Re: evidence of Trojan infection?

Tech-Archive recommends: Speed Up your PC by fixing your registry

From: Enkidu (enkidu_at_xyzcliffpxyz.com)
Date: 03/01/04 

Date: Mon, 01 Mar 2004 20:18:25 +1300

On Sun, 29 Feb 2004 13:13:58 -0600, "Dave" <tippicanoe@tyler.com>
wrote:

>I'm running W2K pro, and am using autoupdate, and believe I have all the
>security patches installed.
>
>I access my ISP via dial up.
>
>If I stay connected for some time, I see HUGE amounts of data being sent,
>even if I am not running any applications that would explain that.
>
>Today, in 3 hr 45 min, I've SENT 349,198,000 bytes, while running only
>Outlook Express..
>
>I'm using Norton Antivirus with autoprotect enabled, and with current virus
>definitions. Full system scan finds no viruses.
>
>I've also run Spybot Search & Destroy, and immunized with it against
>"spyware" installation.
>
Spybot S&D doesn't really qualify as a trojan spotter. I'd look for a
specific Trojan spotter. Unfortunately, I've not used one so I dn't
have any recommendations.

Cheers,

Cliff