Malware protection

Im running the latest ESET Smart Security software.

But yesterday I was infected with "Vista Total Security 2011" malware program.

I'm just curious why Eset didnt pick it up. I did a scan and it still didnt pick it up. I managed to remove the malware manually by following some instructions from the internet.

I also downloaded a spyware/malware scan program (Seems pretty legitimate). It scanned my computer and found about 9 threats and about a 100 suspected threats.

Shouldnt ESET pick all this up?

Any help would be much appreciated

 

You might have not removed the malware fully. Follow advice/help from one of dedicated volunteer sites
https://www.wilderssecurity.com/showpost.php?p=1533481&postcount=3

 

Hi,I get something for you:http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/virus-removal/remove-win-7-internet-security-2011and refer to "Automated Removal Instructions for XP Anti-Virus 2011, Vista Total Security 2011, and Win 7 Home Security using Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware" to ensure your PC is free of this rogueware.

 

I tried a link from MDL which redirected to a fake scanner page. It showed a popup that eset found suspicious activity in your computer. How did it know I was using Eset? I was using chrome under sandboxie. I have Eset Smart Security installed. I don't know if it is okay to give the link here (In delinked form).

 

May I know what is the fake antivirus name?

 

I don't know. The website popup said E-Set was detecting suspicious activity in your computer. The downloaded file had AVG icon. I didn't execute the setup file. Only the web page showed fake scan.

 

Hahaha,never mind.Try this to remove it:http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/virus-removal/remove-e-set-antivirus-2011 to ensure you are really free from this rogueware even you never execute the setup file.

 

I am pretty sure there is no infection as I have emptied sandboxie contents automatically after closing browser Thanks for the link anyway

 

You are welcome.Luckily you are using sandboxie.Hehe.