[SOLVED] 'System Alert' message

kouye · 07-04-2007, 11:26 AM

Hi,
I am running XP Home SP2 and for the past few days, I have been having a message poping up very regularly on the notification area of the system tray (bottom right) that says :
"System Alert !
System has detected a number of active spyware applications that may impact the performance of your computer"
The message is located on a flashing red shield icon. When I click on the message, Internet Explorer starts up on the Virus Protect Pro web site (www.virusprotectpro.com/?aff=1003) and suggests I acquire and download the product.
The online Symantec vulnerability/virus detection reveals no spyware/adware/virus. Neither does BitDefender Online. Windows Defender, A Squared, Spyware S&D, AdAware SE are equally unsuccessful in detecting anything unusual.
Any clue what the issue is ?
Thanks,
Edward

**Ben** · 07-04-2007, 11:51 AM

Hi, your system is infected with some nasty spyware

Please follow the instructions here and then post all the requested logs in a new thread here for the security analysts to look at.

The security forum is always busy, so please be patient and you will receive a reply as soon as possible. If you go to Thread Tools > Subscribe at the top of your new thread you will receive an email as soon as a reply is posted.

**Kalim** · 07-07-2007, 06:06 AM

To me that seems like adware - false positives to drag you into throwing a fit and purchasing the product it advertises for you on the site.

Cookies mainly.

kouye · 07-07-2007, 03:12 PM

Hi Kalim,
The problem has now been taken care of. Following Ben's post, I ran the scans and posted into the HiJackThis help forum and alba took over. It's all here :
http://www.techsupportforum.com/secu...t-message.html
Thanks for your concern.

07-04-2007, 11:26 AM	#1 (permalink)
kouye Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Paris, France Posts: 298 OS: Win XP SP3, OS X 10.6	[SOLVED] 'System Alert' message Hi, I am running XP Home SP2 and for the past few days, I have been having a message poping up very regularly on the notification area of the system tray (bottom right) that says : "System Alert ! System has detected a number of active spyware applications that may impact the performance of your computer" The message is located on a flashing red shield icon. When I click on the message, Internet Explorer starts up on the Virus Protect Pro web site (www.virusprotectpro.com/?aff=1003) and suggests I acquire and download the product. The online Symantec vulnerability/virus detection reveals no spyware/adware/virus. Neither does BitDefender Online. Windows Defender, A Squared, Spyware S&D, AdAware SE are equally unsuccessful in detecting anything unusual. Any clue what the issue is ? Thanks, Edward

07-04-2007, 11:51 AM	#2 (permalink)
Ben TSF Enthusiast Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 1,343 OS: Windows XP Home SP2 My System	Re: 'System Alert' message Hi, your system is infected with some nasty spyware Please follow the instructions here and then post all the requested logs in a new thread here for the security analysts to look at. The security forum is always busy, so please be patient and you will receive a reply as soon as possible. If you go to Thread Tools > Subscribe at the top of your new thread you will receive an email as soon as a reply is posted. __________________ \|3e\|\\| If I stop replying to a thread, send me a PM with the thread link HijackThis • AVG Anti-Virus • AVG Anti-Spyware • SpywareBlaster • CWShredder • HOSTS File PC Safety and Security - What Do I Need? • So How Did I Get Infected In The First Place?

07-07-2007, 06:06 AM	#3 (permalink)
Kalim Roaming To Help Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 5,642 OS: Many	Re: 'System Alert' message To me that seems like adware - false positives to drag you into throwing a fit and purchasing the product it advertises for you on the site. Cookies mainly.

07-07-2007, 03:12 PM	#4 (permalink)
kouye Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Paris, France Posts: 298 OS: Win XP SP3, OS X 10.6	Re: [SOLVED] 'System Alert' message Hi Kalim, The problem has now been taken care of. Following Ben's post, I ran the scans and posted into the HiJackThis help forum and alba took over. It's all here : http://www.techsupportforum.com/secu...t-message.html Thanks for your concern.