Virus Scan "Pop Up" Problem... Anybody else getting it?

[Gxgolfer]

I'm trying to find the source of the issue so, I need to know what topic , link, etc is generating it. I need to know if its a link or someone has embedded something in a post.

[BParis]

I'm trying to find the source of the issue so, I need to know what topic , link, etc is generating it. I need to know if its a link or someone has embedded something in a post.

 

 

For me, it seems to be intermittent and indiscriminate. It has happened most within the BST, but I've had it occur while using Personal Messenger and inside of other Forums. Several times it doesn't pop up until I go to exit a Topic using my backspace key. If it happens again, I will let you know which Forum/Topic/page I was viewing.

[Gxgolfer]

Did you have popup blocker enabled before? Is it disabled now? That's a screenshot of the Ad or of your actual PC???

[yap]

Got this this afternoon from the reteif Goosen putter thread.

Running IE8 with AVG 8.5 free edition. scan reveals nothing. Could not get a snapshot of the original page that came up.

 

 

Virus Protection System is starting now...

System TasksView system informationAdd or remove programsChange a settingsOther PlacesMy Network PlacesMy DocumentsShared DocumentsControl PanelDetailsMy Computer

System Folder System foldersShared Documents

5 Viruses foundMy Documents

4 Viruses foundHard driveHard drive (C:)

9 Viruses foundSecurityWindows Security

Security is affected by virus100%

 

Your Computer is infectedName Type Threat level

 

Adware.Win32.Winad Virus Critical

Backdoor.Win32.Haxdoor.gu Virus High

Trojan-PSW.Win32.LdPinch.abm Virus Critical

Trojan.Qoologic - Key Logger Virus High

W32.Benjamin.Worm Virus High

W95/Elkern F-Secure Virus High

W32.Nimda.J@mm Virus Medium

Trojan Horse IRC/Backdoor.SdBot4.FRV Virus Critical

Magic DVD Ripper Virus High

Recommend: Click "Start Protection" button to erase all threatsWARNING!

Virus threat has been detected!Scanner Report

 

Warning! Scan detected harmful malicious programs that can damage your system. It is recommended to immediately remove the following threats:

 

NameThreat levelAdware.Win32.Winad

 

Backdoor.Win32.Haxdoor.gu

 

Trojan-PSW.Win32.LdPinch.abm

 

Trojan.Qoologic - Key Logger

 

W32.Benjamin.Worm

 

W95/Elkern F-Secure

 

W32.Nimda.J@mm

 

Trojan Horse IRC/Backdoor.SdBot4.FRV

 

Magic DVD Ripper

Critical

 

High

 

Critical

 

High

 

High

 

High

 

Medium

 

Critical

 

High

Detected infected files:9Recommended: Click "Repair All" to erase all threats from your system

[Gxgolfer]

This is not an output, its what the Ad said? You can test links in this page:

 

http://www.unmaskparasites.com/security-report/

 

Got this this afternoon from the reteif Goosen putter thread.

Running IE8 with AVG 8.5 free edition. scan reveals nothing. Could not get a snapshot of the original page that came up.

 

 

Virus Protection System is starting now...

System TasksView system informationAdd or remove programsChange a settingsOther PlacesMy Network PlacesMy DocumentsShared DocumentsControl PanelDetailsMy Computer

System Folder System foldersShared Documents

5 Viruses foundMy Documents

4 Viruses foundHard driveHard drive (C:)

9 Viruses foundSecurityWindows Security

Security is affected by virus100%

 

Your Computer is infectedName Type Threat level

 

Adware.Win32.Winad Virus Critical

Backdoor.Win32.Haxdoor.gu Virus High

Trojan-PSW.Win32.LdPinch.abm Virus Critical

Trojan.Qoologic - Key Logger Virus High

W32.Benjamin.Worm Virus High

W95/Elkern F-Secure Virus High

W32.Nimda.J@mm Virus Medium

Trojan Horse IRC/Backdoor.SdBot4.FRV Virus Critical

Magic DVD Ripper Virus High

Recommend: Click "Start Protection" button to erase all threatsWARNING!

