Attempted Intrusion "HTTP_ActivePerl_Overflow"

[v-a-m]

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What does this mean? My computer is attacking other computers? Does this mean someone is using my computer to launch attacks at other systems? What should I do about this?

Thanks for replying, if you know...
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Attempted Intrusion "HTTP_ActivePerl_Overflow" from your machine against www10.overture.com(63.163.102.172) was detected and blocked
Intruder: Name(**.**.**.***)(4165)
Risk Level: Medium
Protocol: TCP
Attacked IP: www10.overture.com(63.163.102.172)
Attacked Port: http(80)

[f1oored]

Maybe your computer is just mean.

I would start by running an antivirus and adaware. See if either of those find anything. It could be a virus or spyware.

[vass0922]

You most likely have a zombie (virus) installed on your machine
Run antivirus immediately.

If you don't have one either install Free AVG Antivirus

Or you can go to trendmicro and run their free online antivirus scan.

[SpookyEddy]

For more information try here

In particular....

False Positive

This signature may not indicate malicious intent if ActivePerl versions other than those listed above are used or ActivePerl is not used at all. In this case, you can exclude this signature from monitoring.

Regards

ed