12 Sneakiest Computer Viruses
As more computer users become wise to viruses, the criminals behind them are often a few steps ahead. Some malware infects your computer without you ever realizing it and then can truly mess up your life. Others arrive as a result of user mistakes, then do their dirty work undetected. We've got the scoop on 12 of the most devious and crafty viruses currently out there, including information on how they can harm you and tips on how to protect yourself against them. Click on below to find out more....
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 2)
zldaphreek @ Oct 9th 2008 2:32PM
this is why macs are amazing
VICKI WILLIAMS @ Oct 9th 2008 2:36PM
I HAVE A STRANGE THING HAPPENING TO ME....AN "AOL UPDATE POPUP" COMES ON EVERY TIME I TRY TO SIGN OFF AND I HAVE TO EITHER DOWNLOAD NOW OR LATER. I CHOSE LATER SINCE I KNOW AOL DOES NOT DO THIS. THEN YESTERDAY I KEPT GETTING KNOCKED OFF LINE AND A SMALL POPUP COMES UP ASKING ME FOR MY PASSWORD, WHICH I CANCELLED OUT AND I WAS ABLE TO GET ONLINE WITHOUT HAVING TO TYPE MY PASSWORD. I HAVE RAN EVERY SPY SWEEPER/VIRUS/MALWARE SCANNER TO NO EFFECT, THEY FOUND NOTHING ON MY COMPUTER....WHAT CAN I DO TO GET RID OF THIS PASSWORD STEALER/MALWARE THAT IS ON AOL????
THANKS.
Hawkbass1 @ Oct 9th 2008 2:51PM
The same thing happened to me. You need to backup what you can, and use a restore disk that came with your computer, its the only way i know to totally get rid of it. DO Not buy a spyware detector that they want you too. I purchased it and used my debt card for $29.95, thank god i only had $200.00 in that account , because the fake spyware detector cleaned out my account.
Howard @ Oct 9th 2008 2:52PM
Hello well you can dowload AVg the best ati virus there is . or you might just try . a quick restore that dates before this problem started
hope it works for you .
Howard
robrobsea @ Oct 9th 2008 2:52PM
I have found a package called "Stopsign" from EA Acceleration that clears up malware, spyware and viruses. You might want to give it a try. They have three different payment plans, monthly, semi-annual or lifetime. I choose the lifetime, it cost around 90 dollars, no further billing. If you have any doubts, you can check them out on Snopes.com
Homerlamborn @ Oct 9th 2008 5:03PM
Same problem as Vicki has - Help!
amtracmarine @ Oct 9th 2008 5:06PM
It sounds like you have a malware problem and not a virus. I had the same type of problem and the only thing that helped me was to download both Spybot and AGV. Both are free ,work very well,and are easy to use.
slhyperg @ Oct 9th 2008 7:47PM
Vicky and others with Infected computers: Run spy bot search&destroy this will get rid of all malware and spyware.
truly is the best and is free. for anti-Virus get Avast Antivirus 4.8 Pro
Simple and easy to use. It won't eat up all your ram or intrude, except when you are attacked by a virus.
Hope this solves your problems.
Timowlshead @ Oct 15th 2008 2:05PM
hi, the only thing you can do, is do a system restore to a few days before this started happening, its the only thing that stopped it for me
Hope this helps!!!
-Eric
Howard @ Oct 9th 2008 2:59PM
well
vicky you can run a quick restore dated before this problem happened . and you should really run AVG. as your anti virus its the best there is . and you might want to download . a program its free its called CCleaner it cleans youR foot prints and history and keeps your PC running faster .
i really hope this helps you
Howard
Howard @ Oct 9th 2008 3:06PM
vicky
you can also run a new aol. if this just happeing on your aol. its probally not your computer . also try running a quick search for this problem just click on start and click search type in the problem your having . and tray and delete it there also
Howard
Howard @ Oct 9th 2008 3:17PM
vicky
try running a quick search for for this problem. and if it comes up there delete it . and still run a quick restore but if you use avg you want have those problems believe me i learned the hard expensive way. you can use the free trial AVg for 6 months and then just renew it . and the CCleaner is also free and you just click on the icon on your desktop after you sign of
let me know if this helps you .??
Howard
let me know if that helps ?
brendan @ Oct 9th 2008 3:18PM
well duh,....any computer with any operating system can get a virus. your wrong to say that macs or linux cant get a virus. but yes the do, they dont get the dumb ones, but when a mac or linux gets a virus its usually really really bad
Howard @ Oct 9th 2008 3:18PM
Vick if this helps you let me know >> please
Howard
Hro39@aol.com
Howard @ Oct 9th 2008 3:22PM
Brendan your so right any computer can get a virus .
Howard
howard @ Oct 9th 2008 3:27PM
Vicky sorry to have mispelled your name
howard
Howard @ Oct 9th 2008 3:27PM
Well brendan i have have pc doctor to it is is also very good . for spyware i have both and i have not had a viruse in over two years that i have been useing it
Howard
Howard @ Oct 9th 2008 3:36PM
Brendan if you had over 300 viruses on your computer it would not work
ok
Howard i also have pc-doctor on mine to no firewall
D. Goldman @ Oct 9th 2008 3:58PM
WARNING!!! WARNING!! WARNING!!
With all due respect to whomever may be giving out various sites and programs to download in order to fix or clean your machine -- BEWARE!!! You really don't know who that person is!! They could be the author of a new malware, or any other type of person with those types of abilities. I'm sorry to say that and I don't mean to hurt those who are honorable and have the best intentions but your "LIFE" is at stake here. I go to the radio show host named Kim Komando's site who is not only on the national airwaves helping others and discussing problems but is kind enough to have LEGITIMATE freeware sites that could help you. Again, I apologize to the ones that know how to help but you could be one of the "bad guys".
Think about it and good luck to all (and for those of you who are involved in malware, virus problems, etc., I really do hope that you burn in the deepest part of Hell -- you're nothing but scum!!
Jarrett @ Oct 9th 2008 4:45PM
Use Microsoft Live OneCare. It is the best for everything. You get a 90 day free trial with everything and it is just $50 for a year with unlimited computers. You can also find it places for cheaper that $50