Problem The Flashback virus for Mac is capable of redirecting websites you visit to others, displaying advertisements as well as remote access. If you believe you are infected, follow the solution below. Solution Try the following: Download and run the Apple Flashback malware removal tool. Run a virus scan with antivirus software like Intego VirusBarrier.… Continue reading Remove Flashback Mac Virus
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Can’t find files after Win32/Alureon.FE Virus
Problem After being infected with the Win32/Alureon.FE virus, you are unable to find a lot of your files. Cause The files have had the “hidden” attribute set to them. Solution Open Command Prompt as Administrator. Select all the text in the box below and press Ctrl + C to Copy: attrib C:\* -h /S /D Right click… Continue reading Can’t find files after Win32/Alureon.FE Virus
Fake Flash Player Trojan on Mac
Problem There is a fake Flash Player download going around. If installed, it will modify your Mac’s hosts file. When using Google, it will redirect to a different server and any links you click on will result in popups. A screenshot of the installer can be seen below. Do not install this application. Solution If… Continue reading Fake Flash Player Trojan on Mac
Popups when using Google on Mac
Problem When using a Google search website on your Mac, clicking on any of the search results will result in popups appearing. Cause This can be caused by the installation of a fake Flash Player download. Once it has been installed, the hosts file is modified so that Google is being redirected to a different… Continue reading Popups when using Google on Mac
Remove and prevent the Java ByteVerify exploit
Problem Your virus scanner detects a virus under one of the following names (or similar): Java.ByteVerify Exploit:Java/ByteVerify Exploit:Win32/Byteverify Cause These viruses infect a system by having a Java application (usually from the Internet) run that uses exploits found in certain versions of Java. Solution To remove and prevent the exploit: Run a virus scan. Click the Start… Continue reading Remove and prevent the Java ByteVerify exploit