mint Posted February 10, 2011 Share Posted February 10, 2011 I keep having this popping up this afternoon and it won't leave me alone for long.It wants me to pay a life-time subscription. I suspect it's only popping up because I have moved to live somewhere else and has another line.Do I need to pay up or, if I keep ignoring it, will it go away?Please answer as soon as you can. I worry about these things as I know next to nothing about them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bugsy Posted February 10, 2011 Share Posted February 10, 2011 I can't help 'Sweet' as I am all Apple Mac these days, but there is some information herehttp://www.spyware-experts.com/security-shield-removal/?gclid=CO3x4vCF_qYCFYIlfAodF0ZFZw Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cooperlola Posted February 10, 2011 Share Posted February 10, 2011 It's a horrid thing and does take some getting rid of. I cannot remember how I did it but I followed a couple of Google links and found a way eventually.BUGSY'S LINKI picked it up from an obscure website which I visited. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quillan Posted February 10, 2011 Share Posted February 10, 2011 Don't get too cocky Bugsy, you didn't believe all those stories about Mac's being impervious to viruses and trojans did you, bet you don't run any protection software on your Mac either, never mind, you might just find out the hard way one day. There are at least six well know software houses that provide AV software for Mac's and whilst they are less likely to get viruses they are still susceptible in similar ways to Trojans (and Mal-ware) which is what Sweet has got. If a virus is written in machine code and because Mac's now use Intel processors it really does not matter what operating system you are using.Sweet, as well the link Bugsy has given you you can try doing a search on "security shield scam" which should supply you with all the answers you need and several ways of getting rid of your problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bugsy Posted February 10, 2011 Share Posted February 10, 2011 I'm not sure I understand your comment at all.Where, exactly was I being cocky ?. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mint Posted February 10, 2011 Author Share Posted February 10, 2011 Bugs, I have tried your link and then the Spyware Doctor wanted me to buy their product.What I plan to do is put up with it until my good friend, a computer buff, next calls and kills the beast. But thank you to you and Coops for trying to help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suein56 Posted February 10, 2011 Share Posted February 10, 2011 [quote user="sweet 17"]What I plan to do is put up with it until my good friend, a computer buff, next calls and kills the beast.[/quote]Sweets, as someone who is called in frequently to 'sort out' friends' computers, I can assure you do need to get this 'nasty' sorted asap. Be honest here, how good are you at recognizing and removing nasties on your own ?You can remove the problem for free here. It might take a while though.Sue Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mint Posted February 10, 2011 Author Share Posted February 10, 2011 Sue, does free mean free, gratis, gratuit, no money changes hands? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnOther Posted February 10, 2011 Share Posted February 10, 2011 Sweets Sue's link in essence points you to Malwarebytes which is completely free in it's basic form, as is Rkill the other applet that you need.Alternatively Spyware Doctor claims to remove it in one go http://www.spyware-experts.com/security-shield-removalNaughty girl you for clicking on something which invited Security Shield onto your computer, you did whether you realise it or not [:(]How did Security Shield get on my computer?The most common ways to come in contact with Security Shield include:*Maliciously coded web sites that popup a warning message that you are infected*E-mail messages that trick you into clicking on a link*Web sites that claim you need to download additional software like a audio codec or video viewer*Links or downloads that are spread through social networking sites such as MySpace and Facebook*Instant Messaging systems Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pierre ZFP Posted February 11, 2011 Share Posted February 11, 2011 Another good FREE malware remover is to be found here www.doctor-alex.comI've used it to good effect several times on various machines Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pachapapa Posted February 11, 2011 Share Posted February 11, 2011 Fix it now...you know it makes sense.The longer left the more difficult to remove; plus it is a key-logger!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mint Posted February 11, 2011 Author Share Posted February 11, 2011 Erns, this was indeed what I did:*E-mail messages that trick you into clicking on a link Should have been more careful and will watch that aol email address more closely in future.Thank you, Pierre and thank you, Pacha.Last night, whilst trying to use Sue56's link and was still about half way through the assasination process when the beast disappeared from the screen and also from the bottom bar on screen (the bit where the time is displayed [:P])Looks like the trusty sword of determination (apologies Jonathin Aitkin) has slayed the beast.Many thanks to everyone who has come to my aid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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