Mysterious Connection to Internet Requests

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  1. Posts : 35
    Windows 7
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    Mysterious Connection to Internet Requests


    Every day I encounter a similar popup message from my Firewall. A Windows something (i.e. Company: Microsoft) is trying to connect to the internet. The source executable, while usually different each day, is always located in C:\Users\Me\AppData\Local\Temp.
    Since it's Microsoft, I assume it has something to do with Windows 7 so I click "Allow". Anybody know if this is risky or not? Is there any way I canavoid these daily prompts?
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  2. Posts : 28,845
    Win 8 Release candidate 8400
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    gmosley said:
    Every day I encounter a similar popup message from my Firewall. A Windows something (i.e. Company: Microsoft) is trying to connect to the internet. The source executable, while usually different each day, is always located in C:\Users\Me\AppData\Local\Temp.
    Since it's Microsoft, I assume it has something to do with Windows 7 so I click "Allow". Anybody know if this is risky or not? Is there any way I canavoid these daily prompts?
    Be cautious. Any file can claim to be microsoft. The location of that file (in temp) and the fact that it changes makes me suspicious.

    I would run a thorough anti virus scan.


    Ken
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  3. Posts : 3,427
    Windows 10 Pro x64
       #3

    without some more info on whats requesting access i cant say if its safe or not, but if you want to stop it then just tell your firewall to deny it access (this varies from firewall to firewall but it is usually found under an option similar to Program Control or Outbound Rules)
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  4. Posts : 17,796
    Windows 10, Home Clean Install
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    You have been given excellent advice. Zigzag's suggestion should be taken immediately, to avoid bigger problems. In addition, I would suggest that you download and use this software Malwarebytes.org. It is the free version, which can be used to scan your computer for nasties, which may not be a virus but other malware. I have suggested this to many posters and they have reported back that they did find malware on their computer which was removed, by malwarebytes.

    In addition to malwarebytes, I use software know as Win Patrol, uses little resources and works quietly in the background. It is different from other protection software as it takes a picture of your HD, when installed, and will notify you of any changes, if unautorized you can investigate and take protective action. I, as all the members, wish you happy and safe surfing.
    BillP Studios - WinPatrol 2010
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  5. Posts : 6,885
    Windows 7 Ultimate x64, Mint 9
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    There are 2 details to this that make me pretty sure it is a malicious software:
    1) It comes from the Temp Folder
    2) It is different every day

    I would immediately purge your temp file then empty your recycle bin. Run Malwarebytes (as suggested above) and any other AV software you have. Clean it out good.
    Since there is no knowing what the software was intended to do, changing your passwords on any and all important or financial sites/programs.

    This very well could have compromised all your data.

    ~Lordbob
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  6. Posts : 22,814
    W 7 64-bit Ultimate
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    Lordbob75 said:
    There are 2 details to this that make me pretty sure it is a malicious software:
    1) It comes from the Temp Folder
    2) It is different every day

    I would immediately purge your temp file then empty your recycle bin. Run Malwarebytes (as suggested above) and any other AV software you have. Clean it out good.
    Since there is no knowing what the software was intended to do, changing your passwords on any and all important or financial sites/programs.

    This very well could have compromised all your data.

    ~Lordbob

    That is a dead giveaway.
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  7. Posts : 369
    Windows 7
       #7

    Lordbob75 said:
    There are 2 details to this that make me pretty sure it is a malicious software:
    1) It comes from the Temp Folder
    2) It is different every day

    I would immediately purge your temp file then empty your recycle bin. Run Malwarebytes (as suggested above) and any other AV software you have. Clean it out good.
    Since there is no knowing what the software was intended to do, changing your passwords on any and all important or financial sites/programs.

    This very well could have compromised all your data.

    ~Lordbob
    Dead on. Upped rep. Anything trying to execute everyday from the temp folder no matter where on the HD is a flag saying "Come disinfect me I have interwebz disease."
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  8. Posts : 6,885
    Windows 7 Ultimate x64, Mint 9
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    Bare Foot Kid said:
    That is a dead giveaway.
    motc7 said:
    Dead on. Upped rep. Anything trying to execute everyday from the temp folder no matter where on the HD is a flag saying "Come disinfect me I have interwebz disease."
    Thanks for the rep.

    That wasn't so much a red flag as it was like:
    Attachment 1268509433

    ~Lordbob
    Attached Thumbnails Attached Thumbnails Mysterious Connection to Internet Requests-captobvioustitanic.jpg  
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  9. Posts : 369
    Windows 7
       #9

    Lordbob75 said:
    Bare Foot Kid said:
    That is a dead giveaway.
    motc7 said:
    Dead on. Upped rep. Anything trying to execute everyday from the temp folder no matter where on the HD is a flag saying "Come disinfect me I have interwebz disease."
    Thanks for the rep.

    That wasn't so much a red flag as it was like:
    Attachment 1268509433

    ~Lordbob
    yep. this guy knows about traps.
    Attached Thumbnails Attached Thumbnails Mysterious Connection to Internet Requests-admiralackbar2jl1.jpg  
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  10. Posts : 8,608
    Windows 7 Ultimate 32bit SP1
       #10

    Good advice Lordbob75
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