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Answer» My spy sweeper keeps finding a "Securybanks phishing trojan" on my pc. Spy sweeper deletes it but when i re-scan the next day or so, it is there again. Norton doesn't detect it. I am running xp pro.Try another Spyware Scanner...
[glb]Flame[/glb]You are most likely not removing the source. A program or other types of spyware MAY be installing it over and over.
What programs are you USING?Adobe reader 6.0/ photo shop macromedia shockwave player norton quick time real player spy sweeper winrar and various kids games which i've installed for them with cd roms. Clean your computer in safe mode with system restore turned off....
Click Start. Right-click the My Computer ICON, and then click Properties. Click the System Restore tab. Check "Turn off System Restore" or "Turn off System Restore on all drives." Click Apply. When turning off System Restore, the existing restore points will be deleted. Click Yes to do this. Click OK. I did a bit of digging around else where and apparantly- a lot of people who have had this are also running spy sweeper. Do you think this is because spy sweeper is ONE of the only anti-spyware programs that can detect it or could it possibly be an issue with spy sweeper? I am baffled. A bit worried aswell about identity theft, isn't that what a phishing trojan does?Didn't notice your reply then, sorry. I have tried what you suggested before and it keeps coming back. Install & run antivirus software, antispyware software and a fire wall. Then clean in safe mode with system restore turned off. Do this while disconnected from the net. AVG, Microsoft Antispyware & Sygate Firewall. Install them, update them, run them. Safe mode, turn off system restore, clean your computer, reboot. Make sure your protection is up & running. The above programs are only suggestions but Microsoft Antispyware is a must have.Can't get microsoft downloads cos i found out the other day that i am not running a valid windows. Use Spybot S&D and run the teatimer, learn the program and lock down your computer. You need to be protected & clean before connecting to the net. Winpatrol is good too. (Very simple)I'm running Norton anti virus and spy sweeper so do i get RID of them or run all these things together?You could buy a legit copy of XP. You could buy a legit copy of w2k, it has no microsoft 'checks' on it. Your pirated copy of xp will give you grief with updates.Do you know the best place to buy this?Does spy sweeper give you real time intrusion detection or is it something you just scan with from time to time? You need real time intrusion protection. I hate Norton but if you keep it updated I guess it's ok. Get a firewall, sygate or zonealarm.You should be able to pick up a copy of w2k anywhere, remember it has no checks on it.
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