Massive Mal-ware Invasion

Welcome to Majorgeeks!

Please follow the directions in step 7 of the READ ME exactly as written and attach your HijackThis log. You appear to have a lot of problems.

 

Let's also get an installed programs list from HijackThis too!

• Run HijackThis, click Open the Misc Tools section
• Click Open Uninstall Manager
• Click Save List (generates uninstall_list.txt)
• Click Save, to save it to a file where you can find it.
• Attach the uninstall_list.txt file to your next message.

 

You forgot to attach the Uninstall list that I requested.

Did you purchase NoAdware4 ?

Uninstall this junk: SpywareBot


Make sure viewing of hidden files is enabled (per the tutorial).

Please run HijackThis and click on the Open the Misc Tools Section button on the open page. Then select Open process manager on the left-hand side. Look for the following process (or processes) and one at a time kill them by selecting it and then click Kill process. Then click yes.
C:\WINDOWS\System32\4a54ecb1.exe
C:\WINDOWS\F?nts\n?pdb.exe

After killing all the above processes, click Back.
Then please click Scan 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:
R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,SearchURL = prosearching.com
R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Default_Page_URL = about:blank
R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Default_Search_URL = prosearching.com
R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,SearchURL = prosearching.com
R0 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Local Page = \blank.htm
R0 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Local Page = prosearching.com
R3 - Default URLSearchHook is missing
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [cnz92e63] RUNDLL32.EXE w1d85cfc.dll,n 00192e62000000031d85cfc
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [w1d87f79.dll] RUNDLL32.EXE w1d87f79.dll,I2 00192e6201d87f79
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [4a54ecb1.exe] C:\WINDOWS\System32\4a54ecb1.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [spywarebot] C:\Program Files\SpywareBot\SpywareBot.exe -boot
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [Saas] "C:\PROGRA~1\TSKS~1\iexplore.exe" -vt yazr
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [4a54ecb1.exe] C:\Documents and Settings\Capt. Quag\Local Settings\Application Data\4a54ecb1.exe
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [Hgkt] C:\WINDOWS\FNTS~1\NPDB~1.EXE
O16 - DPF: {74CD40EA-EF77-4BAD-808A-B5982DA73F20} - http://yax-download.yazzle.net/YazzleActiveX.cab?refid=1123
O20 - AppInit_DLLs: C:\WINDOWS\System32\nopdb.dll

NOTE: You will get an error message from HJT about the AppInit_DLLs line. Just ignore it, click OK and continue.


After clicking Fix, exit HJT.
Boot into safe mode and use Windows Explorer to delete:

C:\Program Files\Cowabanga <--- the whole folder
C:\Program Files\SpywareBot <--- the whole folder
C:\Program Files\SpyQuake2.com <--- the whole folder
C:\Program Files\T?sks <--- the whole folder
C:\Documents and Settings\Capt. Quag\Local Settings\Application Data\4a54ecb1.exe
c:\windows\f?nts\n?pdb.exe
c:\progra~1\tsks~1\iexplore.exe
c:\windows\system32\4a54ecb1.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\nopdb.dll
C:\WINDOWS\System32\cnz92e63.dll
C:\WINDOWS\System32\w1d85cfc.dll
C:\WINDOWS\System32\w1d87f79.dll
c:\windows\downloaded program files\YazzleActiveX.inf
C:\WINDOWS\securedisk.exe
C:\WINDOWS\ssqbn.exe
C:\WINDOWS\sys10-2559123892006.exe
C:\WINDOWS\UmFpZCBQZXJmb3JtYW5jZQ\oAIDtF1ktrLAvaLQsqc3tk.vbs
If you get an error when deleting a file. Right click on the file and check to see if the read only attribute is checked. If it is, uncheck it and try again. Other wise open Task Manager and kill the process if running then delete the file.

Now if running Win XP goto c:\windows\Prefetch and delete all files in this folder.
Now run Ccleaner (installed while running the READ ME FIRST).

