Post: I believe I have a RAT or something, what do I do?
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04-13-2011, 12:38 AM
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Ameht!
Dark Knight
Originally posted by Shaggy
What do I do? I know regular virus scan, I'm doing that. But is there any other way I can check.
Originally posted by another user
If you are infected, please follow these guidelines:
1. Run a full system scan with your antivirus. Make sure it is up to date.
A few links that may be helpful:
Computer Security Guide
Virus Removal Tools List
Guide on Trojans and Rootkits
Botnets
2. Download and install either/all of the following:
Spybot Search and Destroy
Ad-Aware
Malwarebytes' AntiMalware
Run a full scan with either/all. Let them remove anything they find.
3. Clear your temp file with ATF Cleaner:
Click here to download ATF-Cleaner by Atribune. Save it to your desktop.
Double-click ATF-Cleaner.exe to run it.
Under 'Main' check the 'Select All' box.
Press the 'Empty Selected' button.
If you use Firefox browser:
Click Firefox at the top and then check the 'Select All' box.
Press the 'Empty Selected' button.
Note: If you wish to keep your saved passwords, click No at the prompt.
If you use Opera browser:
Click Opera at the top and then check the 'Select All' box.
Press the 'Empty Selected' button.
Note: If you wish to keep your saved passwords, click No at the prompt.
Click 'Exit' on the Main menu to close the program.
1. Run a full system scan with your antivirus. Make sure it is up to date.
A few links that may be helpful:
Computer Security Guide
Virus Removal Tools List
Guide on Trojans and Rootkits
Botnets
2. Download and install either/all of the following:
Spybot Search and Destroy
Ad-Aware
Malwarebytes' AntiMalware
Run a full scan with either/all. Let them remove anything they find.
3. Clear your temp file with ATF Cleaner:
Click here to download ATF-Cleaner by Atribune. Save it to your desktop.
Double-click ATF-Cleaner.exe to run it.
Under 'Main' check the 'Select All' box.
Press the 'Empty Selected' button.
If you use Firefox browser:
Click Firefox at the top and then check the 'Select All' box.
Press the 'Empty Selected' button.
Note: If you wish to keep your saved passwords, click No at the prompt.
If you use Opera browser:
Click Opera at the top and then check the 'Select All' box.
Press the 'Empty Selected' button.
Note: If you wish to keep your saved passwords, click No at the prompt.
Click 'Exit' on the Main menu to close the program.
hope this helps you , This is a C/p and all thanks goes to the creator "Valiant "
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