Malicious URL Blocked involving process \\.\globalroot\systemroot\svch

Here is the MBAM log: Malwarebytes Anti-Malware 1.62.0.1300 www.malwarebytes.org Database version: v2012.07.30.03 Windows 7 Service Pack 1 x64 NTFS Internet Explorer 9.0.8112.16421 teNATEcious :: TENATECIOUS-PC [administrator] 7/30/2012 3:05:42 AM mbam-log-2012-07-30 (03-07-49).txt Scan type: Quick scan Scan options enabled: Memory | Startup | Registry | File System | Heuristics/Extra | Heuristics/Shuriken | PUP | PUM Scan options disabled: P2P Objects scanned: 207432 Time elapsed: 1 minute(s), 43 second(s) Memory Processes Detected: 0 (No malicious items detected) Memory Modules Detected: 0 (No malicious items detected) Registry Keys Detected: 0 (No malicious items detected) Registry Values Detected: 0 (No malicious items detected) Registry Data Items Detected: 0 (No malicious items detected) Folders Detected: 0 (No malicious items detected) Files Detected: 1 C:\Windows\svchost.exe (Trojan.Agent) -> No action taken. (end) ——– At the moment it says that no action was taken, because I wanted to make sure that my computer was not going to be affected by me deleting that file. I believe that was one file I accidentally deleted and caused me to need to wipe and reinstall the fresh copy of Windows 7. When deleting files like this, does it just reinstall from a different folder? Thank you!

Clearly that is a sign that infection is still there. But I BELIEVE that the one you deleted was located at C:\Windows\system32\svchost.exe(legit) instead of C:\Windows\svchost.exe(not legit) which caused a BSOD. The files don't just reinstall by itself in nature, but if we haven't successfully nail the real culprit (which TDSS Killer did the job), then it will reinfect the whole thing again.

Open Malwarebytes > click on More Tools > run File ASSASSIN by clicking Run Tool
Select the File you want to delete.
C:\Windows\svchost.exe <–NOTE: ONLY from this location

Then update MBAM and get a quick scan again.

Ok. I followed all of those steps and have a new log. Also, ever since around the 20th of July, my computer has been a lot smoother. And that random pop-up from Avast saying that a malicious threat was detected had stopped going off every 5 seconds. It would seem we're nearing the end of these issues. ——- Malwarebytes Anti-Malware 1.62.0.1300 www.malwarebytes.org Database version: v2012.07.31.01 Windows 7 Service Pack 1 x64 NTFS Internet Explorer 9.0.8112.16421 teNATEcious :: TENATECIOUS-PC [administrator] 7/30/2012 8:30:51 PM mbam-log-2012-07-30 (20-30-51).txt Scan type: Quick scan Scan options enabled: Memory | Startup | Registry | File System | Heuristics/Extra | Heuristics/Shuriken | PUP | PUM Scan options disabled: P2P Objects scanned: 207752 Time elapsed: 1 minute(s), 18 second(s) Memory Processes Detected: 0 (No malicious items detected) Memory Modules Detected: 0 (No malicious items detected) Registry Keys Detected: 0 (No malicious items detected) Registry Values Detected: 0 (No malicious items detected) Registry Data Items Detected: 0 (No malicious items detected) Folders Detected: 0 (No malicious items detected) Files Detected: 0 (No malicious items detected) (end)

Yes you're right. In fact, we are wrapping up now.

Follow these steps to uninstall Combofix

• Click START then RUN
• Now copy/paste the code into the runbox and click OK. Note the space between the ..X and the /U, it needs to be there.

Combofix /Uninstall

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Clean up with OTL:

• Double-click OTL.exe to start the program.
• Close all other programs apart from OTL as this step will require a reboot
• On the OTL main screen, press the CLEANUP button
• Say Yes to the prompt and then allow the program to reboot your computer.

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Thank you for your patience, and performing all of the procedures requested. I would also like to take this opportunity to apologize for any delay that may have occurred.

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MICROSOFT UPDATES
It is very important that you get all of the critical updates for your Operating System and Internet Explorer. Keeping your OS and browser up to date will help make you less susceptible to attacks by Trojans and viruses. Please go to Microsoft and download all the critical updates to help prevent possible re-infection.


Passwords
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 and consider a password keeper, to keep all your passwords safe.


SPYWARE PREVENTION
This is a good time to set up protection against further attacks. In light of your recent problem, I'm sure you'd like to avoid any future infections. Please read these well written articles:

• How Did I Get Infected In The First Place? by TonyKlein
• How to Prevent Malware by miekiemoes
• PC Safety and Security–What Do I Need?

To help protect your computer in the future I recommend that you get the following free programs if you do not already have them:

• 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 add-on available for both Firefox and IE.

• SpywareBlaster prevents the installation of ActiveX-based malware, blocks cookies, and restricts the actions of "bad" sites. See tutorial here

• MVPS HOSTS FILE replaces your current HOSTS file with one that will restrict known ad sites from serving you unsolicited advertisements. It basically prevents your computer from connecting to those sites by redirecting the attempted connections to 127.0.0.1, which is the IP of your local computer. See guide here and for Windows Vista here
  
• Download Host.zip and Save it to your Desktop.
• Right-click hosts.zip and select 'Extract all files' or 'Extract files…'.
• Follow the prompts and click 'Finish'.
• This will open the newly created hosts folder on your Desktop.
• Double-click on the included mvps.bat file, this will rename the existing HOSTS file to HOSTS.MVP, then it will copy the included updated HOSTS file to the correct location on your machine.
• Once updated you should see another prompt that the task was completed.

Follow this list and keep your antivirus program and antispyware programs updated and scan with them on a regular basis. By doing so, your potential for being infected again will reduce dramatically.

Hopefully this should take care of your problems! Good luck.

Do you have any questions or problems to ask? Please do not hesitate to do so.

**Please respond this one more time to ensure it is resolved and close this topic.

Woohoo!! Thank you so much for all your time and help with my computer's problems. I was so frustrated when I first decided to wipe it, and even more so when I still had the same issues. It's all better now. Thank you!

You're welcome. Take care

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