Thread: internet prob

I have broadband connection(256 kbps)
Whenever i connect there is a sudden usage of internet speed
(range 15-20 mb)without even opening the browser or any messenger ...why is that ????

i need urgent help becoz its burning a hole in my pocket...

is it some malicous software using my net ????

i have run AVG and found no probs.....


it has boiled down to a file " wwwpos32.exe" .it is located in startup and when i tried to disable it using msconfig,it didnt have any effect and it was enabled automatically..i feel this is the culprit....I tried to delete it manually but no use...AVG,MBAM and hijackthis have also failed.....

plz help

Perform a scan using CA Yahoo antispy.

A recent Trojan.
What is wwwpos32.exe, How to remove wwwpos32.exe | HT Logs. Tips, FAQs, Analyze.

File Behavior
WWWPOS32.EXE has been seen to perform the following behavior:
Found on infected systems and resists interrogation by security products
Uses rootkit techniques to conceal its presence, interrogation or removal
The Process is packed and/or encrypted using a software packing process
Uses low level functions to hide itself from the user and from system/security processes.......

try by using trend micro internet security

it is best antivirus + spyware but only for broadband users

because of its heavy update

i tried almost all antivirus with my infected c.d (i keep all virus and worm found and burn them to c.d. for testing purpose)

and found trend micro found 99% of then

even quichheal,norton,avast, avira,eset, etc all fails

Try norton antivirus............


First start task manager and go to Resource monitor.........
there,, Select network and see who is using the speed as there is a detail of the things using your internet..........

Do not connect to Internet now.
Assuming you have Windows Xp Sp3
Go to SAFE MODE./ Disable System Restore.
do sfc /scannow
( keep Installation Cd ready )
I did a Google search:
wwwpos32.exe
and found that the deletion may not be easy.

This Trojan could have infected many files.
and Every AV application claims to remove it.

i dleted pos32 manually...but problem still exists...

plz help everyone......

Did you tried a Yahoo Antispy scan ?

yahoo scan demands that i install their toolbar .....i need assurance from someone that it is not another spyware ...

^^ the same problem with me.. i am not sure what to do of that toolbar((

Originally Posted by jose_007

yahoo scan demands that i install their toolbar .....i need assurance from someone that it is not another spyware ...

You do not need a toolbar to use Yahoo Antispy. Ok as it comes with Yahoo it has certain level of acceptance. It is your choice, I use it without trouble.

@mickey
disconnect Internet
If possible try System Restore
MalwareBytes in Safe mode can be tried.
Earlier to Jan 20th or on 20th.
Try an Online Microsoft Windows Live scan .
see this romanian link. ( google translation )Google Translate

@Jose_007
NO ONE CAN give guarantee for anything here.
All suggestions/ideas/software etc you try at OWN RISK