Spyware-killing virus

[Tore Anders Berntzen]

I discovered that Ad-Aware SE Personal from Lavasoft stops after scanning
some 92000 files and then it stops. Only option is to abort. The exact
number of scanned files varies. Number of found objects (number of new
critical objects)is 22. Obviously I have some virus or spyware on the
machine that stops Ad-Aware. Help!

I have Norman anti-virus which I run regularly. I also run Spybot regularly.
Definition file is SE 1R 155 26.02.2007.

[David H. Lipman]

From: "Tore Anders Berntzen" <tore.berntzen@bof-nett.no>

| I discovered that Ad-Aware SE Personal from Lavasoft stops after scanning
| some 92000 files and then it stops. Only option is to abort. The exact
| number of scanned files varies. Number of found objects (number of new
| critical objects)is 22. Obviously I have some virus or spyware on the
| machine that stops Ad-Aware. Help!
|
| I have Norman anti-virus which I run regularly. I also run Spybot regularly.
| Definition file is SE 1R 155 26.02.2007.
|



If you are using any version of Sun Java that is prior to JRE Version 6.0,
then you are strongly urged to remove any/all versions.
There are numerous vulnerabilities in them and they are actively being exploited.

It is highly suggested that you update to the latest version which is Sun Java JRE/JSE
Version 6.0

Simple check, look under...
C:\Program Files\Java

The only folder under that folder should be the latest version.

Such as...
C:\Program Files\Java\jre1.6.0

http://java.sun.com/javase/downloads/index.jsp
http://www.java.com/en/download/manual.jsp

FYI:
http://sunsolve.sun.com/search/docum...=1-26-102557-1
http://sunsolve.sun.com/search/docum...=1-26-102622-1
http://sunsolve.sun.com/search/docum...=1-26-102648-1
http://sunsolve.sun.com/search/docum...=1-26-102729-1
http://sunsolve.sun.com/search/docum...=1-26-102732-1
http://sunsolve.sun.com/search/docum...=1-26-102760-1



For non-viral malware...

Please download, install and update the following software...

* Ad-aware SE v1.06
http://www.lavasoft.de/
http://www.lavasoftusa.com/
http://www.lavasoft.de/ms/index.htm

* SpyBot Search and Destroy v1.4
http://security.kolla.de/
http://www.safer-networking.org/microsoft.en.html

* SuperAntiSpyware
http://www.superantispyware.com/supe...freevspro.html

After the software is updated, I suggest scanning the system in Safe Mode.

I also suggest downloading, installing and updating BHODemon for any Browser Helper Objects
that may be on the PC.

* BHODemon

http://www.majorgeeks.com/downloadge...4332b4b8b8442d

For viral malware...

* Download MULTI_AV.EXE from the URL --
http://www.ik-cs.com/programs/virtools/Multi_AV.exe

To use this utility, perform the following...
Execute; Multi_AV.exe { Note: You must use the default folder C:\AV-CLS }
Choose; Unzip
Choose; Close

Execute; C:\AV-CLS\StartMenu.BAT
{ or Double-click on 'Start Menu' in C:\AV-CLS }

NOTE: You may have to disable your software FireWall or allow WGET.EXE to go through your
FireWall to allow it to download the needed AV vendor related files.

C:\AV-CLS\StartMenu.BAT -- { or Double-click on 'Start Menu' in C:\AV-CLS}
This will bring up the initial menu of choices and should be executed in Normal Mode.
This way all the components can be downloaded from each AV vendor's web site.
The choices are; Sophos, Trend, McAfee, Kaspersky, Exit this menu and Reboot the PC.

You can choose to go to each menu item and just download the needed files or you can
download the files and perform a scan in Normal Mode. Once you have downloaded the files
needed for each scanner you want to use, you should reboot the PC into Safe Mode [F8 key
during boot] and re-run the menu again and choose which scanner you want to run in Safe
Mode. It is suggested to run the scanners in both Safe Mode and Normal Mode.

When the menu is displayed hitting 'H' or 'h' will bring up a more comprehensive PDF help
file. http://www.ik-cs.com/multi-av.htm

Additional Instructions:
http://pcdid.com/Multi_AV.htm


* * * Please report back your results * * *


--
Dave
http://www.claymania.com/removal-trojan-adware.html
http://www.ik-cs.com/got-a-virus.htm

[Drumstick]

> If you are using any version of Sun Java that is prior to JRE Version 6.0,
> then you are strongly urged to remove any/all versions.
> There are numerous vulnerabilities in them and they are actively being exploited.
>
> It is highly suggested that you update to the latest version which is Sun Java JRE/JSE
> Version 6.0
>
> Simple check, look under...
> C:\Program Files\Java
>
> The only folder under that folder should be the latest version.
Ok, I'm confused... I'm seeing v.2 as the latest version on the Sun
(java.com) site.

What am I missing?

Drum--

[David H. Lipman]

From: "Drumstick" <no_thanks@you.com>


| Ok, I'm confused... I'm seeing v.2 as the latest version on the Sun
| (java.com) site.
|
| What am I missing?
|
| Drum--

V2 ? Now I am confused.

In the middle of the page, find...
"Java Runtime Environment (JRE) 6"
http://java.sun.com/javase/downloads/index.jsp


--
Dave
http://www.claymania.com/removal-trojan-adware.html
http://www.ik-cs.com/got-a-virus.htm

[Kadaitcha Man]

David H. Lipman <DLipman~nospam~@Verizon.Net> Thou lunatic knave. If you
spend word for word with me, I shall make your wit bankrupt. Thou fat
and greasy citizen. Thou soulless villain. Ye mourned and ye confounded:

> From: "Drumstick" <no_thanks@you.com>
>
>
>> Ok, I'm confused...

[http://java.sun.com/javase/downloads/index.jsp]
<snip>

> Now I am confused.

"Confused or having trouble downloading or installing? See the download help
page."

Pair of ****ing netloons.

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[Pipboy]

On Sat, 3 Mar 2007 19:39:32 +0100, Tore Anders Berntzen wrote:

> I discovered that Ad-Aware SE Personal from Lavasoft stops after scanning
> some 92000 files and then it stops. Only option is to abort. The exact
> number of scanned files varies. Number of found objects (number of new
> critical objects)is 22. Obviously I have some virus or spyware on the
> machine that stops Ad-Aware. Help!
>
> I have Norman anti-virus which I run regularly. I also run Spybot regularly.
> Definition file is SE 1R 155 26.02.2007.

Try Superantispyware and try Adaware and Spybot in safemode, press F8
during botup and select safe mode.

http://www.superantispyware.com/