Now we need to Reset Web Settings:

1. If you have an Internet Explorer icon on your Desktop, goto step 2. If not, skip to step 3.
2. Now right click on your desktop Internet Explorer icon and select Properties. Then click the Programs tab and then click "Reset Web Settings". Now go back to the General tab and set your home page address to something useful like www.majorgeeks.com. Click Apply. Click Delete Cookies, Click Delete Files and select Delete all Offline content too, Click OK. When it finishes Click OK. Then skip step 3.
3. If you do not have an Internet Explorer icon on your Desktop, click Start, Control Panel (for some systems it may be Start, Settings, Control Panel), Internet Options, Programs tab and then click "Reset Web Settings". Now go back to the General tab and set your home page address to something useful like www.majorgeeks.com. Click Apply. Click Delete Cookies, Click Delete Files and select Delete all Offline content too, Click OK. When it finishes Click OK.

Note for IE 7 users: You need to select Internet Options then the Advanced tab and then Reset Internet Explorer Settings!
Now reboot in normal mode and post a new HJT log.

Make sure you tell me how things are working now.

Reminder Note: Once we have determined you are malware free you will need to disable System Restore, reboot, and re-enable system restore per step 1 of the READ & RUN ME. This only applies to if using WinXP or WinMe.

 

That's because you did not fix some of the items from my instructions last time. The below are still present in your log.

Make sure viewing of hidden files is enabled (per the tutorial).

Please run HijackThis and click on the Open the Misc Tools Section button on the open page. Then select Open process manager on the left-hand side. Look for the following process (or processes) and one at a time kill them by selecting it and then click Kill process. Then click yes.

C:\PROGRA~1\TSKS~1\iexplore.exe
C:\WINDOWS\FNTS~1\NPDB~1.EXE

After killing all the above processes, click Back.
Then please click Scan 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 - Default URLSearchHook is missing
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [Hgkt] C:\WINDOWS\FNTS~1\NPDB~1.EXE
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [Saas] "C:\PROGRA~1\TSKS~1\iexplore.exe" -vt ndrv
O20 - AppInit_DLLs: C:\WINDOWS\System32\nopdb.dll

NOTE: You will get an error message from HJT about the AppInit_DLLs line. Just ignore it, click OK and continue. MAKE SURE YOU TELL ME WHAT HAPPENS HERE. YOU MYST MAKE SURE YOU FIX THIS O20 AppInit_DLLs line


After clicking Fix, exit HJT.
Boot into safe mode and use Windows Explorer to delete (the question marks in the below file/folder names are due to unprintable characters in the names. You need to determine the real folder and filenames.)
C:\Program Files\T?sks\iexplore.exe
C:\Program Files\T?sks <--- the whole folder
c:\windows\f?nts\n?pdb.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\nopdb.dll


If you get an error when deleting a file. Right click on the file and check to see if the read only attribute is checked. If it is, uncheck it and try again. Other wise open Task Manager and kill the process if running then delete the file.

Now if running Win XP goto c:\windows\Prefetch and delete all files in this folder.
Now run Ccleaner (installed while running the READ ME FIRST).

Now reboot in normal mode and post a new HJT log.

Make sure you tell me how things are working now.

Reminder Note: Once we have determined you are malware free you will need to disable System Restore, reboot, and re-enable system restore per step 1 of the READ & RUN ME. This only applies to if using WinXP or WinMe.

 

No you did not attach the HJT log. Please attach it after doing the below

We need to get rid of the AppInit_DLLs item to get rid of you problems.

Please downloadThe Avenger by Swandog46 to your Desktop.

• Double click on Avenger.zip to open the file and extract avenger.exe to your Desktop
• Copy the below quoted text (which is a script for Avenger) into your clipboard by highlighting it and pressing
  CTRL+C

• Now, run The Avenger program by double clicking its icon on your Desktop.
• Under "Script file to execute" choose "Input Script Manually".
• Now click on the Magnifying Glass icon which will open a new window titled "View/edit script"
• Paste the text copied to clipboard into this window by pressing (Ctrl+V).
• Click Done
• Now click on the Green Light to begin execution of the script
• Answer "Yes" twice when prompted.

