Search engine redirection & Yotoo

Discussion in 'Malware Help - MG (A Specialist Will Reply)' started by vvgomez, Mar 22, 2013.

  1. vvgomez

    vvgomez Private First Class

    Hello,

    I have been dealing with a search engine redirection infection. I did the general cleaning and scanning and everything went to normal, but I still suspect that some registry could be infected.

    I would like to know if the computer is complete clean. The system of my computer is Windows 8. I would appreciate any help.

    I attached logs created.

    Thank you,
     

    Attached Files:

  2. Kestrel13!

    Kestrel13! Super Malware Fighter - Major Dilemma Staff Member

    Ask Toolbar <--- uninstall this junk.


    [​IMG] Fix items using RogueKiller.

    Double-click RogueKiller.exe to run. (Vista/7 right-click and select Run as Administrator)
    When it opens, press the Scan button
    Now click the Registry tab and locate these 4 detections:

    • [RUN][SUSP PATH] HKCU\[...]\Run : Yontoo Desktop ("C:\Users\Ivana pc\AppData\Roaming\Yontoo\YontooDesktop.exe") [7] -> FOUND
    • [RUN][SUSP PATH] HKCU\[...]\Run : SearchProtect (C:\Users\Ivana pc\AppData\Roaming\SearchProtect\bin\cltmng.exe) [7] -> FOUND
    • [RUN][SUSP PATH] HKUS\S-1-5-21-1802707287-2779825395-70489683-1001[...]\Run : Yontoo Desktop ("C:\Users\Ivana pc\AppData\Roaming\Yontoo\YontooDesktop.exe") [7] -> FOUND
    • [RUN][SUSP PATH] HKUS\S-1-5-21-1802707287-2779825395-70489683-1001[...]\Run : SearchProtect (C:\Users\Ivana pc\AppData\Roaming\SearchProtect\bin\cltmng.exe) [7] -> FOUND

    Place a checkmark each of these items, leave the others unchecked.
    Now press the Delete button.
    When it is finished, there will be a log on your desktop called: RKreport[2].txt
    Attach RKreport[2].txt to your next message. (How to attach)
    Reboot the machine.


    Now rerun Hitman Pro and have it delete Potential Unwanted Programs.


    Please disable all anti-virus and anti-spyware programs while we do the following (re-enable when you are finished):

    Run C:\MGtools\analyse.exe by double clicking on it (Note: if using Vista, don't double click, use right click and select Run As Administrator). This is really HijackThis (select Do a system scan only) 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:

    • O2 - BHO: mefeediaTest - {154d932f-dc51-4a4f-9d52-b78b1419d3b4} - C:\Program Files (x86)\mefeediatest\w3itemplateX.dll
    • O2 - BHO: WhiteSmoke New - {739df940-c5ee-4bab-9d7e-270894ae687a} - C:\Program Files (x86)\WhiteSmoke_New\prxtbWhit.dll
    • O2 - BHO: DefaultTabBHO - {7F6AFBF1-E065-4627-A2FD-810366367D01} - C:\Users\Ivana pc\AppData\Roaming\DefaultTab\DefaultTab\DefaultTabBHO.dll
    • O2 - BHO: Ask Toolbar BHO - {D4027C7F-154A-4066-A1AD-4243D8127440} - C:\Program Files (x86)\Ask.com\GenericAskToolbar.dll
    • O3 - Toolbar: Ask Toolbar - {D4027C7F-154A-4066-A1AD-4243D8127440} - C:\Program Files (x86)\Ask.com\GenericAskToolbar.dll
    • O3 - Toolbar: mefeediaTest - {154d932f-dc51-4a4f-9d52-b78b1419d3b4} - C:\Program Files (x86)\mefeediatest\w3itemplateX.dll
    • O3 - Toolbar: GamesBar (W) - {2e94b700-eafb-4c9e-a696-77200aa3f89b} - C:\Program Files (x86)\gamesagogo_w3i\encyclopediabritannicagamesbarX.dll
    • O3 - Toolbar: WhiteSmoke New Toolbar - {739df940-c5ee-4bab-9d7e-270894ae687a} - C:\Program Files (x86)\WhiteSmoke_New\prxtbWhit.dll
    • O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [ApnUpdater] "C:\Program Files (x86)\Ask.com\Updater\Updater.exe"
    • O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [SearchProtectAll] C:\Program Files (x86)\SearchProtect\bin\cltmng.exe
    • O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [SearchEngineProtection] C:\Program Files (x86)\GamesBar\update\SearchEngineProtection.exe
    • O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [Yontoo Desktop] "C:\Users\Ivana pc\AppData\Roaming\Yontoo\YontooDesktop.exe"
    • O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [SearchProtect] C:\Users\Ivana pc\AppData\Roaming\SearchProtect\bin\cltmng.exe
    • O23 - Service: Search Protect by Conduit Updater (CltMngSvc) - Conduit - C:\Program Files (x86)\SearchProtect\bin\CltMngSvc.exe
    • O23 - Service: DefaultTabUpdate - Unknown owner - C:\Users\Ivana pc\AppData\Roaming\DefaultTab\DefaultTab\DTUpdate.exe
    After clicking Fix exit HJT.


    Download and run OTM.

    Download OTM by Old Timer and save it to your Desktop.

