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New Virus called "Antivirus GT"

  • 03-07-2010 08:19AM
    #1
    pipelaser
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 592 ✭✭✭


    Hi Guys,
    I have what looks like a new virus on my computer.
    It keeps popping up saying I have a lot of dangerous viruses on my computer(Looks very convincing, just like the AVG software) and it has a button that says "Remove all viruses", it then pops up with this antivirus software called "Antivirus GT", and it asks me to pay for it by entering credit card details and my CCV number.

    I havent entered any details or accessed any personal accounts(email etc.)

    So basically I think its a Virus masked as antivirus software.

    I already have the free version of AVG installed on the computer.

    Any time I try to access the AGV Icon to try and sort this new Virus out, the same "Remove all Viruses" box pops up. Asking me to buy "Antivirus GT". So its overriding AVG.

    Any Ideas on how I can get rid???

    Any advice welcome!:o


Comments

  • #2
    shinto29
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 24 ✭shinto29


    Install Linux.


  • #3
    KoolKid
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 24,790 ✭✭✭✭KoolKid


    shinto29 wrote: »
    Install Linux.

    He asked for help on what he had not for what operating system to install.
    Read the charter before posting in Security

    I am moving this to Virus & malware removal.
    I am sure you will get good advice there.


  • #4
    shinto29
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 24 ✭shinto29


    koolkid wrote: »
    He asked for help on what he had not for what operating system to install.
    Read the charter before posting in Security

    I am moving this to Virus & malware removal.
    I am sure you will get good advice there.

    What? Just Sayin:o


  • #5
    KoolKid
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 24,790 ✭✭✭✭KoolKid


    I am not dragging this thread off topic.
    I sent you a PM.


  • #6
    FunnyStuff
    Closed Accounts Posts: 344 ✭✭FunnyStuff


    Well i'd suggest getting a decent virus package first. Never liked AVG, cant trust something that you get for free. I've got NOD32 and its a brilliant system, easy to use and ctahes everything my previous virus system couldnt manage.

    Might not be much but thats what i'd suggest.


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  • #7
    kleefarr
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,735 ✭✭✭kleefarr


    pipelaser wrote: »
    Hi Guys,
    I have what looks like a new virus on my computer.
    It keeps popping up saying I have a lot of dangerous viruses on my computer(Looks very convincing, just like the AVG software) and it has a button that says "Remove all viruses", it then pops up with this antivirus software called "Antivirus GT", and it asks me to pay for it by entering credit card details and my CCV number.

    I havent entered any details or accessed any personal accounts(email etc.)

    So basically I think its a Virus masked as antivirus software.

    I already have the free version of AVG installed on the computer.

    Any time I try to access the AGV Icon to try and sort this new Virus out, the same "Remove all Viruses" box pops up. Asking me to buy "Antivirus GT". So its overriding AVG.

    Any Ideas on how I can get rid???

    Any advice welcome!:o

    You could try what this user did..

    http://nz.answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20100701143929AA79Fye

    I would then run an online scan..

    http://housecall65.trendmicro.com/

    HTH.


  • #8
    mp22
    Moderators, Business & Finance Moderators, Regional South Moderators Posts: 6,854 Mod ✭✭✭✭mp22


    start the pc in safe mode with networking (press F8 on start up) download malwarebytes install and update, run a scan.


  • #9
    pipelaser
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 592 ✭✭✭pipelaser


    kleefarr wrote: »
    You could try what this user did..

    http://nz.answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20100701143929AA79Fye

    I would then run an online scan..

    http://housecall65.trendmicro.com/

    HTH.


    You Sir, are a saint and a scholer. The Virus is gone. Thank you :pac:


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