Vista Security Tool Malware

Discussion in 'Malware Help (A Specialist Will Reply)' started by richard_w_2002uk, Apr 11, 2010.

  1. richard_w_2002uk

    richard_w_2002uk Private E-2

    Hi,

    My laptop became infected with a nasty bug that kept popping up with virus alerts called "Vista Security Tool" (I think!). I had numerous virus scan windows open, and the task bar kept throwing up pop-up captions from the bottom right hand corner (they referred to the computer being infected and vulnerable to identity theft etc).

    I ran through the steps in the Read & Run first thread. Everything went as described apart from RootRepeal, which I tried a couple of times to no avail. The last time I tried it, it stalled, and I had to shut down the computer. I did not want to try it again incase I was doing damage. I thus have all the logs apart from the RootRepeal log. Please advise if I need to go back and try this again.

    After performing these steps, I no longer have any pop-ups, and the problem seems to be cleared. However, I would greatly appreciate it if someone could have a look at the logs I have posted as I would like to be sure that I've cleared the problem completely.

    I would like to thank everyone involved at MajorGeeks for their time and selfless efforts to help. Also, would it be advisable to do an overhaul of internet passwords now?

    Thanks and Best Regards,
    Rick
     

    Attached Files:

  2. Kestrel13!

    Kestrel13! Super Malware Fighter - Major Dilemma Staff Member

    We need to use ComboFix
    • 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 quote box. Ensure you scroll down to select ALL the lines:
    Code:
    
    KILLALL::
    
    File::
    c:\users\Moira\AppData\Local\2782660650.dll
    C:\Users\Moira\AppData\Local\0CMR8yFmkXh
    C:\Users\Moira\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Templates\0CMR8yFmkXh
    C:\Users\Moira\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Templates\759680035
    C:\ProgramData\0CMR8yFmkXh
    C:\ProgramData\759680035
    C:\Windows\system32\7B296FB0-376B-497e-B012-9C450E1B7327-2P-0.C7483456-A289-439d-8115-601632D005A0
    C:\Windows\system32\7B296FB0-376B-497e-B012-9C450E1B7327-2P-1.C7483456-A289-439d-8115-601632D005A0
    
    Folder::
    C:\Users\Moira\AppData\Roaming\lowsec
    
    RegLock::
    [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\system\ControlSet001\Control\Class\{4D36E96D-E325-11CE-BFC1-08002BE10318}\0000\AllUserSettings]
    @Denied: (A) (Users)
    @Denied: (A) (Everyone)
    @Allowed: (B 1 2 3 4 5) (S-1-5-20)
    "BlindDial"=dword:00000000
    
    Registry::
    [-HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\security center\Monitoring\SymantecAntiVirus]
    [-HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\security center\Monitoring\SymantecFirewall]
    [-HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Browser Helper Objects\{5C255C8A-E604-49b4-9D64-90988571CECB}]
    
    • 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

      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.

    Also delete all files in the below bold folders except ones from the current date (Windows will not let you delete the files from the current day).

    Now run the C:\MGtools\GetLogs.bat file by double clicking on it. Then attach the new C:\MGlogs.zip file that will be created by running this.
     
  3. richard_w_2002uk

    richard_w_2002uk Private E-2

    Hi Kestrel...thanks for the help you are providing. I really appreciate it!

    I did as you described, but I wasn't sure about which files to delete in the "bold" folders as you requested at the bottom of your post. I ended up just deleting the entire MGTools folder and re-ran MGTools.exe again after running ComboFix. I hope this was ok :confused

    I've attached the ComboFix.txt log and the MGlogs.zip.

    Please let me know if I have done everything properly, and if there is anything else I need to do to completely free the computer of malware.

    Thanks and Best Regards,
    Rick
     

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  4. Kestrel13!

    Kestrel13! Super Malware Fighter - Major Dilemma Staff Member

    My apologies, I failed to list the temp folders I wanted you to delete files from.

    Now download The Avenger by Swandog469, and save it to your Desktop.

    • Extract avenger.exe from the Zip file and save it to your desktop
    • Run avenger.exe by double-clicking on it.
    • Do not change any check box options!!
    • Copy everything in the Quote box below, and paste it into the Input script here: part of the window:
    • Now click the Execute button.
    • Click Yes to the prompt to confirm you want to execute.
    • Click Yes to the Reboot now? question that will appear when Avenger finishes running.
    • Your PC should reboot, if not, reboot it yourself.
    • A log file from Avenger will be produced at C:\avenger.txt and it will popup for you to view when you login after reboot.
    Now run MGTools again by double clicking on it.. Then attach the new C:\MGlogs.zip file that will be created by running this.
     
    Last edited by a moderator: Apr 12, 2010
  5. richard_w_2002uk

    richard_w_2002uk Private E-2

    Hi...here are the avenger and MGtools logs. Thanks again for your continued assistance.

    Best Regards,
    Rick
     

    Attached Files:

  6. Kestrel13!

    Kestrel13! Super Malware Fighter - Major Dilemma Staff Member

    Those logs look clean. :)

    Let's just empty temp folders:

    Delete all files in the below folders except ones from the current date (Windows will not let you delete the files from the current day).

    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 protection. They do not use any significant amount of resources ( except a little disk space ) until you run a scan.
    2. If we used Pocket Killbox during your cleanup, do the below
      • Run Pocket Killbox and select File, Cleanup, Delete All Backups
    3. 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" /uninstall
        • Notes: The space between the combofix" and the /uninstall, it must be there.
        • This will uninstall ComboFix and also reset hidden files and folders settings back to Windows defaults.
    4. Any other miscellaneous tools we may have had you install or download can be uninstalled and deleted.
    5. If we had you download any registry patches like fixme.reg or fixWLK.reg (or any others), you can delete these files now.
    6. 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.
    7. Go to add/remove programs and uninstall HijackThis.
    8. 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.
    9. If you are running Win 7, 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 to create a new clean Restore Point.
    10. After doing the above, you should work thru the below link:
     
  7. richard_w_2002uk

    richard_w_2002uk Private E-2

    Thank you thank you thank you!!!

    I really appreciate all your time and effort to help me!! You are a true hero of the web!!

    Thank you!!
    Rick
     
  8. Kestrel13!

    Kestrel13! Super Malware Fighter - Major Dilemma Staff Member

    You're welcome. Safe surfing! :)
     

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