Trojan Help

[Wisp]

Ok, so I downloaded a demo of an old game, that was long gone from the original site that had it, and the place I got it from had a trojan in it.

 

Before I knew that, I ran the exe, and after I ran it, I thought, hey I should scan this, and *after* I ran the exe, I detected the virus.

 

After I ran the exe, and before I detected the virus, it went to the install screen of the demo (like the usual install for a game) and I just exed out of it and scanned it.

 

Anyway, I have kaspersky, which is usually rated in the top two or three virus protection wise, and the trojan was "trojan-proxy.win32.agent.apk" I know there are a lot of varieties of the win.32.agent trojan, but I hadn't heard of apk.

 

Anyway, I think it's just something that would have made my computer part of a botnet.

 

So, right now I am scanning my computer, and have Kaspersky deleted the original file (the exe) and I am hoping that it didn't install anything else just by me opening the exe.

 

 

 

So, my question is, is there anything else I should do. Also, after my scan is done I will say what results there were.

[Makoto_the_Phoenix]

Speaking practically, you've done everything you can do. All you have to do now is to remember to scan BEFORE executing. ;)

[Wisp]

What I usually use for downloads automatically scans, and I forgot that the thing i downloaded it with doesn't.

 

 

 

I am pretty sure it didn't actually infect anything, and all the files are still in the [Caution: Executable File], and not everywhere on my pc, but the scan is still running

 

EDIT: No idea why that's censored, but it get's the point across.

[OldJoe]

Always scan before opening if you're insure =)

 

Since Kaspersky took care of it, it should be good. You could use Pandas (it found a backdoor virus today on my computer, ugh! first one in a year or so) online scanner for a second opinion.

[Wisp]

Kasperksy's scan completed when I was at school, not more threats found other than the various copies of the original exe. Also, I read a guide on how to remove it manually, and none of the processes were showing in the task manager, so I think I'm good.

[Dire_Wolf]

If you haven't scanned in Safe mode, i suggest that. My brother had a Trojan on his computer, don't remember the name. Anyhow i tried deleting it manually: but it automatically came back. Tried Safe Mode, and it could no longer do that.

 

 

 

So it's nice with Safe Mode.

[iLootChests]

defrag ur comp then use a advanced scan in some times usin the defrag can delete a file that the scan didnt think was harmful bcuz its hiden deep in a file

[Captainkidd]

defrag ur comp then use a advanced scan in some times usin the defrag can delete a file that the scan didnt think was harmful bcuz its hiden deep in a file

I've never heard such a thing...

 

 

 

I suggest putting your computer in safe-mode and doing a full on scan with Kasperksy and SpyBot (unless yougot something better, Mr. I can afford the best computer security software ever -.-) I'm almost positive you'll find something, as when virus' trojan's, ect. get downloaded they automatically setup a backdoor, or a file that'll download the virus or trojan again if it's been deleted.

 

 

 

I wouldn't been to worried about data being unsafe, unless you save information like credit cards and bank accounts on your computer, then your just asking to be hacked...

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

~ Captainkidd

[OldJoe]

defrag ur comp then use a advanced scan in some times usin the defrag can delete a file that the scan didnt think was harmful bcuz its hiden deep in a file

 

 

 

What are you on about??

 

 

 

He has already scanned once more with Kaspersky and read a guide on how to remove it manually, and no processes showed up.

[iLootChests]

defrag ur comp then use a advanced scan in some times usin the defrag can delete a file that the scan didnt think was harmful bcuz its hiden deep in a file

 

 

 

What are you on about??

 

 

 

He has already scanned once more with Kaspersky and read a guide on how to remove it manually, and no processes showed up.

defrag isnt a scan its kinda like a scan but wat it does is removes all files tht are not need like temporary files and sometimes virusis tht hide deep in a file gets deleted

[Captainkidd]

defrag ur comp then use a advanced scan in some times usin the defrag can delete a file that the scan didnt think was harmful bcuz its hiden deep in a file

 

 

 

What are you on about??

 

 

 

He has already scanned once more with Kaspersky and read a guide on how to remove it manually, and no processes showed up.

defrag isnt a scan its kinda like a scan but wat it does is removes all files tht are not need like temporary files and sometimes virusis tht hide deep in a file gets deleted

No... Defraging moves data thats on the hard drive closer together causing files/programs to load faster...

 

 

 

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Defragmentation

[HundredHusky]

I suggest AVG- Internet Security wich is downloadable from http://www.avg.com/ download the 30 Day's trial then after 30 Days you should buy the 1 Year for 50 Euros or 2 Years for 80 Euros

[Sbrideau]

I suggest AVG- Internet Security wich is downloadable from http://www.avg.com/ download the 30 Day's trial then after 30 Days you should buy the 1 Year for 50 Euros or 2 Years for 80 Euros

 

 

 

I disagree, AVG has gone pretty much downhill, it's not even detecting AntivirusXP 2008, which is a rogue antivirus.

 

 

 

Go for Avira or Avast instead.

[Red_Tanya]

Absolutely ensure you're running a firewall.

 

Are you using just KAV (Kaspersky Antivirus) or KIS (Kaspersky Internet Security)? KIS includes a firewall.

 

 

 

For the best peace of mind, you should post up a HijackThis log where everyone can help you to determine your current situation - whether you're good to go or not.