why the need to copy contacts? the contacts are not stored in the messenger, they are stored in your yahoo account. so whenever, wherever you access yahoo messenger, your contacts will appear.just uninstall and reinstall yahoo messenger. before that scan for adware,spyware,malware,etc.
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rachit_1804
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1st of all, if they are offline messages, how does an antivirus help? would second skorpio & right now there's nothing that u can do. or sign up for a new id & tell all your contacts
actually this is something that happens with me all the time. my yahoo id is like 10 years old. and on random occassions when i log in to yahoo messenger i get 2-3 offline messages with junk URIs.i think its a problem with the service in general. it's not a virus on your machine. i can definitely say that coz i use pidgin and it happens with me on both ubuntu and vista.even 2-3 of my friends have noticed the same thing with their yahoo IDs...
@ Sushubh... what you said is not a problem at all. those were porn bots which sends fake link of webcam sites;
he says, without clicking any friends id that virus sends messages automatically to everyone in the list. i too faced this problem sometime ago.
it says something like " Olalala, may tinh cua ban da dinh Worm DungCoi" :hysterical: if thread starter confirms virus as said by me, removal instructions are below.
W32.Imaut.AS Technical Details
Discovered: August 1, 2007
Updated: August 1, 2007 4:30:19 PM
Also Known As: Dung.A [Panda Software], W32/VB-DZE [Sophos], W32/VB-DGA [Sophos]
Type: Worm
Infection Length: 57,344 bytes
Systems Affected: Windows 98, Windows 95, Windows XP, Windows Me, Windows Vista, Windows NT, Windows Server 2003, Windows 2000
When the worm is executed, it creates the following files:
[*]%Windir%\Help\Other.exe
[*]%Windir%\inf\Other.exe
[*]%Windir%\system\Fun.exe
[*]%System%\config\Win.exe
[*]%System%\WinSit.exe
[*]%Windir%\dc.exe
[*]%Windir%\SVIQ.EXE
[*]%System%\NWB.dat
[*]C:\PNga.txt
[/list]
It then creates the following registry entries, so that it starts when Windows starts:
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run\"dc2k5" = "C:\WINDOWS\SVIQ.EXE"
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run\"Fun" = "C:\WINDOWS\system\Fun.exe"
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run\"dc" = "C:\WINDOWS\dc.exe"
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Windows\"run" = "C:\WINDOWS\system32\config\Win.exe"
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Winlogon\"Shell" = "Explorer.exe C:\WINDOWS\system32\WinSit.exe"
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Windows\"load" = "C:\WINDOWS\inf\Other.exe"
The worm also copies itself to all removable drives, placing a copy of itself into each folder on the drive and naming itself after that folder. It also uses the same icon as a folder, attempting to trick the user into executing it. For example:
[DRIVE LETTER]:\temp\temp.exe
The worm adds the following string to the [rename] section of %Windir%\wininit.ini:
NUL=C:\ WINDOWS\Help\Other.exe
The worm spreads by sending messages to all online Yahoo! Instant Messenger contacts. The text of the message will be one of the following:
[*][http://]dungcoivb.googlepages.com/FUN[REMOVED]
[*]Olalala, may tinh cua ban da dinh Worm DungCoi...........
[/list]
If the second message is sent, the worm tries to send a copy of itself directly to the contact or by sending another instant message with a URL. Recommendations
Symantec Security Response encourages all users and administrators to adhere to the following basic security "best practices":
[*]Turn off and remove unneeded services. By default, many operating systems install auxiliary services that are not critical, such as an FTP server, telnet, and a Web server. These services are avenues of attack. If they are removed, blended threats have less avenues of attack and you have fewer services to maintain through patch updates.
[*]If a blended threat exploits one or more network services, disable, or block access to, those services until a patch is applied.
[*]Always keep your patch levels up-to-date, especially on computers that host public services and are accessible through the firewall, such as HTTP, FTP, mail, and DNS services (for example, all Windows-based computers should have the current Service Pack installed.). Additionally, please apply any security updates that are mentioned in this writeup, in trusted Security Bulletins, or on vendor Web sites.
[*]Enforce a password policy. Complex passwords make it difficult to crack password files on compromised computers. This helps to prevent or limit damage when a computer is compromised.
