Stamping down trojans, malvertising and other malicious mayhem like a fake Adobe update


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A few helpful tips when something suspicious like Flafisi.D pops up on your computer screen

 
Eric Klonowski, senior advanced threat research analyst explains how they reverse engineer viruses at Webroot on Jan. 25 , 2018 in Broomfield.
 
By Tamara Chuang The Denver Post, May 7, 2018 Q: Since March 2, 2018, I have gotten a “threat” notice from Windows Defender whenever I’m using my email. On the top bar, “Adobe Flash Player” appears flashing in an orange-like background. Also appearing is “http:/ beOitzatworld.org” followed a long string of numbers and letters. I am advised to turn off and restart my computer.  After doing this, the message does not reappear. However, it does appear when I use email the next time. How can I get rid of it for good? Windows Defender “threat summary” identifies it as “Trojan:JS/Flafisi.D in Flash Player [1].hta.” ~ Norine D.
 
Tech+ Trojans are annoying and can be quite a pain to get rid of.
 
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