For a free 30-day Norton Internet Security trial, visit Softpedia.com. The following link will take you directly to the trial download: http://www.softpedia.com/get/Security/Firewall/Norton-Internet-Security.shtml

To remove the worm on your own, try the following steps, which were published at Kioskea.net by an angry victim of the Lsasblaster (Lsas.blaster.keyloger) worm.

Once the computer is started, we discovered it would still let us in to the C drive. Being able to access this helped a lot. Once in I had to reverse the steps listed in another post on here:

1) Go to the c:\windows \temp file. DELETE EVERYTHING listed in the temp file. You may find a few it will not allow you to delete, rename etc. Leave this Window Open and open a new window for step 2

2) Go to the Start\Search option and do a search for *.tmp. Make sure you type it *.tmp….. Delete EVERYTHING the search finds. IF it would NIT allow me to delete it, in the opened “C” drive window follow the path to the file it would not allow me to delete.

3) EMPTY the Recycle bin. You more than likely will also have to do this from the “C” drive window as you desk top is the dreaded blue window of death

4) Now you should be able to CNTRL+ALT+DELETE. At the very top of the processes there will be a numbered process, end this.

5) Now we did have a few .tmp files that would not allow me to delete them. So I went into their properties and changed what they could access.

6) Empty the recycle bin again.

7) Now IF you do not have a spyware destroyer, GET ONE .. DO NOT restart you system…. We used Spy Bot Seek and Destroy… It worked… After downloading your chosen spyware removal tool, scan immediately, again DO NOT restart until you have done a scan. We actually did a complete system scan with Spy Bot, IOBit 360, and Iobit Care. Spy Bot asked IF we wanted it to scan on restart, we said Yes…

Now we restarted the system, normally, Spy Bot kicked in, scanned the system. Quarantined the issues. The system booted just fine. We updated all Security Software.. Scanned the system again.

Sober Worm was also known as: W32/Sober@MM [McAfee], I-Worm.Sober [Kaspersky], W32/Sober-A [Sophos], WORM_SOBER.A [Trend]. Sober [F, W32/Sober.A@mm [Frisk], W32/Sober.A [Norman], Win32/Sober.A [Eset], Win32.Sober.A [Computer Associ. It affected Windows 2000, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT, Windows Server 2003, and Windows XP. This mass-mailing worm used its own SMTP engine to spread itself. The subject of the email varied, and it was in either English or German.

The name of the email attachment varied as well, and it had a .bat, .com, .exe, .pif, or .scr file extension. The threat was written in the Microsoft Visual Basic programming language and it was compressed with UPX. When W32.Sober@mm is first run, it displayed a fake error message “File not complete!” After this, it created several copies of itself to the %System% directory using variable filenames such as:

antiv.exe
driver.exe
driverini.exe
drv.exe
expoler.exe
filexe.exe
hlp16.exe
lssas.exe
qname.exe
spoole.exe
swchost.exe
syshost.exe
systemchk.exe
systemini.exe
winchk.exe
winlog32.exe
winreg.exe

After the Sober Worm infects a computer, it retrieves email addresses from local files and stores them in the Media.dll.file. According to Symantec, it then uses its own SMTP engine to send itself to all the email addresses it finds. The subject in the email may be any of the following:

The email subject is one of the following:

Neuer Virus im Umlauf!
Sie versenden Spam Mails (Virus?)
Ein Wurm ist auf Ihrem Computer!
Langsam reicht es mir
Sie haben mir einen Wurm geschickt!
Hi Schnuckel was machst du so ?
VORSICHT!!! Neuer Mail Wurm
Re: Kontakt
RE: Sex
Sorry, Ich habe Ihre Mail bekommen
Hi Olle, lange niks mehr gehört!
Re: lol
Viurs blockiert jeden PC (Vorsicht!)
Überraschung
Ich habe Ihre E-Mail bekommen !
Jetzt rate mal, wer ich bin !?
Neue Sobig Variante (Lesen!!)
Back At The Funny Farm
Ich Liebe Dich
New internet virus!
You send spam mails (Worm?)
A worm is on your computer!
Now, it’s enough
You have sent me a virus!
Hi darling, what are you doing now?
Be careful! New mail worm
Re: Contact
RE: Sex
Sorry, I’ve become your mail
Hey man, long not see you
Viurs blocked every PC (Take care!)
Surprise
I’ve become your mail!
Advise who I am!
New Sobig-Worm variation (please read)
I love you (I’m not a virus!)