Virus threat has been detected!Scanner Report

 

Warning! Scan detected harmful malicious programs that can damage your system. It is recommended to immediately remove the following threats:

 

NameThreat levelAdware.Win32.Winad

 

Backdoor.Win32.Haxdoor.gu

 

Trojan-PSW.Win32.LdPinch.abm

 

Trojan.Qoologic - Key Logger

 

W32.Benjamin.Worm

 

W95/Elkern F-Secure

 

W32.Nimda.J@mm

 

Trojan Horse IRC/Backdoor.SdBot4.FRV

 

Magic DVD Ripper

Critical

 

High

 

Critical

 

High

 

High

 

High

 

Medium

 

Critical

 

High

Detected infected files:9Recommended: Click "Repair All" to erase all threats from your system

[Gxgolfer]

It looks like this is related to an Active X exploit. Did people download any Active X controls lately? Here is some info:

 

http://www.411-spyware.com/remove-antivirusbest

 

AntivirusBEST? More like AntivirusSCAM. AntivirusBEST is more scareware styled to look like legit antivirus software. AntivirusBEST plays the usual game: AntivirusBEST installs onto your computer through a Trojan or rogue site, fakes scanning your system, and tells you you’re infected with imaginary badware. AntivirusBEST then spoofs security warnings. If you click any AntivirusBEST popups, you’ll be tricked into blowing cash on the “full” — or “fool” — version of AntivirusBEST.

 

Save wasting your dough for gambling in Vegas, with me.

 

Now let me show you how to uninstall AntivirusBEST, for free.

GET RID of AntivirusBEST

 

* Manual Removal: step-by-step instructions to remove AntivirusBEST

* Automatic Removal: easily remove AntivirusBEST with software

 

Do You Have AntivirusBEST?

 

When you’re infected with badware — whether it’s AntivirusBEST, spyware, adware, a Trojan, or a virus — there are a few key symptoms. Have you noticed…

 

* Slow computer performance: It just takes one parasite like AntivirusBEST to slow your computer dramatically. If your PC takes longer than usual to reboot, or if your Internet connection is unusually slow, you may be infected with AntivirusBEST.

* New desktop shortcuts or switched homepage: Badware like AntivirusBEST may change your Internet settings to redirect your homepage to another site. Badware can even add desktop shortcuts to your PC.

* Annoying popups: Badware can bombard your computer with popup ads, even when you’re not online. Through these popups, you may be tricked into downloading more spyware.

 

How to Remove AntivirusBEST Manually

 

AntivirusBEST warning Before we get started, you should backup your system and your registry, so it’ll be easy to restore your computer if anything goes wrong.

 

To remove AntivirusBEST manually, you need to delete AntivirusBEST files. Not sure how to delete AntivirusBEST files? Click here, and I’ll show you. Otherwise, go ahead and…

 

Block AntivirusBEST sites:

http://www.your-security-center.com

http://best-protect.info/

 

Delete AntivirusBEST files:

c:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\AB\abest.exe

c:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\AB\Installer.exe

c:\documents and settings\All Users\Application Data\AB\svchost.exe

c:\documents and settings\All Users\Start Menu\Programs\AntiVirusBEST

c:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\AB\QWProtect.dll

c:\documents and settings\all users\start menu\Programs\antivirusbest\AntivirusBEST.lnk

c:\documents and settings\all users\start menu\Programs\antivirusbest\Uninstall.lnk

c:\documents and settings\All Users\Application Data\AB\ABEST.CAB

c:\documents and settings\all users\Desktop\AntivirusBEST.lnk

abest.exe

installer.exe

svchost.exe

installer.exe

qwprotect.dllx

qwprotect.dll

 

Remove AntivirusBEST registry values:

HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\qwprotect.qwprotectbho

HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\TypeLib\{684a7904-2593-4bbe-a90e-cdaf2ac606ae}

HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Interface\{296a8a7f-b5ac-4789-9b33-f32c2f9a6abd}

HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\CLSID\{44b2c9f5-608d-46de-82e1-26c5bcb85193}

HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\qwprotect.qwprotectbho.1

HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\AppID\{296a8a7f-b5ac-4789-9b33-f32c2f9a6abd}

HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\AppID\QWProtect.dll

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Ext\Stats\{44b2c9f5-608d-46de-82e1-26c5bcb85193}

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Browser Helper Objects\{44b2c9f5-608d-46de-82e1-26c5bcb85193}

 

Note: In any AntivirusBEST files I mention above, “%UserProfile%” is a variable referring to your current user’s profile folder. If you’re using Windows NT/2000/XP, by default this is “C:\Documents and Settings\[CURRENT USER]” (e.g., “C:\Documents and Settings\JoeSmith”). If you have any questions about manual AntivirusBEST removal, go ahead and leave a comment.

