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Post #1 last edited
I've found a post on this topic on your forum already.
I've done what you said in your first reply in http://forums.whatthetech.com/Resolvedc_SU…_t_t111667.html
Now I have the combofix notepad report which has 2016 dates in it which I pasted below.
If I have personal info showing which I should NOT show online please delete it from post.
What do I do now? Please help! Thanks, M.

Note pad report.

ComboFix 10-08-27.03 - Mise 28/08/2010 11:49:42.1.2 - x86
Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition 5.1.2600.3.1252.1.1033.18.2049.1466 [GMT 1:00]
Running from: c:\documents and settings\[removed]\Desktop\ComboFix.exe
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((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Other Deletions )))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))
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c:\documents and settings\Mise\Application Data\avdrn.dat
C:\SUD
c:\sud\SSOW\DesKTop.ini
c:\sud\SSOW\sep.exe
c:\windows\system32\warnings.html
D:\Autorun.inf

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((((((((((((((((((((((((( Files Created from 2010-07-28 to 2010-08-28 )))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))

(FILE edited for security)
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2016-04-12 00:21 . 2016-04-12 01:20 ——– d—–w- c:\documents and settings\Mise\Application Data\gtk-2.0
2016-04-12 00:20 . 2016-04-12 00:20 ——– d—–w- c:\documents and settings\Mise\.thumbnails
2016-04-12 00:19 . 2016-04-12 01:24 ——– d—–w- c:\documents and settings\Mise\.gimp-2.6


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(((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Find3M Report ))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))
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2016-04-12 01:14 . 2009-12-06 15:41 ——– d—–w- c:\documents and settings\All Users\Application Data\Ulead Systems
2016-04-12 00:00 . 2008-11-25 14:25 ——– d—–w- c:\documents and settings\All Users\Application Data\Google Updater

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((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Reg Loading Points ))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))
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*Note* empty entries & legit default entries are not shown
REGEDIT4

[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run]
"swg"="c:\program files\Google\GoogleToolbarNotifier\GoogleToolbarNotifier.exe" [2008-11-25 39408]
"Skype"="c:\program files\Skype\Phone\Skype.exe" [2010-05-13 26192168]

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run]
"NvCplDaemon"="c:\windows\system32\NvCpl.dll" [2005-07-08 7110656]
"GrooveMonitor"="c:\program files\Microsoft Office\Office12\GrooveMonitor.exe" [2008-10-25 31072]
"BluetoothAuthenticationAgent"="bthprops.cpl" [2008-04-14 110592]
"Adobe Reader Speed Launcher"="c:\program files\Adobe\Reader 9.0\Reader\Reader_sl.exe" [2008-06-12 34672]
"SunJavaUpdateSched"="c:\program files\Common Files\Java\Java Update\jusched.exe" [2010-02-18 248040]
"SigmatelSysTrayApp"="stsystra.exe" [2005-03-22 339968]
"WrtMon.exe"="c:\windows\system32\spool\drivers\w32x86\3\WrtMon.exe" [2007-04-11 26704]
"lxdomon.exe"="c:\program files\Lexmark 9500 Series\lxdomon.exe" [2007-09-06 450560]
"lxdoamon"="c:\program files\Lexmark 9500 Series\lxdoamon.exe" [2007-08-10 20480]
"Lexmark 9500 Series Fax Server"="c:\program files\Lexmark 9500 Series\fm3032.exe" [2007-09-18 307200]
"AdobeCS4ServiceManager"="c:\program files\Common Files\Adobe\CS4ServiceManager\CS4ServiceManager.exe" [2008-08-14 611712]
"QuickTime Task"="c:\program files\QuickTime\qttask.exe" [2009-11-03 417792]
"TkBellExe"="c:\program files\Common Files\Real\Update_OB\realsched.exe" [2010-07-25 202256]

c:\documents and settings\Daithi\Start Menu\Programs\Startup\
OneNote 2007 Screen Clipper and Launcher.lnk - c:\program files\Microsoft Office\Office12\ONENOTEM.EXE [2009-2-26 97680]

c:\documents and settings\Sarah\Start Menu\Programs\Startup\
OneNote 2007 Screen Clipper and Launcher.lnk - c:\program files\Microsoft Office\Office12\ONENOTEM.EXE [2009-2-26 97680]

c:\documents and settings\All Users\Start Menu\Programs\Startup\
Microsoft Office.lnk - c:\program files\Microsoft Office\Office\OSA9.EXE [2000-1-21 65588]

