Crypt AQLW / Rootkit ZeroAccess Infection

Discussion in 'Malware Help - MG (A Specialist Will Reply)' started by rogeregor, Mar 17, 2012.

  1. rogeregor

    rogeregor Private E-2

    Hello,

    I've read through a lot of the forum threads of other people having the same infection and gone ahead and followed the READ & RUN ME FIRST guide:
    http://forums.majorgeeks.com/showthread.php?t=35407

    Also the Windows XP Malware Removal Procedure
    http://forums.majorgeeks.com/showthread.php?t=35407

    AVG had originally detected the virus Crypt.AQLW and was periodically removing .DLL files up until I had to uninstall it for ComboFix. I maintained internet connection and Google search abilities the whole time, but I kept my wireless off as much as possible and used another computer to look up instructions and download the removal applications, then transferred them over with a usb drive.

    I installed COMODO immediately after removing AVG in order to keep some kind of protection, but I disabled it when the instructions said to and hope it doesn't complicate anything.

    Attached are the logs listed in order for:
    SUPERAntiSpyware
    MalwareBytes
    COMODO
    ComboFix
    RootRepeal
    MGtools
    TDSSKiller

    So far the computer seems to be working okay, but I would love some kind of verification, any response is greatly appreciated!
     

    Attached Files:

  2. rogeregor

    rogeregor Private E-2

    (attachments continued)

    Oh and also I ran TDSSKiller at the end for good measure. The log is attached.

    Thank You!
     

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  3. chaslang

    chaslang MajorGeeks Admin - Master Malware Expert Staff Member

    Welcome to Major Geeks!

    It looks like the cleaning procedure took care of your malware.


    If you are not having any other malware problems, it is time to do our final steps:
    1. We recommend 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 significant amount of resources ( except a little disk space ) until you run a scan.
    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.)
      • Click START then RUN and enter 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 6 oof the READ ME and renable your Disk Emulation software with Defogger if you had disabled it.
    4. Any other miscellaneous tools we may have had you install or download can be uninstalled and deleted.
    5. If we had you download any registry patches like fixme.reg or fixWLK.reg (or any others), you can delete these files now.
    6. 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.
    7. Go to add/remove programs and uninstall HijackThis.
    8. Goto the C:\MGtools folder and find the MGclean.bat file. Double click 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.
    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 7 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:
     
  4. rogeregor

    rogeregor Private E-2

    Thanks Chaslang! The forum here has been a great resource and I really appreciate everyones' effort.

    I'll be sure to refer any friends if they need help!
     
  5. chaslang

    chaslang MajorGeeks Admin - Master Malware Expert Staff Member

    You're welcome. Surf safely!
     

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