Sophos Root Kit found these but says not to remove...what to do?

Discussion in 'Malware Help (A Specialist Will Reply)' started by TinkBelle, Mar 30, 2011.

  1. TinkBelle

    TinkBelle Private E-2

    C:\## aswSnx private storage\snx_rhive
    C:\## aswSnx private storage\snx_rhive.LOG
    C:\## aswSnx private storage\webStorage\snx_fs.dat

    "Area: Local hard drives
    Description: Unknown hidden file
    Location: C:\## aswSnx private storage\webStorage\snx_fs.dat
    Removable: Yes (but clean up not recommended for this file)
    Notes: (no more detail available) "
     
  2. dr.moriarty

    dr.moriarty Malware Super Sleuth Staff Member

    Hello, TinkBelle

    My research shows that these are related to the avast! anti-virus program.

    dr.m
     
  3. TinkBelle

    TinkBelle Private E-2

    OK thank you so much, dr. m. So no rootkit, I guess. :)
     
  4. dr.moriarty

    dr.moriarty Malware Super Sleuth Staff Member


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