mathun Posted January 17, 2013 ID:635747 Share Posted January 17, 2013 Today, after downloading the latest Java version, I went towww.java.com/en/download/help/testvm.xmlto test and see if Java is working correctly on my computer. Once on the site, a run box appeared so I immediately clicked run. One second later, MSE detected 2 malicious items and quarantined them. Is this a false positive?Later, when I checked the MSE history I noticed something very strange, in the "detected item" area there was a malicious item called PWS:Win32/Fareit, I have no idea where this came from.I ran a couple scans with MalwareBytes PRO shortly afterwards, and nothing was detected. Do you suppose I am still infected, and what about those Java items that were detected, are those false positives? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Root Admin AdvancedSetup Posted January 17, 2013 Root Admin ID:635750 Share Posted January 17, 2013 You're cache is probably infected. I would highly recommend uninstalling ALL versions of Java and then check for updates in both your antivirus and Malwarebytes and do scan with both products to make sure neither one finds anything.Then if you really have to have Java go get the latest build but if you can work without Java I'd recommend not installing it again. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mathun Posted January 17, 2013 Author ID:635757 Share Posted January 17, 2013 Oh geez I think I'm infected, after unistalling Java, everything froze, nothing will open up. I restarted my computer and after the welcome screen I just freeze. Im writing this via safe mode. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Firefox Posted January 17, 2013 ID:635766 Share Posted January 17, 2013 Hello and Welcome to MalwarebytesWell sorry to hear that, since you think your infected then see below....Please see the following pinned topic which has information on how to get help with this: Available Assistance for Possibly Infected ComputersThank you Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mathun Posted January 17, 2013 Author ID:635770 Share Posted January 17, 2013 Thanks for the reply, but I think everything is OK now, ran scans with MBAM PRO and MSE, both updated and nothing was detected. Also the freeze doesnt occur now, so I guess it's fine. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Firefox Posted January 18, 2013 ID:636030 Share Posted January 18, 2013 Your quite welcome, should the systems return, don't hesitate to start a new topic or come back and let us know.... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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