BonziBuddy spyware crept in

running XPHome w/sp2....Yahoo AntiSpy indicated 58 objects...I clicked to remove, but I recall doing this a couple of days ago. Assuming its still in my pc, what's the most effective thing to try next. Will AdAware SE Personal zap it? Anyone seen this particular 'ware before?

 

Try removing via ADD/REMOVE Programs.

Generally, it is a good idea to start with the Cleanup Tutorial HERE:

READ ME FIRST BEFORE ASKING FOR SUPPORT: Basic Spyware, Trojan and Virus Removal

There are only a few of us Volunteers who regularly offer advice in this forum. Running through the above Tutorial will remove a lot of stuff that would otherwise clog a HijackThis Log and save us valuable time.

Please let us know the steps that you are able to complete and the ones that give you problems. Note that you need to be in Safe Mode with System Restore OFF (if you have it) and have the Viewing of Hidden Files ENABLED as per the instructions in the link. Make sure to do the Online Scans.

Post back and let us know how you fared. Also, send us a HijackThis Log. Please be sure to follow the instructions below:

Note that your HijackThis should be up-to-date (v1.99) and MUST be extracted to its own safe folder – C:\Program Files\HijackThis!
Should you need a Fresh Download of HJT, get it HERE: HijackThis v1.99

Also note that, before you scan, you MUST close all running programs including your web browser, e-mail and items in the system tray.

Please save your HJT Log as a .txt File and attach it via the "Manage Attachments" tool in the Additional Options section when you post.

I’m not around this forum too often these days, but somebody will try to take a look when they get a chance.

Best luck
PP

 

After you follow PhilliePhan's instructions, and once your sure it's removed, if it comes back you might want to figure out how your getting it. Might be a particular site you visit or e-mail from a certain sender or mail server.

 

Thanks Phillie Phan and tigerray00...I see how a more comprehensive approach is needed to truly guard against malware and the like. Things like hidden file viewing enablement, safe mode scanning, and disabling or removing MS Virtual Machine for Sun Java have more meaning now. I should be able to find and finish off Bonzi and company