[Resolved] Need Help Removing Infected Cookies SQLite

I need help removing the cookies sqlite in my FireFox App Data. I cannot seem to get rid of this warning. I had this same problem on my laptop and used ComboFix to remove it. I tried doing the same thing but since my desktop is a 64-bit system I couldn't find a ComboFix file to fix it. I've gotten 3 of these trojans some how lately from pop-ups. I've gotten 2 or 3 years without getting a virus and this is extremely frustrating. I do all of my work from my desktop PC and I really need to get rid of this, and get some tips on how to prevent this from happening. I have not seen any side effects or problems since I acquired this infection. I've been nervous though and have not used my desktop as often and disconnecting from the internet as well (I have no clue if that actually helps but it makes me feel a bit better). I currently use AVG Free 8.6, Ad-Aware Anniversary Edition, Spybot S&D, and Windows Defender. I am running Windows Vista 64-bit. Please help me!

Hi,

Please do the following:


Download OTSto your Desktop

• Close ALL OTHER PROGRAMS.
• Double-click on OTS.exe to start the program.
• Check the box that says Scan All Users
• Check the box that says 64 bit
• Under Additional Scans check the following:
  • File - Lop Check
  • File - Purity Scan
  • Evnt - EvtViewer (last 10)
• Now click the Run Scan button on the toolbar.
• Let it run unhindered until it finishes.
• When the scan is complete Notepad will open with the report file loaded in it.
• Click the Format menu and make sure that Wordwrap is not checked. If it is then click on it to uncheck it.

Please attach the log in your next post.

Thanks for the response. Here is the attached log.

Hi,

There's no obvious signs of malware in that log, but to be certain, please do the following:

Please download GooredFix from one of the locations below and save it to your Desktop
Download Mirror #1
Download Mirror #2

• Ensure all Firefox windows are closed.
• To run the tool, double-click it (XP), or right-click and select Run As Administrator (Vista).
• When prompted to run the scan, click Yes.
• GooredFix will check for infections, and then a log will appear. Please post the contents of that log in your next reply (it can also be found on your desktop, called GooredFix.txt).

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**Vista users - right click on the IE icon and run as administrator

Using Internet Explorer or Firefox, visit Kaspersky On-line Scanner

1. Click Accept, when prompted to download and install the program files and database of malware definitions.
2. To optimize scanning time and produce a more sensible report for review:

• Close any open programs
• Turn off the real time scanner of any existing antivirus program while performing the online scan

3. Click Run at the Security prompt.
The program will then begin downloading and installing and will also update the database.
Please be patient as this can take quite a long time to download.

• Once the update is complete, click on My Computer under the green Scan bar to the left to start the scan.
• Once the scan is complete, it will display if your system has been infected. It does not provide an option to clean/disinfect. We only require a report from it.
• Do NOT be alarmed by what you see in the report. Many of the finds have likely been quarantined.
• Click View scan report at the bottom.
  
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• Click the Save as Text button to save the file to your desktop so that you may post it in your next reply

When I attempted to run the online virus scan it told me it was designed for 32-bit OS. Once again thanks for your help. GooredFix by jpshortstuff (12.07.09) Log created at 13:59 on 23/08/2009 (Wade Garrett) Firefox version 3.0.13 (en-US) ========== GooredScan ========== C:\Program Files (x86)\Mozilla Firefox\extensions\ {972ce4c6-7e08-4474-a285-3208198ce6fd} [19:50 17/07/2009] {B13721C7-F507-4982-B2E5-502A71474FED} [23:15 07/08/2009] {CAFEEFAC-0016-0000-0015-ABCDEFFEDCBA} [00:46 18/08/2009] [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Mozilla\Firefox\Extensions] "{20a82645-c095-46ed-80e3-08825760534b}"="c:\Windows\Microsoft.NET\Framework\v3.5\Windows Presentation Foundation\DotNetAssistantExtension\" [00:41 21/07/2009] -=E.O.F=-

Hi,

Try this scanner instead:

Go here to run an online scanner from ESET.

• Note: You will need to use Internet explorer for this scan
• Turn off the real time scanner of any existing antivirus program while performing the online scan
• Tick the box next to YES, I accept the Terms of Use.
• Click Start
• When asked, allow the activeX control to install
• Click Start
• Make sure that the option Remove found threats is unticked and the Scan Archives option is ticked.
• Click on Advanced Settings, ensure the options Scan for potentially unwanted applications, Scan for potentially unsafe applications, and Enable Anti-Stealth Technology are ticked.
• Click Scan
• Wait for the scan to finish
• Use notepad to open the logfile located at C:\Program Files\Eset\Eset Online Scanner\log.txt
• Copy and paste that log as a reply to this topic and also let me know how things are now.

