> I'm not up on all of the exploits for the browsers, but I'm suspicious of
> this because it looks to me like it's trying to hide at the top left of
the
> screen.  I've downloaded the .cab file and clamav doesn't see anything
wrong
> with it. Google doesn't find any answers about the clsid string in use.
>
> Ideas?  Should I seek counseling for being too paranoid, or is this
actually
> an unknown threat?
>
I don't normally plug products, but this might dismiss (or confirm ;) ) your
paranoia.
Norman data defense use a technology called 'Sand Box' for scanning files.
In a contained environment, it safely allows the file to do whatever its
programmed to do. If its suspicious it reports back what the file attempted
to do.
I've found a few bits of spy/adware that everything missed. You can download
a trial at www.norman.com .

I should say that I don't have any connection with this company except as a
end user.

Below is a example of what it reports.

Cheers,
Patrick

ALARM:
Virus infected:
Virus name: 'W32/Downloader' [ General information ]
    * **IMPORTANT: PLEASE SEND THE SCANNED FILE TO: ANALYSIS - REMEMBER TO
ENCRYPT IT (E.G. ZIP WITH PASSWORD)**.
    * Attemps to NULL c:/windows/infamous.exe .
    * File length:         3584 bytes.

 [ Changes to filesystem ]
    * Creates file C:/windows/infamous.exe.

 [ Changes to registry ]
    * Sets value "infamous"="1" in key "HKLM/Software/Microsoft/Windows".
    * Creates value "mswspl"="" in key
"HKLM/Software/Microsoft/Windows/CurrentVersion/Run".

 [ Network ]
Norman Scanner Engine Information
Engine version: 5.70.09
Binary definition file: 5.70 of 2004/05/03
Macro definition file: 5.70 of 2004/04/28
File infected: C:/Documents and Settings/xxxxxx/Local Settings/Temporary
Internet Files/Content.IE5/J7Z30F74/hp2[1].exe

[ www.norman.com ]





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