Virus sets up http server using IP, AIM

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February 22nd, 2003, 04:29 AM
HurrayForSchool

Virus sets up http server using IP, AIM

Ok a virus i downloaded is shitting up my computer. heres what happend:

1.I was talking to a friend on AIM and I saw a message from her saying "interesting (an ip address)
2. I clicked the link and it was prompting me for a download. I downloaded the file and ran the program.
3. Next thing I know, I'm talking on AIM and that message popped up and made it look like I typed it. Its said: "can you help http://192.168.0.3:8180"
4. That IP address is mine so apparently this virus sets up a server using your IP and auto. adds random messages in AIM that provides your IP which contains a prompt for downloading the virus. I am running through scan disk but I have to quit nets. for it to do it properly.
5. I am getting current pop window messages saying "Windows Socket Error (10048) API 'Bind'"

What should I do? I don't have any type of virus scan (i know you can smack me upside the head a little later.)

HelP!

PM or find me on AIM if not on AO
February 22nd, 2003, 04:50 AM
powertoad5000

This looks like your best bet:

32/Aplore-A

In the solution section of the page it says to scan with Trend Micro's free online virus scanner:

Housecall
February 22nd, 2003, 05:08 AM
Spyrus

If that scan doesnt help you out you can also try symantecs free online virus scan here
February 22nd, 2003, 05:08 AM
DISLEX

I good example why everyone should know what they are downloading and always run a scan on it once it is downloaded. I hope everything works out for you. Good luck.
February 22nd, 2003, 05:20 AM
EaseZE

If you have zone alarm, locking your computer down wouldnt be a bad idea eithe.
February 22nd, 2003, 05:26 AM
HurrayForSchool

Yeah before Spyrus posted I decided to download the trial version of Norton. I think the housecall program did the trick too.
Dislex, I downloaded the virus on purpose because it had infected my friends comp. I thought I could look at it and help. But, with all my ignorance :), i couldn't figure it out on my own and had to ask the pros. Thank you
February 22nd, 2003, 05:31 AM
DISLEX

Quote:

Originally posted here by HurrayForSchool
Yeah before Spyrus posted I decided to download the trial version of Norton. I think the housecall program did the trick too.
Dislex, I downloaded the virus on purpose because it had infected my friends comp. I thought I could look at it and help. But, with all my ignorance :), i couldn't figure it out on my own and had to ask the pros. Thank you

Yeah, sorry. I was about to say something about downloading such things on purpose. I have done that many times to try to get the feel how something works. Sorry.

;)
February 22nd, 2003, 05:35 AM
HurrayForSchool

No prob. Dislex. And this the first virus that has infected my computer. Pretty harmless really, it's just like a chain letter. But I'm pissed that it created a web server using my ip.