    • Right-click OTM.exe And select " Run as administrator " to run it.
    • Paste the following code under the [​IMG] area. Do not include the word Code.
    Code:
    :reg
    [HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run]
    "SearchEngineProtection"=-
    "Yontoo Desktop"=-
    "SearchProtect"=-
    [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\windows\currentVersion\Run]
    "ApnUpdater"=-
    "SearchProtectAll"=-
    [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\Wow6432Node\microsoft\windows\currentVersion\Run]
    "ApnUpdater"=-
    "SearchProtectAll"=-
    [HKEY_USERS\S-1-5-21-1802707287-2779825395-70489683-1001\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\run]
    "SearchEngineProtection"=-
    "Yontoo Desktop"=-
    "SearchProtect"=-
    [-HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\SearchScopes\{2fa28606-de77-4029-af96-b231e3b8f827}]
    
    :files
    C:\Users\Ivana pc\AppData\Roaming\Yontoo
    C:\Users\Ivana pc\AppData\Roaming\SearchProtect
    
    :Commands
    [emptytemp]
    [Reboot]
    • Return to OTM, right click in the Paste List of Files/Folders to Move window (under the yellow bar) and choose Paste.
    • Push the large [​IMG] button.
    • OTM may ask to reboot the machine. Please do so if asked.
    • Copy everything in the Results window (under the green bar), and paste it into notepad, save it as something appropriate and attach it into your next reply.

    NOTE: If you are unable to copy/paste from this window (as will be the case if the machine was rebooted), open Notepad (Start->All Programs->Accessories->Notepad), click File->Open, in the File Name box enter *.log and press the Enter key, navigate to the C:\_OTM\MovedFiles folder, and open the newest .log file present, and attach the contents of that document back here in your next post.



    [​IMG] Please download Junkware Removal Tool to your desktop.
    • Shut down your protection software now to avoid potential conflicts.
    • Run the tool by double-clicking it. If you are using Windows Vista or Seven, right-mouse click it and select Run as Administrator.
    • The tool will open and start scanning your system.
    • Please be patient as this can take a while to complete depending on your system's specifications.
    • On completion, a log (JRT.txt) is saved to your desktop and will automatically open.
    • Attach JRT.txt to your next message.


    Now run the C:\MGtools\GetLogs.bat file by double clicking on it. (Right click and run as admin if using Vista or Windows7) Then attach the new C:\MGlogs.zip file that will be created by running this.

    Let me know of any problems you may have encountered with the above instructions and also let me know how things are running now!
     
  3. vvgomez

    vvgomez Private First Class

    Hi Kestrel13!,

    I followed all the steps without any problem. Attached are all the logs. Hope you find everything ok now. Crossing fingers.

    Thank you for your time,

    vv
     

    Attached Files:

  4. Kestrel13!

    Kestrel13! Super Malware Fighter - Major Dilemma Staff Member

    You're welcome. :)

    Potential Unwanted Programs still showing in your latest Hitman log, you need to have it delete those, will it?

    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.

    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.
     
  5. vvgomez

    vvgomez Private First Class

    So should I try both, delete Potential Unwanted Programs with Hitman and then do the fixme.reg step or just this last step only?

    Let me know please,

    Thank you,

    vv
     
  6. Kestrel13!

    Kestrel13! Super Malware Fighter - Major Dilemma Staff Member

    Both please. :)
     
  7. vvgomez

    vvgomez Private First Class

    Hi Kestrel13!,

    Done! Please find attached log and screen capture of success fixMe process... :)

    Waiting for your next instructions...

    Thank you for your help!

    vv
     

    Attached Files:

  8. Kestrel13!

    Kestrel13! Super Malware Fighter - Major Dilemma Staff Member

    Ready for final steps? Everything running nicely now? :)
     
  9. vvgomez

    vvgomez Private First Class

    everything looks great!!!
     
  10. Kestrel13!

    Kestrel13! Super Malware Fighter - Major Dilemma Staff Member

    Lovely. :)

    If you are not having any other malware problems, it is time to do our final steps:
    1. We recommend you keep Malwarebytes Anti-Malware for scanning/removal of malware.
    2. 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.)
      • Press and hold the Windows key [​IMG] and then press the letter R on your keyboard. This opens the Run dialog box.
      • Copy and paste the below into the Run box and then click OK. Note the quotes are required
      • "%userprofile%\Desktop\combofix" /uninstall
        • Notes: The space between the combofix" and the /uninstall, it must be there.
        • This will uninstall ComboFix and also reset hidden files and folders settings back to Windows defaults.
    3. Go back to step 4 of the READ ME and renable your Disk Emulation software with Defogger if you had disabled it.
    4. Go to add/remove programs and uninstall HijackThis. If you don't see it or it will not uninstall, don't worry about it. Just move on to the next step.
    5. If running Vista or Win 7, 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.
    6. Goto the C:\MGtools folder and find the MGclean.bat file. Double click ( if running Vista, Win7, or Win 8 Right Click and Run As Administrator ) on this file to run this cleanup program that will remove files and folders related to MGtools and some other items from our cleaning procedures.
    7. If we had you download any registry patches like fixme.reg or fixWLK.reg (or any others) and running MGclean.bat did not remove, you can delete these files now.
    8. Any other miscellaneous tools we may have had you install or download can be uninstalled and deleted.
    9. If you are running Win 7, Vista, Windows XP or Windows ME, do the below:
      • Refer to the cleaning procedures pointed to by step 6 of the READ ME
        for your Window version and see the instructions to Disable System Restore which will flush your Restore Points.
      • Then reboot and Enable System Restore to create a new clean Restore Point.
    10. After doing the above, you should work thru the below link:
     
  11. vvgomez

    vvgomez Private First Class

    Ok, still lot of homework ahead, but this is the easy part ;)

    I let you know if I have any problem with the following steps. If not, I thank you now for all your help. I really appreciate your dedication and time to fix my problem. :)

    vv
     
  12. Kestrel13!

    Kestrel13! Super Malware Fighter - Major Dilemma Staff Member

    Most welcome. :) Safe surfing!
     

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