The Avenger will automatically do the following:

• It will Restart your computer. (When the script being executed contains "Drivers to Unload",
  The Avenger will actually reboot your system two times.)
• On reboot, it will briefly open a black command window on your desktop, this is normal.
• After the reboot, it creates a log file that should open with the results of Avenger’s actions. This log
  file will be located at C:\avenger.txt
• The Avenger will also have backed up all the files, etc., that you asked it to delete, and will have zipped
  them and moved the zip archives to C:\avenger\backup.zip.

Please attach the c:\avenger.txt file to your next message.

Now also attach a new HJT log.

 

Your log is now clean! Any remaining problems you are having with booting may not be malware issues. I will look at one more quickscan but if it shows nothing we will be finished with malware removal and I will give you final steps for your security and then send you on to the Software Forum


Run the below procedure and attach the newfiles.txt log.

• Using ShowNew

 

It looks like you did not follow the directions for using ShowNew
It appears that you did not extract all file from the ZIP file. Try again.

I don't need anymore HJT logs right now. You log was (and still is clean). If you are still having popup problems something else is hiding. Make sure you follow directions properly and get the log from ShowNew

 

This time you did it correctly. Look for yourself at the too logs an you will easily see the difference.


Start by downloading two tools we will need

- Process Explorer

- Pocket KillBox

Extract them to their own folder somewhere that you will be able to locate them later.

IMPORTANT: You should print or save the below locally, so you can refer to them while offline. You must exit all browsers before running the below steps and it would be best if you actually physically unplug your cable to the internet, reboot, and do not run anything but what I give you to do. Also it would be good to exit all processes and items in your System tray.

Do the above before continuing! Okay unplug your cable now.

Make sure you have rebooted in Normal Mode (do not open any other processes)

- Run Process Explorer

In the top section of the Process Explorer screen double click on winlogon.exe to bring up the winlogon.exe properties screen. Click on the Threads tab at the top.

Once you see this screen click on each instance of jkkli.dll once and then click the kill button. After you have killed all of the jkkli.dll under winlogon click ok. (If you do not find the dll, just continue on.)

Now repeat the above step for the below two DLLs:
viufpdud.dll

Next double click on explorer.exe and again click once on each instance of jkkli.dll and kill it. (If you do not find the dll, just continue on.)

Now repeat the above step for the below two DLLs:
viufpdud.dll

Now just exit Process Explorer.


Copy the bold text below to notepad. Save it as fixme.reg to your desktop.
Be sure the "Save as" type is set to "all files"
Once you have saved it double click it and allow it to merge with the registry.

Now run Pocket Killbox by doubleclicking on killbox.exe
Choose Tools > Delete Temp Files and click Delete Selected Temp Files.
Then after it deletes the files click the Exit (Save Settings) button.
Now back on Killbox's main window, Paste the below filenames into KILL BOX one at a time. Check mark the box that says "Delete on Reboot" and checkmark the box "Unregister DLL" (If available) Click the RED X and it will ask you to confirm the file for deletion…say YES and when the next box opens prompting you to reboot now...click NO...and proceed with the next file. Once you get to the last one click YES and it will reboot. Note some of the files listed below may not exist but we need to check for them anyway.

C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\jkkli.dll
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\viufpdud.dll
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\ilkkj.tmp
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\ilkkj.ini
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\ilkkj.ini2


If Killbox does not reboot or you get a Pending Operations type error message just reboot your PC yourself.

After reboot, delete all files in the below folders (Windows will have 2 or 3 in use and you will not be able to delete them - just work aroun them)
C:\Documents and Settings\Capt. Quag\Local Settings\TEMP
C:\Windows\Temp

Now attach a new HJT log and a new log from ShowNew.

