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Offline ccwcole

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I got this sudden popup from avast saying:Script SNH GEN?
« on: February 11, 2020, 12:40:34 AM »
I got the popup from avast saying Script Snh Gen. I am pretty worried because I looked this up and it said it is a very dangerous virus. I don't want my pc to get infected. Can anyone please help me?

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Re: I got this sudden popup from avast saying:Script SNH GEN?
« Reply #1 on: February 11, 2020, 12:56:26 AM »
and what more did the popup say?

all info on the popup needed or a screenshot


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Re: I got this sudden popup from avast saying:Script SNH GEN?
« Reply #2 on: February 11, 2020, 12:56:36 AM »
What was the context of this alert, e.g. what were you doing when it alerted ?
Do you mean this alert Script:SNH-gen[Trj] ?

If it is an alert whilst browsing Avast should have blocked access to the site and prevent your getting infected.

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Re: I got this sudden popup from avast saying:Script SNH GEN?
« Reply #3 on: February 11, 2020, 01:00:14 AM »
Anyways wait for a qualified malware remover to arrive in this thread and assist you with cleansing if need be.
Produce logs as asked for here: https://forum.avast.com/index.php?topic=194892.0

The virus resides also in Internet Explorer browser.
It is a nasty threat as it
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Targets All Windows PC : Script:SNH-gen [Trj] is capable infect all versions of Windows computer including Windows XP, vista, 7, 8, 8.1 and the latest Windows 10.
Malicious code injection : This perilous threat can corrupt your registry files and inject its malicious codes to the registry files for getting automatically started on your machine without your permission.
Browser Redirection : Script:SNH-gen [Trj] virus can also infect your working web browser and causes unwanted web redirection. This nasty threat can also bring other noxious malware on your PC.
Data Corruption : Script:SNH-gen [Trj] virus is a lethal PC threat that harm your entire system data. It can corrupt your files and programs. It can also cause black screen of death on your computer.
Disable Security Programs : This nasty PC infection can also block your anti-virus and Firewall program to make its self safe in to your machine for longer time.
Gather sensitive Data : It can also gather your secret and confidential information by using keylogger and tracking your browsing habits. It can also risk your privacy by sharing your personal information with hackers.
Remote Access (Backdoor) : Script:SNH-gen [Trj] is such a harmful virus that can allow remote hackers to remotely access your system. It can make your system more vulnerable and expose your privacy.

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Re: I got this sudden popup from avast saying:Script SNH GEN?
« Reply #4 on: February 11, 2020, 02:11:44 AM »
and what more did the popup say?

all info on the popup needed or a screenshot
I couldn't get much info but heres a screenshot from my virus chest from avast:
https://imgur.com/a/7EGHqIQ

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Re: I got this sudden popup from avast saying:Script SNH GEN?
« Reply #5 on: February 11, 2020, 06:01:00 AM »
Please attach your screenshot(s), some of us don't follow external links. ;)
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Re: I got this sudden popup from avast saying:Script SNH GEN?
« Reply #6 on: February 11, 2020, 09:52:16 AM »
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Please attach your screenshot(s)


« Last Edit: February 11, 2020, 09:54:24 AM by Pondus »

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Re: I got this sudden popup from avast saying:Script SNH GEN?
« Reply #7 on: March 06, 2023, 08:01:39 PM »
Avg 10 Security for 10 Computers Which I have they also use AVAST softwear in is as well and it's Not even touching each time I open up chrome I use Bing as my default search tool Script:SNH-gen [Trj] AVG can't even remove this this been Out since 2016-and this 2023 now .installing to Push people to get another program like Maware bytes ...where not trying avy program on the market if Avast can't get rid of it Jan works on avg he's there tech support over In germany.

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Re: I got this sudden popup from avast saying:Script SNH GEN?
« Reply #8 on: March 06, 2023, 11:55:02 PM »
One has to disable system restore and go into safe mode before be able to cleanse this script virus.

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