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Visit the Mozilla knowledge base site - http://kb.mozillazine.org/Cookies

that page explains in depth the purpose of cookies and how to set your privacy controls.

See if there is information there that resolves your issue as I believe it to be a setting within FireFox and not a malware issue.

ESETSmartInstaller@High as CAB hook log: OnlineScanner64.ocx - registred OK OnlineScanner.ocx - registred OK # version=6 # iexplore.exe=8.00.6001.18702 (longhorn_ie8_rtm(wmbla).090308-0338) # OnlineScanner.ocx=1.0.0.6048 # api_version=3.0.2 # EOSSerial= My computer still seems to be running fine. The tracking cookies still pop-up when AVG is run but AVG will not remove them. Is AVG still the best free anti-virus program? I've heard of a couple other good ones such as Antivir. Do you have any other anit-virus program and firewall recommendations? I used to use Zone Alarm but I had trouble with it cutting off my internet when I upgraded to Vista 64-bit so I had to stop using it. Now I used AVG, Spybot, and Ad-Aware. # end=finished # remove_checked=false # archives_checked=true # unwanted_checked=true # unsafe_checked=false # antistealth_checked=true # utc_time=2009-08-23 08:42:30 # local_time=2009-08-23 03:42:30 (-0600, Central Daylight Time) # country="United States" # lang=1033 # osver=6.0.6001 NT Service Pack 1 # compatibility_mode=1026 61 83 93 32086377741770 # compatibility_mode=1797 62 0 10 5031524053712 # compatibility_mode=3073 62 0 32 5029180929747 # compatibility_mode=5889 61 100 100 501764973706650 # scanned=182492 # found=1 # cleaned=0 # scan_time=4697 C:\$Recycle.Bin\S-1-5-21-1062441753-1431836440-1647032125-1000\$R1607U0\Adobe CS4 Activation Patch\Adobe CS4 Keygen.exe probably a variant of Win32/Agent trojan 00000000000000000000000000000000 I

Hi,

Avast is a good alternative for a 64 bit system

Avast


Run this next scan:

Please download Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware

• Double Click mbam-setup.exe to install the application.
• Make sure a checkmark is placed next to Update Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware and Launch Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware, then click Finish.
• If an update is found, it will download and install the latest version.
• Once the program has loaded, select "Perform Quick Scan", then click Scan.
• The scan may take some time to finish, so please be patient.
• When the scan is complete, click OK, then Show Results to view the results.
• Make sure that everything is checked, and click Remove Selected. <– very important
• When disinfection is completed, a log will open in Notepad and you may be prompted to Restart. (See Extra Note)
• The log is automatically saved by MBAM and can be viewed by clicking the Logs tab in MBAM.
• Copy&Paste the entire report in your next reply.

Extra Note:If MBAM encounters a file that is difficult to remove, you will be presented with 1 of 2 prompts, click OK to either and let MBAM proceed with the disinfection process, if asked to restart the computer, please do so immediately.



You will always have tracking cookies if you connect to the internet……

Cookies

Read this article for more information.


Run this program to clean out all your temp files - this will clean out the infected file found by ESET

Download TFC to your desktop

• Close any open windows.
• Double click the TFC icon to run the program
• TFC will close all open programs itself in order to run,
• Click the Start button to begin the process.
• Allow TFC to run uninterrupted.
• The program should not take long to finish it's job
• Once its finished it should automatically reboot your machine,
• if it doesn't, manually reboot to ensure a complete clean

It's normal after running TFC cleaner that the PC will be slower to boot the first time.

Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware 1.40 Database version: 2685 Windows 6.0.6001 Service Pack 1 8/23/2009 5:17:47 PM mbam-log-2009-08-23 (17-17-47).txt Scan type: Quick Scan Objects scanned: 80018 Time elapsed: 3 minute(s), 16 second(s) Memory Processes Infected: 0 Memory Modules Infected: 0 Registry Keys Infected: 0 Registry Values Infected: 0 Registry Data Items Infected: 1 Folders Infected: 0 Files Infected: 0 Memory Processes Infected: (No malicious items detected) Memory Modules Infected: (No malicious items detected) Registry Keys Infected: (No malicious items detected) Registry Values Infected: (No malicious items detected) Registry Data Items Infected: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Explorer\NoActiveDesktopChanges (Hijack.DisplayProperties) -> Bad: (1) Good: (0) -> Quarantined and deleted successfully. Folders Infected: (No malicious items detected) Files Infected: (No malicious items detected)

Hi,

Your system is clean of malware.

