Infected with Win32/Sirefef.AB and Win64/Sirefef.P. Help

Discussion in 'Malware Help - MG (A Specialist Will Reply)' started by Yellow77, Jun 16, 2012.

  1. Yellow77

    Yellow77 Private E-2

    I recently downloaded a file and was later infected by Win32/Sirefef.AB and Win64/Sirefef.P viruses. Any help in resolving this issue would be greatly appreciated.
     
  2. thisisu

    thisisu Malware Consultant

    Welcome to MajorGeeks, Yellow77 :)

    [​IMG] Please download Farbar Recovery Scan Tool and save it to a flash drive.

    Plug the flashdrive into the infected PC.

    Enter System Recovery Options.

    To enter System Recovery Options from the Advanced Boot Options:
    • Restart the computer.
    • As soon as the BIOS is loaded begin tapping the F8 key until Advanced Boot Options appears.
    • Use the arrow keys to select the Repair your computer menu item.
    • Choose your language settings, and then click Next.
    • Select the operating system you want to repair, and then click Next.
    • Select your user account and click Next.

    To enter System Recovery Options by using Windows installation disc:

    • Insert the installation disc.
    • Restart your computer.
    • If prompted, press any key to start Windows from the installation disc. If your computer is not configured to start from a CD or DVD, check your BIOS settings.
    • Click Repair your computer.
    • Choose your language settings, and then click Next.
    • Select the operating system you want to repair, and then click Next.
    • Select your user account an click Next.
    On the System Recovery Options menu you will get the following options:
    • Select Command Prompt
    • In the command window type in notepad and press Enter.
    • The notepad opens. Under File menu select Open.
    • Select "Computer" and find your flash drive letter and close the notepad.
    • In the command window type e:\frst.exe (for x64 bit version type e:\frst64) and press Enter
    • Note: Replace letter e with the drive letter of your flash drive.
    • The tool will start to run.
    • When the tool opens click Yes to disclaimer.
    • Press Scan button.
    • It will make a log (FRST.txt) on the flash drive. Please attach this log to your next reply. (How to attach)

    [​IMG] Also run this search using FRST.
    Type the below bolded text in the edit box after "Search:".

    services.exe

    Then click the Search button.

    It will make a log (Search.txt) on the flash drive. Please attach this log to your next reply. (How to attach)
     
  3. Yellow77

    Yellow77 Private E-2

    I have Microsoft Security Essentials curently installed, could this be one of the problems? Also, what antivirus would you recommend if i get this fixed?
     

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  4. thisisu

    thisisu Malware Consultant

    NOTICE: This script was written specifically for this user, for use on that particular machine. Running this on another machine may cause damage to your operating system

    Attached is fixlist.txt
    • Save fixlist.txt to your flash drive.
    • You should now have both fixlist.txt and FRST64.exe on your flash drive.

    Now re-enter System Recovery Options.
    Run FRST64 and press the Fix button just once and wait.
    The tool will make a log on the flashdrive (Fixlog.txt).
    Please attach this to your next message. (How to attach)

    Now attempt to boot normally and remember to attach your Fixlog.txt
     

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