The email also included an attachment. It could/could have been any of the following:

AntiVirusDoc.pif
Check-Patch.bat
Screen_Doku.scr
Removal-Tool.exe
Perversionen.scr
Bild.scr
robot_mail.scr
RobotMailer.com
Privat.exe
AntiTrojan.exe
Mausi.scr
NackiDei.com
Anti-Sob.bat
security.pif
Funny.scr
Liebe.com
Odin_Worm.exe
anti_virusdoc.pif
check-patch.bat
removal-tool.exe
screen_doc.scr
potency.pif
perversion.scr
pic.scr
CM-Recover.com
playme.exe
robot_mailer.pif
little-scr.scr
love.com
nacked.com
Hengst.pif
schnitzel.exe
anti-trojan.exe
NAV.pif
private.exe

To get rid of Sober Worm, Symantec recommends using the following steps or you should download the removal tool directly from the Symantec website or the official Windows website at www.microsoft.com.

The following instructions pertain to all current and recent Symantec antivirus products, including the Symantec AntiVirus and Norton AntiVirus product lines.

1. Disable System Restore (Windows Me/XP).
2. Update the virus definitions.
3. Restart the computer in Safe mode or VGA mode.
4. Run a full system scan and delete all the files detected as W32.Sober@mm.
5. Delete the values that were added to the registry.

The Stuxnet worm, named after initials found in its code, is now considered the most sophisticated cyberweapon ever created. First discovered in July 2010, the Stuxnet worm has the ability to “remotely seize control of industrial systems” according to CNET news. Many speculate that the worm was created by Israel or the U.S. The worm works by exploiting three holes in Windows. It targets computers running Siemens software, which is commonly used industrial control systems. It must be noted that one hole has been patched. According to a project manager at Iran’s Bushehr Nuclear Power Plant, the Stuxnet worm did not cause any damage to major systems of the plant. However, the worm did infect at least 30,000 computers.

Like other cyberweapons of this kind, patching holes, cleaning up the damage done, and implementing prevention and protection controls is costly and time-consuming. Just think, back in 2008 a cyberattack on the US military’s central command (Centcom), which unleashed a self-propagating malicious worm into the system, took around 14 months to eliminate. Unfortunately, the most sophisticated worms cannot be eliminated or contained by simply downloading a malicious software removal tool. Fortunately, most other worms can.

About Computer Worms and Malicious Software Removal Tools

Computer viruses and worms are pretty much one in the same. No matter if you have a worm or a virus, these malicious software programs can cause your computer to run slow, the can make it vulnerable to other worms and viruses, or they can complete disable your system. A worm or virus is a malicious software program. A worm or virus can either slow your system down to a crawl or disable it completely.

Unlike a Trojan Horse, which is a malicious software program that cannot reproduce or self-replicate, a worm virus has the ability to multiply at a rapid pace. A worm or virus can spread from computer to computer, travel across networks, copy address books and send itself out to everyone in it. A worm or virus can even freeze or disable entire servers. Some of the most sophisticated worms and viruses can actually tunnel into your computer and give users remote access to your computer.

A Trojan Horse may sound less harmful than a worm virus, but it can still cause damage to your computer. A Trojan or “Trojan Horse” will present itself as a helpful program, but once you install it on your computer, it will cripple your system almost immediately. A Trojan Horse may appear in the form of a file or software program that has been sent from a legitimate source. The Trojan Horse will install and a number of things can happen.

Some Trojans will simply rearrange your desktop or add annoying icons to your desktop and others will delete files. Some of the more advanced Trojans can open the door to predators looking to steal your identity. These types of Trojans can give users unlimited access to your system. Trojans do not reproduce or replicate. Worms and viruses, on the other hand, can reproduce, self-replicate and infect other files.

Microsoft offers a free software removal tool called Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool. It checks Windows XP, Windows 2000, and Windows Server 2003 computers for and helps remove infections by specific, prevalent malicious software including Blaster Worm, Sasser, and Mydoom. When the detection and removal process is complete, the tool displays a report describing the outcome, including which, if any, malicious software was detected and removed. The tool creates a log file named mrt.log in the %WINDIR%\debug folder. Version 1.30 adds Win32/Allaple to the list of malicious software this tool detects.

