PLEASE HELP! *SERIOUS* Adware/Trojan problem! I am helpless :(

Discussion in 'Malware Help (A Specialist Will Reply)' started by maria21xox, Apr 17, 2005.

  1. maria21xox

    maria21xox Guest

    Okay, let me paint the scenario that I have been going through since 10 AM this morning. I went to a website, did not download anything, and then all of a sudden I had about 10 icons on my desktop about poker, and bargains and what not. I immediately knew it was spyware so I downloaded norton antivirus and ran a full system check, where it found Trojan.Alwaysup, it said that it deleted it, however every time I try to play something on Windows Media Player the AlwaysUpdatedNews ad pops up. :rolleyes:

    I then downloaded Ad-Aware which supposedly it deleted over 801 infected files. But somehow I still manage to receive pop-ups. I then replaced my hosts file to block TONS of adservers from popping up on my computer. Basically I want to restore my system but unfortunately it gives me the message "Cannot normally execute the initial setting of partition information."

    All I want is to rid my computer of this mess so I can perform a full system restore on my C Drive. Please help. I have gone through countless tutorials on how to manually "remove" programs like: cashback.exe. DLMax, Pynix, SAHAgent, and farmmext.exe - which were all installed on my computer today. They say that they are deleted yet I *STILL* receive pop-ups. And still certain files will not open (like my WMP) - and there is one file under a "DrTemp" folder that I cannot delete because it says it is in use and it is called "bho_prob.exe"

    I also got a warning from my norton program that gave me a security alert about an "Internet Protection Worm" and how someone was trying to access my computer. Not to mention weird txt files popping up that have logs inside of them... it's really freaking me out. My computer is royally screwed, and I am sooooooo drained! I am so fed up and just helpless. PLEASE shed some light and tell me I can remove all of this and be able to restore my PC!

    Completely frustrated,
    Maria
     
  2. SGC_Geek

    SGC_Geek Private First Class

    The folks here will help you get through this. However, you will be required to go through their tutorial :

    One thing you will need to do is disable your System Restore. The tutorial will cover this.

    Please post your results after going through the tutorial. The tutorial gives everyone here a baseline. Plus, they know what has and has not been done for certain.
     
  3. maria21xox

    maria21xox Guest

    Okay I followed that WHOLE tutorial. I am ready to toss this computer OUT OF MY WINDOW! :(

    Let me tell you what happened:

    I first ran Trend Micro's online scan, where it found 3 infected files:
    2 named TROJ SMALL.AGT (Non-Cleanable)
    and 1 TROJ WINTOOL.EXE (Non-Cleanable)

    So, I just deleted them.

    Then I ran Symantec Security and did a Security Scan it said everything was Safe. I then ran the virus detection scan and it gave me this log file:

    C:\WINDOWS\Temp\DrTemp\bho_prob.exe is infected with Adware.BetterInternet
    C:\WINDOWS\system32\elitedme32.exe is infected with Adware.EliteBar
    C:\WINDOWS\system32\elitefeg32.exe is infected with Adware.EliteBar
    C:\WINDOWS\system32\elitevdp32.exe is infected with Adware.EliteBar
    C:\WINDOWS\system32\elitexut32.exe is infected with Adware.EliteBar
    C:\WINDOWS\system32\elitexxe32.exe is infected with Adware.EliteBar
    C:\WINDOWS\system32\eliteztc32.exe is infected with Adware.EliteBar
    C:\WINDOWS\system32\lsp.dll is infected with Adware.SAHAgent
    C:\WINDOWS\system32\SahAgent.exe is infected with Adware.SAHAgent
    C:\WINDOWS\system32\SahHtml.exe is infected with Adware.SAHAgent
    C:\WINDOWS\system32\nytkvwam\makw.exe is infected with Adware.ZioCom.B
    C:\RECYCLER\S-1-5-21-602162358-308236825-1801674531-500\Dc1.dll is infected with Adware.BetterInternet
    C:\RECYCLER\S-1-5-21-602162358-308236825-1801674531-500\Dc335.exe is infected with Adware.SAHAgent
    C:\RECYCLER\S-1-5-21-602162358-308236825-1801674531-500\Dc336.exe is infected with Adware.SAHAgent
    C:\RECYCLER\S-1-5-21-602162358-308236825-1801674531-500\Dc337.exe is infected with Adware.SAHAgent
    C:\RECYCLER\S-1-5-21-602162358-308236825-1801674531-500\Dc342.dll is infected with Adware.SAHAgent
    C:\RECYCLER\S-1-5-21-602162358-308236825-1801674531-500\Dc346.dll is infected with Adware.SAHAgent
    C:\RECYCLER\S-1-5-21-602162358-308236825-1801674531-500\Dc351.exe is infected with Adware.SAHAgent
    C:\RECYCLER\S-1-5-21-602162358-308236825-1801674531-500\Dc334\EliteToolBar version 60.dll is infected with Adware.EliteBar
    C:\RECYCLER\S-1-5-21-602162358-308236825-1801674531-500\Dc327\bin\bargains.exe is infected with Adware.BargainBuddy
    C:\RECYCLER\S-1-5-21-602162358-308236825-1801674531-500\Dc310\bho_prob.exe is infected with Adware.BetterInternet