[hkey_local_machine\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\explorer\ShellExecuteHooks]
"{565}"= "c:\program files\Windows Desktop Search\MSNLNamespaceMgr.dll" [2009-05-24 304128]


[HKLM\~\services\sharedaccess\parameters\firewallpolicy\standardprofile\GloballyOpenPorts\List]
"5353:TCP"= 5353:TCP:Adobe CSI CS4

R2 lxdo_device;lxdo_device;c:\windows\system32\lxdocoms.exe -service –> c:\windows\system32\lxdocoms.exe -service [?]
R2 lxdoCATSCustConnectService;lxdoCATSCustConnectService;c:\windows\system32\spool\drivers\w32x86\3\lxdoserv.exe [23/03/2010 17:22 94208]
R2 lxdx_device;lxdx_device;c:\windows\system32\lxdxcoms.exe -service –> c:\windows\system32\lxdxcoms.exe -service [?]
R2 lxdxCATSCustConnectService;lxdxCATSCustConnectService;c:\windows\system32\spool\drivers\w32x86\3\lxdxserv.exe [27/11/2008 21:34 98984]
S2 gupdate;Google Update Service (gupdate);c:\program files\Google\Update\GoogleUpdate.exe [23/12/2009 21:07 135664]

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\windows nt\currentversion\svchost]
getPlusHelper REG_MULTI_SZ getPlusHelper
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Contents of the 'Scheduled Tasks' folder

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——- Supplementary Scan ——-
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uStart Page = hxxp://www.google.ie/
uDefault_Search_URL = hxxp://www.google.com/ie
mSearch Bar = hxxp://us.rd.yahoo.com/customize/ie/defaults/sb/msgr9/*http://www.yahoo.com/ext/search/search.html
uSearchAssistant = hxxp://www.google.com/ie
uSearchURL,(Default) = hxxp://www.google.com/search?q=%s
IE: Add to Google Photos Screensa&ver - c:\windows\system32\GPhotos.scr/200


FF - ProfilePath - c:\documents and settings\Mise\Application Data\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\4ijnbh8h.default\
FF - prefs.js: browser.startup.homepage - hxxp://www.google.ie/
FF - component: c:\documents and settings\All Users\Application Data\Real\RealPlayer\BrowserRecordPlugin\Firefox\Ext\components\nprpffbrowserrecordext.dll
FF - plugin: c:\documents and settings\All Users\Application Data\Real\RealPlayer\BrowserRecordPlugin\MozillaPlugins\nprphtml5videoshim.dll
FF - plugin: c:\documents and settings\Mise\Application Data\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\4ijnbh8h.default\extensions\{E2883E8F-472F-4fb0-9522-AC9BF37916A7}\plugins\np_gp.dll
FF - plugin: c:\program files\Google\Google Earth\plugin\npgeplugin.dll
FF - plugin: c:\program files\Google\Google Updater\2.4.1536.6592\npCIDetect13.dll
FF - plugin: c:\program files\Google\Picasa3\npPicasa3.dll
FF - plugin: c:\program files\Google\Update\1.2.183.29\npGoogleOneClick8.dll
FF - plugin: c:\program files\Mozilla Firefox\plugins\npdeployJava1.dll
FF - HiddenExtension: Microsoft .NET Framework Assistant: {20a82645-c095-46ed-80e3-08825760534b} - c:\windows\Microsoft.NET\Framework\v3.5\Windows Presentation Foundation\DotNetAssistantExtension\

