[jseyuin]

a log was not created, it  said that it was fixed, and needed to reboot the computer. after reboot no log appeared. nvm i found the fixlog in the FRST folder.

Edited by jseyuin, 25 June 2014 - 11:57 PM.

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Fix result of Farbar Recovery Tool (FRST written by Farbar) (x64) Version: 25-06-2014
Ran by Justin at 2014-06-26 01:52:56 Run:1
Running from C:\Users\Justin\Desktop
Boot Mode: Normal
==============================================

Content of fixlist:
*****************
Start
C:\Users\Justin\AppData\Roaming\Adobe\Flash Player\SpeedCache\IDMan.exe
Reboot:
End
*****************

C:\Users\Justin\AppData\Roaming\Adobe\Flash Player\SpeedCache\IDMan.exe => Moved successfully.


The system needed a reboot.

==== End of Fixlog ====

[jseyuin]

Fix result of Farbar Recovery Tool (FRST written by Farbar) (x64) Version: 25-06-2014
Ran by Justin at 2014-06-26 01:52:56 Run:1
Running from C:\Users\Justin\Desktop
Boot Mode: Normal
==============================================

Content of fixlist:
*****************
Start
C:\Users\Justin\AppData\Roaming\Adobe\Flash Player\SpeedCache\IDMan.exe
Reboot:
End
*****************

C:\Users\Justin\AppData\Roaming\Adobe\Flash Player\SpeedCache\IDMan.exe => Moved successfully.


The system needed a reboot.

==== End of Fixlog ====

[Valinorum]

How is the system?

[jseyuin]

Cpu shows to run between 2-9%

[Valinorum]

Cpu shows to run between 2-9%

Wasn't that easy? Let's check for remnants

• Step #6 Scan with Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware
  • Download Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware from the suitable link below --
    • Download Link #1
    • Download Link #2
    • Download Link #3
  • Double-click mbam-setup.exe to install the application.
  • Before clicking Finish perform the following actions --
    • Un-check the box beside Enable free trial of Malwarebytes Anti-Malware Premium.
    • Check the box beside Launch Malwarebytes Anti-Malware
  • Once the program has loaded, The MBAM dashboard will appear with an alert to update - click the green button Update Now;
  • Click on Setting--
    • Navigate to the tab Detection and Protection and check all the boxes under Detection Options
  • From the Dashboard click on Scan Now;
  • If threats are detected click on Apply actions. If the program asks to reboot your PC, let it do so;
  • On completion of the scan click on View Detailed Log after that click on Export Button, select Text File and save the log to your Desktop;
  • Copy and Paste the contents of the log in your next reply.

 

• Step #7 ESET Online Scanner
  Disable your security programs which includes but not limited to anti-virus, anti-malware, anti-spyware et cetera. Peruse this for additional information.
  • Download esetsmartinstaller_enu.exe by clicking here.
  • Right-click on the program and choose Run as administrator.
  • Accept their terms and condition and proceed.
  • Install Add-On/Active X if prompted.
  • From the Computer Scan Setting check the following box --
    • Enable detection for potentially unwanted programs
  • Click on Advanced Setting --
    • Uncheck the box beside Remove Found Threats;
    • Check the box beside Scan archives
    • Check the box beside Scan for potentially unsafe applications
    • Check the box beside Enable Anti-Stealth Technology
  • Click on Start and wait for the virus signature database to update.
  • The online scan will begin automatically and can take several hours.
    • Note: Do not touch either the Mouse or keyboard during the scan. Otherwise it may stall.
  • After the Scan finishes --
    • If no threats were found:
      • Put a checkmark in Uninstall application on close.
      • Close the program and report that nothing was found
    • If threats were found:
      • Open the file located in C:\Program Files\ESET\ESET Online Scanner\log.txt (32-bit) or C:\Program Files (x86)\ESET\ESET Online Scanner\log.txt (64-bit).
      • Copy and Paste contents of the log file in your next reply.
  Note: Enable your security programs afterwards.

