Tuesday, August 31, 2010

Caution for Trojan Dropper:Win32/Bamital

Trojan Dropper:Win32/Bamital and its variations have been occurring which affects explorer.exe and winlogon.exe by infection.

Win32/Bamital is part of a trojan family that attempts to monitor and modify internet searches to display advertisements and affects Internet Explorer, Firefox and Opera browsers.

Severe Alert with Aliases:
  • W32/Dropper.AC.gen!Eldorado (Authentium)
  • Trojan-Dropper.Win32.Drooptroop.dwk (Kaspersky)
  • Trojan.Drooptroop.Gen.9 (Virus Buster)
  • TR/Drop.Drooptroop.dwk.26 (Avira)
  • Win32/Drooptroop.A!generic (CA)
  • Trojan.Hottrend.24 (Dr. Web)
If users have problems then PC Virus Doctors Virus Removal can help.

PC Virus Doctors Restructuring Website

PC Virus Doctors is finally restructuring the site by dividing topics and allowing easier use.

Topics will be divided into divisions such as:
  1. Virus Help
  2. Computer Repair Definitions
  3. Computer Security Software
  4. PC Security Hardware
  5. Blog Attached to the Main Domain- PCVirusDoctors.com
  6. iPod Repairs, etc.
The site will remain with the same look (which will change in time) but will be divided where users can more easily access information plus more information will be added on a timely basis.

Saturday, August 28, 2010

Dallas PC Repair Recommends Caution Removing Trojans

PC Virus Doctors' Dallas PC Repair recommends extreme caution when removing rogue/fake anti-virus programs due to corruption of startup files.

If extreme care is not taken to remove the "worst of the worst" infection then boot up files may be corrupted that will interfere with the entire process of malware removal successfully.

PC Virus Doctors recommend running "everything under the sun" to make sure any and all malware is removed before boot up.

Often times boot up is impossible in 'safe mode' or normal boot mode. This is extremely frustrating and even removing the drive, slaving it then scanning it can be frutile.

The best situation is to give the machine to PC Virus Doctors' Dallas PC Repair, regardless of its a desktop or laptop, and have the patience to get rid of the malware which at this point will be generally a minimum of 72 hours to get the fix.

Dallas Computer Repair Going Social Marketing

Dallas PC Repair, trying to stay with the times and more difficult trying to stay with the latest tech news involved specifically with malware issues, security issues and general tech news, we have created some icons on the site like addthis, blog icons to this site plus tweeter links in the news section.

This is unexplored territory. We have deleted major ipod repair page links in favor of one link in the right hand column for ipod repairs. No we have not abandoned them; ipod repairs.

We hope that people will follow us on the social netword side of things. PC Virus Doctors are trying to capture some on the computer social networking side; PC Virus Doctors hopes to offer value added, safety added sides to web/internet surfing with our blog/knowledge.

Thursday, August 26, 2010

Dallas Computer Repair Recommends Online Scans

Dallas Computer Repair recommends occasional online scans to ensure that the installed anti-malware programs are still functioning properly by not reporting false problems when they exist; i.e. the installed programs have not become contaminated and are not reporting problems falsely or positively; run several to get same results.

Here are great online virus scans:
These are good tools to bookmark, pick one and run like every other week when you go to sleep. Just gives some peace of mind.

If you know you are infected then these are imperative to get down and find the culprit/malware that is hiding on your system.

Sunday, August 22, 2010

PC Virus Doctors Repair In-house ONLY

All individuals should understand that only in rare cases do we repair computers or laptops in your homes. PC Virus Doctors will at times travel to businesses for repairs and troubleshooting. The address where computer are repaired is listed in the heading on this blog.

Do not call and assume we do house calls. This is done only in the immediate area and with previous customers. This protocol is to protect the company and no offense is intended.

There are many reasons for this protocol:
  1. There is never possibilities of private activities between parties.
  2. The address of business is drop-off only.
  3. PC Virus Doctors are not sent on false calls.
  4. The time spent off-site is costly.
  5. There is no travel-time with repairs.
  6. etc., the list goes on

Saturday, August 21, 2010

Dell Laptop Screen Replacements- How to Identify the Specific Screen

Laptop models often time come with different hardware installed regardless if it is designated as a particular model. The screen may be different, the modem may be different, the wireless card may be different and so on.

The way to identify the particular hardware is to visit Dell's website and enter the service tag number and then find the hardware configuration to identify that model's particular screen and hardware installed on that specific laptop.

Then identify your screen and you can order it from the internet taking about three days for normal mailing.

Friday, August 20, 2010

Dallas Virus Removals Coming From Facebook

PC Virus Doctors' Dallas Computer Repair has been removing malware that 'most likely came from Facebook', according to desktop and laptop users that come in for malware removal. This trend is also continuing, according to an article on PCWorld.

