Taskbar Bug

Hey guys I need to know what kind of worm or bug would keep flashing
an application box without a logo in the taskbar. I found the
W32.Ahker.E@mm name in the temp. internet files folder but no trace
of worm or spyware in the registry. What does this worm mutate into
if anything at all. What ever it is keeps flashing a box in the taskbar
about every 10 mins. I cant seem to find any trace of anything and
DCS has looked at my AS file and says everthing is fine. Anybody have
any suggestions to what it might be.

 

Hi there, and welcome to worm country!
How did you find that name, did you do all the scans recommended here?
https://www.wilderssecurity.com/showthread.php?t=50662
Looked at this description?
http://securityresponse.symantec.com/avcenter/venc/data/w32.ahker.e@mm.html
Due to the lengthy description there i might have missed something like your flashing taskbar.
Think a HJT log is needed in addition to this.

BTW: Has it any color, and does this describe your situation?
DSL Monitor spdstrm.exe Comes with Efficient Networks DSL Modems. Little red/green/yellow flashing icon in system tray.

 

The problem was isolated and the taskbar bug turned into a desktop window.
The problem was a runtime error with HP Task Manager not staying in the
background. It was acting like a pop-up without the window. That made
it look like a worm. The Ahker name I dont know where that came from but
I did find hacking evidence on the machine via an unkown account.
The links that you supplied is the best advice someone could give.

Thank You

 

Glad it helped you, i saw the other thread about finding the hack attempt on your system. Like to hear all about it's discovery and cleansing out and such details if you can reveal them!