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Malwarebytes Log

I have some threats found in a Malware log - does anyone know what these are?

Pup.Optional..B..

I clicked on a phishing email earlier so am a bit concerned. I don't normally get any threats back.

Thanks.

Comments

  • gingerfox
    gingerfox Posts: 76 Forumite
    Thanks - could that mean something was installed?
  • waddler_8
    waddler_8 Posts: 3,588 Forumite
    Post the contents of the log here.

    It could be things that were installed long before and have only just been added to the mbam database because of the change in policy.
  • gingerfox
    gingerfox Posts: 76 Forumite
    Malwarebytes Anti-Malware 1.75.0.1300
    https://www.malwarebytes.org

    Database version: v2013.08.27.02

    Windows XP Service Pack 3 x86 NTFS
    Internet Explorer 8.0.6001.18702
    Gill :: GILL-BQ0B8LEKE2 [administrator]

    27/08/2013 09:25:27
    mbam-log-2013-08-27 (09-25-27).txt

    Scan type: Full scan (C:\|)
    Scan options enabled: Memory | Startup | Registry | File System | Heuristics/Extra | Heuristics/Shuriken | PUP | PUM
    Scan options disabled: P2P
    Objects scanned: 285008
    Time elapsed: 3 hour(s), 55 minute(s), 4 second(s)

    Memory Processes Detected: 0
    (No malicious items detected)

    Memory Modules Detected: 0
    (No malicious items detected)

    Registry Keys Detected: 0
    (No malicious items detected)

    Registry Values Detected: 0
    (No malicious items detected)

    Registry Data Items Detected: 0
    (No malicious items detected)

    Folders Detected: 0
    (No malicious items detected)

    Files Detected: 3
    C:\Documents and Settings\Gill\Desktop\tunes\iLividSetup (1).exe (PUP.Optional.Bandoo) -> Quarantined and deleted successfully.
    C:\Documents and Settings\Gill\Desktop\tunes\iLividSetup (2).exe (PUP.Optional.Bandoo) -> Quarantined and deleted successfully.
    C:\Documents and Settings\Gill\Desktop\tunes\iLividSetup.exe (PUP.Optional.Bandoo) -> Quarantined and deleted successfully.

    (end)
  • waddler_8
    waddler_8 Posts: 3,588 Forumite
    It's ok to delete them, they're nothing to worry about.

    iLivid's a download manager. It's not malicious, but doesn't have a good reputation for it's tendency to be bundled with other software so is often considered to be installed unsolicited.
  • gingerfox
    gingerfox Posts: 76 Forumite
    Thank you, I bet it came with something I accidentally downloaded with Flash or something similar. I forgot to untick the box.

    I have been worried about the email link, it was a spoof paypal one. Should I run anything else?
  • waddler_8
    waddler_8 Posts: 3,588 Forumite
    If your AV isn't complaining about anything and obviously mbam hasn't picked up anything of note I'd say you're ok if you're not having any specific problems.
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