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This is due to the W32/Sdbot-DIQ .This could have been stopped if you had the latest anti virus updates.

Also called

Trojan-Downloader.Win32.Agent.axn, IM-Worm.Win32.Sohanad.b, W32/Sohanat.A.worm, Trojan-Downloader:W32/AutoIt.d, Trojan-Downloader.Win32.AutoIt.d

Aliases * IM-Worm.Win32.Sohanad.bh * W32/YahLover.worm.gen * Worm:Win32/Sohanad.K Worm.IM.Sohanad Worm.IM.Sohanad spreads via Yahoo Messenger and infects Windows. It sends a message to all Yahoo Messenger contacts of an infected user. The message contains a link enticing users to download the worm. The worm also disable certain Windows functionalities hijacks internet Explorer homepage. It also downloads other maware and it will also attempt to propagate via the means of creating copies of itself onto removable devices such as USB flash and hard drives.

1. Run Malwarebytes Anti-Malware

2. Run Superantispyware to get rid of the nasties.

3 . Run a complete scan with Dr. Web CureIt

4. Run a Free Online Virus Scan to be sure you computer is virus and spyware free.

If you still have question or problems let the experts take a look at whats happening on your computer.Visit theHijackThis Logs and Analysis forum.

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