How Do You Remove AntivirusBEST Files?

 

Need help figuring out how to delete AntivirusBEST files? While there’s some risk involved, and you should only manually remove AntivirusBEST files if you’re comfortable editing your system, you’ll find it’s fairly easy to delete AntivirusBEST files in Windows.

 

How to delete AntivirusBEST files in Windows XP and Vista:

 

1. Click your Windows Start menu, and then click “Search.”

2. A speech bubble will pop up asking you, “What do you want to search for?” Click “All files and folders.”

3. Type a AntivirusBEST file in the search box, and select “Local Hard Drives.”

4. Click “Search.” Once the file is found, delete it.

 

How to stop AntivirusBEST processes:

 

1. Click the Start menu, select Run.

2. Type taskmgr.exe into the the Run command box, and click “OK.” You can also launch the Task Manager by pressing keys CTRL + Shift + ESC.

3. Click Processes tab, and find AntivirusBEST processes.

4. Once you’ve found the AntivirusBEST processes, right-click them and select “End Process” to kill AntivirusBEST.

 

How to remove AntivirusBEST registry keys:

 

AntivirusBEST warning Because your registry is such a key piece of your Windows system, you should always backup your registry before you edit it. Editing your registry can be intimidating if you’re not a computer expert, and when you change or a delete a critical registry key or value, there’s a chance you may need to reinstall your entire system. Make sure your backup your registry before editing it.

 

1. Select your Windows menu “Start,” and click “Run.” An “Open” field will appear. Type “regedit” and click “OK” to open up your Registry Editor.

2. Registry Editor will open as a window with two panes. The left side Registry Editor’s window lets you select various registry keys, and the right side displays the registry values of the registry key you select.

3. To find a registry key, such as any AntivirusBEST registry keys, select “Edit,” then select “Find,” and in the search bar type any of AntivirusBEST’s registry keys.

4. As soon as AntivirusBEST registry key appears, you can delete the AntivirusBEST registry key by right-clicking it and selecting “Modify,” then clicking “Delete.”

 

How to delete AntivirusBEST DLL files:

 

1. First locate AntivirusBEST DLL files you want to delete. Open your Windows Start menu, then click “Run.” Type “cmd” in Run, and click “OK.”

2. To change your current directory, type “cd” in the command box, press your “Space” key, and enter the full directory where the AntivirusBEST DLL file is located. If you’re not sure if the AntivirusBEST DLL file is located in a particular directory, enter “dir” in the command box to display a directory’s contents. To go one directory back, enter “cd ..” in the command box and press “Enter.”

3. When you’ve located the AntivirusBEST DLL file you want to remove, type “regsvr32 /u SampleDLLName.dll” (e.g., “regsvr32 /u jl27script.dll”) and press your “Enter” key.

 

That’s it. If you want to restore any AntivirusBEST DLL file you removed, type “regsvr32 DLLJustDeleted.dll” (e.g., “regsvr32 jl27script.dll”) into your command box, and press your “Enter” key.

 

Did AntivirusBEST change your homepage?

 

1. Click Windows Start menu > Control Panel > Internet Options.

2. Under Home Page, select the General > Use Default.

3. Type in the URL you want as your home page (e.g., “http://www.homepage.com”).

4. Select Apply > OK.

5. You’ll want to open a fresh web page and make sure that your new default home page pops up.

 

AntivirusBEST Removal Tip

 

Is your computer acting funny after deleting any AntivirusBEST files? I recommend using a program like File Recover from PC Tools. File Recover saves deleted files that otherwise can’t be recovered by Windows operating sytem.

 

Want to save time finding AntivirusBEST files? Download Spyware Doctor, let it find the AntivirusBEST files for you, and then manually delete AntivirusBEST files.

How Did You Get AntivirusBEST?