The latest scam sends an email to users that appears to be from Facebook and is loaded with malicious links that send readers to various websites where software is loaded via an exploit in iframes. Facebook has approximately 500 million users potentially infecting a significant amount of unsuspecting users through these fake emails that attempt to trick users into thinking that people are trying to connect to them according to these fake emails.

Also alarming is the malicious software is making its way onto smartphone devices especially Blackberries, according to the PCWorld report.

How to protect yourselves from malware:
  1. Always use caution with emails regardless if they appear to be from an authoritative website like Facebook, PayPal, Ebay or anyone seeking personal information.
  2. Always have an anti-virus installed and up-to-date.
  3. Also have several anti-spyware programs, one is not enough, try Superantispyware, the paid version offers live blocking from malicious programs.
  4. Keep Windows updated.
  5. Make sure you have the latest version of your browser to minimize exploits.

Thursday, August 19, 2010

Search Results Still Dangerous

As PC Virus Doctors have warned, searching particular celeb's or topics can be not-so-good, according to McAfee's reports on celebrity websites hosting malware. Let PC Virus Doctors make a clear and concise statement as to the owners of these malware hosting sites; they most likely are owned by malware authors or could be legitimate websites that have been injected with malware scripts. I do no believe for one second any celebrity is involved in this menagerie.

According to McAfee here is the breakdown:
  1. Cameron Diaz is listed as the most dangerous to attract websites hosting malware.
  2. Julia Robers
  3. Jessica Biel
  4. Gisele Bundchen
  5. Brad Pitt
  6. Adrian Lima
  7. Jeniffer Love Hewitt and Nicole Kidman
  8. Tom Cruise
  9. Heidi Klum and Penelope Cruz
  10. Anna Paquin
Do not fall pray to websites injected with malware. Always keep your anti-spyware, anti-malware and anti-virus up-to-date before trying these searches and that being said you are own your own.

Call PC Virus Doctors when you are tired of searching these Celeb's and falling victim to malware.

Tuesday, August 17, 2010

Security Tool- Rogue Anti-Malware Remover- Removing this False Software

Security Tool is a rogue anti-virus remover, a.k.a. scareware, that reports false findings of viruses, trojans, spyware, adware and any other malware under the sun. This is a difficult to remove rogue anti-virus.

Here is a screenshot:

The fake program reports many viruses, trojans, spyware and other malware found but these are false reports. Upon booting the computer PC users will find that it is "scanning" (false) then it starts falsely reporting infections. At this time or shortly after it will ask to register the fake anti-virus program. The program will then ask for a credit card to "activate" the fake program which actually just makes it stop giving multiple popups but still resides in an impossible to get rid of mode of operanda.

Often times users are unable to execute/run their own security programs resulting in multiple problems. Basically, the desktop or laptop is rendered useless. Even USB drives loaded with security programs will not start and may even be deleted from the thumb drive because of the viciousness of the malware program residing on the machine.

This is one of the most frustrating situation for users, understood.
  1. Attempt to backup any data; do not be concerned with backing up the malware as PC Virus Doctors will give you the tools to clean up the backup drive which are included free with paid malware removal.
  2. Stay offline as these malware programs have injected trojans built within including viruses that spread computer to computer.
  3. Do not email other users since this is spread through emails.
  4. This fake anti-virus is spread through legitimate websites, fake adverstisements and fake websites and emails.
Trust an experienced malware expert in removing infections.


Monday, August 16, 2010

ScareWare- Rogue Anti-Virus Utmost Protection and Removal Techniques

Preface
PC Virus Doctors' Dallas Computer Support has been involved with malware removal for a decade now. That is how this company was originally formed but now takes on comprehensive software and hardware solutions for desktops and laptops. Like we explain to our customers, the best offense is a good defense.
Let's all be honest here, nothing like honesty when dealing with criminals. That's right, these guys that see to it malware is installed on your system are there to take your money, either through bribery in order to leave your machine alone (which will be a short-lived relief), or install adware that serves up advertisements on your machine where they get paid for each ad served to you.

