Solved Crypt.AQLW Trojan consistently starting Adobe Flash installer

[parkcitytrainer]

All processes killed
========== OTL ==========
Error: No service named aw8c2276 was found to stop!
Service\Driver key aw8c2276 not found.
Registry value HKEY_USERS\.DEFAULT\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\URLSearchHooks\\{A3BC75A2-1F87-4686-AA43-5347D756017C} deleted successfully.
Registry key HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\CLSID\{A3BC75A2-1F87-4686-AA43-5347D756017C}\ not found.
Registry value HKEY_USERS\S-1-5-18\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\URLSearchHooks\\{A3BC75A2-1F87-4686-AA43-5347D756017C} not found.
Registry key HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\CLSID\{A3BC75A2-1F87-4686-AA43-5347D756017C}\ not found.
HKU\S-1-5-21-2052111302-1060284298-682003330-1003\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings\\ProxyOverride| /E : value set successfully!
Registry value HKEY_USERS\S-1-5-21-2052111302-1060284298-682003330-1003\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Toolbar\WebBrowser\\{A057A204-BACC-4D26-9990-79A187E2698E} deleted successfully.
Registry key HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\CLSID\{A057A204-BACC-4D26-9990-79A187E2698E}\ not found.
File Animation Java Classes file://C:\WINDOWS\Java\classes\dajava.cab not found.
Starting removal of ActiveX control DirectAnimation Java Classes
Registry error reading value HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Code Store Database\Distribution Units\DirectAnimation Java Classes\DownloadInformation\\INF .
Registry key HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Code Store Database\Distribution Units\DirectAnimation Java Classes\ deleted successfully.
Registry key HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Active Setup\Installed Components\DirectAnimation Java Classes\ not found.
File oft XML Parser for Java file://C:\WINDOWS\Java\classes\xmldso.cab not found.
Starting removal of ActiveX control Microsoft XML Parser for Java
Registry error reading value HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Code Store Database\Distribution Units\Microsoft XML Parser for Java\DownloadInformation\\INF .
Registry key HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Code Store Database\Distribution Units\Microsoft XML Parser for Java\ deleted successfully.
Registry key HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Active Setup\Installed Components\Microsoft XML Parser for Java\ not found.
C:\Documents and Settings\Rob\Local Settings\Application Data\s7846w86gi86yo4j3444wfp8hl moved successfully.
C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\s7846w86gi86yo4j3444wfp8hl moved successfully.
C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\rn24wn5mm136m16l4n4fn6k3c0m7h2k77366 moved successfully.
C:\Documents and Settings\Rob\Local Settings\Application Data\rn24wn5mm136m16l4n4fn6k3c0m7h2k77366 moved successfully.
C:\Documents and Settings\Rob\Application Data\4555zz.ini moved successfully.
========== COMMANDS ==========

[EMPTYTEMP]

User: All Users

User: Default User
->Temp folder emptied: 0 bytes
->Temporary Internet Files folder emptied: 67 bytes
->Flash cache emptied: 41 bytes

User: Julie
->Temp folder emptied: 8054075 bytes
->Temporary Internet Files folder emptied: 21482771 bytes
->Java cache emptied: 16667 bytes
->FireFox cache emptied: 569327025 bytes
->Flash cache emptied: 57509 bytes

User: LocalService
->Temp folder emptied: 0 bytes
->Temporary Internet Files folder emptied: 65670 bytes

User: NetworkService
->Temp folder emptied: 0 bytes
->Temporary Internet Files folder emptied: 33170 bytes
->Flash cache emptied: 10652 bytes

User: Rob
->Temp folder emptied: 15832773 bytes
->Temporary Internet Files folder emptied: 38596 bytes
->Java cache emptied: 2027 bytes
->FireFox cache emptied: 54085014 bytes
->Flash cache emptied: 470 bytes

%systemdrive% .tmp files removed: 0 bytes
%systemroot% .tmp files removed: 1138887 bytes
%systemroot%\System32 .tmp files removed: 2577 bytes
%systemroot%\System32\dllcache .tmp files removed: 0 bytes
%systemroot%\System32\drivers .tmp files removed: 0 bytes
Windows Temp folder emptied: 70603 bytes
%systemroot%\system32\config\systemprofile\Local Settings\Temp folder emptied: 0 bytes
%systemroot%\system32\config\systemprofile\Local Settings\Temporary Internet Files folder emptied: 62580 bytes
RecycleBin emptied: 0 bytes

Total Files Cleaned = 639.00 mb


[EMPTYJAVA]

User: All Users

User: Default User

User: Julie
->Java cache emptied: 0 bytes

User: LocalService

User: NetworkService

User: Rob
->Java cache emptied: 0 bytes

Total Java Files Cleaned = 0.00 mb


[EMPTYFLASH]

User: All Users

User: Default User
->Flash cache emptied: 0 bytes

User: Julie
->Flash cache emptied: 0 bytes

User: LocalService

User: NetworkService
->Flash cache emptied: 0 bytes

User: Rob
->Flash cache emptied: 0 bytes

Total Flash Files Cleaned = 0.00 mb


OTL by OldTimer - Version 3.2.39.2 log created on 04032012_185218

Files\Folders moved on Reboot...

