whereis this virus? I cant even find this problem mentioned on the net
I DID get an e-mail about the failed delivery to my home but I DID NOT open the file that came with it
Sometimes it is best to just do a system recovery to a few days ago. Better than trying to root out a virus which can be a bear.
what system you using vista?
I would never trust Yahoo with anything!
Norton will haunt you forever even after ‘uninstalling’.
I trust AVG, and so far gmail to screen a lot of junk using filters.
I used to get similar. It looks like you’re sending email but...how do you know you are? Could be just some spam enticing you to click on a link. Phishing, I guess.
Someones spoofing your email address, after a few days these will usually stop as the spoofer moves on to another email address to use.
I am a FedEx employee. “pastmaster” sounds bogus. I will do a little research.
MS has ceased support of Windows Defender, they now have a product (as in 'free' product) called Microsoft Security Essentials. Where Defender started, Security Essentials takes off. Anti-virus, anti-malware, anti-Trojan .. all things in one FREE bundle.
From the FedEx site:
Spoofed Web sites
Spoofed Web sites, like phishing e-mails, pretend to represent a reputable source, such as FedEx, when in reality they are operated by criminals attempting to commit theft. Spoofed Web sites are often used in conjunction with phishing e-mails. Spoof Web sites allow scammers to collect user-names, passwords, Social Security numbers, credit card details and more. Many spoofed sites even allow users to log in, giving them a false sense of security.
FedEx does not request, via unsolicited mail or e-mail, payment or personal information in return for goods in transit or in FedEx custody
If you have received a fraudulent e-mail that claims to be from FedEx, you can report it by forwarding it to abuse@fedex.com. If the fraudulent e-mail resulted in financial loss you should contact your banking institution immediately through the appropriate channels. In addition, consider contacting the IC3 or your state Attorney General’s office.
Start here: http://www.xp-vista.com/spyware-removal/fedex-tracking-number-email-virus-removal-instructions
“Spybot search and destroy” (not freeware, but relatively cheap) should kill it, too.
If those fail, go to www.majorgeeek.com and for more help.
Get Avira free anti virus, get ccleaner (free) from www.cnet.com
Go to Norton’s page and follow their directions on how to uninstall Norton
use Firefox for the Internet
I sympathize. I got hit with the “Your PC Protector” virus. It starts out as random popups saying “You’re system is infected”, “You’re system is under attack”, etc. They get more and more frequent. What they’re trying to do is sell you a malware protection thingy - after they’ve screwed up your computer. And they also get your credit card information.
If you start getting the popups, stop and immediately get the best malware scrubber you can find.
Hitman Pro 3.5
First go download Windows Security Essentials from Microsoft here: http://www.microsoft.com/Security_Essentials/
It’s free and very effective anti-virus software that works hand-in-hand with your Windows Defender. Run it and see if you have an infection. If you didn’t open the file, then this is just another virus laden e-mail trying to get you to open a file.
If your anti-virus doesn’t detect any virus, then relax and just make sure your AV program remains up to date.
I get some of these “failure to deliver” messages and they are always unrelated to anything I have done.
Malwarebytes Anti-Malware (Free)
Spybot S&D (Free)
AdAware(Free)
These are must have utilities. Just run a scan with each and you will know whether or not your system is clean. I suggest running them in the order I listed them above.
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One thing I love about FreeReublic is that ya’ll are friends and when someone asks for help so many people respond.