Keep the malwarebytes program, update it and run it regularly.

Set your preferences in Forefox for cookies as recommended by the Mozilla knowledge base.

Avoid downloading cracks and keygens, that is where the majority of infections come from.

• Make sure you have an Internet Connection.
• Double-click OTS.exe to run it. (Vista users, please right click on OTS.exe and select "Run as an Administrator")
• Click on the CleanUp! button
• A list of tool components used in the Cleanup of malware will be downloaded.
• If your Firewall or Real Time protection attempts to block OTS to reach the Internet, please allow the application to do so.
• Click Yes to begin the Cleanup process and remove these components, including this application.
• You should be asked to reboot the machine to finish the Cleanup process. If you are asked to reboot the machine choose Yes.

Now we need to create a new clean SYSTEM RESTORE point.

• Close and save any documents that you may have open.
• Open up the Start Menu and right-click on "Computer", and then select "Properties"
• This will take you into the System area of Control Panel. Click on the "Advanced system settings" on the left hand side.
• Now select the "System Protection" tab to get to the System Restore section.
• Click the "Create" button to create a new restore point. You'll be prompted for a name, and you might want to give it a useful name that you'll be able to easily identify later.
• Click the Create button, and then the system will create the restore point.
• When it's all finished, you'll get a message saying it's completed successfully.
• You will now have a new restore point

Then remove all previous Restore Points

• Click Start Menu > Run > copy and paste
• cleanmgr into the run box
• At the top, click on the More Options tab, under System Restore and Shadow Copies group,
• Click the Clean up button,
• Vista will ask you if you’re sure, click on Yes button.
• When finished, click on Cancel button to exit.

Below I have included a number of recommendations for how to protect your computer against malware infections.

• It is good security practice to change your passwords to all your online accounts on a fairly regular basis, this is especially true after an infection. Refer to this Microsoft article
  Strong passwords: How to create and use them Then consider a password keeper, to keep all your passwords safe.
  
  
• Keep Windows updated by regularly checking their website at :
  http://windowsupdate.microsoft.com/
  This will ensure your computer has always the latest security updates available installed on your computer.
  
• Make Internet Explorer more secure
  
  • Click Start > Run
  • Type Inetcpl.cpl & click OK
  • Click on the Security tab
  • Click Reset all zones to default level
  • Make sure the Internet Zone is selected & Click Custom level
  • In the ActiveX section, set the first two options ("Download signed and unsigned ActiveX controls) to "Prompt", and ("Initialize and Script ActiveX controls not marked as safe") to "Disable".
  • Next Click OK, then Apply button and then OK to exit the Internet Properties page.
  
  WOT, Web of Trust, warns you about risky websites that try to scam visitors, deliver malware or send spam. Protect your computer against online threats by using WOT as your front-line layer of protection when browsing or searching in unfamiliar territory. WOT's color-coded icons show you ratings for 21 million websites, helping you avoid the dangerous sites:
  • Green to go
  • Yellow for caution
  • Red to stop
  WOT has an addon available for both Firefox and IE
  
  
• For Firefox, I highly recommend this add-on to keep your PC even more secure.
  
  • NoScript - for blocking ads and other potential website attacks
• Keep a backup of your important files - Now, more than ever, it's especially important to protect your digital files and memories. This article is full of good information on alternatives for home backup solutions.
  
• ERUNT (Emergency Recovery Utility NT) allows you to keep a complete backup of your registry and restore it when needed. The standard registry backup options that come with Windows back up most of the registry but not all of it. ERUNT however creates a complete backup set, including the Security hive and user related sections. ERUNT is easy to use and since it creates a full backup, there are no options or choices other than to select the location of the backup files. The backup set includes a small executable that will launch the registry restore if needed.
  
• In light of your recent issue, I'm sure you'd like to avoid any future infections. Please take a look at these well written articles:
  Think Prevention.
  PC Safety and Security–What Do I Need?.

**Be very wary with any security software that is advertised in popups or in other ways. They are not only usually of no use, but often have malware in them.


Thank you for your patience, and performing all of the procedures requested.

Please respond one last time so we can consider the thread resolved and close it, thank-you.

Thank you for your help. Problem Solved : )

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