Keylogger Virus . . . (Total PC Defender)

[bayview]

   I had been getting quite a few unwanted "pop-up" advertisements for the last day or two . . .   Computer was starting to run really slow.  Finally I was unable to access the internet completely.

   There has been no new software added to my computer. . . Possibly an unwanted e-mail.

   I have Windows Defender installed, and an anti-virus - anti-spy ware from CA Inc. installed.  The CA anti-spy ware would recognize the virus and then quarantine it.  After rebooting the virus would just startup again.

   I have restored my computer to an earlier date . . . Seems to be working so far. 

   I just wanted to give everyone a "heads-up" on my possible solution.  Hopefully my personal data has not been compromised.


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[MountainDon]

Malwarebytes Anti-Malware  

http://www.malwarebytes.org/       It is a superb program, 2 versions, one free

[bayview]

Removal of the beast.... info & instructions

http://www.2-spyware.com/remove-total-pc-defender.html

  CA Inc. indicated on my scan that the "virus" originated from 2-spyware.com. 

   Be aware - Beware that some on line anti-spyware software contains spyware . . .


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[MountainDon]

Well crap. I removed the info. I know Malwarebytes is a bona fide tool with no bad stuff.   

[RainDog]

Yeah, yeah. Caught red-handed, MountainDon.

Tryin' to steal our World of Warcraft account info again. Shameful!