You can download directly from the Microsoft website or Cnet.com.

Because Security Essentials 2011 (and 2010 of course) are viruses, you will not be able to get rid of them without performing a number of complicated and oftentimes risky processes. Sadly, this virus will block you from visiting websites that offer malicious software removal tools, it will block all Microsoft sites, and it will even block most of the websites you attempt to visit. For example, you might enter “Amazon.com” but the virus will send you to “BuyMyCoupons.com” or another fake website. These sites are designed to steal your credit card information or any other information you enter. If your computer lacks virus protection, even visiting Google isn’t safe. The virus will automatically send you to other websites while attempting to search through Google. Annoying and often dangerous pop-ups happen at random as well.

Security Essentials, no matter which version, is a very dangerous program because in some cases it can give criminals remote access to your computer where your identity can be stolen and other valuable information. To get rid of Security Essentials, you can try restoring your computer to an earlier date. While this might solve the problem temporarily, you must purchase protection for your computer immediately to avoid another attack. This virus will keep coming back if you do not protect your computer. McAfee, Norton, and Kaspersky are available for download online, but to be on the safe side, purchase the software from an electronics or computer software retailer. To restore your computer to an earlier date, Windows Users should:

1. Click the Start Menu
2. Go to Control Panel
3. Go to System and Security
4. Go to Action Center
5. Click Restore Your Computer to an Earlier Time

You will not lose any saved work , but to be on the safe side, back up your files if at all possible. System restore will delete any changes that were made to your computer.

If this does not work, there are several other options. Please use the following link for details. Scroll all the way through for several methods that may be used to remove this Trojan virus.

Bleeping Computer
http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/virus-removal/remove-security-essentials-2010.

In addition to using the methods listed at Bleepingcomputer.com, you can try to download the
Microsoft Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool. It will check Windows XP, Windows 2000, and Windows Server 2003 computers for viruses and it may help remove viruses by specific, prevalent malicious software programs. When the detection and removal process is complete, the tool displays a report describing the outcome, including which, if any, malicious software was detected and removed. The tool creates a log file named mrt.log in the %WINDIR%\debug folder. Version 1.30 adds Win32/Allaple to the list of malicious software this tool detects.
You can download directly from the Microsoft website or Cnet.com.

Fortunately, you can remove the autorun malware virus by purchasing and installing antivirus software or you can download a free malware removal application. To download free worm autorun malware virus removal apps, try www.softpedia.com or Download Softwarez. If you are computer savvy, you can try to remove malware on your own. Visit Extermiante-it.com for step by step instructions on how to accomplish this without deleting useful files and software.

About Viruses and Worms

A computer worm virus is not unlike a biological virus. It is a self-replicating computer program that spreads by inserting copies of itself into other executable code or documents. The insertion of a computer virus into the program is called an “infection.” The infected file or executable code that is not part of a file is called a “host.” Worm viruses are one of the several different types of malicious software or “malware.”

Worms are a subclass of viruses, but they are different from Trojan horses. Worms can spread from computer to computer, travel across networks, and copy your address book in order to send itself to all of your contacts. “Trojan Horse” is different. A Trojan Horse, or just “Trojan,” will present itself as a helpful program, but once you install it on your computer, it will wreak havoc on your system almost immediately.

A Trojan Horse may appear in the form of a file or software program that has been sent from a legitimate source. The Trojan Horse will install and a number of things can happen. Some Trojans will simply rearrange your desktop or add annoying icons to your desktop and others will delete entire files. Some of the more advanced Trojans can open the door to predators looking to steal your identity. These types of Trojans can give users unlimited access to your system.

Trojan and Worm Removal Tools

To get rid of worm viruses, Trojans, or any other malicious software, there are a number of free Trojan and worm removal software tool downloads available on the web. It is important to make sure that that the worm removal tool download is from a trusted source. If you are running Windows, stick with Microsoft software downloads. Microsoft offers its “Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool” free of charge for its Windows operating system. The great thing about this free Trojan and worm removal tool is that it updates once a month and reports if malicious software is found.

Other malware and worm removal tools include: Norton AntiVirus and McAfee Antivirus. These software programs are not free. It is important to note that while the Microsoft Software Removal Tool helps remove infections, it does not prevent them. If you want added security, it’s best to install Norton or McAfee as well.

