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Black Internet File Infection? Trojan Spambot?

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Hi,

I didn't know where else to turn, so here I am. I read a few similar issues some people had online… I don't dare to try and fix anything myself because I don't want to mess up my computer or lose any data. I was close to tears at finding out I got infected, but I digress.

It is now after 1AM and this probably started sometime last night around 7-8PM.

I was streaming video, but I had it paused and was away. I came back to resume playback and there was no sound. I thought it was the speakers, but on checking the volume controls, Wave was at 0%. I just turned it back up and carried on watching. It happened many times, but it never crossed my mind something was wrong, yet. Also, a few times I would hear a short audio clip coming from no where.

When I started getting pop up ads, that's when it clicked that I somehow caught something.

While going through my Temp folder, I found three files by "Black Internet File"
Files: loader.exe, smss.exe, 9289765.exe
I deleted everything in my Temp folder and they didn't reappear. I did a search for loader.exe and there's a loader.exe prefetch file in the C:\Windows\Prefetch. To be honest, I'm not sure what those files actually do.

loader.exe was also running in my Task Manager, which I ended. That didn't restart again.
I finally noticed that iexplore.exe was running and I was not using Internet Explorer. When I end it, it restarts. I mainly use Firefox and the pop ups are from IE. "Black Internet File" is probably keeping it running to allow the pop ups.

Lastly, my Firefox browser window would lose its focus and I would have to click it again to use it. This started happening after everything else.

I think I've covered everything that has gone wrong…

Thank you so much for taking the time to read through everything and hope someone can help me.

DDS

DDS (Ver_09-06-26.01) - NTFSx86
Run by [removed] at 1:47:14.54 on Thu 07/08/2010
Internet Explorer: 6.0.2900.2180 BrowserJavaVersion: 1.6.0_17
Microsoft Windows XP Professional 5.1.2600.2.1252.1.1033.18.1023.470 [GMT -4:00]

AV: AVG Anti-Virus Free *On-access scanning enabled* (Updated) {17DDD097-36FF-435F-9E1B-52D74245D6BF}

============== Running Processes ===============

svchost.exe 4
C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost -k DcomLaunch
svchost.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe -k netsvcs
C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe -k WudfServiceGroup
svchost.exe
svchost.exe
svchost.exe 4
C:\Program Files\AVG\AVG9\avgchsvx.exe
C:\Program Files\AVG\AVG9\avgrsx.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\spoolsv.exe
C:\Program Files\AVG\AVG9\avgcsrvx.exe
svchost.exe
C:\Program Files\AVG\AVG9\avgwdsvc.exe
C:\Program Files\Java\jre6\bin\jqs.exe
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Microsoft Shared\VS7DEBUG\MDM.EXE
C:\Program Files\Analog Devices\SoundMAX\SMAgent.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe -k imgsvc
C:\Program Files\AVG\AVG9\avgnsx.exe
C:\WINDOWS\Explorer.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\system32\wscntfy.exe
C:\Program Files\Analog Devices\SoundMAX\SMax4PNP.exe
C:\Program Files\Analog Devices\SoundMAX\Smax4.exe
C:\Program Files\Dell Photo AIO Printer 962\dlbxmon.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\AVG\AVG9\avgtray.exe
C:\Program Files\Java\jre6\bin\jusched.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\ctfmon.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\dlbxcoms.exe
C:\Program Files\Mozilla Firefox\firefox.exe
C:\Documents and Settings\r\Desktop\dds.scr

