Prevent CSS Hijack-CoolWebSearch?

Discussion in 'Software' started by TR15220, Sep 24, 2003.

  1. TR15220

    TR15220 Private First Class

    I've got this 'malware' that shows up on my XP system;

    SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Styles\c:\windows\web\oslogo.bmp

    Ad-Aware says it is a StyleSheet Hijack.
    How can I prevent this from getting onto my PC and changing the IE home page?

    Thanks in advance!!!
     
  2. Major Attitude

    Major Attitude Co-Owner MajorGeeks.Com Staff Member

  3. TR15220

    TR15220 Private First Class

    Thanks-But this just detects and corrects....

    Is there anything that I can do to prevent this from getting onto my system?

    I do appreciate your response!!!
     
  4. augiedoggie

    augiedoggie The Canadian Loon - LocoAugie (R.I.P. 2012)

    It's suspected that a pop-up installs this crap and uses vulnerabilities in IE. Perhaps changing your browser would help.There are a lot of choices for both on the front page. Also, you can get rid of MS Java and grab the Sun version.
     
  5. Major Attitude

    Major Attitude Co-Owner MajorGeeks.Com Staff Member


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