Trojan-Spy.HTML.suitfraud- DIRE NEED OF ASSISTANCE

Discussion in 'Malware Help - MG (A Specialist Will Reply)' started by mcd278, Jun 4, 2005.

  1. mcd278

    mcd278 Private E-2

    Hello all. I am trying, so far unsuccesfully, to rid my father's computer of the Spyware that has infected it. As the title suggests, a message directing one to run Virus Scan software, etc. because of the Trojan-Spy.HTML.suitfraud affliction pops up in white letters on a blue screen after startup. In addition, a blazing sun icon- appears to be Spy Sheriff- pops up on the System tray. I have started the system in safe mode and run McAfee Virus Scan, and while a trojan and a virus were removed, my problem still exists. The system- even in safe mode- will not allow Internet access, so I am unable to run any of the online virus checks or Spy/Adware removers. I have downloaded Hijack This on my home computer, burned it onto CD-Rom and secured a log file after running the program on my father's computer, which I tried to interpret using TonyK's BHO & Toolbar list, to no avail. My limited system knowledge, to be sure, is an impediment. As an aside, I disabled System Restore and opened up hidden files + folders in Windows in an effort to allow McAfee Virus Scan to find everything. I am open to any and all suggestsions and would be sincerely grateful for any direction and/or assistance. Thanks in advance.

    Jake
     
  2. chaslang

    chaslang MajorGeeks Admin - Master Malware Expert Staff Member

    I believe you mean SmitFraud! Since your problem appears to prevent normal cleanup. Make sure you follow the guidelines below and post your HJT log.



    - Download HijackThis 1.99.1

    - Unzip the hijackthis.exe file to a folder you create named C:\Program Files\HJT

    - Do NOT run Hijack This from the Desktop, a temp folder, or a sub-folder of C:\Documents and Settings, or choose to run it directly from the downloaded ZIP file.

    - Before running HijackThis: You must close each of the following:your web browser, e-mail client, instant messenger, and programs like notepad, wordpad, MS Word etc. And any other unnecessary running programs.

    - Run HijackThis and save your log file.

    - Post your log as an ATTACHMENT to your next message. (Do NOT copy/paste the log into your post).
     
  3. mcd278

    mcd278 Private E-2

    My gratitude for your expeditious reply. I have attached the log as requested.

    Regards,
    Jake
     

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  4. chaslang

    chaslang MajorGeeks Admin - Master Malware Expert Staff Member

    Whoever's PC this is and whoever has been using it, needs quite a few lessons in internet security. Users like this are commonly referred to as spyware collectors. This PC is loaded with problems.

    I'm not sure how much of the below you will be able to do because of your problems, so whatever you cannot do, skip it, and continue. Tell me later what you could and could not do. This is going to take a bunch of messages since you are so badly infected. Before we can get some items fixed, you must get to a point where you can download some tools we may need.

    Download LSP - Fix Now run LSP-Fix.

    Check the Box labeled "I know what I'm doing" and then click on the fltmgr.dll file (in the “Keep” section) to select it.

    Then, Select the >> button to move fltmgr.dll into the Remove section.

    Now, click the Finish Button. When the Repair Summary box appears, click OK.

    Then reboot your PC.

    Hopefully you can now download and continue with the below steps.

    - Download and install Microsoft® Windows AntiSpyware and make sure you get the updates but do not run a scan yet. We will do that later when I have you boot into safe mode.

    - Now download Nail/Bolder/Aurora Remover 0.3.1 Beta and save it to its own folder like c:\ABIremover

    - Now extract the abiremover.exe file from the ZIP file into the folder you created but do not run the EXE yet.

    - Reboot into Safe Mode with no network suppost and do not run anything else but what I tell you to run!

    - Run the ABIRemover.exe, press install, wait (explorer window will disapear)

    - Now run the Microsoft Antispyware program we installed and let it fix everything it finds.

    - Now reboot into normal mode and continue with my next message.

     
  5. chaslang

    chaslang MajorGeeks Admin - Master Malware Expert Staff Member

    If you are using WinXP or WinMe, make sure you have system restore disabled (per the tutorial).
    For all OS types, make sure viewing of hidden files is enabled (per the tutorial).