============== Pseudo HJT Report ===============

uStart Page = about:blank
uInternet Connection Wizard,ShellNext = iexplore
BHO: Octh Class: {000123b4-9b42-4900-b3f7-f4b073efc214} - d:\orbitdownloader\orbitcth.dll
BHO: Adobe PDF Link Helper: {18df081c-e8ad-4283-a596-fa578c2ebdc3} - c:\program files\common files\adobe\acrobat\activex\AcroIEHelperShim.dll
BHO: AVG Safe Search: {3ca2f312-6f6e-4b53-a66e-4e65e497c8c0} - c:\program files\avg\avg9\avgssie.dll
BHO: SSVHelper Class: {761497bb-d6f0-462c-b6eb-d4daf1d92d43} - c:\program files\java\jre6\bin\ssv.dll
BHO: IeMonitorBho Class: {bf00e119-21a3-4fd1-b178-3b8537e75c92} - c:\program files\megaupload\mega manager\MegaIEMn.dll
BHO: Nero Toolbar: {d4027c7f-154a-4066-a1ad-4243d8127440} - c:\program files\ask.com\GenericAskToolbar.dll
BHO: Java™ Plug-In 2 SSV Helper: {dbc80044-a445-435b-bc74-9c25c1c588a9} - c:\program files\java\jre6\bin\jp2ssv.dll
BHO: JQSIEStartDetectorImpl Class: {e7e6f031-17ce-4c07-bc86-eabfe594f69c} - c:\program files\java\jre6\lib\deploy\jqs\ie\jqs_plugin.dll
TB: Grab Pro: {c55bbcd6-41ad-48ad-9953-3609c48eacc7} - d:\orbitdownloader\GrabPro.dll
TB: Veoh Web Player Video Finder: {0fbb9689-d3d7-4f7a-a2e2-585b10099bfc} - c:\program files\veoh networks\veohwebplayer\VeohIEToolbar.dll
TB: Nero Toolbar: {d4027c7f-154a-4066-a1ad-4243d8127440} - c:\program files\ask.com\GenericAskToolbar.dll
TB: {A057A204-BACC-4D26-C39E-35F1D2A32EC8} - No File
uRun: [ctfmon.exe] c:\windows\system32\ctfmon.exe
uRun: [BgMonitor_{79662E04-7C6C-4d9f-84C7-88D8A56B10AA}] "c:\program files\common files\nero\lib\NMBgMonitor.exe"
uRun: [Google Update] "c:\documents and settings\r\local settings\application data\google\update\GoogleUpdate.exe" /c
mRun: [IMJPMIG8.1] "c:\windows\ime\imjp8_1\IMJPMIG.EXE" /Spoil /RemAdvDef /Migration32
mRun: [PHIME2002ASync] c:\windows\system32\ime\tintlgnt\TINTSETP.EXE /SYNC
mRun: [PHIME2002A] c:\windows\system32\ime\tintlgnt\TINTSETP.EXE /IMEName
mRun: [SoundMAXPnP] c:\program files\analog devices\soundmax\SMax4PNP.exe
mRun: [SoundMAX] "c:\program files\analog devices\soundmax\Smax4.exe" /tray
mRun: [DLBXCATS] rundll32 c:\windows\system32\spool\drivers\w32x86\3\DLBXtime.dll,_RunDLLEntry@16
mRun: [dlbxmon.exe] "c:\program files\dell photo aio printer 962\dlbxmon.exe"
mRun: [NBKeyScan] "c:\program files\nero\nero8\nero backitup\NBKeyScan.exe"
mRun: [ClubBox]
mRun: [AVG9_TRAY] c:\progra~1\avg\avg9\avgtray.exe
mRun: [Adobe Reader Speed Launcher] "c:\program files\adobe\reader 9.0\reader\Reader_sl.exe"
mRun: [Adobe ARM] "c:\program files\common files\adobe\arm\1.0\AdobeARM.exe"
mRun: [KernelFaultCheck] %systemroot%\system32\dumprep 0 -k
mRun: [SunJavaUpdateSched] "c:\program files\java\jre6\bin\jusched.exe"
StartupFolder: c:\docume~1\r\startm~1\programs\startup\google~1.lnk - c:\documents and settings\r\local settings\application data\google\google talk, labs edition\GoogleTalkLabsEdition.exe
StartupFolder: c:\docume~1\r\startm~1\programs\startup\viikii~1.lnk - c:\program files\viikiidesktopplugin\ViiKiiDesktopPlugin.exe
StartupFolder: c:\docume~1\alluse~1\startm~1\programs\startup\adobeg~1.lnk - c:\program files\common files\adobe\calibration\Adobe Gamma Loader.exe
IE: &Download by Orbit - d:\orbitdownloader\orbitmxt.dll/201
IE: &Grab video by Orbit - d:\orbitdownloader\orbitmxt.dll/204
IE: Do&wnload selected by Orbit - d:\orbitdownloader\orbitmxt.dll/203
IE: Down&load all by Orbit - d:\orbitdownloader\orbitmxt.dll/202
IE: Download Link Using Mega Manager… - c:\program files\megaupload\mega manager\mm_file.htm
IE: E&xport to Microsoft Excel - c:\progra~1\micros~2\office11\EXCEL.EXE/3000
IE: {FB5F1910-F110-11d2-BB9E-00C04F795683} - c:\program files\messenger\msmsgs.exe
IE: {08B0E5C0-4FCB-11CF-AAA5-00401C608501} - {CAFEEFAC-0016-0000-0017-ABCDEFFEDCBC} - c:\program files\java\jre6\bin\ssv.dll
IE: {92780B25-18CC-41C8-B9BE-3C9C571A8263} - {FF059E31-CC5A-4E2E-BF3B-96E929D65503} - c:\progra~1\micros~2\office11\REFIEBAR.DLL
DPF: {00000055-9980-0010-8000-00AA00389B71} - hxxp://codecs.microsoft.com/codecs/i386/fhg.CAB
DPF: {0349EF81-B9C1-4B97-86F7-7B931D0E2532} - hxxp://sticube.clubbox.co.kr/sticubeupdate/cab/NowStarter2.cab
DPF: {049A470D-F818-4E34-B14D-E4E237DADCF8} - hxxp://www.shockwave.com/content/fashiondash/sis/fashiondashweb.1.0.0.21.cab
DPF: {8AD9C840-044E-11D1-B3E9-00805F499D93} - hxxp://java.sun.com/update/1.6.0/jinstall-1_6_0_17-windows-i586.cab
DPF: {CAFEEFAC-0016-0000-0017-ABCDEFFEDCBA} - hxxp://java.sun.com/update/1.6.0/jinstall-1_6_0_17-windows-i586.cab
DPF: {CAFEEFAC-FFFF-FFFF-FFFF-ABCDEFFEDCBA} - hxxp://java.sun.com/update/1.6.0/jinstall-1_6_0_17-windows-i586.cab
DPF: {D27CDB6E-AE6D-11CF-96B8-444553540000} - hxxp://download.macromedia.com/pub/shockwave/cabs/flash/swflash.cab
Handler: linkscanner - {F274614C-63F8-47D5-A4D1-FBDDE494F8D1} - c:\program files\avg\avg9\avgpp.dll
Handler: skype4com - {FFC8B962-9B40-4DFF-9458-1830C7DD7F5D} - c:\progra~1\common~1\skype\SKYPE4~1.DLL
Notify: avgrsstarter - avgrsstx.dll
SSODL: WPDShServiceObj - {AAA288BA-9A4C-45B0-95D7-94D524869DB5} - c:\windows\system32\WPDShServiceObj.dll

