Routine for checking for viruses

README


Written by Mason Keck, 12-28-2011


GENERAL INFO:


The System Fix virus moved links to the TEMP folder, which is located at

C:/Users/Mason/AppData/Local/Temp










1. use most updated security software


2. automatically run:

Windows Update (it appears auto.)

securia patch updater (it automatically set itself to do it once a week)

microsoft software essentials (once a month? see recommendation of program)

kapersky labs scan (once every 3 months? it takes 4 hours)

microsoft safety scan (download and run most recent http://www.microsoft.com/security/scanner/en-us/default.aspx)


2. BACKUP

-every 3 months, backup all windows and linux files
-Save files in folder named "BACKUP (insert month, year)"


   A. Windows
      1. Run Microsoft Backup

   B. Linux
      2.  Save Mason Folder to external hardrive



3. if suspected virus:


   a. if system fix:

Rkill (named iExplore and uSeRiNiT)



in general:


TDSS killer

Microsoft Malicious software search