FPW021 - 2nd Time

Discussion in 'Malware Help (A Specialist Will Reply)' started by gregdil, Nov 6, 2009.

  1. gregdil

    gregdil Private E-2

    hello,
    same user re-infected the same computer from june...sigh...
    anyway, here are some logs...
    one thing that is different this time:
    there is a desktop icon for a program called "Safety Center",
    there is a folder called "C:\SafetyCenter", and there is even
    a "Safety Center" icon in the control panel...
    i guess this is the baddie but i haven't done anything with the
    folders since i'm not sure how to remove it thoroughly in lieu
    of just deleting everything...
    there is even an 'uninstall.exe' at C:\SafetyCenter but it seems
    like a trick...
    thanks as usual for any help!
    greg
     

    Attached Files:

  2. gregdil

    gregdil Private E-2

    more log files...thanks again!
     

    Attached Files:

  3. TimW

    TimW MajorGeeks Administrator - Jedi Malware Expert Staff Member

    Let's start with this and then see how things are running.

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

    * Make sure that combofix.exe that you downloaded while doing the READ & RUN ME is on your Desktop but Do not run it!
    If it is not on your Desktop, the below will not work.
    * Also make sure you have shut down all protection software (antivirus, antispyware...etc) or they may get in the way of allowing ComboFix to run properly.
    * If ComboFix tells you it needs to update to a new version, make sure you allow it to update.
    * Open Notepad and copy/paste the text in the below code box into it (make sure you scroll all the way down in the code box to get all lines selected ):
    Code:
    KILLALL::
    File::
    c:\windows\system32\SET117.tmp
    c:\windows\system32\mscert.dll
    C:\-258281674
    C:\WINDOWS\system32\fitevide
    
    Folder::
    C:\SafetyCenter
    C:\-258281674
    C:\WINDOWS\system32\fitevide
    
    * Save the above as CFscript.txt and make sure you save it to the same location (should be on your Desktop) as ComboFix.exe
    * At this point, you MUST EXIT ALL BROWSERS NOW before continuing!
    * You should have both the ComboFix.exe and CFScript.txt icons on your Desktop.
    If it asks you to overide the prvevious file with the same name, click YES.
    * Now use your mouse to drag CFscript.txt on top of ComboFix.exe
    http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v666/sUBs/CFScriptB-4.gif
    * Follow the prompts.
    * When it finishes, a log will be produced named c:\combofix.txt
    * I will ask for this log below

    Note:

    Do not mouseclick combofix's window while it is running. That may cause it to stall.

    Now run the C:\MGtools\GetLogs.bat file by double clicking on it (Note: if using Vista, don't double click, use right click and select Run As Administrator).

    Then attach the below logs:

    * C:\ComboFix.txt
    * C:\MGlogs.zip

    Make sure you tell me how things are working now!
     
  4. gregdil

    gregdil Private E-2

    hi tim,
    followed all procedures, log files are attached...
    computer is working quite well now...
    no pop-ups or warnings from SAV...
    the 'safety center icon' has lost it's association
    on the desktop and in the control panel...
    thanks,
    greg
     

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  5. TimW

    TimW MajorGeeks Administrator - Jedi Malware Expert Staff Member

    Very good. Your logs are clean.

    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 real-time protection. They are useful as backup scanners.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" /u
        • Notes: The space between the combofix" and the /u, it must be there.
        • This will uninstall ComboFix and also reset hidden files and folders settings back to Windows defaults.
    3. Any other miscellaneous tools we may have had you install or download can be uninstalled and deleted.
    4. If we had you download any registry patches like fixme.reg or fixWLK.reg (or any others), you can delete these files now.
    5. If running Vista, 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. Go to add/remove programs and uninstall HijackThis.
    7. 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.
    8. If you are running Vista, Windows XP or Windows ME, do the below:
      • Refer to the cleaning procedures in step 3 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 ato create a new clean Restore Point.
    9. After doing the above, you should work thru the below link:
     
  6. gregdil

    gregdil Private E-2

    hi tim,
    went throgh the "how to protect yourself from malware!" with the hopes that i would never have to contact you guys again with regards to this computer...
    followed pretty much all instructions and am now running:
    anti-virus: SAV corporate
    firewall: COMODO Pro
    CCleaner
    anti-spyware: SuperAntiSpyware Pro
    SpyWare Blaster

    my only question is regarding running only one 'real-time blocker', because Comodo Pro includes the 'Firewall' (set to 'Safe Mode') and 'Defense+', (set to 'Clean PC Mode')...should i disable the 'Defense+' so that it does not conflict with SuperAntiSpyware?

    thanks a lot for your help!
    greg
     
  7. TimW

    TimW MajorGeeks Administrator - Jedi Malware Expert Staff Member

    Frankly I am not familiar with Comodo Pro. I don't honestly know if it will conflict with SAS Pro. You may wish to ask that in the software forum. However, if the Defense+ is an active spyware cleaner, then yes, you should not have both running. You can probably set SAS to a manual scanning feature to run as a backup scanner. But again, you should check this in the software forum. :)
     

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