What is 'OSX/Conduit.A' malware? and why is it affecting my file 'ct_scripting.rsrc'?

I am running Virus Barrier X6 on my MacBook Pro with OSX 10.8.5.  I got a message that a virus was detected and that file ct_scripting.rsrc was infected with the 'OSX/Conduit.A' malware.  Virus Barrier appears unable to repair the file and my only option was to quarantine it.  Since doing so my computer has been running like a dog.  Does anyone know what this is all about and what I have to do to fix it.  Any help much appreciated.

You should not allow anti-virus software to remove stuff like this. It can make a mess. For removal, see the Conduit removal section of my Adware Removal Guide.
Note that, although VirusBarrier is really good at detecting Mac malware (and potentially unwanted applications, like Conduit), it's a bit heavy-handed and can cause system performance issues. I'd advise trying to uninstall it, and see if that improves your system's performance. To uninstall it, you need to run the original installer, which has an uninstall button. If you no longer have the original installer, re-download it.

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