================= FIREFOX ===================

FF - ProfilePath - c:\docume~1\r\applic~1\mozilla\firefox\profiles\ltwnytn6.default\
FF - prefs.js: browser.search.selectedEngine - Google
FF - prefs.js: browser.startup.homepage - hxxp://mail.google.com/
FF - prefs.js: keyword.URL - hxxp://ca.search.yahoo.com/search?ei=utf-8&fr=megaup&p=
FF - component: c:\documents and settings\r\application data\mozilla\firefox\profiles\ltwnytn6.default\extensions\{463f6ca5-ee3c-4be1-b7e6-7fee11953374}\platform\winnt\components\FoxyTunes.dll
FF - component: c:\program files\avg\avg9\firefox\components\avgssff.dll
FF - plugin: c:\documents and settings\all users\application data\zylom\zylomgamesplayer\npzylomgamesplayer.dll
FF - plugin: c:\documents and settings\r\local settings\application data\google\update\1.2.183.29\npGoogleOneClick8.dll
FF - plugin: c:\program files\k-lite codec pack\real\browser\plugins\nppl3260.dll
FF - plugin: c:\program files\k-lite codec pack\real\browser\plugins\nprpjplug.dll
FF - plugin: c:\program files\mozilla firefox\plugins\npmozax.dll
FF - plugin: c:\program files\veoh networks\veohwebplayer\NPVeohTVPlugin.dll
FF - plugin: c:\program files\veoh networks\veohwebplayer\npWebPlayerVideoPluginATL.dll
FF - HiddenExtension: Java Console: No Registry Reference - c:\program files\mozilla firefox\extensions\{CAFEEFAC-0016-0000-0017-ABCDEFFEDCBA}

