SpySheriff

hi guys

hope you can help

got infected with SpySheriff on Wednesday. Spent last three hours running through your advice pages, run all the search programs, scand using TrendMicro, and, (fingers crossed) think i may have managed to get rid of most of it. First time that SpySheriff has not appeared on start-up, although i did get the same warning message appear

** I thought wrong, believe it or not, as i am typng this, i get a damn pop-up. SpySheriff has not appeared yet, but it is same pop-up as before**

I ran all the programs and blasters,

Ad-Aware - removed 91 files (34 negligible)
ran cc cleaner
Stinger - 149102 clean files
About Buster - No Ads, No files
HS Remove - 10 files removed

When i scanned using TM, i could not get rid of two items (8 removed)

Troj Dloader.jq SYSTEM32\INIT32M.exe
???? SYSTEM32\vxh8jkdq7.exe

So looks like i got rid of some stuff, but not all.

Any ideas how i can get rid of the last traces of this monster. Hijack this waiting in the wings if you want a log

thanks in advance
Dan

 

http://www.majorgeeks.com/images/grenade.gif Download HijackThis 1.99.1

http://www.majorgeeks.com/images/grenade.gif Unzip the hijackthis.exe file to a folder you create named C:\Program Files\HJT

http://www.majorgeeks.com/images/grenade.gif 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 ZIP file as your backups will not be safely stored.

http://www.majorgeeks.com/images/grenade.gifBefore 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.

http://www.majorgeeks.com/images/grenade.gifRun HijackThis and save your log file.

http://www.majorgeeks.com/images/grenade.gif Post your log as an ATTACHMENT to your next post. (Do NOT copy/paste the log into your post as it will be removed).

http://www.majorgeeks.com/images/grenade.gifNeed help with HJT? See this thread: NO HIJACK THIS LOG FILES BEFORE READING THIS: HJT Tutorial & LOG File Posting

 

OK, here goes

 

First, lets start by running the following online scans:

Bitdefender online scan
RavAntivirus online scan <-- select Auto Clean then click Scan My PC
TrojanScan online scan

After you have complete the above online scans, reboot and post a fresh HJT log.

 

Cant run bitedefender

Heres Rav

Inline log attached!
TrojanScan to come

 

Why cant you run BitDefender?

Also, please attach all logs as attachments to your post instead of posting them inline.

 

got an activex error with bit defender.

anyway, heres the trojanscan and hjt log's

1am here in the UK, so off for some beauty sleep. I'll check back in in the morning and action any advice you have

thanks for your assistance so far
Dan

 

btw, could get a log from TS, so typed out myself in notepad. hope this is OK

 

Please boot into Safe Mode with the Viewing of Hidden Files & Folders Enabled


Now scan with HijackThis and Check the Boxes for the following:

Make sure All Browser Windows are Closed when you Click FIX.

O2 - BHO: (no name) - {B75F75B8-93F3-429D-FF34-660B206D897A} - C:\WINDOWS\System32\zolk.dll

O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [kdx] C:\WINDOWS\kdx\KHost.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Systems Restart] Rundll32.exe zolk.dll, DllRegisterServer
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Systems Restart] Rundll32.exe zolk.dll, DllRegisterServer
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [SpySheriff] C:\Program Files\SpySheriff\SpySheriff.exe

O9 - Extra button: (no name) - {08B0E5C0-4FCB-11CF-AAA5-00401C608501} - C:\WINDOWS\System32\msjava.dll (file missing)
O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: Sun Java Console - {08B0E5C0-4FCB-11CF-AAA5-00401C608501} - C:\WINDOWS\System32\msjava.dll (file missing)
O9 - Extra button: (no name) - {85d1f590-48f4-11d9-9669-0800200c9a66} - %windir%\bdoscandel.exe (file missing)
O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: Uninstall BitDefender Online Scanner v8 - {85d1f590-48f4-11d9-9669-0800200c9a66} - %windir%\bdoscandel.exe (file missing)

O15 - Trusted Zone: *.skoobidoo.com (HKLM)
O15 - Trusted Zone: *.slotchbar.com (HKLM)
O15 - Trusted Zone: *.windupdates.com (HKLM)
O15 - Trusted IP range: 67.19.178.84

O16 - DPF: {4E6F9E15-C8E3-4E19-B987-04EF390E9824} - http://www.betfair.com/toolbar/setup.cab

Again, make sure All Browser Windows are Closed when you Click FIX.