 

Wondering how AntivirusBEST ended up on your PC? If you’re infected with AntivirusBEST or other badware, perhaps you were using…

 

* Freeware or shareware: Did you download and install shareware or freeware? These low-cost or free software applications may come bundled with spyware, adware, or programs like AntivirusBEST. Sometimes adware is attached to the free software to “pay” developers for the cost of creating the software, and more often spyware is secretly attached to free software to harm your computer and steal your personal and financial information.

* Peer-to-peer software: Do you use a peer-to-peer (P2P) program or other application with a shared network? When you use these applications, you put your system at risk for unknowingly downloading an infected file, including applications like AntivirusBEST.

* Questionable websites: Did you visit a website that’s of questionable nature? When you visit malicious sites that are fishy and phishy, badware may be automatically downloaded and installed onto your computer, sometimes including applications like AntivirusBEST. I recommend you use Firefox web browser, if you don’t already.

 

Understanding AntivirusBEST

 

If you’re infected with AntivirusBEST, you should know what you’re fighting. I’ll explain some definitions related to AntivirusBEST.

AntivirusBEST May Be Rogue Anti-Spyware

 

Rogue anti-spyware refers to anti-spyware/antivirus software of questionable value. Rogue anti-spyware may not be proven to protect your computer from spyware, may popup fake alerts or create many false positives about your PC being infected, or may use scare tactics to try to get you to purchase the application. Rogue anti-spyware software may be installed by a Trojan, come bundled with other software, or install itself through web browser security holes. While it is fairly rare, some rogue anti-spyware is created and distributed by known spyware or adware companies, and the rogue anti-spyware may install spyware or adware itself.

 

Often when you’re infected with rogue anti-spyware like AntivirusBEST, you’ll see a false popup security alert like this:

 

AntivirusBEST popup

 

Rogue Anti-Spyware Tactics

 

Typically, rogue anti-spyware such as AntivirusBEST has one or more of the qualities listed below, which is why rogue anti-spyware is considered anti-spyware software of questionable value.

 

* False positives/fake alerts: Rogue anti-spyware may produce a large number of false positives or use fake alerts, noting that your computer is infected with spyware parasites or other threats that do not really exist.

* Copycat looks: Rogue anti-spyware may copy the look and feel of other legitimate or rogue anti-spyware applications. Often, rogue anti-spyware applications may appear as close clones of other rogue anti-spyware software.

* High pressure marketing: Rogue anti-spyware may use scare tactics or other aggressive advertising and marketing tactics to try to trick you into buying the rogue anti-spyware application. Often, rogue anti-spyware may produce false positives and fake alerts about your computer being infected.

* Poor detection/scan reporting: Rogue anti-spyware may produce poor reports when it scans your PC. For example, rogue anti-spyware may say your computer is infected 11 parasites, but not specify which spyware parasites or what type of parasites. Rogue anti-spyware may also report that your PC is infected with SafeAndClean, but not tell you which related files, DLLS, etc. were found on your computer.

* Weak scanning/detection: Rogue anti-spyware may not only poorly report on computer infection, but rogue antispyware may also poorly scan your PC. Rogue anti-spyware may skip over important folders and files of your computer that should be scanned to detect spyware.

 

Did AntivirusBEST use these tactics to trick you into buying AntivirusBEST?

[BParis]

Did you have popup blocker enabled before? Is it disabled now? That's a screenshot of the Ad or of your actual PC???

 

 

Yes, that is a screen shot of my PC and I have pop up blocker enabled and running.

 

Ryan, I just thought of something... I'm not 100% positive, but don't think this started happening until after I accessed the new GolfWRX video Beta site.

[QB16]

I thought that this information from Microsoft might also be useful -

 

http://www.microsoft.com/security/portal/E...32%2fFakeSecSen

[Gxgolfer]

The new site is flash based and there's no banners right now on there.

[BParis]

This pop up thing really stinks. It keeps coming back and appears to be random. I've had it happen while using PM, in Website Help, WTB, For Sale, Deal or No Deal, New Posts, WRX Shop, and a few more I can't seem to remember.

 

Between this thing and the incredibly slow processing time that seems to be happening intermittently tonight, I can't get my normal fix of GolfWRX... think I'm going crazy.