—- FIREFOX POLICIES —-
c:\program files\mozilla firefox\greprefs\all.js - pref("ui.use_native_colors", true);
c:\program files\mozilla firefox\greprefs\all.js - pref("ui.use_native_popup_windows", false);
c:\program files\mozilla firefox\greprefs\all.js - pref("browser.enable_click_image_resizing", true);
c:\program files\mozilla firefox\greprefs\all.js - pref("media.enforce_same_site_origin", false);
c:\program files\mozilla firefox\greprefs\all.js - pref("media.cache_size", 51200);
c:\program files\mozilla firefox\greprefs\all.js - pref("media.ogg.enabled", true);
c:\program files\mozilla firefox\greprefs\all.js - pref("media.wave.enabled", true);
c:\program files\mozilla firefox\greprefs\all.js - pref("media.autoplay.enabled", true);
c:\program files\mozilla firefox\greprefs\all.js - pref("accessibility.browsewithcaret_shortcut.enabled", true);
c:\program files\mozilla firefox\greprefs\all.js - pref("browser.urlbar.autocomplete.enabled", true);
c:\program files\mozilla firefox\greprefs\all.js - pref("capability.policy.mailnews.*.wholeText", "noAccess");
c:\program files\mozilla firefox\greprefs\all.js - pref("dom.storage.default_quota", 5120);
c:\program files\mozilla firefox\greprefs\all.js - pref("javascript.options.mem.high_water_mark", 32);
c:\program files\mozilla firefox\greprefs\all.js - pref("javascript.options.mem.gc_frequency", 1600);
c:\program files\mozilla firefox\greprefs\all.js - pref("network.http.prompt-temp-redirect", true);
c:\program files\mozilla firefox\greprefs\all.js - pref("network.IDN.whitelist.lu", true);
c:\program files\mozilla firefox\greprefs\all.js - pref("network.IDN.whitelist.nu", true);
c:\program files\mozilla firefox\greprefs\all.js - pref("network.IDN.whitelist.nz", true);
c:\program files\mozilla firefox\greprefs\all.js - pref("network.IDN.whitelist.xn–mgberp4a5d4ar", true);
c:\program files\mozilla firefox\greprefs\all.js - pref("network.IDN.whitelist.xn–p1ai", true);
c:\program files\mozilla firefox\greprefs\all.js - pref("network.IDN.whitelist.xn–mgbayh7gpa", true);
c:\program files\mozilla firefox\greprefs\all.js - pref("network.IDN.whitelist.tel", true);
c:\program files\mozilla firefox\greprefs\all.js - pref("network.auth.force-generic-ntlm", false);
c:\program files\mozilla firefox\greprefs\all.js - pref("network.proxy.type", 5);
c:\program files\mozilla firefox\greprefs\all.js - pref("layout.css.dpi", -1);
c:\program files\mozilla firefox\greprefs\all.js - pref("layout.css.devPixelsPerPx", "-1");
c:\program files\mozilla firefox\greprefs\all.js - pref("gestures.enable_single_finger_input", true);
c:\program files\mozilla firefox\greprefs\all.js - pref("dom.ipc.plugins.timeoutSecs", 45);
c:\program files\mozilla firefox\greprefs\all.js - pref("svg.smil.enabled", false);
c:\program files\mozilla firefox\greprefs\all.js - pref("ui.trackpoint_hack.enabled", -1);
c:\program files\mozilla firefox\greprefs\all.js - pref("browser.formfill.debug", false);
c:\program files\mozilla firefox\greprefs\all.js - pref("browser.formfill.agedWeight", 2);
c:\program files\mozilla firefox\greprefs\all.js - pref("browser.formfill.bucketSize", 1);
c:\program files\mozilla firefox\greprefs\all.js - pref("browser.formfill.maxTimeGroupings", 25);
c:\program files\mozilla firefox\greprefs\all.js - pref("browser.formfill.timeGroupingSize", 604800);
c:\program files\mozilla firefox\greprefs\all.js - pref("browser.formfill.boundaryWeight", 25);
c:\program files\mozilla firefox\greprefs\all.js - pref("browser.formfill.prefixWeight", 5);
c:\program files\mozilla firefox\greprefs\all.js - pref("network.tcp.sendbuffer", 131072);
c:\program files\mozilla firefox\greprefs\all.js - pref("geo.enabled", true);
c:\program files\mozilla firefox\greprefs\all.js - pref("accelerometer.enabled", true);
c:\program files\mozilla firefox\greprefs\all.js - pref("html5.enable", false);
c:\program files\mozilla firefox\greprefs\security-prefs.js - pref("security.ssl.allow_unrestricted_renego_everywhere__temporarily_available_pr
ef", true);
c:\program files\mozilla firefox\greprefs\security-prefs.js - pref("security.ssl.renego_unrestricted_hosts", "");
c:\program files\mozilla firefox\greprefs\security-prefs.js - pref("security.ssl.treat_unsafe_negotiation_as_broken", false);
c:\program files\mozilla firefox\greprefs\security-prefs.js - pref("security.ssl.require_safe_negotiation", false);
c:\program files\mozilla firefox\greprefs\security-prefs.js - pref("security.ssl3.rsa_seed_sha", true);
c:\program files\mozilla firefox\greprefs\security-prefs.js - pref("security.remember_cert_checkbox_default_setting", true);
c:\program files\mozilla firefox\defaults\pref\firefox-branding.js - pref("app.update.download.backgroundInterval", 600);
c:\program files\mozilla firefox\defaults\pref\firefox-branding.js - pref("app.update.url.manual", "http://www.firefox.com");
c:\program files\mozilla firefox\defaults\pref\firefox-branding.js - pref("browser.search.param.yahoo-fr", "moz35");
c:\program files\mozilla firefox\defaults\pref\firefox-branding.js - pref("browser.search.param.yahoo-fr-cjkt", "moz35"); // now unused
