Cyber Security Virus
BritInAshburn1
Enthusiast - Level 3

I just got the "Cyber Security Virus" where locks up your PC with a message saying you have to pay a fine. Was able to get rid by doing a system restore to earlier date.

What worries me is the Verizon Internet Security Suite was not able to prevent it!

Seems to be a well know virus!

Don't see anywhere in VISS to report!

Wondering if should switch to a better AV.

Anyone else been hit?

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Re: Cyber Security Virus
JOSEm441
Specialist - Level 2

From what I read Verzion's suite is McAfee "powered" and opinions are certainly mixed. For win 7 I use Microsoft Security Essentials, Windows Firewall and Malwarebytes Anti Malware (free edition). For Spam protection I use what is built into Zohomail (Free edition). I average 1 or 2 detected viruses per month from MSE and run a full manual scan with malwarebytes monthly.  

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