Got a nasty virus need help!

[Snip3mar3]

So I torrented a few things last night and have an obvious virus this morning. I ran Diablo 3 typed in my pass and began to play. It randomly started to click about, types in "what" every so often followed by password for Diablo 3. I disconnected from the Internetr and it continued to go through this cycle a few more times. I have googled it with my phone which is very slow and got no results. I have ran rkill and am currently running malwarebytes to see if I get a hit. Anyone know what this is or got any suggestions?

 

[stargazr]

Save your data, format HDD and reload OS.

 

[Snip3mar3]

Yep after browsing for half an hour I decided that was best. Any suggestions for anti-virus/Fire wall to prevent this? Currently running AVG with malwarebytes installed.

 

[jjsbasmt]

How's come no one anymore, does any of the following: Clear Browser Cache, Use System Restore, or run some of these AV/Anti Malware programs in Safe Mode if possible, or run some of the utilities out there that are run from a Boot CD/USB Drive that are capable of cleaning off some of these Malware infestations? The reason I mention the Browser Cache, is because many times that I have cleaned systems of infestations, it seems to me that most of the infections were living in the Browser Cache.

 

[ZeroRift]

How's come no one anymore, does any of the following: Clear Browser Cache, Use System Restore, or run some of these AV/Anti Malware programs in Safe Mode if possible, or run some of the utilities out there that are run from a Boot CD/USB Drive that are capable of cleaning off some of these Malware infestations? The reason I mention the Browser Cache, is because many times that I have cleaned systems of infestations, it seems to me that most of the infections were living in the Browser Cache.

This.

I really dislike the "oh well, time to format" method. It neither solves problems, nor does it help people protect themselves.

That aside, some good preventative measures can be found here. MechBgon is a Mod around here and he has some really good advice on securing your system at his site.

My general advice:
1) Avoid sites / downloads that may contain malware. If something feels sketchy, don't proceed. Common sense is your best defense.
2) Run as a limited user (or at least turn UAC to max so nothing can execute outside of your user profile without your permission)
3) Use VirusTotal or an up to date VS (or both) to check all downloads for malware before you execute / extract them.
4) Use SRPs if you're really paranoid (like me). Some good info on these can be found at the link above.
5) If you really need to torrent something executable, test it out in a VM first. Virtual Machines are pretty easy to set up if you still have your Windows media, and can sandbox malware pretty effectively.

 

[blackangst1]

This.

I really dislike the "oh well, time to format" method. It neither solves problems, nor does it help people protect themselves.

That aside, some good preventative measures can be found here. MechBgon is a Mod around here and he has some really good advice on securing your system at his site.

My general advice:
1) Avoid sites / downloads that may contain malware. If something feels sketchy, don't proceed. Common sense is your best defense.
2) Run as a limited user (or at least turn UAC to max so nothing can execute outside of your user profile without your permission)
3) Use VirusTotal or an up to date VS (or both) to check all downloads for malware before you execute / extract them.
4) Use SRPs if you're really paranoid (like me). Some good info on these can be found at the link above.
5) If you really need to torrent something executable, test it out in a VM first. Virtual Machines are pretty easy to set up if you still have your Windows media, and can sandbox malware pretty effectively.

2 and 3 are the most important. In windows 7 running as a user, also registry cant be changed or system files added/deleted/modified. Theres no reason to run as an admin. Eventually even the most careful user will get bitten.