Malware/Virus/Trojan problem-(appears serious)

Discussion in 'Malware Help (A Specialist Will Reply)' started by Christian7, Nov 7, 2010.

  1. Christian7

    Christian7 Private E-2

    Dear friends,

    I am new to the site and hope someone can help with an infection I cannot remove.

    The problem seemed to happen several days ago. I can't recall doing anything significant.

    Symptoms: slow computer, page hijacking and the worst: the inability to open ANY anti root-kit app. Every one supplies some random error for why it cannot be loaded properly, a sure sign something is going on. This happens both in normal and safe mode. Both Sophos and AVG were unable locate the problem.

    I have now followed the steps from this site's Malware tutorial and as expected was unable to load Combofix, Rootrepeal, or MGTools. See attached for my log from SAS and Malwarebytes.

    Thanks in advance for any expertise, Christian
     

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  2. TimW

    TimW MajorGeeks Administrator - Jedi Malware Expert Staff Member

    Have you tried doing a system restore to before the issues started? Tell me exactly what happens when you try to run MGTools.
     
  3. Christian7

    Christian7 Private E-2

    Hi,

    System restore was disabled when I attempted to restore previously so no clean points are available.

    I have managed to now run Combofix and MG tools but still cannot run RR.

    Attached are my logs.

    Many thanks.
     

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  4. chaslang

    chaslang MajorGeeks Admin - Master Malware Expert Staff Member

    A likely reason you had problems running ComboFix and MGtools is due to AVG. I suggest that you uninstall AVG until we finish cleaning your PC. Otherwise you will have difficulty trying to do the below. Also you may just find, it is a major contributor towards your PC being slow.


    Uninstall the below software:
    Java(TM) 6 Update 14
    Prevx

    Run C:\MGtools\analyse.exe by double clicking on it (Note: if using Vista or Win 7, 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:

    R3 - URLSearchHook: (no name) - {414b6d9d-4a95-4e8d-b5b1-149dd2d93bb3} - (no file)
    O2 - BHO: (no name) - {414b6d9d-4a95-4e8d-b5b1-149dd2d93bb3} - (no file)
    O3 - Toolbar: (no name) - {7FEBEFE3-6B19-4349-98D2-FFB09D4B49CA} - (no file)
    O3 - Toolbar: (no name) - {414b6d9d-4a95-4e8d-b5b1-149dd2d93bb3} - (no file)
    O23 - Service: FJIBC - Unknown owner - C:\Users\Chris\AppData\Local\Temp\FJIBC.exe (file missing)
    O23 - Service: FRYXYM - Unknown owner - C:\Users\Chris\AppData\Local\Temp\FRYXYM.exe (file missing)
    O23 - Service: FVI - Unknown owner - C:\Users\Chris\AppData\Local\Temp\FVI.exe (file missing)
    O23 - Service: GJMNVOT - Unknown owner - C:\Users\Chris\AppData\Local\Temp\GJMNVOT.exe (file missing)
    O23 - Service: IRDNCOTZKP - Unknown owner - C:\Users\Chris\AppData\Local\Temp\IRDNCOTZKP.exe (file missing)
    O23 - Service: IUEZK - Unknown owner - C:\Users\Chris\AppData\Local\Temp\IUEZK.exe (file missing)
    O23 - Service: OBHZPCVSUAJ - Unknown owner - C:\Users\Chris\AppData\Local\Temp\OBHZPCVSUAJ.exe (file missing)
    O23 - Service: POCR - Unknown owner - C:\Users\Chris\AppData\Local\Temp\POCR.exe (file missing)
    O23 - Service: POGZBZQWTE - Unknown owner - C:\Users\Chris\AppData\Local\Temp\POGZBZQWTE.exe (file missing)
    O23 - Service: T - Unknown owner - C:\Users\Chris\AppData\Local\Temp\T.exe (file missing)
    O23 - Service: WMXERQHB - Unknown owner - C:\Users\Chris\AppData\Local\Temp\WMXERQHB.exe (file missing)
    O23 - Service: WRVAHFMGM - Unknown owner - C:\Users\Chris\AppData\Local\Temp\WRVAHFMGM.exe (file missing)
    O23 - Service: XSRTAMLECE - Unknown owner - C:\Users\Chris\AppData\Local\Temp\XSRTAMLECE.exe (file missing)
    O23 - Service: YBHTJ - Unknown owner - C:\Users\Chris\AppData\Local\Temp\YBHTJ.exe (file missing)
    O23 - Service: ZEXRVQM - Unknown owner - C:\Users\Chris\AppData\Local\Temp\ZEXRVQM.exe (file missing)
    O23 - Service: ZXAYC - Unknown owner - C:\Users\Chris\AppData\Local\Temp\ZXAYC.exe (file missing)

    After clicking Fix, exit HJT.

    Now we need to use ComboFix to remove a bunch of malware files.
    • 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 has expired or need to be updated to a new version, make sure you allow it to update.
    • Open Notepad and copy/paste the text in the below quote box into it:
    • 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.
    • Now use your mouse to drag CFscript.txt on top of ComboFix.exe
    • 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.


