1. “WinFixer” Malware / Vundo Trojan Malware Tries to install these FAKE programs: WinFixer, WinAntiVirusPro, ErrorSafe, SystemDoctor, WinAntiSpyware, AVSystemCare, WinAntiSpy, Performance Optimizer, StorageProtector, PrivacyProtector, WinReanimator, DriveCleaner, WinspywareProtect, PCTurboPro, FreePCSecure, ErrorProtector, SysProtect, WinSoftware, XPAntivirus, Personal Antivirus, Home Antivirus 20xx, and Ecsecure, Sysprotect, AntiSpywareMaster, WinFixer, AntiVirus 2009, AntiVirus 360, and Virus Doctor. “Scareware”

2. SYNTAX INTERCHANGEABLE, BECAUSE THEY’RE OFTEN MIXED: Malware Malware Virus Virus Trojan Trojan Worm Worm Spyware Spyware Scareware Scareware

3. WHAT TO DO NOW MAKE SURE YOU HAVE INSTALLED: Anti-Virus software WITH UPDATES Anti-Virus software WITH UPDATES Anti-Spyware software (scanner only) Anti-Spyware software (scanner only) All Windows “Automatic Updates” All Windows “Automatic Updates”

4. CATAGORIES OF SECURITY SOFTWARE AntiVirus (realtime and scanner) AntiVirus (realtime and scanner) Norton/Symantec, AVG, TrendMicro, etc AntiSpyware (realtime and scanner, $$) AntiSpyware (realtime and scanner, $$) AntiSpyware (scanner, free) AntiSpyware (scanner, free) Malwarebytes, Spybot, Ad-Aware, etc. Hybrid ( IFEM’s “Symantec Endpoint Protection”) Hybrid ( IFEM’s “Symantec Endpoint Protection”) Suite (comprehensive, includes firewall and spam filter) (“Norton 360”) Suite (comprehensive, includes firewall and spam filter) (“Norton 360”)

5. “Microsoft Security Essentials” “Microsoft Security Essentials”

6. WHAT TO DO NOW Test your current Anti-Virus & Anti- Spyware software (Symantec / Norton, AVG, etc) Test your current Anti-Virus & Anti- Spyware software (Symantec / Norton, AVG, etc) USE THE "EICAR Standard Anti-Virus Test File“ USE THE "EICAR Standard Anti-Virus Test File“ FAMILIARIZE YOURSELF with the FAMILIARIZE YOURSELF with the “Look & Feel”.

7. Optionally, check your websites before going.. McAfee SiteAdvisor McAfee SiteAdvisor “Family Protection” suites “Family Protection” suites

8. WHAT TO DO IF YOU GET “HIT” Look for sudden telltale signs, which do NOT resemble the name or Look&Feel of YOUR Virus software, such as: Look for sudden telltale signs, which do NOT resemble the name or Look&Feel of YOUR Virus software, such as:

17. WHAT TO DO IF YOU GET “HIT” 1)if possible, unplug network cable or shut off wireless router 2) ALT-F4 3) Windows Task Manager – terminate Browser. 4) Shut Off Computer / restart Disconnecting your network connection is effective at stopping the malware from downloading. SOMETIMES IT WILL INSTALL AUTOMATICALLY, even without any popups.

18. WHAT TO DO IF YOU GET “HIT” Then, immediately run a FULL spyware scan. Use the FULL scan, not the QUICK scan. Then, immediately run a FULL spyware scan. Use the FULL scan, not the QUICK scan.

19. Removal There are several other products to be found on the Web that claim to have the ability to stop and uninstall WinFixer. Many of these 'solutions' are WinFixer clones! THE ONLY PRODUCTS WHICH WORK RELIABLY: Malwarebytes scanner “ VundoFix”