Re: Ad & AdWare

From: Mike Burgess (winhelp2002_at_spamthis.com)
Date: 04/07/04


Date: Tue, 6 Apr 2004 20:58:27 -0400

Patrick,
linklist.cc = Coolwebsearch trojan

How to remove Coolwebsearch and affiliates
http://mvps.org/winhelp2002/unwanted.htm#Coolwebsearch

Use this version of CWShredder 1.55.0 (updated today)
http://www.spywareinfo.com/~merijn/files/cwshredder.zip

Note: this type hijack indicates an unpatched machine, that is lacking
in "Defense". Please visit Windows Update to avoid these exploits.

Note: be *sure* to follow-up with HijackThis
Post back with the URL where you posted if you want help with your log.
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Mike Burgess [MVP Windows Shell\User] http://www.mvps.org/winhelp2002/
Blocking Spyware, Adware, Parasites, Hijackers, Trojans, with a HOSTS file
http://www.mvps.org/winhelp2002/hosts.htm [updated 04-02-04]
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--
"Patrick Whittle" <patrick_whittle@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:eWUReUDHEHA.2768@tk2msftngp13.phx.gbl...
> I have been unable to get rid of my new default home page in IE 6.0.28
> version.  Beware of the URL below, as it will become your permanent home
> page.
>
> http://ww9.linklist.cc/index.php?aid=20037
>
> #1.    Have you ever seen this URL?
> #2.    Where in the registry is this stored?
>
>
>


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