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Billy O'Neal · 12-09-2008, 08:16 PM

Hello, hopi
I don't see any malware in those logs. How are things running?

Your Java is out of date. Older versions have vulnerabilities that malicious sites can use to exploit and infect your system. Please follow these steps to remove older version Java components and update:

Download the latest version of Java Runtime Environment (JRE) Version 6 and save it to your desktop.
Scroll down to where it says "Java Runtime Environment (JRE)6 Update 11...allows end-users to run Java applications".
Click the "Download" button to the right.
Select your Platform: "Windows" (OR if you are on a x64 system, "Windows x64")
Select your Language: "Multi-Language".
Read the License Agreement, and then check the box that says: "Accept License Agreement".
Click Continue and the page will refresh.
Click on the link to download Windows Offline Installation and save the file to your desktop.
Close any programs you may have running - especially your web browser.
Go to Start > Settings > Control Panel, double-click on Add/Remove Programs (Or "Uninstall a Program" on Vista) and remove all older versions of Java.
Check (highlight) any item with Java Runtime Environment (JRE or J2SE) in the name.
Click the Remove or Change/Remove button.
Follow the onscreen instructions for the Java uninstaller.
Repeat as many times as necessary to remove each Java version.
Reboot your computer once all Java components are removed.
Then from your desktop double-click on jre-6u10-windows-i586-p.exe (Or jre-6u10-windows-x64.exe for x64 systems)
Follow the on screen instructions to install the latest Java version.

Please do an online scan with Kaspersky WebScanner.

Please visit the Kaspersky Online Scanner website.
Note: If you are using Windows Vista, open your browser by right-clicking on its icon and select 'Run as administrator' to perform this scan.
Click on the Accept button and install any components it needs.
The program will install and then begin downloading the latest definition files.
After the files have been downloaded on the left side of the page in the Scan section select My Computer
This will start the program and scan your system.
The scan will take a while, so be patient and let it run.
Once the scan is complete, click on View scan report
Now, click on the Save Report as button.
Save the file to your desktop.
Copy and paste that information in your next post.

In your next reply, please include the following:
Kaspersky's Log

Billy3

12-09-2008, 08:16 PM	#5 (permalink)
Billy O'Neal Analyst, Security Team Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Northfield, Ohio, United States Posts: 1,690 OS: XPSP3, Vista Ultimate SP1, Ubuntu Server	Re: "congratulations" virus or trojan or whatever it is Hello, hopi I don't see any malware in those logs. How are things running? Your Java is out of date. Older versions have vulnerabilities that malicious sites can use to exploit and infect your system. Please follow these steps to remove older version Java components and update: Download the latest version of Java Runtime Environment (JRE) Version 6 and save it to your desktop. Scroll down to where it says "Java Runtime Environment (JRE)6 Update 11...allows end-users to run Java applications". Click the "Download" button to the right. Select your Platform: "Windows" (OR if you are on a x64 system, "Windows x64") Select your Language: "Multi-Language". Read the License Agreement, and then check the box that says: "Accept License Agreement". Click Continue and the page will refresh. Click on the link to download Windows Offline Installation and save the file to your desktop. Close any programs you may have running - especially your web browser. Go to Start > Settings > Control Panel, double-click on Add/Remove Programs (Or "Uninstall a Program" on Vista) and remove all older versions of Java. Check (highlight) any item with Java Runtime Environment (JRE or J2SE) in the name. Click the Remove or Change/Remove button. Follow the onscreen instructions for the Java uninstaller. Repeat as many times as necessary to remove each Java version. Reboot your computer once all Java components are removed. Then from your desktop double-click on jre-6u10-windows-i586-p.exe (Or jre-6u10-windows-x64.exe for x64 systems) Follow the on screen instructions to install the latest Java version. Please do an online scan with Kaspersky WebScanner. Please visit the Kaspersky Online Scanner website. Note: If you are using Windows Vista, open your browser by right-clicking on its icon and select 'Run as administrator' to perform this scan. Click on the Accept button and install any components it needs. The program will install and then begin downloading the latest definition files. After the files have been downloaded on the left side of the page in the Scan section select My Computer This will start the program and scan your system. The scan will take a while, so be patient and let it run. Once the scan is complete, click on View scan report Now, click on the Save Report as button. Save the file to your desktop. Copy and paste that information in your next post. In your next reply, please include the following: Kaspersky's Log Billy3 __________________ If I fail to reply for more than 24 hours, please feel free to send me a PM. Don't want you to be overlooked Not problems like "What is beauty".. 'cause that would fall under the purview of your conundrums of philosophy.....