    I then ran the McAfee AVERT Stinger - and it found none.

    Then I ran Ad-aware and it found 7 objects but somehow removed 12 of 14 (2 of which could not be removed - they gave me the file names of certain registry keys under Classes/CLSID, but both file names did not exist??? I have no idea how they got the names.

    Then I ran SpyBot - it found 43 problems but only fixed 41, it said it would remove the other two if they were being in use when I restarted the next time. It never did.

    Then I ran CWShredder, found nothing. Then I ran Kill2me, again I found nothing. I then tried about:Buster, and found nothing. And then I used HSR and I found 12 which were all removed.

    That was all done in safe mode with system restore turned off, I have windows XP. So, I then restarted my computer, went back into Normal Mode. And guess what?!?! All my lovely little adware programs were back. Cashback, NaviSearch, The Bullseye Network.... no matter how many programs I run to delete them. No matter if I manually delete them from the registry, from safe mode...they just...KEEP...COMING... BACK!!! And on top of everything, I am still getting pop-ups GALORE. I am ready to just break my computer. I have been working on it since 10 AM and I am burned OUT! :(

    I appreciate your help but is there any hope left for me? I am just a wreck right now! Please help.

    Maria
     
  4. maria21xox

    maria21xox Guest

    I have also noticed the HiJack This program that people use. I can make an HJT file if needed. Just please help. I need to get my computer cured by morning!
     
  5. chaslang

    chaslang MajorGeeks Admin - Master Malware Expert Staff Member

    Empty your Recyle Bin. This should have been done by Ccleaner which should have been run during the READ ME FIRST steps.

    Did Symantec delete any of those files? You need to delete all of them from safe mode if it did not delete them.

    Follow the steps below to post a HijackThis log.
    - Download HijackThis 1.99.1

    - Unzip the hijackthis.exe file to a folder you create named C:\Program Files\HJT

    - Do NOT run Hijack This from the Desktop, a temp folder, or a sub-folder of C:\Documents and Settings, or choose to run it directly from the downloaded ZIP file.

    - Before running HijackThis: You must close each of the following:your web browser, e-mail client, instant messenger, and programs like notepad, wordpad, MS Word etc. And any other unnecessary running programs.

    - Run HijackThis and save your log file.

    - Post your log as an ATTACHMENT to your next message. (Do NOT copy/paste the log into your post).
     
  6. maria21xox

    maria21xox Guest

    I got an access denied, for the bho_prob.exe so I cannot delete it, even in safe mode.

    All the files that began with "elite" in the system32 folder are already gone

    the SAHagent files are gone too

    and I cleared out my Recycle Bin. Also, I don't know if this will help analyze my situation but I am also getting redirected to a terp17.com everytime I click on a webpage...

    Here is my attachment for HJT.
     
    Last edited by a moderator: Dec 5, 2007
  7. chaslang

    chaslang MajorGeeks Admin - Master Malware Expert Staff Member

    Your OS and IE version are way out of date and represent a major security risk to you. When we finish fixing you current problems you MUST get your system updated to help reduce the risk of continued problems like this.