 

• Required Log(s):
  • Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware Log
  • ESET Scan Log

Regards,
Valinorum

[jseyuin]

trying  a twitch stream right now and its going no higher that 30%.  I opened 4 youtube channels , and two twitch channels, as well as a  game of hearthstone ,and its below 50% :-D

 

Running malware scanner. I think it may take a while.

Edited by jseyuin, 26 June 2014 - 12:06 AM.

[Valinorum]

I await the logs.

[jseyuin]

Malwarebytes Anti-Malware
www.malwarebytes.org

Scan Date: 6/26/2014
Scan Time: 2:04:39 AM
Logfile: MbamLog.txt
Administrator: Yes

Version: 2.00.2.1012
Malware Database: v2014.06.26.02
Rootkit Database: v2014.06.23.02
License: Free
Malware Protection: Disabled
Malicious Website Protection: Disabled
Self-protection: Disabled

OS: Windows 7 Service Pack 1
CPU: x64
File System: NTFS
User: Justin

Scan Type: Threat Scan
Result: Completed
Objects Scanned: 280395
Time Elapsed: 3 min, 5 sec

Memory: Enabled
Startup: Enabled
Filesystem: Enabled
Archives: Enabled
Rootkits: Disabled
Heuristics: Enabled
PUP: Warn
PUM: Enabled

Processes: 0
(No malicious items detected)

Modules: 0
(No malicious items detected)

Registry Keys: 0
(No malicious items detected)

Registry Values: 0
(No malicious items detected)

Registry Data: 0
(No malicious items detected)

Folders: 2
PUP.Optional.FreeCauseTB.A, C:\Users\Justin\AppData\Roaming\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\3dfpt7i8.default\FCTB\{5835466c-49af-4cbe-b102-a8c8b6313749}, , [47c3f7860c6f89adbc1b9afd00029070],
PUP.Optional.FreeCauseTB.A, C:\Users\Justin\AppData\Roaming\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\3dfpt7i8.default\FCTB\{5835466c-49af-4cbe-b102-a8c8b6313749}\62035, , [47c3f7860c6f89adbc1b9afd00029070],