How Machines Become Infected

PC Virus Doctors are often asked, 'how did I become infected'? The answer is always unknown as to each individuals infection, unless porn links are prominent upon drive cleaning which is really not that often. These malware programs come in from many ways in which the cyber criminals continue to get more crafty and crafty to keep their lucrative business thriving.
  1. Emails- the oldest infection carrier ever and it still works.
  2. Injecting Legitimate Websites with Invisible Code- PCVirusDoctors.com website has had many visitors from unscrupulous, suspicious locations trying to visit for "computer or ipod repairs". Highly suspicious and rightly so. See what PC Virus Doctors wrote about 'search results resulting in infections'. PC Virus Doctors often research for particular infections and cures and we can be bit in the backside just like the common household PC user by stumbling upon websites that are tainted with malware.
  3. Legitimate websites are also tricked/duped themselves upon serving up Malvertisement which is revolving advertisements injected with malicious script and maybe with not all revolving advertisements, just that one Malvertisement.
Do not feel as though this is out of control. I can control it as an individual and so can my company, stated here, P.C.V.D.s, through a proper defense and offense.

Defense First

One cannot take any action unless proper security software is installed and I do not mean one piece of software. There must be a multiple lines of defense in order to take on the best cyber criminals in the industry trying to take your cash or take down your PC and these tools MUST be updated constantly.

Never, ever believe that paid software is going to make you safer, it can but it depends on how it is used and the quality of this "Paid/Professional" software. I personally work on a shoe string budget because I have to but I can stave off these cyber criminals through due diligence.

Warning

DO NOT research "free anti-virus, anti-malware or anti-spyware programs" to attempt to use them as defense. These searches will get uneducated users into quick problems. This was one of my personal learning experiences ten years ago. This was a learning lesson that taught me a lot, however, if you need your computer tomorrow, I would refrain from my failed attempts and the lessons I learned. Some lessons were good but many others were costly as far as downtime.

Watch your other search terms, especially popular search times at the moment, "trending searches". Be extra cautious.

Downtime is lost time which generally means lost cash or at least lost pleasure from the internet and even the computer may shut-down and not reboot.

Now On the Offense
  1. Case Scenerio: Ok, let's now assume we stumbled upon an affected website, injected with malware because we get the "WARNING: Your Computer is infected with 666 trojans, 666 adware, 666 spyware and uncountable registry issues!!!" ***Please note that there are often misspellings and the English language syntax is improper.
  2. Action Step [1]: You should immediatley try to hit the back button to back the page to the previous page. If that is not possible then immediately try to "X" the page and close it in the upper right of the webpage, the red "X".
  3. Action Step [2]: If you cannot accomplish Step 1, then hit the power button and immediately power down, sacrificing anything that has not been saved.
Now if you hit the back button successfully you should be OK.

If you had to power down which is often time the best and only choice, users should run their anti-virus and anti-spyware programs, all of them, upon reboot, the entire tool box (hint: users need a complete toolbox). Here are two hints: Always have Spybot S&D downloaded and updated and a current favorite free anti-virus updated always, Avira.

These are some powerful tools and hints to the utmost toolbox in cyber defense as practiced and proved today.
Disclaimer: Search engines, legitimate websites and legitimate advertisers are NOT involved in these schemes with cyber criminals which always results in the criminals being overseas and undetected. These legitimate entities are always trying to be on guard against such fraud but is just a daunting task that will result in the technique of cyber criminals being stopped, every time. Call PC Virus Doctors' Dallas Virus Removal for help against scareware.

Sunday, August 15, 2010

Dallas Laptop Repair Replaces Keyboards

PC Virus Doctors' Dallas Laptop Repair is replacing more keyboards due to accidental spills and keys popping off after a few years of use. Keyboards can be ordered online and installed by a technician at affordable costs. Generally keyboards can be found for around $45 and installed for the same price with same-day turnaround.

Dallas Computer Repair can also research and find your specific keyboard that is brand new or refurbished according to customers desires. The keyboards generally take 3 days to arrive or can be expedited overnight if necessary.

PC Virus Doctors' Dallas Laptop Repair replaces ALL laptop manufacturers' keyboards:

  • Dell
  • Acer
  • Compaq
  • Alienware
  • HP- Hewlett Packard
  • Hitachi
  • Toshiba
  • IBM
  • Sony
  • all other laptop manufacturers keyboards can be replaced.

Call PC Virus Doctors to arrange your laptop keyboard replacement that can be done within one hour to two hours with an appointment.

