Comments on: browser-security.microsoft.com Hosts File Modification

By: Rick

Rick — Thu, 07 May 2009 21:24:00 +0000

Don’t forget to check your HOSTS file. I found that the HOSTS file on our infected system had been wiped out and replaced with entries pointing to the infectious URL’.s Restoring the HOSTS files to the original state helps clear the problem.

By: Bobby

Bobby — Sat, 02 May 2009 20:33:00 +0000

As it has been mentioned, instances of browser diverts to Browser-security.microsoft.com testify to the one and only thing – your system has been attacked by the unregistered version of the aggressive rogue anti-spyware called Spyware Protect 2009. Therefore, getting rid of the symptoms (i.e. browser redirections) requires exterminating the cause – you need to remove Spyware Protect 2009 trialware and the affiliated trojans. A reliable and effective method for this is the use of automatic removal tool on http://windowsprotection.net/how-to-remove-spyware-protect-2009-spywareprotect-2009-removal-tool/. It should work! Good luck fixing your system!

By: ThreatFire Blogger

ThreatFire Blogger — Wed, 18 Mar 2009 23:56:00 +0000

Hey Spoon-

Sorry to hear about the infection. Malware is running on your system that you need to clean up. I would suggest trying to get removal help in our support forums under “Virus, Worms and Trojans” here:
http://www.pctools.com/forum/index.php

And there are other resources you can find on the net, like instructions here
http://www.spyware-techie.com/spyware-protection-2009-removal-guide/

Google is your friend, try googling ‘”Spyware Protection 2009″ removal’. You’ll find manual instructions, removal tools, etc

By: spoon

spoon — Wed, 18 Mar 2009 06:22:00 +0000

thnanks for that, so how do I get rid of it? Pls advise. I tried to block this particular webiste in ‘internet options’ but it keeps popping up constantly. I think I’ll need to uninstall Explorer and keep using Mozzila but I had loads of Fafourite sites in there