Files: 20
PUP.Optional.FreeCauseTB.A, C:\Users\Justin\AppData\Roaming\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\3dfpt7i8.default\FCTB\{5835466c-49af-4cbe-b102-a8c8b6313749}\62035\03dc1e50b634438b2b3439535f16e4ef, , [47c3f7860c6f89adbc1b9afd00029070],
PUP.Optional.FreeCauseTB.A, C:\Users\Justin\AppData\Roaming\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\3dfpt7i8.default\FCTB\{5835466c-49af-4cbe-b102-a8c8b6313749}\62035\04938c177ebb9cb453d87b2b2e61f6f5, , [47c3f7860c6f89adbc1b9afd00029070],
PUP.Optional.FreeCauseTB.A, C:\Users\Justin\AppData\Roaming\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\3dfpt7i8.default\FCTB\{5835466c-49af-4cbe-b102-a8c8b6313749}\62035\20133249a4819b59eedc890d3ecbea3b, , [47c3f7860c6f89adbc1b9afd00029070],
PUP.Optional.FreeCauseTB.A, C:\Users\Justin\AppData\Roaming\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\3dfpt7i8.default\FCTB\{5835466c-49af-4cbe-b102-a8c8b6313749}\62035\2c5bb40fed401a1ba3a47fa6fa6f3183, , [47c3f7860c6f89adbc1b9afd00029070],
PUP.Optional.FreeCauseTB.A, C:\Users\Justin\AppData\Roaming\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\3dfpt7i8.default\FCTB\{5835466c-49af-4cbe-b102-a8c8b6313749}\62035\355c13830b2b10319e09666596b903c3, , [47c3f7860c6f89adbc1b9afd00029070],
PUP.Optional.FreeCauseTB.A, C:\Users\Justin\AppData\Roaming\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\3dfpt7i8.default\FCTB\{5835466c-49af-4cbe-b102-a8c8b6313749}\62035\4975fea9f6ac679b3b23754cd30d3159, , [47c3f7860c6f89adbc1b9afd00029070],
PUP.Optional.FreeCauseTB.A, C:\Users\Justin\AppData\Roaming\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\3dfpt7i8.default\FCTB\{5835466c-49af-4cbe-b102-a8c8b6313749}\62035\4c535d174e60724e5459e1c8694467bc, , [47c3f7860c6f89adbc1b9afd00029070],
PUP.Optional.FreeCauseTB.A, C:\Users\Justin\AppData\Roaming\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\3dfpt7i8.default\FCTB\{5835466c-49af-4cbe-b102-a8c8b6313749}\62035\4ca34f9b7ccf897c79f070b43a9f26ef, , [47c3f7860c6f89adbc1b9afd00029070],
PUP.Optional.FreeCauseTB.A, C:\Users\Justin\AppData\Roaming\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\3dfpt7i8.default\FCTB\{5835466c-49af-4cbe-b102-a8c8b6313749}\62035\56104db0c4deb1778d8ab81fa5c0ca93, , [47c3f7860c6f89adbc1b9afd00029070],
PUP.Optional.FreeCauseTB.A, C:\Users\Justin\AppData\Roaming\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\3dfpt7i8.default\FCTB\{5835466c-49af-4cbe-b102-a8c8b6313749}\62035\8546b02629f6906abe4dab3c43626548, , [47c3f7860c6f89adbc1b9afd00029070],
PUP.Optional.FreeCauseTB.A, C:\Users\Justin\AppData\Roaming\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\3dfpt7i8.default\FCTB\{5835466c-49af-4cbe-b102-a8c8b6313749}\62035\9d3c1dea253fc011ee75ec848618774f, , [47c3f7860c6f89adbc1b9afd00029070],
PUP.Optional.FreeCauseTB.A, C:\Users\Justin\AppData\Roaming\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\3dfpt7i8.default\FCTB\{5835466c-49af-4cbe-b102-a8c8b6313749}\62035\aa72d42e9ee0332c52b3a8d73d5a6b53, , [47c3f7860c6f89adbc1b9afd00029070],
PUP.Optional.FreeCauseTB.A, C:\Users\Justin\AppData\Roaming\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\3dfpt7i8.default\FCTB\{5835466c-49af-4cbe-b102-a8c8b6313749}\62035\ac33c7cca1cadc79882c16e23326c28f, , [47c3f7860c6f89adbc1b9afd00029070],
PUP.Optional.FreeCauseTB.A, C:\Users\Justin\AppData\Roaming\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\3dfpt7i8.default\FCTB\{5835466c-49af-4cbe-b102-a8c8b6313749}\62035\bed6e8a15788e109cee2268d3fa80537, , [47c3f7860c6f89adbc1b9afd00029070],
PUP.Optional.FreeCauseTB.A, C:\Users\Justin\AppData\Roaming\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\3dfpt7i8.default\FCTB\{5835466c-49af-4cbe-b102-a8c8b6313749}\62035\c3a43239291502e5ee7043e339659ba5, , [47c3f7860c6f89adbc1b9afd00029070],
PUP.Optional.FreeCauseTB.A, C:\Users\Justin\AppData\Roaming\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\3dfpt7i8.default\FCTB\{5835466c-49af-4cbe-b102-a8c8b6313749}\62035\cc94cdb252e9dd2338a096e332f4635b, , [47c3f7860c6f89adbc1b9afd00029070],
PUP.Optional.FreeCauseTB.A, C:\Users\Justin\AppData\Roaming\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\3dfpt7i8.default\FCTB\{5835466c-49af-4cbe-b102-a8c8b6313749}\62035\eac5556352c27a7245384e50c443f51e, , [47c3f7860c6f89adbc1b9afd00029070],
PUP.Optional.Conduit.A, C:\Users\Justin\AppData\Roaming\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\3dfpt7i8.default\prefs.js, Good: (), Bad: (user_pref("CT3115642.SearchFromAddressBarUrl", "http://search.condui...archSource=2&q="), ,[c545ec91fc7ff93deaec8a2cfc086d93]
PUP.Optional.Conduit.A, C:\Users\Justin\AppData\Roaming\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\3dfpt7i8.default\prefs.js, Good: (), Bad: (user_pref("CT3115642.CT3115642.lastNewTabSettings", "{\"isEnabled\":true,\"newTabUrl\":\"http://search.condui...&Lay=1&UM=UM_ID\"}"), ,[8d7d6e0f1c5f8bab766fd9dd2ed68878]
PUP.Optional.Conduit.A, C:\Users\Justin\AppData\Roaming\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\3dfpt7i8.default\prefs.js, Good: (), Bad: (user_pref("CT3115642.lastNewTabSettings", "{\"isEnabled\":true,\"newTabUrl\":\"http://search.condui...SSPV=&Lay=1&UM=\"}"), ,[be4c9be2c2b9aa8cfbea4c6a5aaa847c]

