Technique to avoid Trojan-Downloader.Win32.FakeRean!IK

[Zacharia]

Can someone provide me the technique to avoid Trojan-Downloader.Win32.FakeRean!IK? I am using Windows Vista operating system and my browser is Internet Explorer 8. The problem is that I keep getting alerts of this infection when I start the internet. Actually, the AVG antivirus is able to delete the same after it gets into the computer. So, basically I dont want to enter the computer. Please help me with the required solutions.

[Spyrus]

If you enable the firewall in your computer, then it can be used as a technique to avoid Trojan-Downloader.Win32.FakeRean!IK. This is because the firewalls check for all the data and information that enters into the computer from the network. So, if any malicious data tries to enter into the computer, then the firewall will simply reject it from entering the system. So, the firewall is the best solution to your issue.

[Snake08]

You will have to turn on Automatic Updates in Windows Vista for the technique to avoid Trojan-Downloader.Win32.FakeRean!IK. The steps for the same are given below:

1. Click on Start.
2. Now, select Control Panel.
3. After that, go to System and Maintenance.
4. Then, click on Windows Updates.
5. Here, select a Automatic Updates, that is the recommended setting.

[Milton.J]

Inorder to avoid Trojan-Downloader.Win32.FakeRean!IK, you will have to be cautious when you are browsing the web because there are links that are provided on the web pages. Many a times, it is the attackers that provide such links because they know that many unsuspecting users will click without a second thought. So, it is your responsibility to avoid such infections.

[Steve123]

Hello there, I will suggest you to stop downloading any of the pirated softwares from the internet because the contain infections mostly. When you will download the pirated softwares, the infections will be downloaded automatically. This is because the infections are embedded along with such softwares. So, it is better if you avoid such softwares to avoid Trojan-Downloader.Win32.FakeRean!IK from entering the system.

[Zachary]

Following are some of the techniques to avoid Trojan-Downloader.Win32.FakeRean!IK:

• The database of the antivirus must be updated.
• Beware of social engineering attacks.
• Use strong passwords.
• Use caution while opening attachments.
• Use caution while accepting file transfers.