hacktool rootkit

Hi All, When I run a fill scan of Nortons in safe mode it finds HacktoolRookit but cannot remove it. The infected file is c:\windows\system32\drivers\vamprtv.sys. It says that it cannot fix the issue. The scan also found 5 tracking cookies, Trojan.Bantal, Infostealer and Trohjen.Gen all of which it has resolved. I tried Nortons NPe (in safe mode) but it did not find any issues at all. Is there anything that I can do to fix this ?? Thanks.

Hello aussie_dave and welcome to WhatTheTech. I closed your thread at Geeks to Go, please do the same with any others you opened and follow these guidelines while we work on your PC:

• Malware removal is a sometimes lengthy and tedious process. Please stick with the thread until I’ve given you the “All clear.” Absence of symptoms does not mean your machine is clean!
• Please do not run any scans or install/uninstall any applications without being directed to do so.
• Please follow my instructions carefully and in the order they are posted.
• Any underlined text in my posts indicates a clickable link.
• You should print any instructions I give you for ease of use and reference.
• If you have any questions at all, please stop and ask before proceeding.

🖼Click to load external image (Posted Image) Please download DDS by sUBs from one of the following links and save it to your desktop.

DDS.scr
DDS.pif

• Disable any script blocking protection (How to Disable your Security Programs)
• Double click DDS icon to run the tool (may take up to 3 minutes to run)
• When done, DDS.txt will open.
• After a few moments, attach.txt will open in a second window.
• Save both reports to your desktop.

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• Post the contents of the DDS.txt report in your next reply
• Attach the Attach.txt report to your post by scroling down to the Attachments area and then clicking Browse. Browse to where you saved the file, and click Open and then click UPLOAD.

🖼Click to load external image (Posted Image) Download GMER Rootkit Scanner from here to your desktop.

• Double click the exe file. 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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• 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 post it in reply.

**Caution**
Rootkit scans often produce false positives. Do NOT take any action on any "<— ROOKIT" entries

If you have trouble running GEMR:

• Make sure that your security software is disabled
• Uncheck the box next to "Files" this time also
• If you still can't run it, try in the Safe Mode

Please include the following in your next post:

• DDS and Attach.txt logs
• GMER log

Hi There, Thanks for the help. I have attached the first two files requested. I tried to attach the gmer.log but it says that I am not permitted to upload this type of file.

aussie_dave,

Please run this for me:

🖼Click to load external image (Posted Image) Please download Rootkit Unhooker and save it on your desktop.

• Disable your security programs
• Double click RKUnhookerLE.exe to run it
• Click the Report tab, then click Scan
• Check Drivers, Stealth Code, Files, and Code Hooks
• Uncheck the rest, then click OK
• When prompted to Select Disks for Scan, make sure C:\ is checked and click OK
• Wait till the scanner has finished then go File > Save Report
• Save the report somewhere you can find it. Click Close
• Copy the entire contents of the report and paste it in your next reply.

Note - You may get this warning it is ok, just ignore it:

"Rootkit Unhooker has detected a parasite inside itself!
It is recommended to remove parasite, okay?"

Please include the following in your next post:

• RootkitUnhooker log

Hi There, I copied the gmer.log into a text file and have attached it to this post. I will run the RKUnhookerLE.exe tomorrow.

Are you still with me aussie_dave?

I am here….just haven't had a chance to run it as yet. Will do so over the weekend.

Hi There, Here is the log file as requested.

aussie_dave,

🖼Click to load external image (Posted Image) You are infected with a Rootkit. I recommend that you limit your online activity until we have your system clean and change all your passwords from a different, clean computer.

🖼Click to load external image (Posted Image) 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

• 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.

Please include the following in your next post:

• ComboFix log

Are you still with me? Were you able to run ComboFix? Please let me know if you need more time.

Due to inactivity this topic will be closed.
If you need help please start a new thread.

New members follow the instructions here http://forums.whatthetech.com/you_Infected_t106388.html and start a new topic

Hi There, I had a previous topic (under the same topic name)which was closed, but I have run the combo fix and have attached the log file for it.

This topic has been reopened by request of the starter of this topic. Or it has been moved to the correct forum

aussie_dave,

I had your topics merged. Going forward, please let me know if you are going to be unable to respond for more than 5 days and I'll leave the topic open.

🖼Click to load external image (Posted Image) Open Notepad Go to Start> All Programs> Accessories> Notepad ( this will only work with Notepad ) and copy all the text inside the Codebox by highlighting it all and pressing CTRL C on your keyboard, then paste it into Notepad, make sure there is no space before and above DDS::

DDS::
uInternet Settings,ProxyOverride = 
uInternet Settings,ProxyServer = http=localhost:8080

Save this as CFScript to your desktop.

Then disable your security programs and drag the CFScript into ComboFix.exe as you see in the screenshot below.

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This will start ComboFix again. After reboot, (in case it asks to reboot), post the contents of Combofix.txt in your next reply.

🖼Click to load external image (Posted Image) Please download Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware to your desktop.

• Double-click mbam-setup.exe and follow the prompts to install the program.
• At the end, be 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 full scan, then click Scan.
• When the scan is complete, click OK, then Show Results to view the results.
• Be sure that everything is checked, and click Remove Selected.
• When completed, a log will open in Notepad. Please post the results.

Please include the following in your next post:

• ComboFix log
• MBAM log

Thanks for that. I have downloaded the Malwerebytes file but it will be a couple of days before I get time to run it. I have also copied the code ready to run the combofix again. I will post the results as soon as possible for you.