From Microsoft:

The Microsoft Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool checks Windows XP, Windows 2000, and Windows Server 2003 computers for and helps remove infections by specific, prevalent malicious software including Blaster Worm, Sasser, and Mydoom. When the detection and removal process is complete, the tool displays a report describing the outcome, including which, if any, malicious software was detected and removed. The tool creates a log file named mrt.log in the %WINDIR%\debug folder. Version 1.30 adds Win32/Allaple to the list of malicious software this tool detects.

You can download directly from the Microsoft website or Cnet.com.

The blackworm used the “lure of sexually explicit Kama Sutra images” to trick “e-mail users into executing an attachment, (which) is programmed to deliver the destructive payload on the third day of every month.” Also called blackmail, MyWife, and Nyxem, blackworm disables anti-virus in order to destroy Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, PDF, ZIP, and PSD files. The files are destroyed on all available disk drives. Unfortunately, once files and data have been destroyed, it cannot be recovered by simply going to the recycle bin.

Microsoft reacted to the blackworm virus threat by plugging two critical e-mail server holes. One hole presented a remote unauthenticated attack vector that could leave corporate e-mail servers open to a destructive network worm attack. The worm infected Microsoft Office 2000, Microsoft Office XP, Microsoft Outlook 2002, and Microsoft Office 2003.

Today, blackworm is no longer a threat, but thousands of other worms and computer viruses are. To protect your computer against these threats, always keep virus protection up to date and if at all possible, always opt for the very best brands and programs. Some of the to brands in the industry BitDefender, Kaspersky, Norton AntiVirus, and McAfee Antivirus.

Malicious Software Removal Tools

Microsoft offers a free software removal tool called Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool. It checks Windows XP, Windows 2000, and Windows Server 2003 computers for and helps remove infections by specific, prevalent malicious software including Blaster Worm, Sasser, and Mydoom. When the detection and removal process is complete, the tool displays a report describing the outcome, including which, if any, malicious software was detected and removed. The tool creates a log file named mrt.log in the %WINDIR%\debug folder. Version 1.30 adds Win32/Allaple to the list of malicious software this tool detects.

You can download directly from the Microsoft website or Cnet.com.

About Viruses and Worms

Computer viruses and worms are pretty much one in the same. No matter if you have a worm or a virus, these malicious software programs can cause your computer to run slow, the can make it vulnerable to other worms and viruses, or they can complete disable your system. A worm or virus is a malicious software program. A worm or virus can either slow your system down to a crawl or disable it completely.

Unlike a Trojan Horse, which is a malicious software program that cannot reproduce or self-replicate, a worm virus has the ability to multiply at a rapid pace. A worm or virus can spread from computer to computer, travel across networks, copy address books and send itself out to everyone in it. A worm or virus can even freeze or disable entire servers. Some of the most sophisticated worms and viruses can actually tunnel into your computer and give users remote access to your computer.

A Trojan Horse may sound less harmful than a worm virus, but it can still cause damage to your computer. A Trojan or “Trojan Horse” will present itself as a helpful program, but once you install it on your computer, it will cripple your system almost immediately. A Trojan Horse may appear in the form of a file or software program that has been sent from a legitimate source. The Trojan Horse will install and a number of things can happen.

Some Trojans will simply rearrange your desktop or add annoying icons to your desktop and others will delete files. Some of the more advanced Trojans can open the door to predators looking to steal your identity. These types of Trojans can give users unlimited access to your system. Trojans do not reproduce or replicate. Worms and viruses, on the other hand, can reproduce, self-replicate and infect other files.

The in addition to W32.Blaster.Worm the Worm 32 Virus group includes:

• W32.Blaster.B.Worm
• W32.Blaster.C.Worm
• W32.Blaster.D.Worm
• W32.Blaster.E.Worm
• W32.Blaster.F.Worm

All versions exploit the DCOM RPC vulnerability. Microsoft Security Bulletin MS03-026 (Buffer Overrun In RPC Interface Could Allow Code Execution (823980) described the severity rating as “critical,” for Windows NT 4.0, Windows NT 4.0 Terminal Server Edition, Windows 2000, Windows XP, and Windows Server 2003. Microsoft offers the following detailed description of the worm and how it works:

“Remote Procedure Call (RPC) is a protocol used by the Windows operating system. RPC provides an inter-process communication mechanism that allows a program running on one computer to seamlessly execute code on a remote system. The protocol itself is derived from the Open Software Foundation (OSF) RPC protocol, but with the addition of some Microsoft specific extensions.”