—- FIREFOX POLICIES —-
c:\program files\Mozilla Firefox\greprefs\all.js - pref("ui.use_native_colors", true);


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- - - - ORPHANS REMOVED - - - -

HKLM-Run-LXBRKsk - c:\progra~1\LEXMAR~1\LXBRKsk.exe
HKLM-Run-Lexmark 3100 Series - c:\program files\Lexmark 3100 Series\lxbrbmgr.exe
SafeBoot-klmdb.sys
ActiveSetup-{67KLN5J0-4OPM-01WE-AAX2-5657QCA554112} - c:\sud\SSOW\sep.exe
AddRemove-Adobe Flash Player ActiveX - c:\windows\system32\Macromed\Flash\uninstall_activeX.exe



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catchme 0.3.1398 W2K/XP/Vista - rootkit/stealth malware detector by Gmer, http://www.gmer.net
Rootkit scan 2010-08-28 11:53
Windows 5.1.2600 Service Pack 3 NTFS

scanning hidden processes …

scanning hidden autostart entries …

scanning hidden files …

scan completed successfully
hidden files: 0

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——————— LOCKED REGISTRY KEYS ———————

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\Classes\CLSID\{42

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\Classes\CLSID\

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\Classes\CLSID\{5 etc.

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\Classes\CLSID\
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Completion time: 2010-08-28 11:54:59
ComboFix-quarantined-files.txt 2010-08-28 10:54

Pre-Run: 157,855,444,992 bytes free
Post-Run: 157,972,291,584 bytes free

WindowsXP-KB310894-SP2-Home-BootDisk-ENU.exe
[boot loader]
timeout=2

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Post #2
This worked out for you this time, but it is not recommended by the developer of ComboFix to run this tool by yourself without assistance from a trained helper as there can be issues.

Please do the following:

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.



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**Vista/Win7 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 #3
Sorry 'bout that, I thought "same problem, same solution". I have finished part one (Malwarebytes scan). Scan report below. I didn't use kaspersky as op is only wins xp. Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware 1.46 www.malwarebytes.org Database version: 4500 Windows 5.1.2600 Service Pack 3 Internet Explorer 8.0.6001.18702 29/08/2010 09:34:20 mbam-log-2010-08-29 (09-34-20).txt Scan type: Quick scan Objects scanned: 163168 Time elapsed: 5 minute(s), 9 second(s) Memory Processes Infected: 0 Memory Modules Infected: 0 Registry Keys Infected: 1 Registry Values Infected: 0 Registry Data Items Infected: 0 Folders Infected: 0 Files Infected: 0 Memory Processes Infected: (No malicious items detected) Memory Modules Infected: (No malicious items detected) Registry Keys Infected: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Active Setup\Installed Components\{67kln5j0-4opm-01we-aax2-5657qca554112} (Backdoor.Bot) -> Quarantined and deleted successfully. Registry Values Infected: (No malicious items detected) Registry Data Items Infected: (No malicious items detected) Folders Infected: (No malicious items detected) Files Infected: (No malicious items detected) What do I do now? Will I uninstall combofix yet? Thanks for your help. M.
Post #4
Please run the Kaspersky scan, the OS doesn't matter.

If you cannot get Kaspersky to run, please try this scan (we will clean up ComboFix at the end, once I know you are clean)

