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 Aug 6 2008, 08:43 AM
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Explorer still hangs, but I think that's probably a function of the computer. Could you provide any insight on why this deepdive stuff is bad (aside from opening an annoying explorer window?). Thanks! A little bit of googling looks like it's not really a harmful thing. |
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Aug 6 2008, 08:55 AM
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 Spyware Veteran Group: HJT Team Posts: 192 Joined: 1-August 04 From: Netherlands Member No.: 1,808 |
http://vil.nai.com/vil/content/v_134601.htm
I have examined a file called helper.sig before which looked like a log file (encrypted) so I suspect this is spyware gathering data about surfing habits. Since I was unable to un-encrypt it I'm not sure what excatly they were looking for. If it had been a keylogger the alarms would have been set much higher. Now McAfee says it's not a trojan or a virus. That leaves spyware and advertising-ware. But since we don't know where it hails from and it causes problems it is good riddance. -------------------- How can I be lost, if I've got nowhere to go?
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Aug 6 2008, 09:14 AM
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You are a gentleman and a scholar. I really appreciate your taking the time to help fix the problem!
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Aug 6 2008, 09:16 AM
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Spyware Veteran Group: HJT Team Posts: 192 Joined: 1-August 04 From: Netherlands Member No.: 1,808 |
My pleasure.
-------------------- How can I be lost, if I've got nowhere to go?
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