    Run HijackThis and select the following lines but DO NOT CLICK FIX until you exit all browser sessions including the one you are reading in right now:
    R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Default_Page_URL = http://195.95.218.172/index.php
    R0 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Start Page = res://shdocpa.dll/blank.htm
    R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Default_Page_URL = http://195.95.218.172/index.php
    R0 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Start Page = http://195.95.218.172/index.php
    R0 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Search,SearchAssistant = res://shdocpa.dll/asst.htm
    R0 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Local Page = http://195.95.218.172/index.php
    R0 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Local Page = http://195.95.218.172/index.php
    F2 - REG:system.ini: Shell=Explorer.exe C:\WINDOWS\Nail.exe
    O2 - BHO: (no name) - {549B5CA7-4A86-11D7-A4DF-000874180BB3} - (no file)
    O2 - BHO: IE Update Class - {5B4AB8E2-6DC5-477A-B637-BF3C1A2E5993} - C:\WINDOWS\isrvs\sysupd.dll
    O2 - BHO: ohb - {9ADE0443-2AB2-4B23-A3F8-AC520773DE12} - C:\WINDOWS\System32\nsoD1.dll
    O2 - BHO: (no name) - {FDD3B846-8D59-4ffb-8758-209B6AD74ACC} - (no file)
    O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [XPSP2 Firewall] C:\WINDOWS\system32\xpsp2fw.exe
    O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [FastStart] C:\WINDOWS\system32\svcnut32.exe home
    O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [PayTime] C:\WINDOWS\System32\paytime.exe
    O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Desktop Search] C:\WINDOWS\isrvs\desktop.exe
    O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [ffis] C:\WINDOWS\isrvs\ffisearch.exe
    O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Service Host] C:\WINDOWS\System32\Services\{A06A5DD7-1866-427E-B48B-412772DF7FE3}\SVCHOST.EXE
    O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [xblxkw] c:\windows\system32\snjkoth.exe
    O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [KernelFaultCheck] %systemroot%\system32\dumprep 0 -k
    O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Disk Keeper] C:\WINDOWS\System32\Services\{A06A5DD7-1866-427E-B48B-412772DF7FE3}\SECURITY.EXE
    O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [secboot] C:\WINDOWS\System32\mszx23.exe !!
    O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [Windows Update Client ] C:\WINDOWS\system32\wuclient.exe
    O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [WindowsFY] c:\wp.exe
    O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [Windows installer] C:\winstall.exe
    O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [System] C:\WINDOWS\svchost.exe
    O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [wupd] C:\WINDOWS\System32\win32.exe
    O9 - Extra button: Related - {c95fe080-8f5d-11d2-a20b-00aa003c157a} - C:\WINDOWS\web\related.htm
    O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: Show &Related Links - {c95fe080-8f5d-11d2-a20b-00aa003c157a} - C:\WINDOWS\web\related.htm
    O9 - Extra button: Microsoft AntiSpyware helper - {FF1CB605-DECD-4450-BAE0-9FE801235254} - C:\WINDOWS\System32\wldr.dll
    O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: Microsoft AntiSpyware helper - {FF1CB605-DECD-4450-BAE0-9FE801235254} - C:\WINDOWS\System32\wldr.dll
    O9 - Extra button: Microsoft AntiSpyware helper - {FF1CB605-DECD-4450-BAE0-9FE801235254} - C:\WINDOWS\System32\wldr.dll (HKCU)
    O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: Microsoft AntiSpyware helper - {FF1CB605-DECD-4450-BAE0-9FE801235254} - C:\WINDOWS\System32\wldr.dll (HKCU)
    O10 - Unknown file in Winsock LSP: c:\windows\system32\fltmgr.dll
    O10 - Unknown file in Winsock LSP: c:\windows\system32\fltmgr.dll
    O10 - Unknown file in Winsock LSP: c:\windows\system32\fltmgr.dll
    O15 - Trusted IP range: 81.222.131.59
    O15 - Trusted IP range: 81.222.131.59 (HKLM)
    O16 - DPF: {11111111-1111-1111-1111-111191113457} - file://c:\ied_s7.cab
    O16 - DPF: {11111111-1111-1111-1111-511111193457} - file://c:\x.cab
    O16 - DPF: {11111111-1111-1111-1111-511111193458} - file://c:\x.cab
    O16 - DPF: {321FB770-1FBE-4BFE-BDC1-6F622D4FA499} - https://activation.alltel.com/wizlet/ALLTEL/static/controls/WebflowActiveXInstaller_2-0-0.cab
    O16 - DPF: {33331111-1111-1111-1111-611111193457} - file://c:\wx.cab
    O16 - DPF: {33331111-1111-1111-1111-611111193458} - file://c:\ex.cab
    O18 - Filter: text/html - {950238FB-C706-4791-8674-4D429F85897E} - C:\WINDOWS\isrvs\mfiltis.dll
    O20 - Winlogon Notify: drct16 - C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\drct16.dll
    O21 - SSODL: SystemCheck2 - {54645654-2225-4455-44A1-9F4543D34545} - C:\WINDOWS\System32\vbsys2.dll
    O21 - SSODL: System - {3E4EBA01-EB52-4E27-9A3C-B30ADE25E12A} - vr_sys.dll (file missing)

    After clicking Fix, exit HJT.

