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Spyware attack

by Kiriakos Dec 3, 2003 1:15AM PST

For a couple of days now I get a popup window that tells me to buy a spyware program and the fact that it was able to install itself in my registry is a proof that I need it.
Running AdWare I found the following:

Vendor:Winpup32
Category:Malware
Object Type:RegKey
Size:-
Location:SOFTWARE\pup\
Last Activity:3/12/2003
Risk LevelLow
Comment:
Description:No Detail Information Available.

I delete it but then the next day it comes back.

What I can do to stop it from invading my computer? I use the Google toolbar PopUp protector but it seems that it is not able to stop it.

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Re:Spyware attack

by Gerald Dec 3, 2003 1:31AM PST

Do a google search for winpup32 as others have seemed to have found this new trojan,so they say and go through their ? n answers---Gerald

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Re:Spyware attack

by Keith Marcotte Dec 3, 2003 1:21PM PST

Try AdAware, Spybot and an online scan from the list at http://reviews.cnet.com/5208-6132-0.html?forumID=32&threadID=4720&start=0

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Re:Re:Spyware attack

by Kiriakos Dec 3, 2003 4:54PM PST

The problem is that AdAware finds it in the registry, it deletes it and in the next connection with the internet it comes on again. It is frustrating.
I wonder how it passes thru Zone Alarm.

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Re:Re:Re:Spyware attack

by Tufenuf Dec 3, 2003 6:02PM PST

To get rid of that parasite follow the Manual Removal Instructions at the link below.

http://www.pestpatrol.com/PestInfo/w/winpup32.asp

HTH
Larry

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