[*]Configure your email server to block or remove email that contains file attachments that are commonly used to spread viruses, such as .vbs, .bat, .exe, .pif and .scr files.
[*]Isolate infected computers quickly to prevent further compromising your organization. Perform a forensic analysis and restore the computers using trusted media.
[*]Train employees not to open attachments unless they are expecting them. Also, do not execute software that is downloaded from the Internet unless it has been scanned for viruses. Simply visiting a compromised Web site can cause infection if certain browser vulnerabilities are not patched.
[/list]
W32.Imaut.AS(Dungcoi) Removal Instructions
Discovered: August 1, 2007
Updated: August 1, 2007 4:30:19 PM
Also Known As: Dung.A [Panda Software], W32/VB-DZE [Sophos], W32/VB-DGA [Sophos]
Type: Worm
Infection Length: 57,344 bytes
Systems Affected: Windows 98, Windows 95, Windows XP, Windows Me, Windows Vista, Windows NT, Windows Server 2003, Windows 2000
The following instructions pertain to all current and recent Symantec antivirus products, including the Symantec AntiVirus and Norton AntiVirus product lines.
[*]Disable System Restore (Windows Me/XP).
[*]Update the virus definitions.
[*]Run a full system scan.
[*]Delete any values added to the registry.
[/list]
For specific details on each of these steps, read the following instructions.
1. To disable System Restore (Windows Me/XP)
If you are running Windows Me or Windows XP, we recommend that you temporarily turn off System Restore. Windows Me/XP uses this feature, which is enabled by default, to restore the files on your computer in case they become damaged. If a virus, worm, or Trojan infects a computer, System Restore may back up the virus, worm, or Trojan on the computer.
Windows prevents outside programs, including antivirus programs, from modifying System Restore. Therefore, antivirus programs or tools cannot remove threats in the System Restore folder. As a result, System Restore has the potential of restoring an infected file on your computer, even after you have cleaned the infected files from all the other locations.
Also, a virus scan may detect a threat in the System Restore folder even though you have removed the threat.
For instructions on how to turn off System Restore, read your Windows documentation, or one of the following articles:
[*]How to disable or enable Windows Me System Restore
[*]How to turn off or turn on Windows XP System Restore
[/list]
Note: When you are completely finished with the removal procedure and are satisfied that the threat has been removed, reenable System Restore by following the instructions in the aforementioned documents.
For additional information, and an alternative to disabling Windows Me System Restore, see the Microsoft Knowledge Base article: Antivirus Tools Cannot Clean Infected Files in the _Restore Folder (Article ID: Q263455).
2. To update the virus definitions
Symantec Security Response fully tests all the virus definitions for quality assurance before they are posted to our servers. There are two ways to obtain the most recent virus definitions:
[*]Running LiveUpdate, which is the easiest way to obtain virus definitions.
If you use Norton AntiVirus 2006, Symantec AntiVirus Corporate Edition 10.0, or newer products, LiveUpdate definitions are updated daily. These products include newer technology.
If you use Norton AntiVirus 2005, Symantec AntiVirus Corporate Edition 9.0, or earlier products, LiveUpdate definitions are updated weekly. The exception is major outbreaks, when definitions are updated more often.
[*]Downloading the definitions using the Intelligent Updater: The Intelligent Updater virus definitions are posted daily. You should download the definitions from the Symantec Security Response Web site and manually install them.
[/list]
The latest Intelligent Updater virus definitions can be obtained here: Intelligent Updater virus definitions. For detailed instructions read the document: How to update virus definition files using the Intelligent Updater.
3. To run a full system scan
[*]Start your Symantec antivirus program and make sure that it is configured to scan all the files.
For Norton AntiVirus consumer products: Read the document: How to configure Norton AntiVirus to scan all files.
For Symantec AntiVirus Enterprise products: Read the document: How to verify that a Symantec Corporate antivirus product is set to scan all files.
[*]Run a full system scan.
[*]If any files are detected, follow the instructions displayed by your antivirus program.
[/list]Important: If you are unable to start your Symantec antivirus product or the product reports that it cannot delete a detected file, you may need to stop the risk from running in order to remove it. To do this, run the scan in Safe mode. For instructions, read the document, How to start the computer in Safe Mode. Once you have restarted in Safe mode, run the scan again.