    Boot into safe mode and use Windows Explorer to delete:
    C:\WINDOWS\System32\nsoD1.dll
    C:\WINDOWS\system32\xpsp2fw.exe
    C:\WINDOWS\system32\svcnut32.exe
    C:\WINDOWS\System32\paytime.exe
    c:\windows\system32\snjkoth.exe
    C:\WINDOWS\System32\Services <--- the whole folder
    C:\WINDOWS\System32\mszx23.exe
    C:\WINDOWS\system32\wuclient.exe
    c:\wp.exe
    c:\wp.bmp
    C:\winstall.exe
    C:\WINDOWS\svchost.exe
    C:\WINDOWS\System32\win32.exe
    C:\WINDOWS\System32\wldr.dll
    c:\windows\system32\fltmgr.dll
    C:\WINDOWS\isrvs <--- the whole folder
    c:\ex.cab
    c:\ied_s7.cab
    c:\x.cab
    C:\WINDOWS\System32\vbsys2.dll

    If you get an error when deleting a file. Right click on the file and check to see if the read only attribute is checked. If it is, uncheck it and try again. Other wise open Task Manager and kill the process if running then delete the file.


    Now run Ccleaner (installed while running the READ ME FIRST). Now if running Win XP goto c:\windows\Prefetch and delete all files in this folder.

    Now we need to Reset Web Settings:
    1) If you have an Internet Explorer icon on your Desktop, goto step 2. If not, skip to step 3.
    2) Now right click on your desktop Internet Explorer icon and select Properties. Then click the Programs tab and then click "Reset Web Settings". Now go back to the General tab and set your home page address to something useful like www.majorgeeks.com. Click Apply. Click Delete Cookies, Click Delete Files and select Delete all Offline content too, Click OK. When it finishes Click OK. Then skip step 3.
    3) If you do not have an Internet Explorer icon on your Desktop, click Start, Control Panel (for some systems it may be Start, Settings, Control Panel), Internet Options, Programs tab and then click "Reset Web Settings". Now go back to the General tab and set your home page address to something useful like www.majorgeeks.com. Click Apply. Click Delete Cookies, Click Delete Files and select Delete all Offline content too, Click OK. When it finishes Click OK.

    Now reboot in normal mode and post a new HJT log. And tell us how things are working.
    Let me know whether you can download now. If so, start running the steps in:

    READ ME FIRST BEFORE ASKING FOR SUPPORT: Basic Spyware, Trojan And Virus Removal
     
  6. mcd278

    mcd278 Private E-2

    HA! Point well taken. Here's what I was able to accomplish:
    1. Ran LSP-Fix, which did not allow me to download.
    2. Fixed selected lines in Hijack This log.
    3. Using Windows Explorer, deleted certain files, folders + programs (Note: \System32\nsoD1.dll, snjkoth.exe + c:\ex .cab, x.cab not found. System32\mszx23.exe "in use by another program" + unable to be deleted. Checked Task manager + program not in use)
    4. Ran Ccleaner + deleted files in c:\windows\Prefetch folder.
    5. Reset web settings

    Notes:
    1. Had to run HJT in safe mode because in normal mode trying to run it resulted in an "unspecified file" error prompt.
    2. When reboot in normal mode, startup is incredibly slow and a black screen appears rather than the previous blue one. This only lasts a short while, however, as "Active Desktop Recovery" soon prompts. When restore Active Desktop, the following message pops up: "SYSTEM STOPPED- System has been stopped due to serious malfunction. Spyware activity has been detected".
    3. After running Ccleaner, fixing HJT probs + deleting certain Windows files, I was able to connect to majorgeeks.com; however, I am unable to download and have received several "IE has encountered a problem + has to close" prompts.