Registry entries deleted on Reboot...

 

[Broni]

Your computer is clean

1. We need to reset system restore to prevent your computer from being accidentally reinfected by using some old restore point(s). We'll create fresh, clean restore point, using following OTL script:

Run OTL

• Under the Custom Scans/Fixes box at the bottom, paste in the following:

:OTL
:Commands
[purity]
[emptytemp]
[EMPTYFLASH]
[emptyjava]
[CLEARALLRESTOREPOINTS]
[Reboot]

• Then click the Run Fix button at the top
• Let the program run unhindered, reboot the PC when it is done
• Post resulting log.

2. Now, we'll remove all tools, we used during our cleaning process

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.

If you still have any tools or logs leftover on your computer you can go ahead and delete those off of your computer now.

3. Make sure, Windows Updates are current.

4. If any Trojan was listed among your infection(s), make sure, you change all of your on-line important passwords (bank account(s), secured web sites, etc.) immediately!

5. Download, and install WOT (Web OF Trust): http://www.mywot.com/. It'll warn you (in most cases) about dangerous web sites.

6. Run Malwarebytes "Quick scan" once in a while to assure safety of your computer.

7. Run Temporary File Cleaner (TFC) weekly.

8. Download and install Secunia Personal Software Inspector (PSI): https://www.techspot.com/downloads/4898-secunia-personal-software-inspector-psi.html. The Secunia PSI is a FREE security tool designed to detect vulnerable and out-dated programs and plug-ins which expose your PC to attacks. Run it weekly.

9. (optional) If you want to keep all your programs up to date, download and install FileHippo Update Checker.
The Update Checker will scan your computer for installed software, check the versions and then send this information to FileHippo.com to see if there are any newer releases.

10. (Windows XP only) Run defrag at your convenience.

11. When installing\updating ANY program, make sure you always select "Custom " installation, so you can UN-check any possible "drive-by-install" (foistware), like toolbars etc., which may try to install along with the legitimate program. Do NOT click "Next" button without looking at any given page.

12. Read How did I get infected?, With steps so it does not happen again!: http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/forums/topic2520.html

13. Please, let me know, how your computer is doing.

 

[parkcitytrainer]

Have tried for two days to complete step #1;

"1. We need to reset system restore to prevent your computer from being accidentally reinfected by using some old restore point(s). We'll create fresh, clean restore point, using following OTL script:

Run OTL

Under the Custom Scans/Fixes box at the bottom, paste in the following:


Code:

:OTL
:Commands
[purity]
[emptytemp]
[EMPTYFLASH]
[emptyjava]
[CLEARALLRESTOREPOINTS]
[Reboot]

Then click the Run Fix button at the top
Let the program run unhindered, reboot the PC when it is done
Post resulting log."

Each time I do this it locks up my computer and I have to reboot. I have not tried the following steps as I haven't been able to successfully complete step #1.

 

[Broni]

Run the fix from safe mode.

 

[parkcitytrainer]

1. Ran OTL from safe mode. It ran completely. I did not find any resulting log.

2. Ran Clean up with OTL:

3. Still making sure Windows Updates are current. Updates and rebooting seems endless.

4. Have changed all passwords.

5. Downloaded and installed WOT.

6. I run Malwarebytes everyday.

7. Running TFC weekly.

8. Downloaded and installed Secunia Personal Software Inspector (PSI)

Have not done the following suggestions yet:

9. (optional) If you want to keep all your programs up to date, download and install FileHippo Update Checker.
The Update Checker will scan your computer for installed software, check the versions and then send this information to FileHippo.com to see if there are any newer releases.

10. (Windows XP only) Run defrag at your convenience.

11. When installing\updating ANY program, make sure you always select "Custom " installation, so you can UN-check any possible "drive-by-install" (foistware), like toolbars etc., which may try to install along with the legitimate program. Do NOT click "Next" button without looking at any given page.

12. Read How did I get infected?, With steps so it does not happen again!: http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/forums/topic2520.html


13. Computer is doing fine. AVG keeps detecting a tracking cookie and removing it. I don't see it listed in the logs though?? Will post when it/if it finds it again.

Thank you so much for your expertise.

 

[Broni]

Way to go!!

Good luck and stay safe