Gen:Trojan.Heur.Kq2@vfj8Mqjix enters the computer while surfing the web

[Aadeshh]

I am having a strange issue in my system that the infection called Gen:Trojan.Heur.Kq2@vfj8Mqjix enters the computer while surfing the web. I do not have an idea why this is happening. Sometimes, I get the alerts while downloading stuffs. Are there any methods that can stop them from entering my system from the internet. Please help me with all possible solutions. I am using the Windows XP operating system.

[Spyrus]

Hello there, you may be accepting file transfers, that contains infections because of which Gen:Trojan.Heur.Kq2@vfj8Mqjix enters the computer while surfing the web. These may be the users with whom you chat and pretend to be friends. So, you must decline such transfers or invitations. Many users who do not suspect of the problem fall prey to such an attack easily.

[Big Fish]

Here are the steps that can help you to start the firewall in your system:

• Click on Start.
• Then, go to Control Panel.
• Now, select Network and Internet Connections. If you are not able to see Network and Internet Connections, then click on Switch to Category View.
• Here, go to Change Windows Firewall Settings.
• Now, select On.
• After that, click OK.

[Milton.J]

You have mentioned that Gen:Trojan.Heur.Kq2@vfj8Mqjix enters the computer while surfing the web, many a times when you download stuffs. So, it is possible that you are downloading pirated softwares from the internet because the infections are embedded into the pirated softwares now-a-days by the attackers. So, this is the best method, that will help to spread the infections.

[Zachary]

If the whole system is kept up-to-date, then there will be no problems even if Gen:Trojan.Heur.Kq2@vfj8Mqjix enters the computer while surfing the web because the system will have a totally different environment. This is because the infections are created to work in a specific environment. They will not be able to do anything if the features of the platform change for which they are made.

[Snake08]

Some of the techniques that can help you in the situation that Gen:Trojan.Heur.Kq2@vfj8Mqjix enters the computer while surfing the web as as given below:

1. Use strong passwords, that includes alphabets, numbers and symbols too.
2. Use up-to-date antivirus software.
3. Beware while opening unknown email attachments.
4. Use caution when clicking on links to web pages.