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browser hijacked by false antivirus trojan

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  • Started 2 weeks ago by powermaker
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powermaker
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My computers browser has been hijack by fake antivirus call antivirus system pro.
It shows that this files are corrupted;
Rundll32.exe
Win32/Nuqel.E
Bankerfox.A

We tried running my antivirus program and also looking into the task manager and could not find the application, we also looked for the files with no luck, please any help would be greatly appreciated

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whs
whs
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Try to reset the system to an earlier restore point - if possible, in safe mode.

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techgranny
techgranny
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I've used these instructions and it worked.

http://www.bleepingcomputer.co.....system-pro

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whs
whs
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Hi techgranny, how did you paint yourself into that corner?

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techgranny
techgranny
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I didn't. I've never gotten scareware. I have a neighbor who doesn't learn and my husband isn't much better :)

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