Physical Sectors: 0
(No malicious items detected)


(end)

[Valinorum]

Did you remove the file detected by MBAM? If not, please re-scan and apply Delete/Quarantine action.

[jseyuin]

ESETSmartInstaller@High as downloader log:
all ok
ESETSmartInstaller@High as downloader log:
all ok
ESETSmartInstaller@High as downloader log:
all ok
# version=8
# OnlineScannerApp.exe=1.0.0.1
# OnlineScanner.ocx=1.0.0.7587
# api_version=3.0.2
# EOSSerial=3c270b669e6592488cc5f8a81808f48c
# engine=18891
# end=finished
# remove_checked=false
# archives_checked=true
# unwanted_checked=true
# unsafe_checked=true
# antistealth_checked=true
# utc_time=2014-06-26 07:34:32
# local_time=2014-06-26 03:34:32 (-0500, Eastern Daylight Time)
# country="United States"
# lang=1033
# osver=6.1.7601 NT Service Pack 1
# compatibility_mode_1='AVG AntiVirus Free Edition 2014'
# compatibility_mode=1051 16777213 100 100 0 89962456 0 0
# compatibility_mode_1=''
# compatibility_mode=5893 16776574 100 94 6707230 155311522 0 0
# scanned=399450
# found=6
# cleaned=0
# scan_time=4756
sh=3CD0AF1C27068B736BCFA96E484C8040DB35CC43 ft=1 fh=1c16b9d0a9498207 vn="a variant of Win32/BitCoinMiner.AK potentially unsafe application" ac=I fn="C:\FRST\Quarantine\C\Users\Justin\AppData\Roaming\Adobe\Flash Player\SpeedCache\IDMan.exe.xBAD"
sh=FA2F38133D10A9DEC9E4BE3AF8CB796441FDAEA7 ft=1 fh=b21e34b7daf343d1 vn="a variant of Win32/BitCoinMiner.AK potentially unsafe application" ac=I fn="C:\Users\Justin\Desktop\Xilisoft.Video.Converter.Ultimate.v7.7.2.20130508.Incl.Patch-TRH\x-video-converter-ultimate7.exe"
sh=CB8FA4F1C9B64D23D7DF0860396794F372980A61 ft=0 fh=0000000000000000 vn="Win32/AdWare.Adpeak.B application" ac=I fn="E:\Users\Beleg\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Extensions\oclgomenfkljhfkfflghppidonpkljjg\5.0_0\bootstrap.js"
sh=AFF6026DD64A6AD95B73CD2D1EE61EAEBA192C4E ft=0 fh=0000000000000000 vn="Win32/AdWare.Adpeak.B application" ac=I fn="E:\Users\Beleg\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Extensions\oclgomenfkljhfkfflghppidonpkljjg\5.0_0\bootstrap.js.old"
sh=3E96B9735719402FC4DF891275A3B0CEACABC6F1 ft=0 fh=0000000000000000 vn="Win32/AdWare.Adpeak.B application" ac=I fn="E:\Users\Beleg\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Extensions\oclgomenfkljhfkfflghppidonpkljjg\5.0_0\manifest.json"
sh=C8CBA85BBAB2DB85E803CDCBDD7BB81223F62BDC ft=1 fh=ef5c9b08e8a9305e vn="a variant of Win32/Conduit.SearchProtect.N potentially unwanted application" ac=I fn="E:\Users\Beleg\AppData\Roaming\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\3dfpt7i8.default\extensions\{46a3135d-3683-48cf-b94c-82655cbc0e8a}\Plugins\npConduitFirefoxPlugin.dll"
 

[Valinorum]

Please do not use cracked software in the future.