“To exploit this vulnerability, an attacker would need to send a specially formed request to the remote computer on specific RPC ports.”

To get rid of the virus, systems administrators must download the Microsoft patch. You can access the download by clicking here or following this link: http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/bulletin/MS03-026.mspx. If you are having problems accessing the Internet, Symantec offers the following solution: “users of Windows XP should activate the Windows XP firewall. This may allow you to download and install the patch, obtain virus definitions, and run the removal tool. This may also work with other firewalls, although this has not been confirmed.”

For more information about how computer worms and viruses work, please review the following articles from our archives:

-History of the Worm Virus

-Difference Between a Virus and a Worm

-Free Worm Remover Software

• Keep your Virus Definitions updated.
• Install antivirus program updates, when available
• Delete suspicious looking emails the second they are discovered

To remove W32tratsinf virus worm, you may download any number of software virus or worm removal tools from a trusted online source. A large number of these tools may be downloaded for free. If you are running Windows, you should use Microsoft software downloads. Microsoft offers a “Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool” free of charge for its Windows operating system. The great thing about this free worm virus removal tool is that it updates once a month and reports if a worm virus or other malicious software is found.

Other worm virus removal tools include: Norton AntiVirus and McAfee Antivirus. These software programs are not free. It is important to note that while the Microsoft Software Removal Tool helps remove infections, it does not prevent them. If you want added security, it’s best to install Norton or McAfee as well. You can also install a top-notch virus protection program such as BitDefender or Kaspersky.

From Microsoft:

The Microsoft Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool checks Windows XP, Windows 2000, and Windows Server 2003 computers for and helps remove infections by specific, prevalent malicious software including Blaster Worm, Sasser, and Mydoom. When the detection and removal process is complete, the tool displays a report describing the outcome, including which, if any, malicious software was detected and removed. The tool creates a log file named mrt.log in the %WINDIR%\debug folder. Version 1.30 adds Win32/Allaple to the list of malicious software this tool detects.

You can download directly from the Microsoft website or Cnet.com.

About Worms and Computer Viruses

Computer viruses and worms are pretty much one in the same. No matter if you have a worm or a virus, these malicious software programs can cause your computer to run slow, the can make it vulnerable to other worms and viruses, or they can complete disable your system. A worm or virus is malicious software program. A worm or virus can either slow your system down to a crawl or disable it completely. Unlike a Trojan Horse, which is a malicious software program that cannot reproduce or self-replicate, a worm virus has the ability to multiply at a rapid pace. A worm or virus can spread from computer to computer, travel across networks, copy address books and send itself out to everyone in it. A worm or virus can even freeze or disable entire servers.

Some of the most sophisticated worms and viruses can actually tunnel into your computer and give users remote access to your computer. One of the most notorious worms of them all is the Blaster Worm. The Blaster Worm, created in part by an 18-year-old kid from Minnesota back in 2003, spread on computers running Windows XP and Windows 2000. This worm virus was also called “Lovsan” and “Lovesan.” Some of the latest worm viruses include the Koobface Worm (infected users of social networking sites like Facebook), Conficker Worm (infects any computer user), and Neeris Virus (infiltrated the office of the U.S. Marshals).

A Trojan Horse may sound less severe than a worm virus, but it can still cause damage to your computer. A Trojan or “Trojan Horse” will present itself as a helpful program, but once you install it on your computer, it will cripple your system almost immediately. A Trojan Horse may appear in the form of a file or software program that has been sent from a legitimate source. The Trojan Horse will install and a number of things can happen. Some Trojans will simply rearrange your desktop or add annoying icons to your desktop and others will delete files. Some of the more advanced Trojans can open the door to predators looking to steal your identity. These types of Trojans can give users unlimited access to your system. Trojans do not reproduce or replicate. Worms and viruses, on the other hand, can reproduce, self-replicate and infect other files.

If you are running Windows, stick with Microsoft software downloads. Microsoft offers a “Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool” free of charge for its Windows operating system. The great thing about this free worm virus removal tool is that it updates once a month and reports if a worm virus or other malicious software is found. Other Trojan worm removal tools include: Norton AntiVirus and McAfee Antivirus. These software programs are not free. It is important to note that while the Microsoft Software Removal Tool helps remove infections, it does not prevent them. If you want added security, it’s best to install Norton or McAfee as well. You can also install a top-notch virus protection program such as BitDefender or Kaspersky.