    My plan of action is to use my PC to download as many of the required programs, files, etc. as possible off the website, burn them onto CD-R and install them on the infected PC (the commute back + forth being the reason for my slow response time- my apologies); however, I will await your reply before doing so.

    THANKS again.
     

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  7. chaslang

    chaslang MajorGeeks Admin - Master Malware Expert Staff Member

    I'm not sure what you mean by
    You don't download anything when you run LSP-fix. Or did you mean that you ran LSP-fix to fix the file I gave you and now you still cannot download with your browser.

    You need to get the follow program onto the problem PC and run it to fix a HaxDoor problem.


    Now download: HSFix.zip

    Extract the tool from the ZIP File to a folder you can easily find (preferably in its own folder - like C:\HSFix).

    Now please boot to Safe Mode and DoubleClick hsfix.bat to run the tool.

    Allow it as long as it takes to run, then Reboot to Normal Windows and look for a log at C:\hslog.txt . Please attach that log when you come back later after doing the steps below.

    Also have HijackThis fix the below two lines:

    O15 - Trusted IP range: 81.222.131.59
    O15 - Trusted IP range: 81.222.131.59 (HKLM)


    And yes, get the tools we recommend onto a CD so you can run them on this PC.
     
    Last edited: Jun 5, 2005
  8. mcd278

    mcd278 Private E-2

    Sorry for the belated reply... terrible Adelphia cable connection.

    1. Regarding LSP-FX, I ran it to remedy the download issue; however, I still cannot download on the problem PC.
    2. I ran HJT (in safe mode, as normal mode labeled the program icon an "unspecified link") in an attempt to fix the Trusted IP range: 81.222.131.59 issue with no luck. Repeated attempts resulted in similar failure.
    3. I have attached HJT + HS Logs for review.
    4. I was able to run Adaware, About Buster, CCleaner, CW Shredder, HS Remove + Stinger. I ws unable to run SpyBot due to my inability to connect to the Net on the problem PC.
    5. While in safe mode, I got a "Virtual Memory Low" prompt. Is this a result of spyware, etc.?
     

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  9. chaslang

    chaslang MajorGeeks Admin - Master Malware Expert Staff Member

    Did you run HSfix in safe mode? It did not fix everything. Run it again. Make sure you boot into safe mode to run it. Save the log and post it here. In fact, while in safe mode look at the log yourself and make sure you do not see any "Unable to remove xxxxx" filenames in step 4 in the file. For example, your last log said:
    unable to remove vdmt16.sys
    unable to remove drct16.dll
    unable to remove mszx23.exe

    If you still see them, run the tool a couple more times. See if we can get those fixed. Try killing mszx23.exe using Task Manager first (if necessary).


    Let's see if we can remove the TZ IP address.
    Run IE, select Tools, Internet Options. Now select Security and then click the Trusted Sites circle. Then click the Sites button. Look for the 81.222.131.59 address in the Web sites box and select it. Then click Remove. Then at the bottom make sure there is a check mark in the box that says Require server verification...... blah blah. Now click OK. And OK again.


    Please explain:
    All you have to do is double click on the HijackThis.exe file that you unzipped. Open Windows Explorer, locate hijackthis.exe and double click on it. Do this in normal boot mode. Post the log.
     
    Last edited: Jun 8, 2005
  10. mcd278

    mcd278 Private E-2

    1. I ran HSfix in safe mode, and it seems as though it removed all problems.
    2. I removed the TZ IP address from trusted sites, but 81.222.131.59 (HKLM) remains.
    3. I ran HJT in safe mode. In normal mode, when I run HJT- whether from C:\ or CD-Rom- I get the following prompt: "Windows cannot access the specified device, path or filew. You may not have the appropriate permissions to access the item." It runs properly in safe mode.

    (Note: I burned the logs onto CD-R but for whatver reason they are not showing up. I will attempt to burn them again + post this evening. If I don't have any luck, I'll type it.)
     
  11. mcd278

    mcd278 Private E-2

    As promised, HJT + HSfix logs attached.
     

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  12. chaslang

    chaslang MajorGeeks Admin - Master Malware Expert Staff Member

    You still have a HorseServer infection. Let's try some additonal steps.

    Now please download DelDomains and unzip it to your desktop.

    Find the files from deldomains.zip on your Desktop and RightClick on the deldomains.inf file and select Install.