• Step #8 Fix with FRST
  Make sure that you still have FRST.exe on your Desktop. If you do not have it, download the suitable version from here to your Desktop.
  • Open Notepad.exe. Do not use any other text editor software;
  • Copy and Paste the contents inside the code-box to your Notepad --
    

    Start
    C:\Users\Justin\Desktop\Xilisoft.Video.Converter.Ultimate.v7.7.2.20130508.Incl.Patch-TRH\
    E:\Users\Beleg\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Extensions\oclgomenfkljhfkfflghppidonpkljjg\5.0_0\bootstrap.js
    E:\Users\Beleg\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Extensions\oclgomenfkljhfkfflghppidonpkljjg\5.0_0\bootstrap.js.old
    E:\Users\Beleg\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Extensions\oclgomenfkljhfkfflghppidonpkljjg\5.0_0\manifest.json
    E:\Users\Beleg\AppData\Roaming\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\3dfpt7i8.default\extensions\{46a3135d-3683-48cf-b94c-82655cbc0e8a}\Plugins\npConduitFirefoxPlugin.dll
    End

  • Click on File > Save as...
    • Inside the File Name box type fixlist.txt;
    • From the Save as type drop down list, choose All Files
  • Save the file to your Desktop;
  • Re-run FRST.exe and click Fix;
    • Note: If FRST advises there is a new updated version to be downloaded, do so/allow this.
  • After the completion, a log will be produced;
  • Copy and Paste the contents of the log in your next reply.

 

• Required Log(s):
  • FRST Fix Log

Regards,
Valinorum

[jseyuin]

Fix result of Farbar Recovery Tool (FRST written by Farbar) (x64) Version: 27-06-2014
Ran by Justin at 2014-06-27 16:18:14 Run:2
Running from C:\Users\Justin\Desktop
Boot Mode: Normal
==============================================

Content of fixlist:
*****************
Start
C:\Users\Justin\Desktop\Xilisoft.Video.Converter.Ultimate.v7.7.2.20130508.Incl.Patch-TRH\
E:\Users\Beleg\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Extensions\oclgomenfkljhfkfflghppidonpkljjg\5.0_0\bootstrap.js
E:\Users\Beleg\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Extensions\oclgomenfkljhfkfflghppidonpkljjg\5.0_0\bootstrap.js.old
E:\Users\Beleg\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Extensions\oclgomenfkljhfkfflghppidonpkljjg\5.0_0\manifest.json
E:\Users\Beleg\AppData\Roaming\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\3dfpt7i8.default\extensions\{46a3135d-3683-48cf-b94c-82655cbc0e8a}\Plugins\npConduitFirefoxPlugin.dll
End
*****************

C:\Users\Justin\Desktop\Xilisoft.Video.Converter.Ultimate.v7.7.2.20130508.Incl.Patch-TRH => Moved successfully.
E:\Users\Beleg\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Extensions\oclgomenfkljhfkfflghppidonpkljjg\5.0_0\bootstrap.js => Moved successfully.
E:\Users\Beleg\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Extensions\oclgomenfkljhfkfflghppidonpkljjg\5.0_0\bootstrap.js.old => Moved successfully.
E:\Users\Beleg\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Extensions\oclgomenfkljhfkfflghppidonpkljjg\5.0_0\manifest.json => Moved successfully.
E:\Users\Beleg\AppData\Roaming\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\3dfpt7i8.default\extensions\{46a3135d-3683-48cf-b94c-82655cbc0e8a}\Plugins\npConduitFirefoxPlugin.dll => Moved successfully.

==== End of Fixlog ====

[Valinorum]

How is your system?

[jseyuin]

Seems to be running super well, thats awesome!

