, what can I do..?
redhat
redhat #2
Apr 2, 2008 at 3:09 PM
Install a good anti-spyware tool like Ad-Aware SE along with Spybot S&D
Its the best combination...
Search for and destroy all spywares....
ray|raven
Apr 2, 2008 at 3:14 PM
^He's most likely got a virus too.
Dude, get an updated AntiVirus and an updated AntiSpyware and scan your system.

Or get Hijack-This and post the log, and hopefully people will be able to tell you what virus is on ur pc , so you may get a specific tool to remove it.
narangz
narangz #4
Apr 2, 2008 at 3:38 PM
May I suggest Avira(free edition) for viruses
anandk
anandk #5
Apr 2, 2008 at 7:30 PM
Its a Rogue ! Use freeware Rogue Remover; or els a good antispy !
B
Apr 5, 2008 at 11:07 AM
The only way is to remove a spyware from Spyware Doctor. if this also not work than format the pc.