Inactive Alleged Malware on a DSL Modem/Router Install CD

[captaincranky]

My "trusty" Westell 6100 DSL modem crapped out, so set off to "Microcenter" for a replacement.

I found a "Zoom", (Model 5990) ,combo DSL modem/ router, going for a closeout song, ( <28 bucks)!

Anyhoo, I started the install CD, when partway through the process, Spybot SD 1.6 started squawking about a malware process it was blocking. Spybot claims that "Maxadult" was trying to run. I checked this out and found that "Maxadult" is a dialer rprogram, that allegedly connects to an Italian porn site.

I told Spybot to continue its block, and completed the installation process.

The modem seems to function perfectly. I scanned the machine with Spybot and Malware Bytes, both programs reported no problems.

Does anybody have any thoughts on this? A false positive maybe? Still...

The reason I posted this is because, I may need to install the modem drivers on other machines, that don't have Spybot installed.

I have an outboard ethernet switch the would bring my network back to where it was, but this new modem is also wireless. So theoretically, I could hook up my laptop and use it untethered. (Tosh Satellite, I think it has wireless built in).

 

[Bobbye]

Good morning Capt.! I'll bet this is the last forum you want to visit on the entire board! You allude to malware but 'm not sure of your question:

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[captaincranky]

Well Bobbye, I don't think I have a malware issue. I was just trying to get an experts opinion on the Spybot warning of "Maxadult" malware I received, while working from a manufacturer supplied installation disc.

As I said, I blocked the process, and the modem installed without it.

So, my question boils down to, "do you think this was a false positive error involving a similar signature, or they're shipping this garbage moden with built in porn"?

 

[Bobbye]

Well, we can play around with Post hoc ergo propter hoc

You are not the only Spybot user to get such a warning. Disable Tea Timer and run the program again. I think it will turn out to be a FP.