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Posted by =?Utf-8?B?Um9i?= on May 8, 2006, 3:10 am
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"cquirke (MVP Windows shell/user)" wrote:
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> >The other day my machine (XP Pro) started to behave strangely. Every time I
> >launch IE I get page after page of security warnings designed to look like
> >microsofrt warnings (Although they are clearly not Microsoft) telling me the
> >machine is at risk and I need to download all sorts of software to sort out
> >the problems, this I have not done. Also my home page has been redirected to
> >www.systemuptodate.com, this I cannot change.
>
> >I ran and AVG scan and it detected and removed Trojan Horse
> >Downloader.Zlob.YQ and any subsequent scan says the machine is clear of all
> >threats however the symptoms have not gone away.
>
> Sounds a bit like the SpyAxe, SpyFalcon etc. fake antispyware scam -
> suspect this if you have new "security center"-type shortcuts in Start
> Menu and Desktop, and frequent alerts from a fake yellow "Security"
> shield in the SysTray.
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> In addition to the good general advice here (appropriate, as you may
> have other malware activity), I'd try Ewido, as I've found that to be
> the best easy-killer for that.
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> Don't pay malware vendors - boycott Sony
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OK, Thanks for all your help. I will attempt to get rid of this nightmare
tonight! One question, the machine in question has 4 user profiles on it. Do
I have to go through these steps for each profile or do I log on as
administrator and do it once from there?
Thanks
Rob
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