Lots of computer users refer to the "Bloodhound Virus" like it is a specific thing - as in "How do I remove the Bloodhound Virus"? While we may know what they mean, what they are asking is technically incorrect. "In reality, a 'Bloodhound Virus' is spyware" Bloodhound is a technology that was developed by Symantec. It has the ability to detect various types of viral activity using heuristic algorithms. (techno mumbo jumbo for "symptom search") Think of it like going to the doctor - you may have a symptom like red spots on your back. It could be measles, Allergies, or just mosquito bites. The doctor knows its not normal and by asking a few questions can get a better idea of whether or not its serious and how to treat it. Bloodhound works in much the same way, sniffing around looking for something that isn't quite right. Sometimes what it finds is no big deal, but usually its something harmful and sometimes it is extremely serious for your computer. The latest nasty spyware compounds the problem by executing certain actions that are virus-like. Bloodhound notices the abnormalities and assumes that the file is harmful (which it is) and identifies it as an unknown virus and the Norton Antivirus program reports it as one of a large list of virus names such as: Bloodhound.AOLPWS Bloodhound.Boot Bloodhound.Boot.String Bloodhound.DirActCOM Bloodhound.DirActEXE Bloodhound.ExcelMacro Bloodhound.ExcldFile Bloodhound.FileString Bloodhound.Hybrid Bloodhound.HybridCOM Bloodhound.HybridEXE Bloodhound.MBR Bloodhound.NeuralBoot Bloodhound.NeuralMBR Bloodhound.Poly Bloodhound.ResCOM Bloodhound.ResEXE Bloodhound.Unknown Bloodhound.VBS.Worm Bloodhound.W32 Bloodhound.W32.EP Bloodhound.W32.1 Bloodhound.W32.2 Bloodhound.W32.3 Bloodhound.WordMacro Bloodhound.ExcelMacro Bloodhound.VBS.1 (probable IRC worm) Bloodhound.VBS.2 (probable IRC worm) Bloodhound.VBS.3 (probable Outlook worm) Bloodhound.VBS.4 (probable VBS worm, created with worm generation tool) Bloodhound.VBS.5 (probable VBS worm, created with worm generation tool) Bloodhound.JS.1 (probable IRC worm) Bloodhound.JS.2 (probable IRC worm) Bloodhound.JS.3 (probable Outlook worm) To further complicate the issue, Bloodhound.AOLPWS (the first one in the list) is actually a Trojan Horse program (A program that claims to do something useful white it's actually allowing your computer to do nasty things for a hacker). To date there is about 30 different names that this file can be called on your machine. So, in reality a "Bloodhound Virus" is spyware that Norton knows is bad for your computer. So, how do you remove the Bloodhound Virus? If you are comfortable following instructions that include phrases like... These Trojans can load from the registry, and they need to be removed from the \Run key:" "We strongly recommend that you back up the system registry before making any changes. Incorrect changes to the registry could result in permanent data loss or corrupted files. Please make sure you modify only the keys specified." then you may want to tackle this. Simply do a search and follow the instructions from a trusted source. If you have no idea what the registry is PLEASE - DO NOT TRY THIS AT HOME. You run the risk of doing serious damage to your computer and are dealing with a problem that is way out of your league. Seek professional support to remove problems identified by bloodhound.
Bloodhound isn't necessarily a virus. If Norton's "Bloodhound" technology finds a suspicious piece of code in a file it names it something like "Bloodhound.exploit.13" or similar. Remember Norton have a vested interest in frightening people. It can't remove it because it probably isn't a virus. Download free Antivirus software from Grisoft.com or www.free-av.com or similar and see if the virus still appears. You can delete the file yourself hold down shift and press delete in Windows explorer when the file is highlighted or leave it in quarantine.blood houndBloodhound is not the name of a virus, but a message displayed by Symantec's Norton Anti-Virus when it thinks it may have found a new virus. 9/10 times it is nothing.... Sometimes it is picking up a vulnerability that a windows update covers..