Also tell me how the steps went.

Make sure you tell me how things are working now!

 

The below files are still there:

C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\jkkli.dll
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\ilkkj.ini

This means you are still infected with Virtumonde and it also means that something you did in the previous procedure did not work. Let's try again.

Make sure you have rebooted in Normal Mode (do not open any other processes)

- Run Process Explorer

In the top section of the Process Explorer screen double click on winlogon.exe to bring up the winlogon.exe properties screen. Click on the Threads tab at the top.

Once you see this screen click on each instance of jkkli.dll once and then click the kill button. After you have killed all of the jkkli.dll under winlogon click ok. (If you do not find the dll, just continue on.)

Next double click on explorer.exe and again click once on each instance of jkkli.dll and kill it. (If you do not find the dll, just continue on.)

Tell me later what you found or did not find in the above steps.


Now just exit Process Explorer.


Copy the bold text below to notepad. Save it as fixme.reg to your desktop.
Be sure the "Save as" type is set to "all files"
Once you have saved it double click it and allow it to merge with the registry.

Now run Pocket Killbox by doubleclicking on killbox.exe
Choose Tools > Delete Temp Files and click Delete Selected Temp Files.
Then after it deletes the files click the Exit (Save Settings) button.
Now back on Killbox's main window, Paste the below filenames into KILL BOX one at a time. Check mark the box that says "Delete on Reboot" and checkmark the box "Unregister DLL" (If available) Click the RED X and it will ask you to confirm the file for deletion…say YES and when the next box opens prompting you to reboot now...click NO...and proceed with the next file. Once you get to the last one click YES and it will reboot. Note some of the files listed below may not exist but we need to check for them anyway (The names are correct as I wrote them below. One file name is the inverse of the other.)

C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\jkkli.dll
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\ilkkj.ini

If Killbox does not reboot or you get a Pending Operations type error message just reboot your PC yourself.

After reboot, delete the below files if still found (tell me if you find them here):
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\jkkli.dll
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\ilkkj.ini

Now attach a new HJT log and a new log from ShowNew.

Also tell me how the steps went.

Make sure you tell me how things are working now!

 

You need to follow the directions and attach the logs! I know it is frustrating but sometimes malware requires multiple repetitions to remove. Your system was very badly infected from the very start and this has complicated matters. We have fixed about 50 cases of this Virtumonde in last week alone. Perhaps you have a new form or the infection that is making the procedure not work properly or the only other reason would be that directions are not being followed exactly (only you can answer the last one).

I have created a new version of ShowNew. It is now version 0.06 beta You need to download the new version of it and get a new log! This may help us find your hidden malware problems. Then I want you to do the below:

- run this Virtumonde aka Trojan Vundo Removal - and attach the VundoFix log

- now attach a new HJT log.

 

I already gave you the link in message number 12. Just re-download it.

 

Start by downloading two tools we will need

- Process Explorer

- Pocket KillBox

Extract them to their own folder somewhere that you will be able to locate them later.

IMPORTANT: You should print or save the below locally, so you can refer to them while offline. You must exit all browsers before running the below steps and it would be best if you actually physically unplug your cable to the internet, reboot, and do not run anything but what I give you to do. Also it would be good to exit all processes and items in your System tray.

Do the above before continuing! Okay unplug your cable now.

Make sure you have rebooted in Normal Mode (do not open any other processes)

- Run Process Explorer

In the top section of the Process Explorer screen double click on winlogon.exe to bring up the winlogon.exe properties screen. Click on the Threads tab at the top.

Once you see this screen click on each instance of jkkli.dll once and then click the kill button. After you have killed all of the jkkli.dll under winlogon click ok. (If you do not find the dll, just continue on.)

Now repeat the above step for the below two DLLs:
qonluhqd.dll

Next double click on explorer.exe and again click once on each instance of jkkli.dll and kill it. (If you do not find the dll, just continue on.)