From Microsoft:

The Microsoft Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool checks Windows XP, Windows 2000, and Windows Server 2003 computers for and helps remove infections by specific, prevalent malicious software including Blaster Worm, Sasser, and Mydoom. When the detection and removal process is complete, the tool displays a report describing the outcome, including which, if any, malicious software was detected and removed. The tool creates a log file named mrt.log in the %WINDIR%\debug folder. Version 1.30 adds Win32/Allaple to the list of malicious software this tool detects.

You can download directly from the Microsoft website or Cnet.com.

About Worms and Computer Viruses

Computer viruses and worms are pretty much one in the same. No matter if you have a worm or a virus, these malicious software programs can cause your computer to run slow, the can make it vulnerable to other worms and viruses, or they can complete disable your system. A worm or virus is malicious software program. A worm or virus can either slow your system down to a crawl or disable it completely. Unlike a Trojan Horse, which is a malicious software program that cannot reproduce or self-replicate, a worm virus has the ability to multiply at a rapid pace. A worm or virus can spread from computer to computer, travel across networks, copy address books and send itself out to everyone in it. A worm or virus can even freeze or disable entire servers.

Some of the most sophisticated worms and viruses can actually tunnel into your computer and give users remote access to your computer. One of the most notorious worms of them all is the Blaster Worm. The Blaster Worm, created in part by an 18-year-old kid from Minnesota back in 2003, spread on computers running Windows XP and Windows 2000. This worm virus was also called “Lovsan” and “Lovesan.” Some of the latest worm viruses include the Koobface Worm (infected users of social networking sites like Facebook), Conficker Worm (infects any computer user), and Neeris Virus (infiltrated the office of the U.S. Marshals).

A Trojan Horse may sound less severe than a worm virus, but it can still cause damage to your computer. A Trojan or “Trojan Horse” will present itself as a helpful program, but once you install it on your computer, it will cripple your system almost immediately. A Trojan Horse may appear in the form of a file or software program that has been sent from a legitimate source. The Trojan Horse will install and a number of things can happen.

Some Trojans will simply rearrange your desktop or add annoying icons to your desktop and others will delete files. Some of the more advanced Trojans can open the door to predators looking to steal your identity. These types of Trojans can give users unlimited access to your system. Trojans do not reproduce or replicate. Worms and viruses, on the other hand, can reproduce, self-replicate and infect other files.

If you have a computer that is infected, you will need to use an uninfected computer to download a specialized Conficker removal tool from. The tool is available here:

http://www.symantec.com/security_response/writeup.jsp?docid=2009-011316-0247-99

Or, you can restore access to security web sites on an infected machine by taking the following steps:

Click Start > Run.
In the Run box, type the following: cmd
Click OK.
Type the following and then press Enter. cd..
Repeat the previous step until you get to the root level, or C:\>. Note that if your root drive is not C, the letter will be different.
At C:\> type the following: net stop dnscache
Press Enter. This disables the domain blocking feature of Conficker and you should now be able to reach security Web sites including ours. You should now be able to download the Conficker removal tool here.

Advice to Stay Safe from the Downadup Worm:Run a good security suite (we are partial to Norton Internet Security 2010 and Norton 360 Version 4.0).
Keep your computer updated with the latest patches. If you don’t know how to do this, have someone help you set your system to update itself.
Don’t use “free” security scans that pop up on many web sites. All too often these are fake, using scare tactics to try to get you to purchase their “full” service. In many cases these are actually infecting you while they run. There is reason to believe that the creators of the Conficker worm are associated with some of these fake security products.
Turn off the “autorun” feature that will automatically run programs found on memory sticks and other USB devices.
Be smart with your passwords. This includes
Change your passwords periodically
Use complex passwords – no simple names or words, use special characters and numbers
Using a separate, longer password for each site that has sensitive personal information or access to your bank accounts or credit cards.
Use a passwords management system such as Identity Safe (included in Norton Internet Security 2010 and Norton 360 Version 4.0) to track your passwords and to fill out forms automatically.
Run Norton Internet Security 2010, Norton AntiVirus 2010 or Norton 360 Version 4.0. You can also try Norton Security Scan.