After the files are deleted, restart the computer in Normal mode and proceed with the next section.
Warning messages may be displayed when the computer is restarted, since the threat may not be fully removed at this point. You can ignore these messages and click OK. These messages will not appear when the computer is restarted after the removal instructions have been fully completed. The messages displayed may be similar to the following:
Title: [FILE PATH]
Message body: Windows cannot find [FILE NAME]. Make sure you typed the name correctly, and then try again. To search for a file, click the Start button, and then click Search.
4. To delete the value from the registry
Important: Symantec strongly recommends that you back up the registry before making any changes to it. Incorrect changes to the registry can result in permanent data loss or corrupted files. Modify the specified subkeys only. For instructions refer to the document: How to make a backup of the Windows registry.
[*]Click Start > Run.
[*]Type regedit
[*]Click OK.
Note: If the registry editor fails to open the threat may have modified the registry to prevent access to the registry editor. Security Response has developed a tool to resolve this problem. Download and run this tool, and then continue with the removal.
[*]Navigate to and delete the following entries:
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run\"dc2k5" = "C:\WINDOWS\SVIQ.EXE"
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run\"Fun" = "C:\WINDOWS\system\Fun.exe"
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run\"dc" = "C:\WINDOWS\dc.exe"
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Windows\"run" = "C:\WINDOWS\system32\config\Win.exe"
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Winlogon\"Shell" = "Explorer.exe C:\WINDOWS\system32\WinSit.exe"
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Windows\"load" = "C:\WINDOWS\inf\Other.exe"
[*]Exit the Registry Editor.
[/list]
he says, without clicking any friends id that virus sends messages automatically to everyone in the list. i too faced this problem sometime ago.
it says something like " Olalala, may tinh cua ban da dinh Worm DungCoi" :hysterical: if thread starter confirms virus as said by me, removal instructions are below.
W32.Imaut.AS Technical Details
Discovered: August 1, 2007
Updated: August 1, 2007 4:30:19 PM
Also Known As: Dung.A [Panda Software], W32/VB-DZE [Sophos], W32/VB-DGA [Sophos]
Type: Worm
Infection Length: 57,344 bytes
Systems Affected: Windows 98, Windows 95, Windows XP, Windows Me, Windows Vista, Windows NT, Windows Server 2003, Windows 2000
When the worm is executed, it creates the following files:
[*]%Windir%\Help\Other.exe
[*]%Windir%\inf\Other.exe
[*]%Windir%\system\Fun.exe
[*]%System%\config\Win.exe
[*]%System%\WinSit.exe
[*]%Windir%\dc.exe
[*]%Windir%\SVIQ.EXE
[*]%System%\NWB.dat
[*]C:\PNga.txt
[/list]
It then creates the following registry entries, so that it starts when Windows starts:
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run\"dc2k5" = "C:\WINDOWS\SVIQ.EXE"
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run\"Fun" = "C:\WINDOWS\system\Fun.exe"
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run\"dc" = "C:\WINDOWS\dc.exe"
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Windows\"run" = "C:\WINDOWS\system32\config\Win.exe"
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Winlogon\"Shell" = "Explorer.exe C:\WINDOWS\system32\WinSit.exe"
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Windows\"load" = "C:\WINDOWS\inf\Other.exe"
The worm also copies itself to all removable drives, placing a copy of itself into each folder on the drive and naming itself after that folder. It also uses the same icon as a folder, attempting to trick the user into executing it. For example:
[DRIVE LETTER]:\temp\temp.exe
The worm adds the following string to the [rename] section of %Windir%\wininit.ini:
NUL=C:\ WINDOWS\Help\Other.exe
The worm spreads by sending messages to all online Yahoo! Instant Messenger contacts. The text of the message will be one of the following:
[*][http://]dungcoivb.googlepages.com/FUN[REMOVED]
[*]Olalala, may tinh cua ban da dinh Worm DungCoi...........
[/list]
If the second message is sent, the worm tries to send a copy of itself directly to the contact or by sending another instant message with a URL. Recommendations
Symantec Security Response encourages all users and administrators to adhere to the following basic security "best practices":
[*]Turn off and remove unneeded services. By default, many operating systems install auxiliary services that are not critical, such as an FTP server, telnet, and a Web server. These services are avenues of attack. If they are removed, blended threats have less avenues of attack and you have fewer services to maintain through patch updates.
