It is still here? :hmm: I think I'm just going to stay away from the forum for a while, just until its gone, because my computer doesn't have any security...
Please let us know when this trojan is gone, I'd like to come back to the forums soon inshaAllah. =)
Here are steps to make sure your computer is protected from any viruses, spywares, malwares, adwares, trackers, etc:
1. If your computer runs on windows operating system, you need to turn on the windows automatic updates so it can automatically download latest security patches. This is important because, well, windows is not perfect and there's always some sort of new errors/loopholes found in its programming that makes it vulnerable for latest generation of viruses etc.
If your computer runs on windows xp, go to control panel --> then click on automatic updates. Also do not forget to turn the windows firewall on (it is on control panel also)
2. Check if antivirus is installed and running on your computer. If it is, then check if it is still valid, ie. if it is constantly updated for new virus definitions. It is no use if the antivirus was installed 3 years ago but never updated since. If it is obsolete or if your computer has no antivirus, here's the two best FREE antivirus programs (do not download any FREE TRIAL programs, because well, unless you are willing to pay, it will stop working soon):
AVAST http://download.cnet.com/Avast-Free-Antivirus/3000-2239_4-10019223.html
AVG http://download.cnet.com/AVG-Anti-Virus-Free-Edition/3000-2239_4-10320142.html
You only need
ONE anti virus program. Also, do not forget to
UNINSTALL your old antivirus program
BEFORE you download a new one. Having more than one antivirus may result in
DISASTER.
3. What browser do you use? If you are still using Internet Explorer, abandon!
Mozilla Firefox is much better in terms of performance, speed, ease of use, and security. Here's you can download mozilla firefox:
http://download.cnet.com/mozilla-firefox/
4. Even if you already have a good antivirus program, it doesn't mean that it can fully protect your computer from ALL viruses/malwares/etc. You need to complement it with at least a couple of good anti-spywares. The best is Ad aware:
http://download.cnet.com/Ad-Aware-Free-Internet-Security/3000-8022_4-10045910.html
Malwarebytes is also quite good
http://download.cnet.com/Malwarebytes-Anti-Malware/3000-8022_4-10804572.html
Last, you need to scan your computer regularly with those antivirus and anti spywares programs.
Hopefully these will prevent/resolve some potential problems in the future.