c:\program files\mozilla firefox\defaults\pref\firefox-branding.js - pref("browser.search.param.yahoo-fr-ja", "mozff");
c:\program files\mozilla firefox\defaults\pref\firefox.js - pref("extensions.blocklist.level", 2);
c:\program files\mozilla firefox\defaults\pref\firefox.js - pref("extensions.{972ce4c6-7e08-4474-a285-3208198ce6fd}.name", "chrome://browser/locale/browser.properties");
c:\program files\mozilla firefox\defaults\pref\firefox.js - pref("extensions.{972ce4c6-7e08-4474-a285-3208198ce6fd}.description", "chrome://browser/locale/browser.properties");
c:\program files\mozilla firefox\defaults\pref\firefox.js - pref("xpinstall.whitelist.add", "addons.mozilla.org");
c:\program files\mozilla firefox\defaults\pref\firefox.js - pref("xpinstall.whitelist.add.36", "getpersonas.com");
c:\program files\mozilla firefox\defaults\pref\firefox.js - pref("lightweightThemes.update.enabled", true);
c:\program files\mozilla firefox\defaults\pref\firefox.js - pref("browser.urlbar.delay", 50);
c:\program files\mozilla firefox\defaults\pref\firefox.js - pref("browser.urlbar.restrict.typed", "~");
c:\program files\mozilla firefox\defaults\pref\firefox.js - pref("browser.urlbar.default.behavior", 0);
c:\program files\mozilla firefox\defaults\pref\firefox.js - pref("browser.allTabs.previews", false);
c:\program files\mozilla firefox\defaults\pref\firefox.js - pref("privacy.clearOnShutdown.history", true);
c:\program files\mozilla firefox\defaults\pref\firefox.js - pref("privacy.clearOnShutdown.formdata", true);
c:\program files\mozilla firefox\defaults\pref\firefox.js - pref("privacy.clearOnShutdown.passwords", false);
c:\program files\mozilla firefox\defaults\pref\firefox.js - pref("privacy.clearOnShutdown.downloads", true);
c:\program files\mozilla firefox\defaults\pref\firefox.js - pref("privacy.clearOnShutdown.cookies", true);
c:\program files\mozilla firefox\defaults\pref\firefox.js - pref("privacy.clearOnShutdown.cache", true);
c:\program files\mozilla firefox\defaults\pref\firefox.js - pref("privacy.clearOnShutdown.sessions", true);
c:\program files\mozilla firefox\defaults\pref\firefox.js - pref("privacy.clearOnShutdown.offlineApps", false);
c:\program files\mozilla firefox\defaults\pref\firefox.js - pref("privacy.clearOnShutdown.siteSettings", false);
c:\program files\mozilla firefox\defaults\pref\firefox.js - pref("privacy.cpd.history", true);
c:\program files\mozilla firefox\defaults\pref\firefox.js - pref("privacy.cpd.formdata", true);
c:\program files\mozilla firefox\defaults\pref\firefox.js - pref("privacy.cpd.passwords", false);
c:\program files\mozilla firefox\defaults\pref\firefox.js - pref("privacy.cpd.downloads", true);
c:\program files\mozilla firefox\defaults\pref\firefox.js - pref("privacy.cpd.cookies", true);
c:\program files\mozilla firefox\defaults\pref\firefox.js - pref("privacy.cpd.cache", true);
c:\program files\mozilla firefox\defaults\pref\firefox.js - pref("privacy.cpd.sessions", true);
c:\program files\mozilla firefox\defaults\pref\firefox.js - pref("privacy.cpd.offlineApps", false);
c:\program files\mozilla firefox\defaults\pref\firefox.js - pref("privacy.cpd.siteSettings", false);
c:\program files\mozilla firefox\defaults\pref\firefox.js - pref("privacy.sanitize.migrateFx3Prefs", false);
c:\program files\mozilla firefox\defaults\pref\firefox.js - pref("plugins.hide_infobar_for_outdated_plugin", false);
c:\program files\mozilla firefox\defaults\pref\firefox.js - pref("plugins.update.notifyUser", false);
c:\program files\mozilla firefox\defaults\pref\firefox.js - pref("browser.ssl_override_behavior", 2);
c:\program files\mozilla firefox\defaults\pref\firefox.js - pref("security.alternate_certificate_error_page", "certerror");
c:\program files\mozilla firefox\defaults\pref\firefox.js - pref("browser.privatebrowsing.autostart", false);
c:\program files\mozilla firefox\defaults\pref\firefox.js - pref("browser.privatebrowsing.dont_prompt_on_enter", false);
c:\program files\mozilla firefox\defaults\pref\firefox.js - pref("geo.wifi.uri", "https://www.google.com/loc/json");
c:\program files\mozilla firefox\defaults\pref\firefox.js - pref("toolbar.customization.usesheet", false);
c:\program files\mozilla firefox\defaults\pref\firefox.js - pref("dom.ipc.plugins.enabled.nptest.dll", true);
c:\program files\mozilla firefox\defaults\pref\firefox.js - pref("dom.ipc.plugins.enabled.npswf32.dll", true);
c:\program files\mozilla firefox\defaults\pref\firefox.js - pref("dom.ipc.plugins.enabled.npctrl.dll", true);
c:\program files\mozilla firefox\defaults\pref\firefox.js - pref("dom.ipc.plugins.enabled.npqtplugin.dll", true);
c:\program files\mozilla firefox\defaults\pref\firefox.js - pref("dom.ipc.plugins.enabled", false);
c:\program files\mozilla firefox\defaults\pref\firefox.js - pref("browser.taskbar.previews.enable", false);
c:\program files\mozilla firefox\defaults\pref\firefox.js - pref("browser.taskbar.previews.max", 20);
c:\program files\mozilla firefox\defaults\pref\firefox.js - pref("browser.taskbar.previews.cachetime", 20);