Friday, August 13, 2010

Stealthy Trojan Zeus3 Empties Bank Accounts Worldwide

Reports are slow to come out, however, news on the new Zeus ver. 3 is that it has emptied bank accounts worldwide. Security experts at M86 Security reports the Zeus3 exploit/trojan is 'highly sophisticated and very dangerous'. The trojan acts as a data collector and also performs illegal online transactions.
The attack was pulled off by [1] infecting legitimate websites (a common means now), [2] creating false advertising sites where infectious code is installed and [3] publishing infected advertisement on legitimate sites. It appears, according to M86 Security, that the Control and Command Center for the cybercriminals was located in Eastern Europe.
The exploits are conducted through browsers that lead to the computer becoming infected.
The infection appears to mostly effecting Great Britain banks where 3,000 accounts have evaporated monetarily from an unnamed bank to the tune of $1 millions. M86 Security reports that so far no security products offered to the public are able to identify or remove the stealthy malware.
Users should make sure the following applications are the latest versions available as the infections only affects Windows Systems:
  1. Adobe
  2. Java
  3. Firefox
  4. Internet Explorer
  5. Windows Updates
Always keep your [1] anti-virus and [2] anti-spyware applications updated with the latest signatures! Regardless if this Zeus3 is now unable to be found on infected systems it will shortly as security teams with malware removal products will be working nonstop to get the infection identified, contained and the ability to remove the infections from customer machines.
Do not get hired by a company to transfer money (money mules); this is the preferred way at this point to get the money out of the country! These schemes are international bank fraud with many unsuspecting people involved. Stay educated!
If infected then get a Computer Virus Removal.

Wednesday, August 11, 2010

Dallas Laptop Repair Increases LCD Screen Replacements

Dallas Laptop Repair and Dallas Computer Support are increasingly replacing broken and cracked LCD screens. LCD screen replacements can be much less costly than buying a new laptop. Screens for notebooks, laptops and netbooks can range from $49 to a little over $200. Screens need to be ordered as there are no laptop screens available in the Dallas area. Laptop users may often have a choice to replace the broken screen with a glossy or flat screen.
Laptop screens may be replaced same-day with sufficient notice given so other work may be set aside to accommodate the screen replacement.
Dallas computer support replaces screens with ALL laptop manufacturers:
  •  Dell
  • Apple
  • Asus
  • eMachines
  • Acer
  • Alienware
  • Fujitsu
  • Lenovo
  • HP (Hewlett-Packard) 
  • Compaq 
  • Gateway
  • Sony
  • Toshiba
  • IBM
  • and ALL other laptop manufacturers

Saturday, August 7, 2010

Anti-Virus Boot Disks

Anti-virus boot disks are indespinsable when computer users are unable to boot due to malicious software. These boot disks are loaded with an operating system that runs on RAM when it is booted and allows users to scan and delete malware. The software can be downloaded and is an .iso extension that allows the cd it is burned to boot when the computer starts.
The latest downloadable bootable programs come with the latest signatures that allows removal of the latest scareware, rogue anti-virus and other malware problems.
Anti-Virus Boot CDs:

Friday, August 6, 2010

Care Should Be Taken On Search Results and Malicious Software

Care should be taken in regards to malicious software and search results. Tests, performed by Barracuda, confirm that search engines are serving up websites that have malicious software installed behind the scenes on web pages that are served up on results to be reviewed by searchers. These infected web pages will ultimately result in computer repair or support as the technical difficulty in removing these PC infections can be overwhelming for an amateur.
The most popular searches turning up malware were:
  1. Spy ware related searches
  2. Entertainment subjects/news
  3. P2P and proxy related searches
Cyber criminals are automatically syndicating the web's buzz to accelerate their attempts to successfully install malware/trojans/viruses. These techniques are called blackhat SEO where cyber criminals try to mix legitimate techniques with criminal behavior and often are successful resulting in damaged operating systems that often times cripple computers.
All PC users should ensure their antivirus and antispyware products are up-to-date at all times to avoid computer repairs.

Thursday, August 5, 2010

Dallas Computer Support Defines Rogue Anti-viruses

Rogue Anti-viruses are a huge problem and Dallas Computer Support recognize these fake programs present difficulty in removing. Many of these fake malware removers trick desktop users into downloading the software by presenting social engineering. Often time users will be web surfing and presented with popups that say the computer is infected and needs to install the software offered to get rid of the problems that the popup message reports.
Shortly the software will automatically install at this point regardless if the users follows the prompt to download, at this stage one must repair the computer. If users see this message it is safest to just power down regardless if information may be lost, PC users can try to click the back buttom, often to no avail. It is sometimes impossible to close the page that displays the popup message fakely reporting malware found on the machine.
If desktop users get these fake anti-viruses there may still be hope repairing your computer by attempting PC Virus Doctors' Dallas Computer Support email supported virus removal.

Sunday, August 1, 2010

Dallas Computer Repair- Replaces DVD Drives

Dallas Computer Repair replaces worn out and broken dvd read and write drives on desktops and laptops. New dvd drives are often most an upgraded hardware unit as the speed for read and write time increases over time with manufacturers. The costs of new dvd drives is quite nominal and the computer repair cost is quiet nominal.
New laptop dvd rewritable drives are easily available and easily installed. Also desktop drives are readily available and can be installed in same-day service. If your dvd drive is slow or is broken then don't hesitate to call Dallas Computer Support for immediate service and repair.