[Valinorum]

Perusing your logs, I see no infection currently present in your system. Unless you are having any issue(s), the machine appears to be Malware-free as we speak.

 

♣ Removal of Tools and Quarantined Files ♣

 

Despite the tools we have used are clean, they are powerful removal tools and made in a way so that they carry out any commands given to them without (most cases) asking for a confirmation. In the hands of an inept person, they can make the machine un-bootable -- a scenario we do not wish to see. Also, we need to remove the quarantined files/folders from your system as a dormant malware can be as bad as an active one if given the proper environment. I shall now give you the guidelines to remove the tools and the quarantined files from your system.

• Cleanup with Delfix
  Please download DelFix by Xplode to your Desktop.
  Download Link
  • Double-click to run the program;
    • Note: Windows Vista/7/8 users right-click and choose Run as administrator
  • Make sure that all the boxes are checked;
  • Click Run;
  • A log will be opened after the operation is finished;
  • Copy and Paste it in your next reply

 

♣ Prevention and Future Guidelines ♣

 

Prevention is better than cure -- goes the old saying. As much as we love to see you visit our site, we do not want to see you having your PC infected by malwares again.

• Keep Windows up-to-date.
  It is extremely important that you keep your operating system (Windows) updated when updates are made available. It is set to alert you, so be sure not to ignore these notices and to allow the updates to install. Many of these are critical security packages which could very possibly be the difference between your picking up a future infiltration and simply passing right by it unharmed.
• Run antivirus software and keep it up-to-date, too.
  Antivirus software is your safety net if all other protections fail. The first line of defense is smart computing, of course, but everyone needs a backup. I'd recommend Microsoft Security Essentials or avast!, both of which are excellent, as well as free. Once they're installed, check periodically to ensure they have been successfully updating as well. An out-of-date antivirus is not a happy antivirus!
• Keep your web browser plugins and other programs updated also.
  This tip is rarely shared by technicians and its importance is not widely recognized, but it's absolutely critical. Programs such as Java, Adobe Flash Player and Adobe Reader, Internet Explorer, and myriad other such web-exposed items are deeply vulnerable to attack, which can quickly lead to a hopelessly infected system no matter what protection you currently have installed. The reason is that these programs are ubiquitous, but are also not perfect and are extremely complex... and as such, security vulnerabilities are discovered and exploited by hackers hoping to gain control over your machine. By performing every update for these programs as soon as it's made available, you will greatly reduce your exposure to dangerous internet threats.
  
  A great way to do this is to install the Filehippo Update Checker and run it regularly. Also, try not to ignore any notifications you receive regarding updates to programs already installed on your PC.
  
  No scripts is an excellent security device too. I like it but it is not for everyone because it requires you to take action if you want to see some things (pop ups, banners etc.) on sites you visit.
  
  Download NoSript by Giorgio Maone.
  
  Note: Sometimes you will get a site telling you that you need to install Java when actually all you need to do is enable the site through the no script icon down on the right hand side of your computer.
• Watch out for new threat named CryptoLocker
  CryptoLocker is a new type ransomware family malware that encrypts your important files and asks for a ransom to decrypt them. At the moment of posting this reply there are no tools that can undo the havoc this malware causes. We can help you to remove the malware from your system but the files that was encrypted cannot be recovered without the decryption key. So, I ask for your forbearance and practice constant vigilance. Please read the following article to acknowledge yourself about the safety measures.
  How to prevent your computer from becoming infected by CryptoLocker.
• And last of all, surf smart.
  It doesn't matter how well the autopilot system works if the pilot keeps flying the plane into mountain ranges. Don't forget that no matter how much you have protecting yourself, your security ultimately begins and ends with you. Don't visit dangerous or questionable web sites, avoid suspicious links on Facebook and emails/email attachments you're unsure about, and just generally keep your wits about you, and you'll be much safer. Also, avoid illegal downloads, cracks, "warez", and all other too-good-to-be-true internet offerings: they're typically laden with malware. Be smart and you can avoid most threats lurking about the darker corners of the internet! And for even more tips, see our article, How Did I Get Infected in the First Place?
  
  

Regards,
Valinorum