============= SERVICES / DRIVERS ===============

R1 AvgLdx86;AVG Free AVI Loader Driver x86;c:\windows\system32\drivers\avgldx86.sys [2009-3-30 216200]
R1 AvgMfx86;AVG Free On-access Scanner Minifilter Driver x86;c:\windows\system32\drivers\avgmfx86.sys [2009-3-30 29584]
R1 AvgTdiX;AVG Free8 Network Redirector;c:\windows\system32\drivers\avgtdix.sys [2009-3-30 242896]
R2 avg9wd;AVG Free WatchDog;c:\program files\avg\avg9\avgwdsvc.exe [2010-3-17 308064]
S0 Lbd;Lbd;c:\windows\system32\drivers\lbd.sys –> c:\windows\system32\drivers\Lbd.sys [?]
S3 getPlusHelper;getPlus® Helper;c:\windows\system32\svchost.exe -k getPlusHelper [2004-8-4 14336]
S3 scsk5;SCSK5 Driver Service;c:\windows\system32\drivers\scsk5.sys –> c:\windows\system32\drivers\scsk5.sys [?]

=============== Created Last 30 ================

2010-07-08 01:10 711,168 a——- c:\windows\isRS-000.tmp
2010-06-20 00:46 –d—– c:\program files\Saezuri

==================== Find3M ====================

2010-06-25 03:16 75,204 a—h— c:\windows\system32\mlfcache.dat
2010-06-02 10:08 242,896 a——- c:\windows\system32\drivers\avgtdix.sys
2010-05-14 13:09 77,824 a——- c:\windows\system32\nod.dll
2010-04-26 01:51 806,912 a——- c:\windows\system32\sticubedn.exe
2010-04-26 01:50 2,838,528 a——- c:\windows\system32\clubbox.exe
2010-04-26 01:42 163,840 a——- c:\windows\system32\downengine.dll
2008-04-16 23:00 32 a——- c:\docume~1\alluse~1\applic~1\ezsid.dat
2003-07-31 05:53 147,456 a——- c:\windows\inf\EL2K_XP.sys
2003-07-31 05:50 448,768 a——- c:\windows\inf\EL2K_N64.sys
2003-07-31 05:43 147,456 a——- c:\windows\inf\EL2K_2K.sys

============= FINISH: 1:47:56.29 ===============

DDS said to zip Attach.txt and attach it to the post, so that is what I've done. If I shouldn't do that, please tell me and I will delete the attachment and C/P Attach.txt here as well.