Now repeat the above step for the below two DLLs:
qonluhqd.dll

Now just exit Process Explorer.

Please run HijackThis and click on the Open the Misc Tools Section button on the open page. Then select Open process manager on the left-hand side. Look for the following process (or processes) and one at a time kill them by selecting it and then click Kill process. Then click yes.

C:\WINDOWS\System32\4a54ecb1.exe
C:\Windows\xpupdate.exe


After killing all the above processes, click Back.
Then please click Scan 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:


O2 - BHO: - {2ed5ed83-b3a1-4a5f-a78e-75c3da55bb0b} - blank (file missing)
O2 - BHO: Yvakt Class - {AE0ECC2F-0C33-494C-8B22-B57A7763027F} - blank (file missing)
O2 - BHO: (no name) - {B49D0213-58D2-4AA4-9A88-3A567EA207A5} - C:\WINDOWS\System32\jkkli.dll
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [4a54ecb1.exe] C:\WINDOWS\System32\4a54ecb1.exe
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [Windows update loader] C:\Windows\xpupdate.exe
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [4a54ecb1.exe] C:\Documents and Settings\Capt. Quag\Local Settings\Application Data\4a54ecb1.exe
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [WinMedia] C:\DOCUME~1\CAPT~1.QUA\LOCALS~1\Temp\1.tmp3072.exe
O20 - Winlogon Notify: jkkli - C:\WINDOWS\System32\jkkli.dll
O20 - Winlogon Notify: satau320 - satau320.dll (file missing)
O21 - SSODL: DCOM Server 2236 - {2C1CD3D7-86AC-4068-93BC-A02304BB2236} - C:\WINDOWS\System32\2236_27.dll
O21 - SSODL: tOZdIwboDgMGH - {F0BF163C-5A15-BC96-1E14-B538C1F58DF0} - C:\WINDOWS\System32\kq.dll (file missing)


Copy the bold text below to notepad. Save it as fixme.reg to your desktop.
Be sure the "Save as" type is set to "all files"
Once you have saved it double click it and allow it to merge with the registry.

Now click Start, Run, and enter cmd and click OK! This will open a command prompt window. In the command prompt window enter the below commands each followed by the Enter key.
del %windir%\temp\win*.*
exit


Now run Pocket Killbox by doubleclicking on killbox.exe
Choose Tools > Delete Temp Files and click Delete Selected Temp Files.
Then after it deletes the files click the Exit (Save Settings) button.

Select:

• Delete on Reboot
• then Click on the All Files button.
• Please copy the file paths below to the clipboard by highlighting ALL of them and pressing CTRL + C (or, after highlighting, right-click and choose copy):

C:\WINDOWS\srvjcr~1.exe
C:\WINDOWS\srvmfl~1.exe
C:\WINDOWS\xpupdate.exe
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\4a54ecb1.exe
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\ipodra~1.exe
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\kernels8.exe
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\wtstr.exe
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\2236_27.dll
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\jkkli.dll
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\mscdaux.dll
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\qonluhqd.dll
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\ilkkj.tmp
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\ilkkj.ini
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\ilkkj.ini2
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\w0192e62.ini
C:\Documents and Settings\Capt. Quag\Local Settings\Application Data\4a54ecb1.exe

• Return to Killbox, go to the File menu, and choose Paste from Clipboard.
• Click the red-and-white Delete File button. Click Yes at the Delete on Reboot prompt. Click OK at any PendingFileRenameOperations prompt (and please let me know if you receive this message!).

If Killbox does not reboot just reboot your PC yourself.

After reboot run Windows Explorer and locate the below folders and delete ALL files in them. Windows may have a few files in use and will not let you delete them. Just work around those and delete all others.

C:\WINDOWS\TEMP\
C:\Documents and Settings\Capt. Quag\Local Settings\TEMP


Now attach a new HJT log and tell me how the steps went.
Make sure you tell me how things are working now!