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Solved Skype funk (facebook redirect)

Discussion in 'Malware and Virus Removal Archive' started by fer_rios25, 2011/02/28.

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  1. 2011/03/02
    fer_rios25

    fer_rios25 Inactive Thread Starter

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    still broken :(
     
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  2. 2011/03/02
    broni

    broni Moderator Malware Analyst

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    Let's try couple of things....

    First, let's try to reset your router.

    Go Start>Run (Start search in Vista), type in:
    cmd
    Click OK (in Vista and Windows 7, while holding CTRL, and SHIFT, press Enter).

    In Command Prompt window, type in following commands, and hit Enter after each one:
    ipconfig /flushdns
    ipconfig /registerdns
    ipconfig /release
    ipconfig /renew
    net stop "dns client "
    net start "dns client "


    Turn the computer off.

    On your router, you'll find a pinhole marked "Reset ".
    Keep pushing the hole, using a pencil, or a paperclip until all lights briefly come off and on.
    NOTE. Simple router disconnecting from a power source will NOT do.
    Restart computer and check for redirections.

    NOTE. You may need to re-check your router security settings, as described HERE
     
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  4. 2011/03/05
    fer_rios25

    fer_rios25 Inactive Thread Starter

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    Hi broni,

    I did the commands on cmd, but I live at a university and I have no access to the wireless or the ethernet routers. I just connect and that's it. The problem persists.
     
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  5. 2011/03/05
    broni

    broni Moderator Malware Analyst

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    There is a possibility, that your Skype account has been hacked as I don't see any infection present on your computer right now.

    Did you try to reinstall Skype?
     
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  6. 2011/03/06
    fer_rios25

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    Hi broni,

    I had to disable facebook from within skype and the problem seems to have gone. Sorry for putting this up here but it seemed like an infection to me. I guess I still have to figure out what the underlying issue is. Thanks again for all your help.

    -Fernando
     
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  7. 2011/03/06
    broni

    broni Moderator Malware Analyst

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    Hey, not a problem.
    At least, you had your computer thoroughly checked.

    Good luck :)
     
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