JJA1313: malware sending spam from my computer

[jja1313]

Everything is running great and I was even able to start the computer in Safe Mode.

Thanks for your help!! Do you have any advice on which security software to use?

[askey127]

jja1313,
In your case, I would recommend two things:
First:
Get the paid version of Malwarebytes Anti-Malware. It gives you the resident protection against the spyware items the AV won't catch, and automatic updates.
It's about $25 USD or so, and it's only a one-time fee.

Second:
Install the mvps HOSTS file. It will protect against thousands of known malicious websites.
Instructions:
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Replace the Current HOSTS File with MVPs
Download HostsXpert and unzip (extract) it to your computer, somewhere where you can find it.

• Double click on HostsXpert.exe to launch the program. Give whatever Permissions are required.
• In the bottom half of the left pane, click on File Handling
• If the first button at the top is labeled Make Writeable?, click on it so the label changes to Make Read Only
• Click third button from the bottom, labeled Download. A couple new buttons will appear at the top.
• Click on the top button labeled MVPs Hosts and choose Replace
• When asked to verify if you want to Replace present Hosts file, click OK.
• When it finishes , click on File Handling again.
• Click the button at the top labeled Make Read Only, so the label changes to Make Writeable?
• Hit the X in the upper right corner to exit HostsXpert

If you have a separate third party firewall, or Winpatrol, you may have to give permissions at various times to Unlock the present default HOSTS file and install the new one.

Good Luck,
askey127

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