    After reboot, now install the current version of Sun Java from: Sun Java Runtime Environment
    Now run Ccleaner. Only use the Run Cleaner button. Do not run anything else on any other forms.

    Now run the C:\MGtools\GetLogs.bat file by double clicking on it (Note: if using Vista or Win7, 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!
     
  5. Christian7

    Christian7 Private E-2

    I've uninstalled AVG and Prevx.

    When I run MGTools there is no option to select system scan. The program just runs automatically, goes through the motions and then supplies me with a log.

    I do have the normal version of hijack this which appears to boot up alright...?
     
  6. Christian7

    Christian7 Private E-2

    Sorry my friend, please ignore the previous post.

    I have finished your instructions and attached are the required logs.

    Many thanks
     

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  7. TimW

    TimW MajorGeeks Administrator - Jedi Malware Expert Staff Member

    * 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\F72B.tmp
    c:\windows\system32\8017.tmp
    C:\Windows\System32\KPGPSLJDU
    
    
    * 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 previous 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!
     
  8. Christian7

    Christian7 Private E-2

    See attached for the logs. Thank you.
     

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  9. chaslang

    chaslang MajorGeeks Admin - Master Malware Expert Staff Member

    You need to tell us how things are working. ;)
     
  10. Christian7

    Christian7 Private E-2

    They are not quite back to normal.

    I am on Win 7 starter. My computer health check software (toshiba) isn't working and I no longer get the windows warning about an opening program that wants to make changes to the system.

    It also still takes longer than normal to load.

    But there is a definite improvement as it is quicker now...

    Cheers
     
  11. chaslang

    chaslang MajorGeeks Admin - Master Malware Expert Staff Member

    Don't know what this is but you can ask about this in the Software Forum. This is software that is likely just slowing your PC down anyway like all the other junk Toshiba is loading which is why your startup is so slow. This is not a malware problem. You also need to increase your memory to 2GB if you want to have better performance. You don't even have the minimum we recommend for XP. Your logs show
    Code:
    Total Physical Memory 768.00 MB 
    Available Physical Memory 194.01 MB
    And your laptop is an older slower type laptop
    Code:
    Processor x86 Family 6 Model 13 Stepping 8 GenuineIntel ~1396 Mhz 
    You also have all the below loading when you startup.

    So this is not a problem. ;)
     
  12. Christian7

    Christian7 Private E-2

    What I meant by this is Windows 7 has a feature where if you open any program, the system pauses and a dialogue box pops up that requests you authorize the operation. It was working before these problems at at one point helped prevent an unauthorized program from operation.

    Anyhow I greatly appreciate the help. Please allow me to make a small donation to you both for your time.

    Cheers.
     
  13. Christian7

    Christian7 Private E-2

    Hi,

    After testing it seems the infection is still there.

    Google is still redirecting to different sites and any anti root-kit program I try to run won't work.

    Any other tips?

    Thanks.
     
  14. chaslang

    chaslang MajorGeeks Admin - Master Malware Expert Staff Member



    Download TDSSKiller from Kaspersky to your directly onto your Desktop
    • Now double click the TDSSkiller.exe file to run it ( if using Vista or Windows 7 do not double click on it but rather, right click and select Run As Administrartor. )
    • Allow the application to run if prompted by Windows or any security programs you have installed
    • It will start the scan and run rather quickly and will notify you of whether anything is found or not.
    • Follow the instructions to delete/quarantine if asks you what to do when if finds something.
    • Whether an infection is found or not, a log file should be created on your C: drive ( or whatever drive you boot from) in the root folder named something like TDSSKiller.2.1.1_27.12.2009_14.17.04_log.txt which is based on the program version # and date and time run. Please attach this log to your next reply. (See: HOW TO: Attach Items To Your Post )
     
  15. Christian7

    Christian7 Private E-2

    Here is the log (saved in a different file name). Nothing detected apparently.

    My internet browsers are slow. When I do searches on google, excite, yahoo, altavista, ask etc they appear to be being redirected to somewhere else before producing results. And now some script loading error occurs when I try to load a lot of common websites.

    Thanks
     
  16. Christian7

    Christian7 Private E-2

    See attached
     

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  17. chaslang

    chaslang MajorGeeks Admin - Master Malware Expert Staff Member

    Let's see if Combofix is still detecting infected system files ( like userinit.exe ). Please delete the current copy of ComboFix.exe from your Desktop and then download and run the current version: combofix.exe

    Attach the new log.
     
  18. Christian7

    Christian7 Private E-2

    Hi, see attached for the combofix log. It seems the userinit.exe was infected again. Why does the infection habitually re-appear?

    I also tried to run Tizer rootkit razor, but every time it goes through the system files the computer crashes with the dreaded blue screen.

    Many thanks.
     

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  19. TimW

    TimW MajorGeeks Administrator - Jedi Malware Expert Staff Member

    Combo is not indicating any infection. Tell me what issues, if any, you are still having.
     

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