ongoing threat detection

[Caper]

The program keeps popping a message while browsing (using FF or IE)) that it has "successfully blocked access to a potential security threat," and lists it by several different numbers, e.g., 83.133.124.250. This occurs c. every 10 -20 seconds. I saw a thread on the topic that was closed but could not find it. It suggested running Combo Fix, which, when I access it, suggests I do not run it unless directed by a moderator. Which brings me here. Your help appreciated.

[daledoc1]

Hi, Caper & welcome to MBAM:

IP blocking can occur as a result of certain legitimate programs such as Skype and other P2P programs.

It can also happen when MBAM is doing its job by preventing bad content from websites from infecting your computer.

But it can also be the result of infection on your system, especially if the IP blocks are "outgoing", and if they occur when no browsers are open.

Please have a look at the FAQ - Section G for information about the IP blocking module. It contains instructions for configuring MBAM to ignore an individual IP address, if you wish to do so.

• Alternatively, if, after reading the FAQ Section, you think these IP blocks may be false positives, then please read this sticky and then please start a new thread here.
  
• Finally, if you think, after reading that article, that you might be infected, based on the IP blocks or other abnormal computer behavior, then:
  1. First, please go to THIS PAGE, print out, read and carefully follow as many instructions as you can, skipping any you are unable to complete.
  As your intuition suggested, please do NOT run Combofix or other special tools without expert assistance. Doing so can damage the system and make it hard to recover.
  2. Then, please describe your computer's symptoms as best you can and post the requested MBAM and DDS logs by starting a NEW thread at the Malware Removal-HJT forum . An authorized, trained, malware expert will assist you in checking and (if needed) cleaning your system.
  

Thanks, daledoc1

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