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Discussion in 'NOD32 version 2 Forum' started by Radi, Sep 25, 2006.

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  1. Radi

    Radi Registered Member

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    So far I have been using Nod and I'm very pleased with it. However, recent "accident" concerns me.

    A week ago, my brother decided to install a keylogger on my computer. I have no idea why he would do that. Fortunetly, I did discover it. And here is the main problem. Nod did nothing about it when it was installed.

    And Ad-Aware did discover it properly on the first scan.

    Here is the link to the site with a keylogger: h[I]tt[/I]p://www.widestep.com/

    A bug? Stealthy malaware?

    Any feedback would be appreciated.

    P.S. I'm running XP SP2 with Sunbelt firewall and nod.
     
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  2. Brian N

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    Looks like it's a tool for parents to keep an eye on their kids. Same stuff as NetNanny I guess.
     
  3. Bubba

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    OT posts removed concerning "Sunbelt Kerio Personal Firewall".
    As was suggested in a removed post....Please ask those type questions in the below forum or PM the affected member for questions such as that.

    https://www.wilderssecurity.com/forumdisplay.php?f=31

    Thanks,
    Bubba
     
  4. twl845

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    Bubba, OK thanks for the heads up.
     
  5. Bubba

    Bubba Updates Team

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    No problem and Thanks for understanding.
     
  6. Radi

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    That still does not answer my question. Why did Nod let it install on my system?? Is it considered as a "legitimate software"?
     
  7. farmerlee

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    Well nod is primarily an antivirus program and not an anti malware program although it does detect some trojans and spyware (i think).
     
  8. Blackspear

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    NOD32 provides protection against:

    Trojans
    Viruses
    Worms
    Spyware
    Adware
    Phishing
    Hackers

    So pretty much malware is covered in amongst that lot.

    Cheers :D
     
  9. alglove

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    But I think Radi is concerned about whether the Widestep keylogger referenced above should fall into one of those categories. In other words, is NOD32 deliberately allowing the keylogger to be downloaded and installed, or is the keylogger slipping by? If the keylogger is slipping by, should it be stopped from doing so, or is that outside the scope of NOD32?
     
  10. Brian N

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    Probably.
     
  11. farmerlee

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    Wow that is pretty much most malware covered, more than i previously thought.
     
  12. Blackspear

    Blackspear Global Moderator

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    And only getting better.

    Cheers :D
     
  13. pc-support

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    Is your NOD setup to allow or disallow potentialy dangerous applications?
     
  14. Blackspear

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    Mine is, so that piece of software Eset must consider as legitimate.

    Cheers :D
     
  15. IcePanther

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    And that's why a HIPS is always useful :D :rolleyes: ;)
     
  16. Blackspear

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    Agreed.

    Cheers :D
     
  17. pykko

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    and never let your brother use your PC. :D :D :D
     
  18. Blackspear

    Blackspear Global Moderator

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    or ride a donkey backwards, as you never know where you're going, or when you will get there :blink: :eek: ;) :D
     
  19. pykko

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    I prefer horse-power :D :D
     
  20. NOD32 user

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    Handy Keylogger 3.25 build 032 from http://www.widestep.com/ is actually detected already as follows:
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    hk_setup.exe »NSIS »Hlib32.dll - Win32/Spy.AdvancedKeyLogger.C trojan
    Possibly it is utilised by malware and is the reason ESET have it detected...Don't know

    The other two have been sent for analysis with a link to this thread.

    Cheers :)
     
  21. Radi

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  22. NOD32 user

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    I can't see your picture for some reason. edit: The link is not correct

    NOD32 does detect WideStep Handy Key logger 3.25 (log attached) - it's the other two versions of Key Logger (Quick Keylogger 2.1 & Elite Keylogger 3.0) from WideStep that are currently not detected and possibly for good reason, or possibly not - I do not know.

    Samples have already been sent for analysis with a link to this thread.

    Cheers :)
     

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  23. ASpace

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    As already mentioned , this can be thought as a legimitamte software , not a real malware . I can guarantee that ESET are aware of this "keylogger" and if they decide it is something really malicious , they will add it soon in the database :)

    The other still remains , don't let anybody else touch your computer , at least don't give them admin rights :thumb:
     
  24. kjempen

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    It detects one dll file from the Handy Key Logger. Whether that is enough to "cripple"/disable the key logger, I don't know.

    EDIT: I know this is a NOD32 forum, but on a side-note, DrWeb and KAV detected more files.
     
  25. Radi

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    Hmm I guess it was one of those two (Elite and Quick).

    Thank you for the help.
     
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