[*]If a blended threat exploits one or more network services, disable, or block access to, those services until a patch is applied.
[*]Always keep your patch levels up-to-date, especially on computers that host public services and are accessible through the firewall, such as HTTP, FTP, mail, and DNS services (for example, all Windows-based computers should have the current Service Pack installed.). Additionally, please apply any security updates that are mentioned in this writeup, in trusted Security Bulletins, or on vendor Web sites.
[*]Enforce a password policy. Complex passwords make it difficult to crack password files on compromised computers. This helps to prevent or limit damage when a computer is compromised.
[*]Configure your email server to block or remove email that contains file attachments that are commonly used to spread viruses, such as .vbs, .bat, .exe, .pif and .scr files.
[*]Isolate infected computers quickly to prevent further compromising your organization. Perform a forensic analysis and restore the computers using trusted media.
[*]Train employees not to open attachments unless they are expecting them. Also, do not execute software that is downloaded from the Internet unless it has been scanned for viruses. Simply visiting a compromised Web site can cause infection if certain browser vulnerabilities are not patched.
[/list]
W32.Imaut.AS(Dungcoi) Removal Instructions
Discovered: August 1, 2007
Updated: August 1, 2007 4:30:19 PM
Also Known As: Dung.A [Panda Software], W32/VB-DZE [Sophos], W32/VB-DGA [Sophos]
Type: Worm
Infection Length: 57,344 bytes
Systems Affected: Windows 98, Windows 95, Windows XP, Windows Me, Windows Vista, Windows NT, Windows Server 2003, Windows 2000
The following instructions pertain to all current and recent Symantec antivirus products, including the Symantec AntiVirus and Norton AntiVirus product lines.
[*]Disable System Restore (Windows Me/XP).
[*]Update the virus definitions.
[*]Run a full system scan.
[*]Delete any values added to the registry.
[/list]
For specific details on each of these steps, read the following instructions.
1. To disable System Restore (Windows Me/XP)
If you are running Windows Me or Windows XP, we recommend that you temporarily turn off System Restore. Windows Me/XP uses this feature, which is enabled by default, to restore the files on your computer in case they become damaged. If a virus, worm, or Trojan infects a computer, System Restore may back up the virus, worm, or Trojan on the computer.
Windows prevents outside programs, including antivirus programs, from modifying System Restore. Therefore, antivirus programs or tools cannot remove threats in the System Restore folder. As a result, System Restore has the potential of restoring an infected file on your computer, even after you have cleaned the infected files from all the other locations.
Also, a virus scan may detect a threat in the System Restore folder even though you have removed the threat.
For instructions on how to turn off System Restore, read your Windows documentation, or one of the following articles:
[*]How to disable or enable Windows Me System Restore
[*]How to turn off or turn on Windows XP System Restore
[/list]
Note: When you are completely finished with the removal procedure and are satisfied that the threat has been removed, reenable System Restore by following the instructions in the aforementioned documents.
For additional information, and an alternative to disabling Windows Me System Restore, see the Microsoft Knowledge Base article: Antivirus Tools Cannot Clean Infected Files in the _Restore Folder (Article ID: Q263455).
2. To update the virus definitions
Symantec Security Response fully tests all the virus definitions for quality assurance before they are posted to our servers. There are two ways to obtain the most recent virus definitions:
[*]Running LiveUpdate, which is the easiest way to obtain virus definitions.
If you use Norton AntiVirus 2006, Symantec AntiVirus Corporate Edition 10.0, or newer products, LiveUpdate definitions are updated daily. These products include newer technology.
If you use Norton AntiVirus 2005, Symantec AntiVirus Corporate Edition 9.0, or earlier products, LiveUpdate definitions are updated weekly. The exception is major outbreaks, when definitions are updated more often.
[*]Downloading the definitions using the Intelligent Updater: The Intelligent Updater virus definitions are posted daily. You should download the definitions from the Symantec Security Response Web site and manually install them.
