New spyware: Super Codec and also Protection Toolbar

[spysmasher]

Hi all,

I got nailed by something called Super Codec. It puts a few things on your computer and I have been diggind and still cant get it all off.

Places a program called Super Codec in your program list.

Has an annoying icon in the icon tray.

It is associated with hxxp://www.virusbursters.com/?aff=321

that are probably the people who made this to sell the software to remove it. I hate them.

The little stinker I cant get out that is casuing the trouble looks like this:
OMG, I just tried to send it to the shredder and the thing said I cant and even changed its file name right in front of my eyes.

We are dealing with evil here. I need help to kill this thing.

If you need more info please email me.

Look forward to hearing from you.

James

[tashi]

Hi there.

In response to your PM, bad codecs are released frequently.
Moviecodec, tvcodec, watchfree, StrCodec, are some of the latest; all are malicious fake codecs.
Many are at Domains registered with estdomains and hosted by malware-friendly Intercage.

Please see:
Warning: Infection via bad CODEC installs. VirusBurst etc...

We have a self help topic:
VirusBurst, SpywareStrike and other desktop type hijacks

Or if you would like someone will take a look at logs and assist you in the removal of any malware that might be present on the System, please follow the procedure in this link:
"BEFORE you POST" -Preliminary Steps and scanning with SPYBOT-S&D

Then start your own thread in the malware forum:
Malware Removal Forum

Once you have posted, a helper will take a look at the logs as soon as available and give any further instructions necessary.

Cheers.