# Disable system restore (otherwise the virus will return) http://service1.symantec.com/SUPPORT/tsgeninfo.nsf/docid/2001111912274039?OpenDocument&src=sec_doc_nam # Start your PC in safe mode. do this by pressing F8 when the computer is starting up. # Run norton antivirus and it should be able to find and delete the virus # Restart the computer # Enable system restore
it is common noun
Bloodhound
No. It is a natural instinct.......
it came from the blood of a hound.....
delete that chit man.. a virus is called a "virus" for a reason LOL
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The bloodhound virus can either be a real threat or something that Norton anti virus finds and reports as a bloodhound type of virus or spyware.Norton developed the bloodhound as part of their software a few years back. It was meant to be able to detect certain things about viruses. However when it finds something it is not sure of, it will report it as a type of bloodhound virus.The bloodhound can also be a real destructive virus such as the bloodhound.A virus. This is a low level destructive boot virus that affects the MBR (master boot record) of a windows computer.This virus has been known to erase files from a computers hard drive and displays a message on the users screen when the payload is delivered.If you do get a message stating you are infected with the bloodhound virus, it is important to check your system with another antivirus.You can use an online scanner such as the one from trend micro. Do not install two anti virus programs on to your computer at the same time.Installing two programs can cancel each other program out and cause windows systems problems. Only have one program on your system at a time.If you are still having problems and are not sure what to do for bloodhound virus removal, you can visit one of the various online virus/spyware forums on the internet.There are plenty of people who are willing to help. They may ask you to download a Hijack program and post the results to the board.By doing this they can see what is going on with your computer and make recommendations.The bloodhound may also be an alias for a Trojan, worm virus spyware or malware. Some of these may or may not be destructive.It just depends on the type that it really is. The bloodhound is such a gray area that if you do not seem to get rid of it and cannot find any other help you may need to search Google for the exact virus your software reports.Some examples of real bloodhound virus threats may be; Bloodhound.Exploit.24, bloodhound.W32.VBWORM, bloodhound.Tibs and more. Each one of these can be different including payloads, destruction, wild, distribution and more.
The bloodhound virus can either be a real threat or something that Norton anti virus finds and reports as a bloodhound type of virus or spyware.Norton developed the bloodhound as part of their software a few years back. It was meant to be able to detect certain things about viruses. However when it finds something it is not sure of, it will report it as a type of bloodhound virus.The bloodhound can also be a real destructive virus such as the bloodhound.A virus. This is a low level destructive boot virus that affects the MBR (master boot record) of a windows computer.This virus has been known to erase files from a computers hard drive and displays a message on the users screen when the payload is delivered.If you do get a message stating you are infected with the bloodhound virus, it is important to check your system with another antivirus.You can use an online scanner such as the one from trend micro. Do not install two anti virus programs on to your computer at the same time.Installing two programs can cancel each other program out and cause windows systems problems. Only have one program on your system at a time.If you are still having problems and are not sure what to do for bloodhound virus removal, you can visit one of the various online virus/spyware forums on the internet.There are plenty of people who are willing to help. They may ask you to download a Hijack program and post the results to the board.By doing this they can see what is going on with your computer and make recommendations.The bloodhound may also be an alias for a Trojan, worm virus spyware or malware. Some of these may or may not be destructive.It just depends on the type that it really is. The bloodhound is such a gray area that if you do not seem to get rid of it and cannot find any other help you may need to search Google for the exact virus your software reports.Some examples of real bloodhound virus threats may be; Bloodhound.Exploit.24, bloodhound.W32.VBWORM, bloodhound.Tibs and more. Each one of these can be different including payloads, destruction, wild, distribution and more.
http://www.symantec.com/avcenter/venc/data/bloodhound.html
Delete all files in the "temp" folders
http://www.pchell.com/virus/bloodhound.shtml Understanding Heuristics: Symantec's Bloodhound Technology. http://www.symantec.com/security_response/writeup.jsp?docid=2000-121911-5753-99
Sure it is. Install AVG Free (virus-killer) and run it. Although it's preferable to install a virus-killer instantly after purchasing a pc. Better to be safe than sorry.
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