📎Attach.zip

Just remembered this, so I'm adding on… I ran AVG9 Free and didn't find anything. I also ran Malwarebytes and it didn't find anything. I had 1.44, so I downloaded 1.46 and I had to restart my comp. I was about to post this topic when I thought that I would run it again using 1.46. I did a full scan, which takes a while, but this time it found something. I hope you all don't mind me C/P the mbab log here as well.

mbab

Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware 1.46
www.malwarebytes.org

Database version: 4052

Windows 5.1.2600 Service Pack 2
Internet Explorer 6.0.2900.2180

7/8/2010 2:47:59 AM
mbam-log-2010-07-08 (02-47-59).txt

Scan type: Full scan (C:\|D:\|)
Objects scanned: 188200
Time elapsed: 38 minute(s), 57 second(s)

Memory Processes Infected: 0
Memory Modules Infected: 0
Registry Keys Infected: 0
Registry Values Infected: 0
Registry Data Items Infected: 0
Folders Infected: 0
Files Infected: 1

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:
(No malicious items detected)

Folders Infected:
(No malicious items detected)

Files Infected:
C:\Program Files\Adobe\Illustrator CS\Plug-ins\Photoshop Filters\Unsharpen Mask.8bf (Trojan.Spambot) -> No action taken.

Hmm, don't know if that Spambot is related with "Black Internet" or it's something different. I have not used Illustrator recently. I did not try to remove it.

There's nothing else I can do except to try and get some sleep.

Again, thanks in advance.
Post #2
Hi

Please run the following;

Download Bootkit remover to your desktop
This is a rar file if you do not have a program to open it then download and install Peazip
  • Extract Remover.exe to your desktop
  • Double click Remover.exe to run it
  • It will show a Black screen with some data on it
  • Right click on the screen and select > Select All
  • Press Control+C
  • Now open a notepad and press Control+V
  • Post the resultant log here please


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Download GMER Rootkit Scanner from here or here.
  • Extract the contents of the zipped file to desktop.
  • Double click GMER.exe. If asked to allow gmer.sys driver to load, please consent .
  • If it gives you a warning about rootkit activity and asks if you want to run scan…click on NO.

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    Click the image to enlarge it
  • In the right panel, you will see several boxes that have been checked. Uncheck the following …
    • IAT/EAT
    • Drives/Partition other than Systemdrive (typically C:\)
    • Show All (don't miss this one)
  • Then click the Scan button & wait for it to finish.
  • Once done click on the [Save..] button, and in the File name area, type in "Gmer.txt" or it will save as a .log file which cannot be uploaded to your post.
  • Save it where you can easily find it, such as your desktop, and attach it in your reply.

**Caution**
Rootkit scans often produce false positives. Do NOT take any action on any "<— ROOKIT" entries
Post #4
Sorry about the inactivity. I wasn't able to come on the computer these past few days after making my initial post. Weekend was pretty busy. I just came on today and found my thread got closed.

This was my old thread
http://forums.whatthetech.com/index.php?showtopic=113070

Thanks CatByte for replying last time. I will now follow your instructions.
Also, I just found out my CD/DVD drives aren't being recognized, could it be because of the virus?

Bootkit Remover version 1.0.0.1
© 2009 eSage Lab
www.esagelab.com

\\.\C: -> \\.\PhysicalDrive0
MD5: 454f8f8f464d74f8b4b6306cbff41597
\\.\D: -> \\.\PhysicalDrive0

Size Device Name MBR Status
——————————————–
111 GB \\.\PhysicalDrive0 Unknown boot code

Unknown boot code has been found on some of your physical disks.
To inspect the boot code manually, dump the master boot sector:
remover.exe dump [output_file]
To disinfect the master boot sector, use the following command:
remover.exe fix


Press any key to quit…

For GMER, I tried scanning, but my computer would restart on its own. This last time it restarted after about 30 minutes of scanning. I thought I would just go ahead and make this new thread and go from there. I'll try to do the GMER scan again tomorrow and hope my computer won't give me more problem.
Post #7
Hi

Please do the following:


Download ComboFix from one of the following locations:
Link 1
Link 2

VERY IMPORTANT !!! Save ComboFix.exe to your Desktop

* IMPORTANT - Disable your AntiVirus and AntiSpyware applications, usually via a right click on the System Tray icon. They may otherwise interfere with our tools. If you have difficulty properly disabling your protective programs, refer to this link here
  • Double click on ComboFix.exe & follow the prompts.
As part of it's process, ComboFix will check to see if the Microsoft Windows Recovery Console is installed. With malware infections being as they are today, it's strongly recommended to have this pre-installed on your machine before doing any malware removal. It will allow you to boot up into a special recovery/repair mode that will allow us to more easily help you should your computer have a problem after an attempted removal of malware.

  • Follow the prompts to allow ComboFix to download and install the Microsoft Windows Recovery Console, and when prompted, agree to the End-User License Agreement to install the Microsoft Windows Recovery Console.
**Please note: If the Microsoft Windows Recovery Console is already installed, ComboFix will continue it's malware removal procedures.