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.
Post #5
Screen keeps going blank during kaspersky scan & after it. Report: ——————————————————————————– KASPERSKY ONLINE SCANNER 7.0: scan report Monday, August 30, 2010 Operating system: Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition Service Pack 3 (build 2600) Kaspersky Online Scanner version: 7.0.26.13 Last database update: Sunday, August 29, 2010 18:44:42 Records in database: 4167612 ——————————————————————————– Scan settings: scan using the following database: extended Scan archives: yes Scan e-mail databases: yes Scan area - My Computer: C:\ D:\ E:\ F:\ G:\ H:\ I:\ J:\ K:\ Scan statistics: Objects scanned: 155802 Threats found: 6 Infected objects found: 7 Suspicious objects found: 3 Scan duration: 03:20:39 File name / Threat / Threats count C:\Documents and Settings\Moya\Local Settings\Application Data\Identities\{242863DB-22FE-42A7-92E4-4E52893DACE8}\Microsoft\Outlook Express\Deleted Items.dbx Suspicious: Trojan-Spy.HTML.Fraud.gen 3 C:\Documents and Settings\Moya\Local Settings\Application Data\Identities\{242863DB-22FE-42A7-92E4-4E52893DACE8}\Microsoft\Outlook Express\Deleted Items.dbx Infected: Trojan.Win32.Agent2.cuyv 1 C:\Qoobox\Quarantine\C\SUD\SSOW\sep.exe.vir Infected: Trojan.Win32.Buzus.cnjm 1 C:\Qoobox\Quarantine\C\WINDOWS\system32\warnings.html.vir Infected: Trojan.HTML.Fraud.ad 1 C:\System Volume Information\_restore{392B8FFC-72E9-4EBB-A6C3-BC30CEADE606}\RP530\A0121831.exe Infected: Trojan.Win32.Swisyn.acek 1 C:\System Volume Information\_restore{392B8FFC-72E9-4EBB-A6C3-BC30CEADE606}\RP567\A0127847.exe Infected: Backdoor.Win32.Bredolab.ess 1 C:\System Volume Information\_restore{392B8FFC-72E9-4EBB-A6C3-BC30CEADE606}\RP653\A0148843.exe Infected: Trojan.Win32.Buzus.cnjm 1 C:\System Volume Information\_restore{392B8FFC-72E9-4EBB-A6C3-BC30CEADE606}\RP674\A0152935.exe Infected: Trojan.Win32.Buzus.cnjm 1 Selected area has been scanned.
Post #6
Hi,

empty your trash bin in your Outlook Express, the other items we will clean up shortly, they are in quarantine or old system restore points

please do the following:


Please download DDS from LINK 1 or LINK 2
and save it to your desktop.
  • Disable any script blocking protection
  • Double click dds.pif to run the tool.
  • When done, two DDS.txt's will open.
  • Save both reports to your desktop.
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Please include the contents of the following in your next reply:

DDS.txt
Attach.txt.
Post #7 last edited
Outlook delete box empty. Dda file attached. Your upload wouldn't allow me to upload attach.rar which is the zipped attach file. DDS scan instructs me not to put "attach" file up on forum, only send it zipped? Should I email it to you or ? M.
Post #9
Hi

Log appears to be clean,

just some housekeeping to do now, please do the following:


Visit ADOBEand download the latest version of Acrobat Reader (version 9.3)
Having the latest updates ensures there are no security vulnerabilities in your system.


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[external image: Posted Image] Your Java is out of date.
Java™ 6 Update 20 can be updated from the Java control panel Start > Control Panel (Classic View) > Java (looks like a coffee cup) > Update Tab > Update Now.
An update should begin; > follow the prompts.


Clear Sun Jave cache

Go into the Control Panel and double-click the Java Icon. (looks like a coffee cup) If you do not see the icon, look to your left and click 'Switch to Classic View'.
  • On the General tab, under Temporary Internet Files, click the Settings button.
  • Next, click on the Delete Files button
  • There are two options in the window to clear the cache - Leave BOTH Checked
    • Applications and Applets
      Trace and Log Files
  • Click OK on Delete Temporary Files Window
    Note: This deletes ALL the Downloaded Applications and Applets from the CACHE.
  • Click OK to leave the Temporary Files Window
  • Click OK to leave the Java Control Panel.



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You can delete the DDS logs and program from your desktop.


NEXT

Follow these steps to uninstall Combofix

  • Make sure your security programs are totally disabled.
  • Click START then RUN
  • Now copy/paste Combofix /uninstall into the runbox and click OK. Note the space between the ..X and the /U, it needs to be there.

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If there are any logs/tools remaining > right click and delete them.


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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.

  • 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.

  • 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

  • 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.

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