Getting rid of the Vosteran browser hijacker virus

ReadyToGo wrote:
It comes in when you download software from some sites like Download.

No, that IS not the "only way" you can get unwanted software..

You can easily get "drive by" malware, virus, adware and hijacks just by simply "visiting" ANY WEBSITE which has been compromised..

Simply put, any advertisement banner, inline text and even ad pictures can contain links to less than secure third party advertisers.. Just the action of clicking on one or rolling over one of those inline compromised ads and you are on the way to having to clean up your system..

Another great way to get unwanted software is by signing up to those coupon links, those are often loaded with adware (many times not harmful but none the less slows down your PC and can intercept your personal info)..

Your BEST DEFENSE is to secure your BROWSER..

I find FireFox with AdBlockPlus fixes a lot of the unwanted adware and to further secure the browser install NoScript which stops all unwanted JavaScripts (note, not the same as "JAVA") from running..

Many if not all unwanted software now days is spread via JavaScripts since it bypasses all levels of security and has FULL administrative control..

Sadly many good websites use JavaScipts so you have to re enable SOME JavaScripts for the website to work correctly.. NoScript gives you the user some power back over your PC but does require some work on your part..

Like Windows Defender, MAC OS X comes with basic anti-malware software installed. Gone are the days where any OS is immune to malware. In fact, my Enterprise environment requires that even MACS come installed with AV software in order to access the internal network.

Of course you avoid all of this when you use a Macintosh. Just saying.

Not always, mac defender, macshop ads, etc. http://macsecurity.net/view/79/
Plenty of mac adware these days.

It comes in when you download software from some sites like Download.

Do you know where you downloaded the virus? That would be a big help
Don

One more post on Vosteran: http://soft2secure.com/knowledgebase/vosteran
And one more tip - use free Malwarebytes tool

Hello,
I had the same problem and Adwcleaner can remove vosteran very easily! you can follow this guide to help you to remove vosteran : https://www.how-to-remove.com/vosteran/

this is NOT a windows VS Mac topic thread

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this is the only warning

Of course you avoid all of this when you use a Macintosh. Just saying.

First: Many people think their computers are secure, Many trust windows defender to protect them.. Alas, on a protection scale of 10 where 10 is best, it is only about a one.

There are many good 3-rd party anti-mal-ware programs and firewalls out there, I actually will not tell you what I use (And recommend others also do not) for reasons of security but I can tell you Malware Bytes is one of the best Anti-Malware programs.. Others are AVG, and AVAST,,, Free versions can be found (though it may take some searching) on those. There are many firewalls as well, Some are more annoying (As they keep popping up warnings that need your attention) but, the more work, generally the better they are. ONE monitors both incoming and outgoing traffic.

These can prevent the infection.. Though to date nothing is 100% secure save for the scissors method (Cut the cord and do not go online) and that is not practical. And even that is not 100% (Some thumb drives and before them floppy discs came from the factory pre-infectred SONY put a Root Kit on it's CD's at one time (Man did they get fried for that one). and more.