    Also download HOSTERand then follow the below steps.
    • Unzip Hoster to a convenient folder such as C:\Hoster
    • Run Hoster.exe, click Restore Original Hosts and then click OK.
    • Click the X to exit the program
    Run HijackThis and select the following lines but DO NOT CLICK FIX until you exit all browser sessions including the one you are reading in right now (some may not exist):
    O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [secboot] C:\WINDOWS\System32\mszx23.exe !!
    O15 - Trusted IP range: 81.222.131.59 (HKLM)
    O20 - Winlogon Notify: drct16 - C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\drct16.dll

    After clicking Fix, exit HJT.

    Please download the following tool: Pocket KillBox
    Extract Pocket Killbox to its own folder! Then run Killbox.

    Now, Copy and Paste C:\WINDOWS\System32\mszx23.exe into the box – If it exists, it will show up in Blue. Check the option to Delete on Reboot and Click the Red X and Yes to the confirmation message. A message will ask if you want to reboot now – Click NO.

    Now, Copy and Paste C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\drct16.dll into the box – If it exists, it will show up in Blue. Check the option to Delete on Reboot and Click the RedX and Yes to the confirmation message. A message will ask if you want to reboot now Click YES and allow your PC to reboot.

    If you get an error message about Pending Operations, just reboot your PC yourself.

    Now get a new HJT log and post it here. And tell us how these steps went and how things are working.
     
  13. mcd278

    mcd278 Private E-2

    Re: Trojan-Spy.HTML.smitfraud- DIRE NEED OF ASSISTANCE

    In safe mode:
    1. Installed deldomains.inf
    2. Ran Hoster + clicked "Restore Original Hosts".
    3. Ran HJT. Only "020 Winlogon Notify... drct16.dll" existed. Fixed.
    4. Ran PocketKillbox. Neither mszx23.exe nor drct16.dll existed.

    Rebooted into normal mode:
    1. After fairly slow start up, "Active Desktop Recovery" screen popped up.
    2. Installed deldomains.inf + ran Hoster (just in case this needed to be done in normal mode).
    3. Tried to run HJT in normal mode, with no luck (still getting "Windows cannot access the specified device, path or file. You may not have the appropriate permissions to access the item" prompt).

    Rebotted into safe mode:
    1. Ran HJT again. Found "mszx23.exe" + "drct16.dll (again). Clicked fix.
    2. Ran Killbox again. Neither file/program found.
    3. Posted new HJT log.
     

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  14. chaslang

    chaslang MajorGeeks Admin - Master Malware Expert Staff Member

    Re: Trojan-Spy.HTML.smitfraud- DIRE NEED OF ASSISTANCE

    You log does not show anything. That could be because you already fixed lines before posting. Did anything come back?

    How are you (give exact details) attempting to run HijackThis? For example: are you using a shortcut, are you opening Windows Explorer and directly double clicking on hijackthis.exe?
     
  15. mcd278

    mcd278 Private E-2

    After reading your post, I called my father and had him access the Internet from the problem PC. His only complaint was that the PC seemed "slower" (he got a "Virtual Memory Low" prompt); however, no problems from the infection have come back yet. I'll keep you posted.

    In normal mode, I ran HJT both directly from the CD-Rom drive (by double-clicking on icon) and from double-clicking on the HJT.exe icon in C:\HijackThis. Both produced the "Windows cannot access the specified device, path or file. You may not have the appropriate permissions to access the item" prompt. Safe mode, as I mentioned previously, worked fine.
     
  16. chaslang

    chaslang MajorGeeks Admin - Master Malware Expert Staff Member

    You should not be running Hijackthis from the CD-Rom drive. Try directly downloading a new copy of HijackThis from HijackThis 1.99.1 right onto the problem PC. Then extract the executable from the ZIP file. Now run it, by double click on hijackthis.exe.

    Does that work?
     
  17. mcd278

    mcd278 Private E-2

    I think the problem was the McAfee Internet Security Suite installed on the machine. It automatically "cleaned" Hijack This when enabled. I disabled Virus Scan, then downloaded + ran HJT from C:\HijackThis. My log is posted. By the way, the computer *seems* to be running magnificently now! My gratitude! You rule.
     

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  18. chaslang

    chaslang MajorGeeks Admin - Master Malware Expert Staff Member

    You're welcome.

    That would mean that you do not have the current virus definitions for McAfee. Some older definitions were incorrectly identifying HijackThis to have a P2P worm.

    Sounds like you are all fixed up now and you should check out the below to help keep you clean:

    How to Protect yourself from malware!
     

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