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  • Once the Microsoft Windows Recovery Console is installed using ComboFix, you should see the following message:

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  • Click on Yes, to continue scanning for malware.
When finished, it shall produce a log for you. Please include the C:\ComboFix.txt in your next reply.
Notes:
1. Do not mouse-click Combofix's window while it is running. That may cause it to stall.
2. Do not "re-run" Combofix. If you have a problem, reply back for further instructions.
Post #8 last edited
Hi, I had GMER running all yesterday, it went for over 7 hours. I had to leave it over night, but when I checked this morning, my computer had restarted on me, so looks like I lost the everything it was scanning. :/ I won't re-scan with GMER now, I'll try Combofix and see how it goes.
Post #10 last edited
hi

please do the following:

Install service pack 3, it will fix your busted catroot and install important security features to your PC

It can be downloaded and installed manually:

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details…;displaylang=en


NEXT

  • Very Important! Temporarily disable your anti-virus, script blocking and any anti-malware real-time protection before following the steps below.
  • They can interfere with ComboFix or remove some of its embedded files which may cause "unpredictable results".
Copy/paste the text inside the Codebox below into notepad:

Here's how to do that:
Click Start > Run type Notepad click OK.
This will open an empty notepad file:

Copy all the text inside of the code box - Press Ctrl+C (or right click on the highlighted section and choose 'copy')

Registry::
[HKLM\~\services\sharedaccess\parameters\firewallpolicy\standardprofile\GloballyOpenPorts\List]
"135:TCP"=-
"5000:TCP"=-
"5001:TCP"=-
"5002:TCP"=-
"5003:TCP"=-
"5004:TCP"=-
"5005:TCP"=-
"5006:TCP"=-
"5007:TCP"=-
"5008:TCP"=-
"5009:TCP"=-
"5010:TCP"=-
"5011:TCP"=-
"5012:TCP"=-
"5013:TCP"=-
"5014:TCP"=-
"5015:TCP"=-
"5016:TCP"=-
"5017:TCP"=-
"5018:TCP"=-
"5019:TCP"=-
"5020:TCP"=-

Now paste the copied text into the open notepad - press CTRL+V (or right click and choose 'paste')

Save this file to your desktop, Save this as "CFScript"

Here's how to do that:

1.Click File;
2.Click Save As… Change the directory to your desktop;
3.Change the Save as type to "All Files";
4.Type in the file name: CFScript
5.Click Save …

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  • Referring to the screenshot above, drag CFScript.txt into ComboFix.exe.
  • ComboFix will now run a scan on your system. It may reboot your system when it finishes. This is normal.
  • When finished, it shall produce a log for you.
  • Copy and paste the contents of the log in your next reply.

CAUTION: Do not mouse-click ComboFix's window while it is running. That may cause it to stall.

NEXT

  • Please open your MalwareBytes AntiMalware Program
  • Click the Update Tab and search for updates
  • 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.




NEXT

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

Run an on-line scan with Kaspersky

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 several minutes.
  • 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
Post #11
I'm using someone else's computer right now…

I think I have a bigger issue now. >.<
I left the computer to install service pack 3 and when I came back, it said to click Finish to reboot.
I left it to reboot and when I went back to check, it showed a pop up about lsass.exe

The application failed to initialize properly (0xc0000142). Click OK to terminate application.

Clicked OK, but the screen stayed black, so I manually rebooted and it showed a screen with options on how to start Windows - safe mode, etc. I left it as default, which was Start Windows normally and I ended up getting the same lsass.exe Application error.

What should I do now?
Post #12 last edited
are you able to boot into safe mode? Can you boot into Last Known Good Configuration Tap F8 repeatedly on startup until an advanced option menu appears > try both those options If you can boot to Last Known Good configuration, do that first, if not boot to safe mode and try and do a system restore to before SP3 was installed.
Post #13
Tapping F8 gave me the options to choose what drive to boot from, so I clicked ESC instead to have it boot from default, since I didn't know which one to choose. It took be back to the screen where it said Windows is not able to start successfully, etc. I chose the Last Known Good Configuration and it booted up and said I successfully installed SP3. It said to choose to turn on or off Automatic Updates. Right now, I have them off. Should I turn them back on? Also, if I were to reboot again later, would this issue with not being about to start Windows reoccur?
Post #14
I doubt it will happen again, but there are no guarantees, your machine is infected, this happens randomly sometimes when changes are made to a system, let's continue on with the combofix script we have more cleaning to do.

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