Smitfraud Removal and protection
Aug.13, 2008 in
Virtumonde
For those out there that get infected with Virtumonde chances are you also have Smitfraud or Smitfraud-C. If that is the case here are the two dedicated sites for both threats
Both of these sites address many of the issues that pertain to Smitfraud and how to remove this threat. There are free methods for removal but as usual we recommend taking a pro active aproach and getting software to prevent the infection in the first place.
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August 18th, 2008 at 7:48 pm
SpyDoctor WILL NOT remove Virtumonde.
August 18th, 2008 at 9:10 pm
Did you use the paid version?
did you use Spyware doctor with Anti-Virus as suggested?
Did you ensure the program was fully up to date?
The scan may need to be ran up to three times and should be ran at least once in Safe mode.
Also Spyware Doctor offers 100% free support for those that may have issues removing any threat.
We know for a fact that Spyware Doctor works because we use it all the time to remove this infection. We use it at least 4-5 times a week to remove Virtumonde and it has not failed yet and that is the only reason why we recommend it out.
October 21st, 2008 at 6:09 am
I think I have had Virtumonde for about two weeks or more.
I have fully paid up versions of Spyware Doctor, Zone Alarm and Spybot Search and Destroy and none of them apprear to work in getting rid of Virtumonde, although initially Spybot said it has found it and dealt with it. However, now when I run them they get stuck and the computer freezes. I haven’t done a system restore yet, though.
If I follow your instructions will Spyware Doctor and Spybot Search start working again properly, or do I need to get them fully working again before I follow your instructions?
Any other comments/tips/suggestions?
October 22nd, 2008 at 2:22 am
Do you have an anti-virus client? You should get one. Also when you run the Spyware Doctor Scan run it in safe mode. As well download the Smitfraudfix.exe tool and run this in safe more. It is free and will help out with Spyware Doctor freezing. this is most likely because of the infection.
If after scanning with Smitfraudfix.exe and Spybot S&D, you find that Spyware Doctor is still hanging when you try to remove the threat then you will need to un-install this product and re-install it. I would also recommend you upgrade to the Spyware Doctor with Antivirus version for full protection. Other wise you can find a free anti-virus client out there like AVG or AVAST but I do not recommend any free client for protection.