Antivirus 2008

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Laurie

Is this an actual microsoft product? I keep getting this message on the
computer saying I need to downloan Antivirus 2008 and that it has found many
viruses on my PC. When I looked up the file location it comes up in
C:\users\AppData\Roamong\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu
It is causing problems on the PC and looks like it just was created a few
days ago. I can't get into e-mail because it says there is a threat and won't
let me continue. I tried to delete the file but I couln't find it when I went
into my computer. There was no App Data file that I could see. I have Norton
antivirus installed and I ran a scan on the file but got nothing. I want to
get rid of this but don't knwo how. Can anyone help?
 
Laurie said:
Is this an actual microsoft product? I keep getting this message on the
computer saying I need to downloan Antivirus 2008 and that it has found
many viruses on my PC. When I looked up the file location it comes up in
C:\users\AppData\Roamong\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu
It is causing problems on the PC and looks like it just was created a few
days ago. I can't get into e-mail because it says there is a threat and
won't let me continue. I tried to delete the file but I couln't find it
when I went into my computer. There was no App Data file that I could see.
I have Norton antivirus installed and I ran a scan on the file but got
nothing. I want to get rid of this but don't knwo how. Can anyone help?
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No. This is one of the many rogue antivirus/antimalware programs. They are
called "rogue" because they pretend to be one of the Good Guys but in
reality they are Bad Guys. You've got an infection. Here are removal
instructions:

http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/malware-removal/antivirus-2008

Malke
 
I wanted to thank you. I did what you said and it looks like the malware is
gone. I never hit the okay button when it wanted me to continue with the
program. I don't know if that means anything but I knew it wasn't a Norton
program and I was leary of it. But the good thing is that it is GONE! Thanks
again!
 
Laurie said:
I wanted to thank you. I did what you said and it looks like the malware is
gone. I never hit the okay button when it wanted me to continue with the
program. I don't know if that means anything but I knew it wasn't a Norton
program and I was leary of it. But the good thing is that it is GONE!
Thanks
again!
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You should be leery of Norton products too..


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Laurie said:
I wanted to thank you. I did what you said and it looks like the malware
is gone. I never hit the okay button when it wanted me to continue with
the program. I don't know if that means anything but I knew it wasn't a
Norton program and I was leary of it. But the good thing is that it is
GONE! Thanks again!
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You're most welcome, Laurie. Thanks for taking the time to let me know.

Malke
 
Here is the web site that offers the product

http://www.vav2008.com/

I installed it and am trying to get my money back to no avail. I told them
that I was going to report it to the attorney general, better business bureau
and chamber of commerce. I think I am out the $68 + they charged me - not the
original amount they said they would charge ($38).
 
Lester said:
Here is the web site that offers the product

http://www.vav2008.com/

I installed it and am trying to get my money back to no avail. I told them
that I was going to report it to the attorney general, better business
bureau
and chamber of commerce. I think I am out the $68 + they charged me - not
the
original amount they said they would charge ($38).
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If you paid for it using your credit card, contact you credit card company
and order a "charge-back". Tell you company that you've attempted to
resolve this with the software company but have had no success. You will
get credited.
 
austin said:
what antivirus product to you recommend? PC Tools? MS Live OneCare?
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Neither of those. I like NOD32 (commercial) or Avast if you need a free one.

Malke
 
Adding to replies... are you aware of Identity Theft ? You had better
do a helluva lot more than try and get your money back ! Call your
card company and cancel the card - explaining the situation. They will
issue you a new number. Install quality antivirus and antispyware and
anti-rootkit as well as a personal firewall. COMPLETELY scan your pc
until you are convineced there are no malware threats particularly
keyloggers for one. THEN change all your passwords. Most IDTheft
occurs on "repeat" customers such as you have foolishly involved
yourself in - sorry to say. ..... dude / hit it ---

REPORT CYBER CRIME

Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3)

http://ic3.gov/

The Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) is a partnership between the
Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the National White Collar
Crime Center (NW3C). IC3's mission is to serve as a vehicle to
receive, develop, and refer criminal complaints regarding the rapidly
expanding arena of cyber crime. The IC3 gives the victims of cyber
crime a convenient and easy-to-use reporting mechanism that alerts
authorities of suspected criminal or civil violations. For law
enforcement and regulatory agencies at the federal, state, local and
international level, IC3 provides a central referral mechanism for
complaints involving Internet related crimes. read more >>
http://ic3.gov/

Federal Trade Commission (USA) Complaint Input Form
https://rn.ftc.gov/pls/dod/widtpubl$.startup?Z_ORG_CODE=PU03
If you believe you have been the victim of identity theft, you may use
the form below to send a complaint to the Federal Trade Commission
(FTC). The information you provide is up to you. However, if you don't
provide your name or other information, it may be impossible for us to
refer, respond to, or investigate your complaint or request. To learn
how we use the information you provide, please read our Privacy
Policy.

