AntiVirus XP 2008, SmitFraud.c, probably others..

cde4307 · Sep 27, 2008

OK, this little laptop got hit and exhibited the properties similar to the smitfraud descriptions that I've read (screensaver with spyware warning, disabled the display property tabs).

From there, I ran a registry key to get the screen saver back, and ran an AntiVir scan and a updated SpyBot scan in Safe mode, each turning up something (spybot turned up a smitfraud.c detection and AntiVir had a few detection of trojans... Sorry, don't have the description since I deleted the quarantine folders).

During the scans in the 'READ & RUN ME FIRST' guide SAS turned up 'Rouge.AntiVirus XP 2008' and 'Trojan.FakeAlert/Desktop', then MBAM turned up 'Rouge.Multiple', so I'm guessing this was infected even before I got my hands on it.

Everything ran without error and SAS and MBAM said they cleaned up their respective infections, but I'd appreciate it if someone could look over these logs and let me know what additional actions should be taken. Also, am I OK to move the files I have saved (mostly .doc documents and images underneath 'My Documents') to an clean external drive?

Logs attached.

Thanks in advance and a big thumbs up to your excellent guides. They were very helpful!

cde4307 · Sep 27, 2008

Attaching MGLogs.zip...

TimW · Sep 28, 2008

Your logs look clean.

The only thing you need to do is download and install:
Java Runtime 6

Now we can clean up:

Copy the bold text below to notepad. Save it as fixME.reg to your desktop. Be sure the "Save as" type is set to "all files" Once you have saved it double click it and allow it to merge with the registry.

REGEDIT4

[-HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Kazaa]
[-HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\knight]
[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\System]
"HideLegacyLogonScripts"=-
"HideLogoffScripts"=-
"RunLogonScriptSync"=-
"RunStartupScriptSync"=-
"HideStartupScripts"=-

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\System]
"HideLegacyLogonScripts"=-
"HideLogoffScripts"=-
"RunLogonScriptSync"=-
"RunStartupScriptSync"=-
"HideStartupScripts"=-
Click to expand...

Make sure that you tell me if you receive a success message about adding the above
to the registry. If you do not get a success message, it definitely did not work.

If you get a success message, then it is time to do our final steps:

We recommed you keep SUPERAntiSpyware and Malwarebytes Anti-Malware for scanning/removal of malware. Unless you purchase them, they provide no protection. They do not use any significan amount of resources ( except a little disk space ) until you run a scan.

If we used Pocket Killbox during your cleanup, do the below

* Run Pocket Killbox and select File, Cleanup, Delete All Backups

If we had you use ComboFix, uninstall ComboFix (This uninstall will only work as written if you installed ComboFix on your Desktop like we requested.)

Click START then RUN and enter the below into the run box and then click OK. Note the quotes are required

"%userprofile%\Desktop\combofix" /u

Notes: The space between the combofix" and the /u, it must be there.

This will uninstall ComboFix and also reset hidden files and folders settings back to Windows defaults.

Delete the C:\combo-fix folder from combofix.

If we had you run Avenger, you can delete all files related to Avenger now.

If we had you run RenV.exe, you can delete it and the Log.txt file on your Desktop.

Any other miscellaneous tools we may have had you install or download can be uninstalled and deleted.

If we had you download any registry patches like fixme.reg or fixWLK.reg (or any others), you can delete these files now.

If running Vista, it is time to make sure you have reenabled UAC by double clicking on the C:\MGtools\enableUAC.reg file and allowing it to be added to the registry.

Go to add/remove programs and uninstall HijackThis.

You can delete the C:\MGtools folder and the C:\MGtools.exe file. You can also delete the C:\MGlogs.zip

If you are running Vista, Windows XP or Windows ME, do the below:

Refer to the cleaning steps in the READ ME for your Window version and see the steps to Disable System Restore which will flush your Restore Points.

Then reboot and Enable System Restore to create a new clean Restore Point.

After doing the above, you should work thru the below link:

How to Protect yourself from malware!

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cde4307 · Sep 29, 2008

Make sure that you tell me if you receive a success message about adding the above
to the registry. If you do not get a success message, it definitely did not work.
Click to expand...

Yup. Got the confirmation message and rebooted. Everything looks good!

Thanks again for your help!

TimW · Sep 30, 2008

You are most welcome.....safe surfing.

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AntiVirus XP 2008, SmitFraud.c, probably others..

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Attached Files:

SASlog.txt

MBAM.txt

ComboFix.txt

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Attached Files:

MGlogs.zip

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AntiVirus XP 2008, SmitFraud.c, probably others..

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Attached Files:

SASlog.txt

MBAM.txt

ComboFix.txt

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Attached Files:

MGlogs.zip

TimW MajorGeeks Administrator - Jedi Malware Expert Staff Member

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