The Ma/lEncPk-EI Alert

There are scores of different kinds of viruses and malware on the internet that are simply lying in wait for a naive computer user to stumble upon accidentally. Mal/EncPk-EI Alert is a type of a Trojan virus that can find its way into a computer through emails or fake antivirus software. It is important to realize that not all of these viruses behave the same, and many have different purposes and effects on a computer. The Mal/EncPk-EI Trojan can be found in emails under the guise of an invoice sent to computer users, or a similar kind of email attachment.

The Mal/EncPk-EI malware can be found under multiple aliases on a computer, and will often take control of a desktop background in order to display fake alerts that tell you that your computer is infected with nonexistent viruses. The malware may also deny you certain permissions on the desktop that would make it easier to detect and destroy the virus. You may be asked to supply personal information to a bogus link provided by the malware, or asked to pay a nominal fee in order to rectify the problem. Fake antivirus software can fool anyone if they are not wary, as oftentimes this type of malware relies on legitimate logos taken from big-name companies such as Microsoft, and will offer its services for free initially. It is always important to properly research a product before downloading it.

Fortunately, the Mal/EncPk-EI virus has been around for several years now, and is in most virus-signature catalogs, which most virus scanners rely on in order to detect viruses. However, some viruses are adept at making copies of themselves even after they've been deleted by a virus scanner, so it may be necessary to remove Mal/EncPk-EI manually. In order to do this, it is wise to create a backup of the vital system files on your computer. You should do this any time you make modifications to your computer. To do so, access the task manager and click on the processes tab. Find all instances of Mal/EncPk-EI running and delete them. Once this is complete, proceed to the start menu and open the “run” window. Enter “regedit” into the text box and press enter. Find any registry keys that are related to Mal/EncPk-EI and delete them. Once this is complete, perform a complete virus scan of the entire system.

A virus such as Mal/EncPk-EI can cause all types of problems for computer users, so it is wise to at least set up an automatic virus scanner and a firewall. Many different antivirus software developers offer such security packages. The combination of these two security measures can keep most common viruses such as Mal/EncPk-EI at bay, as well as provide a means of detection for any viruses that happen to slip through unnoticed. The longer a virus is left undetected on a computer, the higher the chance it has to do serious damage, such as stealing your valuable personal information.

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