Damn damn damn. SPYWARE related

kingfc22 · 05-22-2006, 09:17 PM

So my freaking dumbass brother was on my cpu today and now I have this freaking spy falcon bullshit on my CPU. I've done a google search and I have not found a good remedy. Any help will be much appreciated.

Joe · 05-22-2006, 09:56 PM

cartman · 05-22-2006, 10:15 PM

For stubborn stuff, check out HijackThis (Google it for the website). It'll output a file that will allow folks to help zoom in on just how to remove it.

hoopsguy · 05-22-2006, 10:18 PM

King, do you have any AV/anti-spyware software on your system currently that failed to slow this down? I looked at the Symantec site and it appears that their definitions for this were updated in the last week of Feb.

hxxp://securityresponse.symantec.com/avcenter/venc/data/spyfalcon.html

Beyond this, I saw a couple of sites that reported having automatic install files to repair this spyware, but I'm not familiar with the sites and don't want to end up redirecting you to another site that ends up further infecting you with a promised cure. But there were a bunch of links that appeared to address this when I entered a Google search using the terms "spyware falcon"

Chief Rum · 05-22-2006, 10:28 PM

I got that piece of crap thing on my computer a couple weeks ago, and I needed to do a couple sweeps with Spyware Doctor and McAfee's program to get that sucker killed.

Rizon · 05-22-2006, 11:25 PM

Don't forget to reboot in Safe Mode before you run the anti spyware stuff.

Run whatever anyone listed above plus some other free programs:

Adaware
Spybot
AVG
Spysweeper
Spyware Blaster

kingfc22 · 05-23-2006, 12:07 AM

Thanks guys. Got that crap off my comp. Now I guess I'm gonna have to password protect my comp.

05-22-2006, 10:15 PM	#3
cartman Death Herald Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Le stelle la notte sono grandi e luminose nel cuore profondo del Texas	For stubborn stuff, check out HijackThis (Google it for the website). It'll output a file that will allow folks to help zoom in on just how to remove it. __________________ Thinkin' of a master plan 'Cuz ain't nuthin' but sweat inside my hand So I dig into my pocket, all my money is spent So I dig deeper but still comin' up with lint

05-22-2006, 10:28 PM	#5
Chief Rum Hall Of Famer Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Where Hip Hop lives	I got that piece of crap thing on my computer a couple weeks ago, and I needed to do a couple sweeps with Spyware Doctor and McAfee's program to get that sucker killed. __________________ . . I would rather be wrong...Than live in the shadows of your song...My mind is open wide...And now I'm ready to start...You're not sure...You open the door...And step out into the dark...Now I'm ready.

05-23-2006, 12:07 AM	#7
kingfc22 Head Coach Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Morgan Hill, CA	Thanks guys. Got that crap off my comp. Now I guess I'm gonna have to password protect my comp. __________________ Fan of SF Giants, 49ers, Sharks, Arsenal

05-22-2006, 09:56 PM	#2
Joe Pro Starter Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Minneapolis

05-22-2006, 10:18 PM	#4
hoopsguy General Manager Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Chicago	King, do you have any AV/anti-spyware software on your system currently that failed to slow this down? I looked at the Symantec site and it appears that their definitions for this were updated in the last week of Feb. hxxp://securityresponse.symantec.com/avcenter/venc/data/spyfalcon.html Beyond this, I saw a couple of sites that reported having automatic install files to repair this spyware, but I'm not familiar with the sites and don't want to end up redirecting you to another site that ends up further infecting you with a promised cure. But there were a bunch of links that appeared to address this when I entered a Google search using the terms "spyware falcon"

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