Solved MSE and java7 advice

[xxxdannyxxx]

Hello Guys

I've just had this pop up on my Windows 8 setup. Looks like a FP but would like a second opinion from those that know please.


Thanks Danny

 

[whs]

Looks like a virus to me - coming in with a Jave script. I think they are pretty common. But I would ask Corrine or Jacee for an opinion. "Remove" is probably the smart thing to do. And I hope you have plenty of prior images in case you need to reset.

 

[xxxdannyxxx]

Thanks whs

Im really not sure with this one. Have it quarantined at present. I do have a good set of backups though.

Danny

 

[vrosa]

I'd remove it as fast as possible

 

[xxxdannyxxx]

After your responses and a bit of googling decided to recover from an image and wipe the partition instead. All looks well again now.

Thanks Guys

 

[A Guy]

In the future, scan the file with Virus Total, get a second, or 43rd opinion

A Guy

 

[xxxdannyxxx]

In the future, scan the file with Virus Total, get a second, or 43rd opinion

A Guy

Thanks A Guy will bookmark that link

I have infact gone as so far as to remove Java totally from all my installs. If its going be be a risk I'd rather not have it, considering how many sites still use it its not worth it

Danny

 

[whs]

I had the impression that it was not Java per se which gave you a problem, but a Java script that was floating around. You may need Java later so eradicating it may not be such a good idea. What is the use of java?

 

[xxxdannyxxx]

I had the impression that it was not Java per se which gave you a problem, but a Java script that was floating around. You may need Java later so eradicating it may not be such a good idea. What is the use of java?

I am by no means a security expert but whilst googling I came across a chart illustrating how most pc are infected and Java was at the top of the list for security flaws. Like I said Im not an expert and it may have been a bit rash removing Java totally but I will see how I go without it and if the need arises will re-install, but up to now all my regular sites run fine.

Thanks for the help whs

 

[whs]

Fair enough. Trial and error is as good a method as any other.

 

[Cookieman]

From the screenshot it shows the malicious item is in the cache, you can flush out the java cache pretty easily

Go into the Control Panel and double-click the Java Icon.

• On the General tab, under Temporary Internet Files, click the Settings button.
• Next, click on the Delete Files button
• There are two options in the window to clear the cache - Leave BOTH Checked
  • Applications and Applets
    Trace and Log Files
• Click OK on Delete Temporary Files Window
  Note: This deletes ALL the Downloaded Applications and Applets from the CACHE.
• Click OK to leave the Temporary Files Window
• Click OK to leave the Java Control Panel.