Malware Help

Discussion in 'Malware Help (A Specialist Will Reply)' started by j_lane, Mar 18, 2010.

  1. j_lane

    j_lane Private E-2

    So I followed the wrong link last week and I was brought to a page that had what looked like a legitimate video player on it. When I clicked it, it installed some malicious java applet that spammed links onto the 4chan message board from my computer. I've cleaned off my computer and scans are now coming up negative but I had a question.

    When I alt-tab in windows now I have this weird blank icon (see attachment). Taskman says no applications are running but this loads on every start up. Anyone know what this is/how to get rid of it? I thought it might have happened from that malicious applet but i'm unsure.

    Thanks
    /j
     

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    j_lane, Mar 18, 2010
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  2. j_lane

    j_lane Private E-2

    bump
     
    j_lane, Mar 18, 2010
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  3. dr.moriarty

    dr.moriarty Malware Super Sleuth Staff Member



    The email you received during signup validation gave you the link to the READ & RUN ME guide and instructed you to run it if you have malware problems.

    Here's that link again: READ & RUN ME FIRST. Malware Removal Guide

    * You should also read the other Malware stickies at the top of the malware forum, including this one - Don't Bump! It Only Hurts You!!!
     
    dr.moriarty, Mar 20, 2010
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