NOW:
Navigate to and DELETE the following if they should remain:

C:\Program Files\SpySheriff ←–– Delete this whole folder if it exist!

C:\WINDOWS\svchost.exe

C:\WINDOWS\kdx\KHost.exe

C:\WINDOWS\System32\zolk.dll

NEXT:
Run CCleaner and Spybot S&D and have Spybot fix what it finds.
Note: Dont forget to update Spybot S&D by selecting "Search For Updates"

Then, as an added precaution, Go to Start > Run and type: cleanmgr and then click OK. Make sure the boxes for these are checked:
Temporary Files
Temporary Internet Files
Recycle Bin

And Click OK.


Reboot to Normal Windows , Scan with HijackThis and attach the new log.

 

Morning

All done.

Fixed all items in hjt.

Only folder i could find was the kdx(?) one. Deleted the .exe from this folder.

spybot was clear.

New hjt log attcached

thanks
Dan

 

things seem alot better. appreciate a review of the hjt file just to make sure i'm clear. Still keep getting the odd pop-up which i can't close down. (same advert as i was getting when fully infected)
Dan

 

Download Pocket KillBox
(Don't run it yet)


NEXT:
Copy the contents of the Quote Box below to Notepad. Then click File and then Save As. Change the Save as Type to All Files. Name the file fix.reg and then click save. (make sure you save it somewhere you can find it. Saving it to your Desktop may make that easy.)

Double-click on the fix.reg file on your desktop (or locate it with Windows Explorer and double click on it if not saved to the Desktop) and when it prompts to merge, click YES!


Locate PocketKillbox
(Procede with this step even if they do not show in blue)

Now, Copy and Paste C:\WINDOWS\svchost.exe into the box – If it exists, it will show up in Blue. Check the option to Delete on Reboot and Click the Red X and Yes to the confirmation message. A message will ask if you want to reboot now – Click YES.

Allow Killbox to reboot your system. After you have rebooted and windows has loaded attach a fresh HJT log.

 

made the reg entries

killbox found the .exe, deleted on reboot.

new hjt attached

 

Please download HOSTER and then follow the below steps.

• Unzip Hoster to a convenient folder such as C:\Hoster

• Run Hoster.exe, click Restore Original Hosts and then click OK.
• Click the X to exit the program.

Reset Web Settings & Default Security Settings:


To Reset Web Settings:
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.

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


To Default Security Settings:
Right click on your desktop Internet Explorer icon and select Properties. Then click the Security Tab and click Default Level for Internet, Local Intranet, Trusted Sites, and Restricted Sites.

NEXT:
Copy the contents of the Quote Box below to Notepad. Then click File and then Save As. Change the Save as Type to All Files. Name the file fix.reg and then click save. (make sure you save it somewhere you can find it. Saving it to your Desktop may make that easy.)

Double-click on the fix.reg file on your desktop (or locate it with Windows Explorer and double click on it if not saved to the Desktop) and when it prompts to merge, click YES!


Copy the contents of the below Quote Box to Notepad. Then click File and then Save As. Change the Save as Type to All Files. Name the file fixadt.reg and then click save. (make sure you save it somewhere you can find it. Saving it to your Desktop may make that easy.) Then double-click on the fixadt.reg file on your desktop (or locate it with Windows Explorer and double click on it if not saved to the Desktop) and when it prompts to Add in to the registry, say yes.

 

Hi BJG,

Sorry its taken me so long to get back on.

I have reset all the default and added the registry settings.

Am i good to go now??

Dan

 

Attach a current HJT log and we will know for sure.

Are you having any further problems?