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Old 01-07-2009, 09:10 PM   #8 (permalink)
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Re: Possible Trojan, DNS problem, Redirecting!!! Despr8

Hi,

Are you using a router? If so, it's possible that your router's DNS settings have been compromised. Some variants of the Zlob trojan have been able to do that. A hard reset of the router will fix it.

This can be done by inserting something tiny like a paper clip end or pencil tip into a small hole labeled "reset" located on the back of the router. While still powered, press and hold down the small button inside until the lights on the front of the router blink off and then on again (usually about 10 seconds). You may also want to ask your ISP for help in case there are custom settings that need to be maintained.

Then change your admin login and password--make it a strong password. Check out this site here for tutorials on how to properly configure your router's encryption and security settings.

If you don't know the router's default password, check the manual or you can look it up on the internet.

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Also, perform an online scan with Firefox or Internet Explorer at Kaspersky Online Scanner

**Note**

To optimize scanning time and produce a more sensible report for review:
  • Close any open programs
  • Turn off the real time scanner of any existing antivirus program while performing the online scan.
Click Accept, when prompted to download and install the program files and database of malware definitions.
  • Click Run at the Security prompt.
  • The program will then begin downloading and installing and will also update the database.
  • Please be patient as this can take several minutes.
  • Once the update is complete, click on My Computer under the green Scan bar to the left to start the scan.
  • Once the scan is complete, it will display if your system has been infected. It does not provide an option to clean/disinfect. We only require a report from it.
  • Do NOT be alarmed by what you see in the report. Many of the finds have likely been quarantined.
  • Click View scan report at the bottom.
  • Click the Save Report As... button.
  • Click the Save as Text button to save the file to your desktop so that you may post it in your next reply.

Note for Internet Explorer 7 users: If at any time you have trouble viewing the accept button of the license, click on the Zoom tool located at the bottom right of the IE window and set the zoom to 75%. Once the license is accepted, reset to 100%.

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Please post back the Kaspersky report and let me know if the redirections have stopped.
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