 

And yes, I've run my McAfee Virus Scan multiple times as well as Spyware Doctor, and my PC is clean.

[BParis]

I switched my Browser over to Firefox and have not run across the pop up (yet). Speed is a lot faster too, even faster than normal with IE8.

 

I have noticed several of the pages wanting me to allow plug-ins, mainly Adobe Flash player items, but I'm not accepting them. Don't want to take a chance right now.

[joekelli]

I had the issue last night as well using IE8 with Trend. Just randomly happening on different pages. So far tonight I have not had the issue.

[Gxgolfer]

The server is coming clean. I really need to see an offending banner or post.

[Nickcuban]

This JUST happened to me. I didn't click a banner or anything. This time it was for Virus Doctor and it opened itself and tried to install something. I had to use Ctrl Alt Del and close the task. I didn't get a screenshot and it looked legit to be honest. I was looking at the thread in Deal or No Deal about leaving negative feedback.

[Gxgolfer]

Please post the link to the URL and a screenshot if seen.

CTRL + PrtSc

Paste it into Windows paint and send it.

[Nickcuban]

If it happens again I will. The website it looked like it was going to was www.microscano.info (DONT CLICK) and intall something called secinstall.info

[phelps22]

I just got one today called AntivirusPro 2010 and it has really made a mess of my computer. It seems to be a spyware program that has backed it's self up on my hard drive. Any one else having issues with this one?

[BParis]

[quote name='phelps22' post='2002403' date='Oct 12 2009, 06:35 PM']I just got one today called AntivirusPro 2010 and it has really made a mess of my computer. It seems to be a spyware program that has backed it's self up on my hard drive. Any one else having issues with this one?[/quote]


phelps22, yes others are having this same problem. There is another thread that was started yesterday concerning this new problem.

[Tupperwolf]

Firefox on my Macbook Pro has been blocking popups for the past hour or so.

[Pondy]

Same thing here with my Firefox. I'm not going to let it open.

[Gxgolfer]

We have been actively trying to find the source of this issue. I have disabled all 3rd party Ads until we figure out what is going on. Any clues would be appreciated. Please give it about 10 to 15 min.

[Tupperwolf]

I'm getting them from the ads in the top bar. '2insure4less.com', etc.

[Gxgolfer]

Those Ads have been stopped. Please let me know if its any better. We are actively pursing this down but any help would be appreciated to narrow down the hunt.

[Pondy]

It seems to have just abated here.

[Gxgolfer]

For those of you who may have been affected. Try clearing all your temporary files, cookies, history, etc.

[shawnee]

I tried to hit the normal bookmark of:
[url="http://www.golfwrx.com/forums/index.php?act=idx"]Golfwrx site bookmark link[/url]

and AVG gave me this pop-up and I had to google golfwrx + a random word titleist to get in through a random link.... seems to be working now at the normal bookmark. This is just an FYI

[scooterguitar]

[quote name='Nickcuban' post='1947365' date='Sep 12 2009, 09:03 PM']If it happens again I will. The website it looked like it was going to was www.microscano.info (DONT CLICK) and intall something called secinstall.info[/quote]

I kept gettting that one a few weeks ago, I am worried that it might have installed. First time I didn't dp the task manager to stop the program, but rather cliecked the x on the window, computer has been weird since! I run and update Webroot and Defender, but come up clean. Any clue if this bug could be deeper in my machine?

I did a search and it told me to block that sight and I did, haven't gotten it since, but I'm worried dang it!

[J13]

Yeah that AnitVirus 2010 crap really screwed up my PC, took me half a day to fix the darn thing and get rid of it.

[kyo-nax]

I really recommend people to get external HD to back up things. It's so cheap now it just doesn't make any sense not to get it. It sucks to flush your HD clean and re-load everything but it's nice to have nice running PC. Unless you have extensive collection of...... wait no.

You should be fine with 100GB external that can back up your.... putter pictures......

[Gxgolfer]

For those running AVG and getting the error message above.

[b]
Please note that it looks like a false positive and people are advised to update their signatures.[/b]

[url="http://forums.avg.com/us-en/avg-free-forum?sec=thread&act=show&id=23201"]http://forums.avg.com/us-en/avg-free-forum...ow&id=23201[/url]