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Other => Viruses and worms => Topic started by: REDACTED on January 07, 2015, 05:21:38 PM
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I have a weird problem. Every time I search for information on Startpage.com, Avast warns me that it found a JS:ScriptIP-inf [Trj] virus on that page. This seems to be the only place this happens.
I tried to perform a full system scan using the highest settings & scanning every file thoroughly, but no viruses were found (though I got a bunch of "Error: archive is password protected" on all files in the C:\ProgramData\Spybot - Search & Destroy\Quarantine folder. I can give those file names, if needed.) I searched for this JS:ScriptIP-inf [Trj] virus on Google, and saw a page on how to remove it at http://blog.vilmatech.com/remove-jsscriptip-inf-trj-get-rid-trojan-virus-safely/. I followed the instructions, but as far as I can tell, I couldn't find any of the files, registry entries or processes associated with this virus.
How do I remove this? I think I got it when I was searching for Pizza Hut coupons and went to a site that offered them. Can't remember what it was, though.
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https://forum.avast.com/index.php?topic=53253.0
Just a few of the scan results:
http://quttera.com/detailed_report/startpage.com
http://www.UnmaskParasites.com/security-report/?page=startpage.com
Stop using Spybot, it is by far from good as it once was.
Use MBAM instead.
Ofcourse you did not find anything.
It is the avast webshield that gives the warning.
The problem is on the website.
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This seems to be the only place this happens.
If it only happens on that site, then the problem is at the site and not in your computer
What does the avast message say .... post a screenshot
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C:\ProgramData\Spybot - Search & Destroy\Quarantine folder.
Empty spybot quarantine ...... or better, uninstall it and replace it with Malwarebytes
though I got a bunch of "Error: archive is password protected"
Spybot quarantine will of cours be a protected area ..... quarantine = malware prison
How do I handle files that avast! can’t scan? https://blog.avast.com/2014/02/28/how-do-i-handle-files-that-avast-cant-scan/
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Thanks for your replies, but how come I never had a problem with that page before? I've been using that site for the last 5 years or longer and never had a problem. Why would it give me a virus now? I'm not doubting your suggestions, I just find it curious that a website I've been using for so long would all of a sudden have a virus on it.
I figure it is a site dedicated to protecting your privacy, therefore they would be diligent in making sure the site has no viruses and malware. Something that most popular search engines do not do. Some say they do, but I do not trust them. I can use another search engine that protects one's privacy.
Anyways, I will uninstall Spybot Search & Destroy & use Malwarebytes instead. Thank you for helping with my problem. Moderators you can go ahead & mark this post as resolved if that's possible.
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Thanks for your replies, but how come I never had a problem with that page before?
1. It can be a false detection from avast .... if you think so, report it here https://support.avast.com
2. There are no safe site on internet, site that is safe today can be hacked tomorrow
Browse sucuri blog http://blog.sucuri.net
Posted 2009 http://www.cnet.com/news/web-based-malware-infections-rise-rapidly-stats-show/
http://securelist.com/analysis/kaspersky-security-bulletin/58265/kaspersky-security-bulletin-2013-overall-statistics-for-2013/