I keep getting a notice from SpyStopper

Discussion in 'Malware Help (A Specialist Will Reply)' started by Brendave, Jan 22, 2006.

  1. Brendave

    Brendave Private E-2

    I did not download SpyStopper and I have tried to uninstall it from my computer but it keeps coming back. I also found many other Trojans/Malware on my hard drive when I ran the scans in your Read Me First sticky.

    I have attached the Bitdefender, PandaScan, and HiJackThis logs. Could you please advise what else I need to address to get my computer clean?

    Thanks.
     

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    Brendave, Jan 22, 2006
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  2. chaslang

    chaslang MajorGeeks Admin - Master Malware Expert Staff Member

    What kind of notice are you talking about? And does it really say SpyStopper. Or does it say something slightly different like:

    Spy Stopper (notice the space)
    SpywareStopper
    SpyStop
    SpyStopperPro

    Does it show in Add/Remove programs?

    There is nothing showing for it in your logs. Run the steps in the below link and attach the log:

    Using GetRunKey
     
    chaslang, Jan 22, 2006
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  3. Brendave

    Brendave Private E-2

    My handwriting is sloppy so I can't tell if it has a space between the two words. It could be Spy Stopper or SpyStopper. It was one or the other. I not only ran the steps in the sticky Read First but also some of the the scans suggested in other threads in the hopes that I could remove everything infecting the drive.

    Anyway, here is the GetRunKey log. Thanks for the help.
     

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    Brendave, Jan 22, 2006
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  4. chaslang

    chaslang MajorGeeks Admin - Master Malware Expert Staff Member

    Are you still having problems with it now? If so, what does it say exactly and what are the effects?
     
    chaslang, Jan 22, 2006
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  5. Brendave

    Brendave Private E-2

    Sorry, I forgot to tell you that it showed as a bubble from the tool bar stating that I was infected with spyware(no, really?) If I tried to close it, it would just pop up again, seconds later. If I clicked in the bubble it downloaded a program that put what looked like an eye on the toolbar. The first thing I tried to get rid of it was to Add/Remove through the Control Panel. The bubble just kept reappearing. Since I ran all the scans I haven't seen it again. Thanks.
     
    Brendave, Jan 22, 2006
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  6. chaslang

    chaslang MajorGeeks Admin - Master Malware Expert Staff Member

    Okay! That's what I thought because I do not see it. It was probably related to the Smitfraud line of malware.

    If you are not having any other malware problems, it is time to go back to step 1 of the READ & RUN ME to Disable System Restore which will flush your Restore Points. Then reboot and enable System Restore to create a new clean Restore Point.

    After that, you should work thru the below link:

    How to Protect yourself from malware!
     
    chaslang, Jan 22, 2006
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  7. Brendave

    Brendave Private E-2

    Thanks for all the help. I will read this next sticky and take your advice. :)
     
    Brendave, Jan 23, 2006
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  8. chaslang

    chaslang MajorGeeks Admin - Master Malware Expert Staff Member

    You're welcome. Surf safely!
     
    chaslang, Jan 23, 2006
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