Help with trojan virus

[The Howling Wolves]

Turned on computer this morning and downloaded nVidia driver for GeForce 8500 and then went to Seven Forums to look at Customazation threads and all of a sudden up pops a warning from Security Tools saying I have 40+ trojans and viruses in C and D drive.
1. Updated Malware and the ran scan found this attachment below. Which I removed and rebooted. Security Tools disappeared as I wanted to uninstall it. They wanted $49.00 for their program
2. Updated and ran MSE and found 0 files infected
3. Updated SuperAntiSpyware and found 0 files infected
Was this a pop up virus? and how did this happen? TIA

 

[Jacee]

Run MBam again, Be sure that everything is checked, and click Remove Selected.

http://www.im-infected.com/rogue/security-tool.html

 

[The Howling Wolves]

Run MBam again, Be sure that everything is checked, and click Remove Selected.

Remove Security Tool Virus | im-infected.com

Ran MBAM scan and found 0 malicious files.
How did this happen when I am very careful as to where I go and what I open? TIA

 

[Tews]

Security Tool is a rogue antivirus application that deliberately gives reports of false system security threats on your computer and displays fake security alerts or notifications to make you think your PC is infected with malware. The misleading application is from the same family as Total security 2009 and System Security. When installed, SecurityTool will be configured to start automatically when you log on into Windows. Then it will imitate system scan and display a variety of infections that can't be removed unless you purchase the program. The files detected during the scan are either harmless or legitimate system files and can't cause any damage to your computer.

Security Tool is pushed through the use of Trojans, fake online anti-malware scanners and other malicious software. It is installed along with Trojans FakeAV that display fake security warnings and promote SecurityTool malware. Once running, the bogus program will block legit programs and especially anti-virus software. Another interesting thing is that if you click on Updates button, you will see "Updating", but actually there is no network activity. It's just another argument why Security Tool is classified as a rogue security application. What is more, this parasite will impersonate Windows Security Center and constantly display warnings/notifications about serious security threats and privacy issues. It may claim that your computer is under attack by an Internet virus or that private data can be stolen.

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[Jacee]

You may have opened a webpage that was infected with malicious code.

One good program to prevent a drive-by installation is SpywareBlaster. SpywareBlaster | Prevent spyware and malware. Free download.

Update it often and click on "enable all protection"

 

[tezlewis]

Load into safemode and run Malware bytes from there mate.

 

[The Howling Wolves]

You may have opened a webpage that was infected with malicious code.

One good program to prevent a drive-by installation is SpywareBlaster. SpywareBlaster | Prevent spyware and malware. Free download.

Update it often and click on "enable all protection"

Thank you both for the insite and help. Will get back later if needed.

 

[HJA]

Load into safemode and run Malware bytes from there mate.

+1
Just had a PC at work hit with Anti Virus 2009.
("It said to click to get rid of the virus")
MalwareBytes in Safe Mode did the job on it.

 

[The Howling Wolves]

You may have opened a webpage that was infected with malicious code.

One good program to prevent a drive-by installation is SpywareBlaster. SpywareBlaster | Prevent spyware and malware. Free download.

Update it often and click on "enable all protection"

Just got back home so I downloaded SpywareBlaster and my system is all clean again.
Thanks for everyone concerned and have a great week-end.
We can now close this as a "Resolved" thread.

 

[Jacee]

You may have opened a webpage that was infected with malicious code.

One good program to prevent a drive-by installation is SpywareBlaster. SpywareBlaster | Prevent spyware and malware. Free download.

Update it often and click on "enable all protection"

Just got back home so I downloaded SpywareBlaster and my system is all clean again.
Thanks for everyone concerned and have a great week-end.
We can now close this as a "Resolved" thread.

Well done!

 

[Krispy1]

the tool to get rid of that thing for good is called combofix

be aware when u google it the first 2 results are combofix.org which is actually a site some fags set up which is fraud and has a virus the link leading to bleepingcomputer.com is the one u want and is legit. combofix will murder any anti virus soft malware

 

[Jacee]

It can also "murder" your computer, if you don't know how to use it properly. It is a very complex tool and should only be used under supervision by those who have been trained in it's use.

 

[The Howling Wolves]

It can also "murder" your computer, if you don't know how to use it properly. It is a very complex tool and should only be used under supervision by those who have been trained in it's use.

I totally agree with you,Jacee. Combofix is not for amateurs!

 

[Krispy1]

It can also "murder" your computer, if you don't know how to use it properly. It is a very complex tool and should only be used under supervision by those who have been trained in it's use.

this is why u read the tutorial from bleeping computer they have forums to support the use of combofix. i only recommend combofix if the other conventional programs dont work