    Are the below StartPage settings valid:
    R0 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Start Page = http://www.neopets.com/
    R0 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Start Page = http://www.neopets.com/

    Is this Clock G2 application valid? Are you sure?
    C:\Program Files\Clock G2\Clock G2.exe

    You may not have found all of the elitexxxx.exe files yet as shown in your HJT log.

    If you are using WinXP or WinMe, make sure you have system restore disabled (per the tutorial).
    For all OS types, make sure viewing of hidden files is enabled (per the tutorial).

    Please Print this out or save these instructions to a Notepad file and save it to your Desktop or someplace you can locate it to follow along with after rebooting to safe mode.
    RESTART your Computer in SAFE MODE.

    Click START>>>RUN>>>type in services.msc and hit Enter
    In the next window, look on the right hand side for the below service name

    aurmbnno

    Double click on it and then STOP the service. In the drop down menu, change the startup type to Disabled. Now use Windows Explorer to find and delete this file: C:\WINDOWS\System32\bnno\aurm.exe

    Now repeat the above for the below two services and filenames:
    Service >>> ifnnoffhstsuh
    Filename >>> C:\WINDOWS\System32\hstsuh\ifnnoff.exe

    Service >>> makwnytkvwam
    Filename >>> C:\WINDOWS\System32\nytkvwam\makw.exe


    Stay in safe mode and run HijackThis click on the "Open the Misc Tools Section" button on the open page. Then select "Delete an NT service" on the left-hand side. A "Delete a Windows NT Service" window will pop up. Try entering the following into the box and then click OK:

    aurmbnno

    Then repeat the Delete an NT Service steps with the below two services:

    ifnnoffhstsuh
    makwnytkvwam

    Now exit HijackThis and then re-run it again as follows. 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\KEXDDLL.EXE
    C:\WINDOWS\BWKMENC.EXE
    C:\WINDOWS\System32\bnno\aurm.exe
    C:\WINDOWS\System32\nytkvwam\makw.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:
    R0 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Search,SearchAssistant = http://www.exactsearch.net/sidesearch
    R0 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Toolbar,LinksFolderName =
    R3 - Default URLSearchHook is missing
    O1 - Hosts: 216.39.69.102 view.atdmt.com

    The next line is from SonyVaio but is considered spyware. It is upto you whether to fix this one or not:
    O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [ZTgServerSwitch] c:\program files\support.com\client\lserver\server.vbs

    O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [KEXDDLL] C:\WINDOWS\KEXDDLL.EXE
    O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [BWKMENC] C:\WINDOWS\BWKMENC.EXE
    O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [ifnnoff] C:\WINDOWS\System32\hstsuh\ifnnoff.exe
    O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [cfgmgr51] RunDLL32.EXE C:\WINDOWS\cfgmgr51.dll,DllRun
    O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [makw] C:\WINDOWS\System32\nytkvwam\makw.exe
    O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [qglgysix] C:\WINDOWS\System32\ujcfc\qglgysix.exe
    O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [aurm] C:\WINDOWS\System32\bnno\aurm.exe
    O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [etbrun] C:\windows\system32\elitexxe32.exe
    O9 - Extra button: Messenger - {FB5F1910-F110-11d2-BB9E-00C04F795683} - C:\Program Files\Messenger\MSMSGS.EXE (file missing)
    O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: Windows Messenger - {FB5F1910-F110-11d2-BB9E-00C04F795683} - C:\Program Files\Messenger\MSMSGS.EXE (file missing)
    O23 - Service: aurmbnno - Unknown owner - C:\WINDOWS\System32\bnno\aurm.exe
    O23 - Service: ifnnoffhstsuh - Unknown owner - C:\WINDOWS\System32\hstsuh\ifnnoff.exe
    O23 - Service: makwnytkvwam - Unknown owner - C:\WINDOWS\System32\nytkvwam\makw.exe

    After clicking Fix, exit HJT.
    Run Windows Explorer to delete:
    C:\WINDOWS\KEXDDLL.EXE
    C:\WINDOWS\BWKMENC.EXE
    C:\WINDOWS\System32\hstsuh\ifnnoff.exe <--- double checking
    C:\WINDOWS\cfgmgr51.dll
    C:\WINDOWS\System32\nytkvwam\makw.exe <--- double checking
    C:\WINDOWS\System32\ujcfc\qglgysix.exe
    C:\WINDOWS\System32\bnno\aurm.exe <--- double checking
    C:\windows\system32\elitexxe32.exe <--- also look for and delete other files beginning with elite and ending with exe. There could be as many as ten more.

