Foxit Virus

HTP · January 17, 2013

In the process of looking for a new PDF, I have made the mistake of download Foxit. I did not install the program, however when I opened the exe it came it, the file opened a virus - Something called my7bccgq.exe.part & several other objects: is-dn3rc.tmp apn analytics.

I know my system is compromised, and since I just did a reformat of my harddisk. I will simply do it again. & this time I will clean wipe the entire system.

------ I am writing to ask if anyone has come across this infection and knows of a legitimate way to remove the foxit virus?

------ I would also like to ask which PDF viewers the admins here reccommend? I would really prefer something other than Adobe!

------ Lastly, is there a better support forum for discussions of which software products are the best, safest, most secure, least privacy invasive, etc? I mean no insult to malwarebytes! I just don't want to waste forum admins time if this kind of discussion is mostly reserved to hjt logs.

THANK YOU VERY MUCH! I appreciate all the advice and input! But I really would value comments coming from very experienced/knowledgeable users. Peace!

daledoc1 · January 17, 2013

Hi and welcome, HTP:

Question 1: It appears that you are working with MrC in your other topic over in the malware removal section here: http://forums.malwar...owtopic=121169. He will work with you to get you cleaned up.

Question 2: There are several, 3rd-party "PDF reader" software applications/browser plug-ins available, in addition to the 2 "big" ones (Adobe Reader and Foxit Reader). Each has its advantages and disadvantages. That would be a good question for the General Chat or PC Help section of the forum.

Question 3: That's a rather broad question (and again, it might be better suited to the PC Help section here), but some of the major, reputable computer forums include bleepingcomputer.com, & wilderssecurity.com.

Additional internal and external links to websites/forum posts/sticky topics about home computer security include the following:

How Did I Get Infected: http://forums.malwar...?showtopic=9365

MS Safety/Security Center: http://www.microsoft...ty/default.aspx

MS online safety tips: http://www.microsoft...afety-tips.aspx

Bleeping Computer: http://www.bleepingc...ms/forum25.html

Tech Support forum: http://www.techsuppo...-do-i-need.html

Forum mod Maurice Naggar's tips: http://forums.malwar...ndpost&p=550286 and http://forums.malwar...ndpost&p=552503

Forum mod LDTate's tips: http://forums.malwar...ndpost&p=549278

Forum mod Miekiemoes' tips: http://users.telenet...prevention.html

Forum expert Elise's tips: http://forums.malwar...ndpost&p=549334

Forum expert MrC's tutorial: http://maddoktor2.co...ic,46886.0.html

Other members will undoubtedly have additional recommendations, I'm sure.