Virus?

***TownBear*** · 07-26-2003, 08:36 PM

I really don't know what this is, but thought I'd pass it on incase anyone else sees it in their computer as well.

I was in my Add/Remove Programs & saw this thing call "My Way Speedbar".. obviously some sort of spam I've gotten somewhere.

I don't need it so decided to remove it & got the attached Norton alert pop-up.

I quarentined it.. thought I'd suggest you check your Add/Remove Programs to see if you have it.

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***Remedy*** · 07-26-2003, 09:23 PM

Hmmmm
http://help.myway.com/features/speedbar.html

***TownBear*** · 07-26-2003, 09:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Remedy

Hmmmm
http://help.myway.com/features/speedbar.html

Yeah, I saw that.. there's a link in the Add/Remove program area to see that site.

AFAIC Whatever it's purpose, it's not friendly.

***TownBear*** · 07-27-2003, 06:03 AM

So, I've since found out this is what it is:

Pest Name:My Way Speedbar
Category:Browser Helper Object. (BHO).
A component that Internet Explorer will load whenever it starts, shares IE's memory context, can perform any action on the available windows and modules. A BHO can detect events, create windows to display additional information on a viewed page, monitor messages and actions. Microsoft calls it "a spy we send to infiltrate the browser's land." There are many exploits of this technology which search all pages you view in IE and replace banner advertisements with other ads, monitor and report on your actions,etc.
Description:http://bfc.myway.com/soft/promo/id/myspeedbar.html
Release Date:1/1/2003 (estimated)
Author:MyWay.com

***Remedy*** · 07-27-2003, 06:09 AM

so..how did you get it?

***TownBear*** · 07-27-2003, 06:23 AM

I don't know.. a while ago, I had this terrible mp3 program called Groxster.. man is that full of ads & crap! But, it worked really great .. I guess cuz of all the spam you had to put up with from it.

I could have gotten it there.. I have no idea.

What I don't understand is why it pops up as a malicious script when trying to remove it.

***Remedy*** · 07-27-2003, 06:45 AM

I have a script for MSN that I use once in awhile..Norton warns me everytime, but there is no harm really..just a thing that Norton has in its watch list..scripts are capable, but not always malicious

***TownBear*** · 07-27-2003, 06:47 AM

OIC.. well it seems weird that on trying to uninstall it pops up Norton.. as though it's a threat.. if you uninstall me I'll mess with your puter lolol

Glad to know it was nothing tho

***Remedy*** · 07-27-2003, 07:20 AM

I ran a search on Symantec's site for this and came up with nothing..I'll keep looking

***Remedy*** · 07-27-2003, 07:36 AM

I found this at Lavasoft's forums..do you use Adaware?
http://www.lavasoftsupport.com/index.php?showtopic=8170

***Remedy*** · 07-27-2003, 07:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TownBear

I could have gotten it there.. I have no idea.

I would have to say you were right again
http://www.pestpatrol.com/PestInfo/G/Grokster.asp

***TownBear*** · 07-27-2003, 07:47 AM

I got rid of Adaware a short while ago.. guess I'll have to get it back lol

Tx Rem

***TownBear*** · 07-27-2003, 07:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Remedy

I would have to say you were right again
http://www.pestpatrol.com/PestInfo/G/Grokster.asp

Twice in one day!!

***Remedy*** · 07-27-2003, 07:50 AM

lol

***TownBear*** · 07-27-2003, 07:54 AM

Hey.. reading that page for the Grokster info Rem.. I see they've listed it also gives you "SideStep".. which I also had & man it was hard to get rid of.. crap! I KNEW it came from that Grokster! lol

I only check out that Grokster for a friend.. I was trying to convince them how terrible it was & full of spyware lol.. It's SO loaded!

Right again w00t

lol

deb · 07-27-2003, 02:02 PM

sounds like another irritant like that whazit thingy I got.... the newest update to adaware got rid of that thing finally