[/list]
The latest Intelligent Updater virus definitions can be obtained here: Intelligent Updater virus definitions. For detailed instructions read the document: How to update virus definition files using the Intelligent Updater.
3. To run a full system scan
[*]Start your Symantec antivirus program and make sure that it is configured to scan all the files.
For Norton AntiVirus consumer products: Read the document: How to configure Norton AntiVirus to scan all files.
For Symantec AntiVirus Enterprise products: Read the document: How to verify that a Symantec Corporate antivirus product is set to scan all files.
[*]Run a full system scan.
[*]If any files are detected, follow the instructions displayed by your antivirus program.
[/list]Important: If you are unable to start your Symantec antivirus product or the product reports that it cannot delete a detected file, you may need to stop the risk from running in order to remove it. To do this, run the scan in Safe mode. For instructions, read the document, How to start the computer in Safe Mode. Once you have restarted in Safe mode, run the scan again.
After the files are deleted, restart the computer in Normal mode and proceed with the next section.
Warning messages may be displayed when the computer is restarted, since the threat may not be fully removed at this point. You can ignore these messages and click OK. These messages will not appear when the computer is restarted after the removal instructions have been fully completed. The messages displayed may be similar to the following:
Title: [FILE PATH]
Message body: Windows cannot find [FILE NAME]. Make sure you typed the name correctly, and then try again. To search for a file, click the Start button, and then click Search.
4. To delete the value from the registry
Important: Symantec strongly recommends that you back up the registry before making any changes to it. Incorrect changes to the registry can result in permanent data loss or corrupted files. Modify the specified subkeys only. For instructions refer to the document: How to make a backup of the Windows registry.
[*]Click Start > Run.
[*]Type regedit
[*]Click OK.
Note: If the registry editor fails to open the threat may have modified the registry to prevent access to the registry editor. Security Response has developed a tool to resolve this problem. Download and run this tool, and then continue with the removal.
[*]Navigate to and delete the following entries:
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run\"dc2k5" = "C:\WINDOWS\SVIQ.EXE"
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run\"Fun" = "C:\WINDOWS\system\Fun.exe"
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run\"dc" = "C:\WINDOWS\dc.exe"
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Windows\"run" = "C:\WINDOWS\system32\config\Win.exe"
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Winlogon\"Shell" = "Explorer.exe C:\WINDOWS\system32\WinSit.exe"
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Windows\"load" = "C:\WINDOWS\inf\Other.exe"
[*]Exit the Registry Editor.
[/list]
Motorazor143
Regulars
Hello there,
It pops out some porn links to all my friends full time when i gets logged in. If they are also off ine.
This is a virus/spyware which effected his pc..he is not talking about the offliners which we get every now n then..u guys might have noted that we can see some links on right side of our contacts..and once u click it, the same virus gets installed on your system too and right after that we can see the same link agaisnt our name.
so the best solution is to download a good anti virus like NOD 32 and after updating it run a full system scan. and like essebebe suggested, upgrade to latest version of yahoo.
if on Vista then u can try latest yahoo msgr for Vista, it looks sexy too
It pops out some porn links to all my friends full time when i gets logged in. If they are also off ine.
This is a virus/spyware which effected his pc..he is not talking about the offliners which we get every now n then..u guys might have noted that we can see some links on right side of our contacts..and once u click it, the same virus gets installed on your system too and right after that we can see the same link agaisnt our name.
so the best solution is to download a good anti virus like NOD 32 and after updating it run a full system scan. and like essebebe suggested, upgrade to latest version of yahoo.
if on Vista then u can try latest yahoo msgr for Vista, it looks sexy too
bandiphani
Newbie
@/members/bandiphani/No comments/results from you for my Post NO 17.Also check security settings in IE. Or download fresh version of YM.Instead of formatting and re installing Windows, if you have the XP Cd try firstStart run type sfc /scannow to check integrity of your OS files.See the "Sticky" thread on same subject
bandiphani
Newbie
Hi, I had tried all, in my system i am able to just browse throuah IE. Even Firefox Mozilla also browser also not working. I am trying to connect outside staticip system through remote desktop system. Its also not working. I think in my system all outgoing ports are blocked? I had connected my moden using USB cable. Model model UT300R2U ADSL2+ Modem. What to do? Please any body help on this Regards,Phaneendra
