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 Feb 15 2007, 03:42 PM
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I am getting reports that Combofix has been withdrawn. Here is what is displayed when attempting to run Combofix. QUOTE The tool, ComboFix has been temporarily withdrawn. The author discovered a rootkit infection that will intefere with ComboFix's running. This will cause Combofix to be UNSAFE FOR USE on your machine. Even if you manage to find a mirror for the tool, PLEASE DO NOT RUN THIS TOOL Apologies for any inconvenience caused Can someone please tell me if this is A: Legitimate B: If it is, when are we likely to be able to use Combofix again? C: Is there another application available that will do the same as Combofix? Thanks for your time. Regards Howard 
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Feb 15 2007, 04:56 PM
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A quote from the author of Combofix:
QUOTE("sUBs") I have just encountered a rootkit that will cause CF to recursively delete all files from SystemDrive. Pulling the tool till further notice. Please inform your users not to use CF. Who knows if that rootkit is in there. Please spread the word. Also have users delete their copies of CF I, would take his advice. This post has been edited by tg1911: Feb 15 2007, 04:58 PM -------------------- Health is merely the slowest possible rate at which one can die.
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Feb 16 2007, 02:01 AM
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Thankyou very much for the info, it`s very much appreciated.
Damn those rootkits. Regards Howard
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Feb 16 2007, 02:07 AM
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SPAM Magnet Group: Site Admin Posts: 15,789 Joined: 6-May 04 From: SW Louisiana Member No.: 363 |
You're welcome, Howard.
Glad to be of help. -------------------- Health is merely the slowest possible rate at which one can die.
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Mar 8 2007, 10:03 PM
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New Member Group: Members Posts: 5 Joined: 11-January 07 Member No.: 105,646 |
Just to let everyone know. Combofix has now been fixed and is safe to use once more.
Regards Howard
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Mar 10 2007, 08:56 AM
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Combofix is an advanced tool normally used by malware removal experts who are helping others to investigate and remove malware infections in the Hijackthis forum. It is intended to be used under the guidance and supervision of an expert.
-------------------- "THE BAD GUYS DON'T NEED A SEARCH WARRANT. ARE YOU PROTECTED?"
Microsoft MVP - Windows Security 2007-2009  Member of UNITE, Unified Network of Instructors and Trusted Eliminators |
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