Federal Bureau of Investigation - Cyber Investigations - Cybercrime
http://www.fbi.gov/cyberinvest/cyberhome.htm

Computer Crime & Intellectual Property Section
http://www.cybercrime.gov/


WiredSafety.Org
http://www.wiredsafety.org/911/
Our Cyber911 Help tipline is not intended to replace law enforcement
emergency 911, 999 and other numbers worldwide. It is to help people
know where to get help when they are being victimized online, and to
provide help when help is needed. We work closely with law enforcement
around the world, and require that when offline threats are involved
that local law enforcement be notified before we can offer assistance
to the victim or their local law enforcement...

ReportCybercrime.Com (Private)
http://www.reportcybercrime.com/
Also, through our interactive forum you can get opinion of specialist
attorneys and lawyers. Each lawyer in practice will give his opinion
on matters, which are raised in the forum. You Can post queries view
answers from experts and improve upon your knowledge base...

How to Report Cybercrime
http://www.katiesplace.org/report_cybercrime.html
WiredSafety's Cyber911 Emergency tipline is not intended to replace
law enforcement emergency 911, 999 and other numbers worldwide. It is
to help people know where to get help when they are being victimized
online, and to provide help when help is needed. We work closely with
law enforcement around the world, and require that when offline
threats are involved that local law enforcement be notified before we
can offer assistance to the victim or their local law enforcement.

Take a Bite Out of Cyber Crime
ByteCrime.Org
http://www.bytecrime.org/

webmaster www.BlueCollarPC.Net (stop in)

TIP: Add this to others - it has the largest defintions signature
database with over 1 million removal signatures:

a-squared trojan remover (Free Working Version for life and Proactive
Premium Version)
http://www.emsisoft.com/en/software/free/
a-squared (a-squared) is a complementary product to antivirus software
and desktop firewalls on MS Windows computers. Antivirus software
specializes in detecting classic viruses. Many available products have
weaknesses in detecting other malicious software (Malware) like
Trojans, Dialers, Worms and Spyware (Adware). a-squared fills the gap
that malware writers exploit.
 
Again, cancel your card immediately is the best advice. ID sells for
as cheap as 14 dollars each on the cyber criminal underground. Because
of your communications with this cyber criminal - they know you still
haven't canceled your card or notified authorities and may have found
your posts right here with a simple google search. To them that means
the card is still good for maxxing it out at least for a couple days
without fear of prosecution. Unfortunately they are deeming you a
chump - period. Street-wise, they are "cold blooded killers" - so
there is no way to take it personal, they are plain money hungry
animals.... protect yourself !

Threat Information:

CA Computer Associates:
XP Antivirus 2008 - CA
URL: http://www.ca.com/securityadvisor/pest/pest.aspx?id=453122012
Ultimate Antivirus 2008 - CA
URL: http://www.ca.com/securityadvisor/pest/pest.aspx?id=453136330
Windows Antivirus 2008 - CA
URL: http://www.ca.com/securityadvisor/pest/pest.aspx?id=453134939
Antivirus 2008 PRO - CA
URL: http://www.ca.com/securityadvisor/pest/pest.aspx?id=453134909
Antivirus 2008 - CA
URL: http://www.ca.com/securityadvisor/pest/pest.aspx?id=453133191
 
I'm having the same problem. Is there another fix, because my system won't
let me access bleepingcomputer.com. Please HELP
Thanks
Martina
 
Martina said:
I'm having the same problem. Is there another fix, because my system
won't
let me access bleepingcomputer.com. Please HELP
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There is no magic solution. Get tools, updates, and instructions from a
different, known-clean computer. Your alternative is to either take the
infected machine to a professional computer repair shop (not a
BigComputerStore/GeekSquad type of place) or back up your data and do a
clean install of Windows. Your choice.

Malke
 
I have the same problem. This Antivirus loaded itself when I logged onto a
site for posters. I can't get rid of it but and I tried to go to the
www.bleepingcomputessite and I'm told that I can't do that. So now what am I
to do?
 
Use the link provided. The one you give doesn't work.

--

Regards,
Hank Arnold
Microsoft MVP
Windows Server - Directory Services
 
No. This is one of the many rogue antivirus/antimalware programs. They are
called "rogue" because they pretend to be one of the Good Guys but in
reality they are Bad Guys. You've got an infection. Here are removal
instructions:

http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/malware-removal/antivirus-2008

Malke
--
MS-MVP
Elephant Boy Computers
www.elephantboycomputers.com
Don't Panic!
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Are you sure that the Malwarebytes' programme is safe to use, im scared to
use it as i dont know if its more spyware! Antivirus 08 is driving me crazy!
thanks. x
 
Megan wrote:

Are you sure that the Malwarebytes' programme is safe to use, im scared to
use it as i dont know if its more spyware! Antivirus 08 is driving me
crazy! thanks. x
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Yes, I am sure that Malwarebytes' program is safe or I wouldn't recommend
it. Neither would the good people at BleepingComputer.com.

Malke
 
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