Browser hijack and redirect

Discussion in 'Malware Help (A Specialist Will Reply)' started by JWFRamsay, Dec 30, 2012.

  1. JWFRamsay

    JWFRamsay Private E-2

    Hi,

    Ran all tools for windows 7 setup. Thought it work but seems to have reappeared with a vengeance.

    Here are the logs
     

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  2. JWFRamsay

    JWFRamsay Private E-2

    after reading my posting to check it suggested running MBR program here is the log for that one

    Thanks
     

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  3. dr.moriarty

    dr.moriarty Malware Super Sleuth Staff Member

    Welcome to MajorGeeks!

    I'll look over your logs and post a reply later.
    dr.m
     
  4. JWFRamsay

    JWFRamsay Private E-2

    Thanks a lot,

    Bill
     
  5. dr.moriarty

    dr.moriarty Malware Super Sleuth Staff Member

    You're welcome, Bill

    I strongly recommend that you clean up this account's Desktop immediately leaving only shortcut links. [ C:\Users\Jackie\Desktop ] Do not store downloads, exe files, iso files....etc on your Desktop. First it is not a safe place to keep them (i.e., you may loose them due to malware, and a cluttered Desktop is an easy hiding place for malware), and last but not least - it can have an effect on your PCs performance.


    Uninstall these outdated programs, they are a security risk.
    Java(TM) 6 Update 37
    Mozilla Firefox 12.0 (x86 en-US)
    These should also be uninstalled --> see Uninstall Malware via Add/Remove Programs
    WildTangent Games
    WildTangent ORB Game Console

    Please disable all anti-virus and anti-spyware programs while we do the following steps(re-enable before coming back online):

    http://imageshack.us/a/img841/7292/thisisujrt.gif Please download Junkware Removal Tool to your desktop.
    • 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.
    Nowrun 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:
    After clicking Fix, exit HJT.

    Next download OTM by Old Timer and save it to your Desktop.

    Code:
    :Files
    C:\Users\Jackie\AppData\Local\{92275183-3CF8-4F22-B16E-92FEFA8FE1ED}
    C:\Users\Jackie\AppData\Local\{AF161CBB-2CF4-40B5-BBD6-32270498C17D}
    C:\Users\Jackie\AppData\Local\{CCA047ED-1916-4E0E-810D-04C2B1EF8BE3}
    C:\$Recycle.Bin\S-1-5-21-2017135751-886739182-1019768294-1001\$I1VGATZ.exe
    C:\QooBox /D
    C:\Users\Jackie\Desktop\Combofix_d6402.htm /D
    
    :Commands
    [purity]
    [emptytemp]
    [start explorer]
    [reboot]
    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.

    Please install the latest Sun Java Runtime Environment
    ...and also Mozilla Firefox 17.0.1 Final

    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.

    Requested new logs from:
    • JRT.txt
    • C:\_OTM\MovedFiles\log.txt
    • updated C:\MGlogs.zip

    How is the pc running now?
     
  6. JWFRamsay

    JWFRamsay Private E-2

    Here it is, the only antivirus is microsoft security essentials which I cannot figure out how to uninstall prior to running these scans, let me know if this will have to be redone.

    The only mglogs.zip appears to have an old date probably as a folder creation date that doesnt update when a file is updated within.


    Thanks
    Bill
     

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  7. dr.moriarty

    dr.moriarty Malware Super Sleuth Staff Member

    Please download AdwCleaner and save it to your Desktop.

    Now disable Microsoft Security Essentials
    Open MSE -> click Settings and under real-time protection -> uncheck the option "Turn ON real-time protection".

    Using AdwCleaner
    • Double-click AdwCleaner.exe to run it. (Vista & Win7 users should right-click and "Run As Administrator)
    • Click on Delete
    • Your pc should now automatically re-boot
    • AdwCleaner will display a log showing the files, folders, and registry entries that were removed.
    • Attach this log to your next reply.
    If you followed my instructions in running the C:\MGtools\GetLogs.bat file, an updated MGLogs.zip would be created directly in your root directory... C:\... attach it along with the AdwCleaner[S1].txt.



    *What malware problems still remain?
     
    Last edited: Jan 2, 2013
  8. JWFRamsay

    JWFRamsay Private E-2

    Hi Dr. M,
    T
    Assuming I just do the instructions in this past posting and dont go back and rerun others wioth MS Security essentials connected.

    These are the logs as requested, I hope

    Thanks for the patience,

    Bill
     

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  9. dr.moriarty

    dr.moriarty Malware Super Sleuth Staff Member

    You're welcome -

    I still need input from you on how the pc is working.. while I look over your latest logs. And please perform ONLY the instruction steps that I give you.

    dr.m
     
    Last edited: Jan 2, 2013
  10. JWFRamsay

    JWFRamsay Private E-2

    Browsers do not appear to be redirecting or hijacked any more. Will run a few more tests and let you know over the next couple days. Wkll repost here if adverts pop up.

    Many thanks

    Bill
     
  11. dr.moriarty

    dr.moriarty Malware Super Sleuth Staff Member

    :) Let's get rid of some AVG remnants by downloading the AVG Remover64bit 2012 from http://www.avg.com/us-en/utilities
    • Save it to your desktop
    • Right-click it and "Run as Administrator"
    • When prompted, re-boot.
    • Run it a second time.
    Now using Windows Explorer, delete this file: C:\ProgramData\WildTangent

    Create one final updated MGLogs.zip by running 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
     
  12. JWFRamsay

    JWFRamsay Private E-2

    Have deleted the file requested and run the AVG64 remover as indicated, it did not reboot, ran again, no reboot. Re booted and then ran a third time. Hope this is ok.

    Attached is the MGLOGS zip file. Computer is working fine no redirects
    I re activated the ms security essentials before using system for regular use. Its my wifes computer, primarily used for facebook and email. I then forgot to terminate it when running these last requests, hope that ok.
    Here it is, should I now uninstall/delete the tools. many thanks

    Bill
     

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  13. dr.moriarty

    dr.moriarty Malware Super Sleuth Staff Member

    :) You're welcome.

    *It is time to do our final steps. Be SURE to complete all of them - that will also remove some old leftover logs from April.
    1. We recommend you keep Malwarebytes Anti-Malware for scanning/removal of malware. It provides no "real-time" protection unless you purchase it and does not use any significant amount of resources ( except a little disk space ) until you run a scan.
    2. Go back to step 4 of the READ ME and re-enable your Disk Emulation software with Defogger if you had disabled it.
    3. If running Vista or Win 7, it is time to make sure you have re-enabled UAC by double clicking on the C:\MGtools\enableUAC.reg file and allowing it to be added to the registry.
    4. Go to add/remove programs and uninstall HijackThis.
    5. Go to 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.
    6. Any other miscellaneous tools we may have had you install or download can be uninstalled and/or deleted.
    7. 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.
    8. After doing the above, you should work through the below link:
    Safe surfing! http://i268.photobucket.com/albums/jj5/drmoriarty/Emoticons/char145.gif
     

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