    Now run Ccleaner (installed while running the READ ME FIRST).

    Now reboot in normal mode and post a new HJT log. And tell us how things are working.
     
  8. maria21xox

    maria21xox Guest

    Well, I did everything you stated. And I am still receiving pop-ups BIG TIME! :(

    sigh... what do I do??? Here is the HJT after rebooting in Normal Mode and following every step.
     
    Last edited by a moderator: Dec 5, 2007
  9. maria21xox

    maria21xox Guest

    Also, everytime I want to play something on Windows Media I have something called "AlwaysUpdatedNews" pop up. I know it's a trojan but I thought I fixed this already... why does this always keep coming back? :(
     
  10. maria21xox

    maria21xox Guest

    Is anyone out there? I am online right now. I'd love to get some feedback :( My computer is a royal mess!
     
  11. SGC_Geek

    SGC_Geek Private First Class

    Have some patience. Chaslang will get to it.
     
  12. SGC_Geek

    SGC_Geek Private First Class

    The HJT log you posted was after performing all the steps Chaslang suggested? Some entries that should be gone are still there.
     
  13. chaslang

    chaslang MajorGeeks Admin - Master Malware Expert Staff Member

    You need to provide some feedback on all the steps. Were you able to do everything I requested? Did you locate the services and actually stop and disable them? Your current log shows an increase in malware which typically occurs when a fix is not followed completely or properly.

    What happened while running the previous procedure?

    Below is the current set of problem processes and registry entries you now have.
    C:\WINDOWS\System32\yswmm\vtisx.exe
    C:\WINDOWS\System32\dbufy\dogawio.exe
    C:\WINDOWS\System32\dbufy\dogawio.exe
    C:\WINDOWS\System32\dbufy\dogawio.exe
    C:\WINDOWS\System32\nvsvc32.exe
    C:\WINDOWS\System32\yswmm\vtisx.exe
    C:\WINDOWS\System32\yswmm\vtisx.exe

    R3 - Default URLSearchHook is missing
    O1 - Hosts: 216.39.69.102 view.atdmt.com
    O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [ewcndtbg] C:\WINDOWS\System32\jirul\ewcndtbg.exe
    O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [ichgv] C:\WINDOWS\System32\edsaehpw\ichgv.exe
    O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [rnmkf] C:\WINDOWS\System32\gvfgrhxm\rnmkf.exe
    O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [lkvccgp] C:\WINDOWS\System32\lfmio\lkvccgp.exe
    O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [gtefv] C:\WINDOWS\System32\wfamrknv\gtefv.exe
    O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [vtisx] C:\WINDOWS\System32\yswmm\vtisx.exe
    O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [spjsandc] C:\WINDOWS\System32\ikpfpgfs\spjsandc.exe
    O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [pxtjptb] C:\WINDOWS\System32\egxftp\pxtjptb.exe
    O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [dogawio] C:\WINDOWS\System32\dbufy\dogawio.exe
    O23 - Service: dogawiodbufy - Unknown owner - C:\WINDOWS\System32\dbufy\dogawio.exe
    O23 - Service: lkvccgplfmio - Unknown owner - C:\WINDOWS\System32\lfmio\lkvccgp.exe
    O23 - Service: rnmkfgvfgrhxm - Unknown owner - C:\WINDOWS\System32\gvfgrhxm\rnmkf.exe
    O23 - Service: vtisxyswmm - Unknown owner - C:\WINDOWS\System32\yswmm\vtisx.exe

    Can you locate these O23 lines Services and stop and then disable them?
     

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