Nasty LIttle Trojans

Hi Guys & Gals,
Something I'm unsure of !!
Last night I was downloading a number of software programmes suitable for Vista, and I would estimate on 70% of them 'Nasty Little Trojans' were trying to get in.

My security & other programmes stopped them.

Do they latch on to specific downloads, or just hang about waiting for an opportunity?
Or is in some way my computer weak, so they pick on me?

Your valued opinions would be appreciated, fellow 'Trojan' haters.
Thank you in advance.

These nasties (not just Trojans) attach themselves to email, websites, downloads and any other contact that you have with the internet. The best way to prevent them is common sense and an arsenal of preventive software If your software stopped them, you do not have a weak computer, you are actually in good shape.

Ihttp://www.pc1news.com/news/0544/how-you-catch-a-computer-virus.htm

l use Microsoft
Security Essentials
Malwarebytes
Spywareblaster and Eset

The first is a real time anti virus
The second is a malware scanner
The third is a malware scanner (specialized)
and
Esnet is an online Scanner
http://www.ehow.com/how_4548629_prevent-virus-attacks-computer.html

These nasties are intentional they are written by individuals, who pride themselves in harming others. They even have annual meetings to discuss who harmed the most computers. They do it for money, too.

Download and use this software to make sure that all your protection and other software is up to date
http://secunia.com/vulnerability_scanning/personal/

Hi again to you Richc,
I have I think adequate protection, enough to keep the mother-in-law out, joke!!

I do have your first three suggestions, but not Esnet, that's new to me.
I have my security & scanners set for a weekly sweep,.
Am I being over cautious?
Or is it a matter of 'you can never have enough'?

Will execute your good advice as always, thank's.

P>S> Took your advice and registered on Win7 forum.
Not had too much time yet to visit properly, but I will.

One software that is not often mentioned is Secunia, see my post again. I like to add as I think of things, but then they are missed.

Will check out the Secunia software thank's.

Why do these little bar stewards do this? So sick!!!
Catch you later. Maybe on Win7.
Let you know how I go on with the downloads.

Yes keep me posted
When you get to Seven send me a friend request.

Will do Richc. Great!

I noticed the thread had been 'moved'.
Being new and not fully conversant with all the rules, have I done something, or said something wrong?

If so, I did not intend to,please tell me if I did!

You did nothing wrong in the sense of breaking the rules. Moderators read most posts and

threads. They will mark them as solved if that is the case, remove offensive posts and help out if

the answers are going in the wrong direction. One other function is to put posts in the proper

forum. You posted in the software forum, it was moved to security. The reason for the move is

that your question and my answer are suppose to help many, not just you. If someone has a

secruity question similar to yours they will look in security. If Moderators left yours in general, it

would never be found and many would not benefit for the great wisdom that I want to share,

LOL.
Hope this answers your question.

Totally understand.
I picked software because that was the action to initiate the Trojans, never thought about security

Sorry moderators, I will try harder..

It is of course, in a sense both, but I only want to please and learn all I can.
I will have to think better next time!

Going on to the security issue - Trojans etc., :=

I downloaded the items you suggested and have already done a scan with the SECUNIA software.

Brilliant, everyone should have this, truly its fab!

Within 3 minutes it had gone through the computer detected :-
3- Insecure Programes.

1 - End of Life Program

Plus a number of required patches, updated them where required, fantastic.

I now have, according to this software 100% safe, for now!!

Thank's Richc, I will spread the word about this and the other items, to help stop this mindless attack on computers.

I just noticed this topic... Eset (Nod32) is the correct spelling
not "Esnet".
So, if you'd like to run an online scan:

1. Hold down Control and click on the following link to open ESET OnlineScan in a new window.
   ESET OnlineScan
2. Click the
   
   button.
3. For alternate browsers only: (Microsoft Internet Explorer users can skip these steps)
   1. Click on
      
      to download the ESET Smart Installer. Save it to your desktop.
   2. Double click on the
      
      icon on your desktop.
4. Check
   
5. Click the
   
   button.
6. Accept any security warnings from your browser.
7. Check
   
8. Push the Start button.
9. ESET will then download updates for itself, install itself, and begin scanning your computer. Please be patient as this can take some time.
10. When the scan completes, push
    
11. Push
    
    , and save the file to your desktop using a unique name, such as ESETScan. Include the contents of this report in your next reply.
12. Push the
    
    button.
13. Push
    

Hi Jacee,
Just caught your post, thank you very much `I will try that.

P.S All scans reported clear of virus,malware,spyware,nasties, etc., thank you for your diligence.

Jacee,
In my last post, the scans I had done related to the other long thread relating to Akamai not this one.
Sorry I should have explained more clearly.

Hi, Jacee,

Eset (Nod32)

That's a good program. As you stated it takes time and one has to be patient

It did uncover two infected files where the other numerous scans of other software didn't, why is that?

C:\ProgramData\ReviverSoft\RegistryReviver\InstallCache\{63E13B95-3168-481C-A8DF-FBE0DCDF5699}\Registry Reviver.msi a variant of Win32/SlowPCfighter application deleted - quarantined

C:\Users\melanie\AppData\Roaming\OpenCandy\OpenCandy_3BF40387C3414882AFC637EF8E4B0768\PPIRegistryReviverSetup.exe a variant of Win32/SlowPCfighter application cleaned by deleting - quarantined

The scan indicated they were:- Variants of Win32/Slow PC Fighter Application. Whatever that is?

And there was me earlier celebrating with a'good cup of Tea', and thinking all was clear.

I don't know what you think about them, or how bad they are.
Thank's

You do have to be vigilant with these little b..eggers, havn't you?

I found 2 minor trojans with this.