Win32: Goldun-BZ trojan +Win32: Adware-gen

[DavidR]

I just scanned and the Downloader.IstBar.ja is gone. However, I still am encountering  "adware tracking cookies" each time.

Tracking cookies are a waste of time and effort even bothering with (I disable this option in the SAS Preferences), they aren't a security issue, but if anything a minor privacy issue. Many sites place cookies and most would be classed as tracking as they retain details about your activity (on the site that set the cookie). The don't gather information on other sites you visit and other sites can't access the cookies of other sites.

I never allow third party cookies, ones set by other than the site you are visiting, but you may find it difficult browsing some sites if you block cookies completely. Firefox and other browsers should allow for the blocking of third party cookies. You should however, periodically clear out your browser cache (temp internet files), internet history and cookies, etc.

[YoKenny]

Then install a HOSTS file to prevent "adware tracking cookies" from infesting the system.

HOSTS files I use:
http://www.mvps.org/winhelp2002/hosts.htm
http://hosts-file.net/?s=Download

Managed with HostsMan and I use its HostsServer proxy to speed up browsing:
http://www.abelhadigital.com

I downloaded from http://www.mvps.org/winhelp2002/hosts.htm. However, I am not quite sure I know how this program works. If you could explain it to me. Do I actually do anything with it? Like, run it or something? Otherwise, could you instruct me on how to take it off because the instructions on how to do so are over my head. Sorry.

After you have downloaded the zip file to a Download Folder not your Desktop as this will clutter up you Desktop with un-needed files then go to the un-zipped Folder and run the mvps.bat file to add the HOSTS file in the correct place.

[nunchuck]

Tracking cookies are a waste of time and effort even bothering with (I disable this option in the SAS Preferences), they aren't a security issue, but if anything a minor privacy issue. Many sites place cookies and most would be classed as tracking as they retain details about your activity (on the site that set the cookie). The don't gather information on other sites you visit and other sites can't access the cookies of other sites.

I never allow third party cookies, ones set by other than the site you are visiting, but you may find it difficult browsing some sites if you block cookies completely. Firefox and other browsers should allow for the blocking of third party cookies. You should however, periodically clear out your browser cache (temp internet files), internet history and cookies, etc.

Alright, thanks. That is helpful. I'll keep that in mind 

Then install a HOSTS file to prevent "adware tracking cookies" from infesting the system.

HOSTS files I use:
http://www.mvps.org/winhelp2002/hosts.htm
http://hosts-file.net/?s=Download

Managed with HostsMan and I use its HostsServer proxy to speed up browsing:
http://www.abelhadigital.com

I downloaded from http://www.mvps.org/winhelp2002/hosts.htm. However, I am not quite sure I know how this program works. If you could explain it to me. Do I actually do anything with it? Like, run it or something? Otherwise, could you instruct me on how to take it off because the instructions on how to do so are over my head. Sorry.

After you have downloaded the zip file to a Download Folder not your Desktop as this will clutter up you Desktop with un-needed files then go to the un-zipped Folder and run the mvps.bat file to add the HOSTS file in the correct place.

Alright, that all done. Thanks. Though how might I get rid of it if I do not want it anymore?

[YoKenny]

Alright, that all done. Thanks. Though how might I get rid of it if I do not want it anymore?

You are welcome.

After you use it for a while I hope that you realize that not only does the HOSTS file prevent tracking cookies but if you use the ones I recommend then they prevent your system from getting infected with malware that some of the entries prevent you getting to.

[nunchuck]

Alright, that all done. Thanks. Though how might I get rid of it if I do not want it anymore?

You are welcome.

After you use it for a while I hope that you realize that not only does the HOSTS file prevent tracking cookies but if you use the ones I recommend then they prevent your system from getting infected with malware that some of the entries prevent you getting to.

I have actually begun to notice that browsing around. Yeah, I think this is too handy to just get rid of. Thank you so much 

[wyrmrider]

Polonus
was the attachment in post 23 the silent runners you asked for
anything there?