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[Solved] Reoccuring virus/malware even when quaratined

Discussion in 'Virus and Malware Removal' started by phhege, Mar 20, 2010.

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  1. Bobbye Helper on the Fringe

    This looks much better! Did you disinfect the flash drive? If you used that to put your backup on the system, that is most likely why the malware seemed to be recurring. The entries in the HijackThis log now are showing as normal entries rather than 'My Backup.'


    Please download OTMovit by Old Timer and save to your desktop.
    • Double-click OTMoveIt3.exe to run it. (Vista users, please right click on OTMoveit3.exe and select "Run as an Administrator")
    • Copy the file paths below to the clipboard by highlighting ALL of them and pressing CTRL + C (or, after highlighting, right-click and choose Copy):

      Code:
      :Processes	
      
      :Services
      
      :Reg
      
      :Files  
      C:\My Backup -- 10-03-15 0909AM\WINDOWS\system32\sdra64.exe
      :Commands
      [purity]
      [emptytemp]
      [start explorer]
      [Reboot]
    • Return to OTMoveIt3, right click in the "Paste Instructions for Items to be Moved" window and choose Paste.
    • Click the red Moveit! button.
    • A log of files and folders moved will be created in the c:\_OTMoveIt\MovedFiles folder in the form of Date and Time (mmddyyyy_hhmmss.log). Please open this log in Notepad and post its contents in your next reply.
    • Close OTMoveIt3
    If a file or folder cannot be moved immediately you may be asked to reboot the machine to finish the move process. If you are asked to reboot the machine choose Yes.

    An FYI for you: this entry is still loading and running so it means you have not created the system recovery discs. You should go on and do that in case the need come up.
    O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Reminder] %WINDIR%\Creator\Remind_XP.exe
    Description: HP-specific program that reminds users to create System Recovery CDs. Once they use the Recovery CD Creator (Start -> PC Help & Tools -> Recovery CD Creator) to make the recovery CDs the entry will remove itself from the startup list

    You should update the Adobe Reader. You have v7- current is v9.xx and earlier are vulnerabilities.
    Visit this Adobe Reader site and make sure you have the most current update. Uninstall any earlier updates as they are vulnerabilities.


    Run the Eset online scan once more and if clean, I'll have you remove the cleaning tools and old restore points. Be sure to follow the Flash Disinfector instructions.
  2. phhege Newcomer, in training

    Flashdrive cleaner has been run, no I don't have one or used one before. As mentioned in post 1 problem with restart...so I threw in OEM CD to get going...(old recovory CD's from 5yr's ago failed) ended up with mybackup stuff so I'm really lost in that department. So that's why some stuff needs updated and or removed like Macfee I uninstalled or so I thought, thanks for all your help. Here are the logs.

    View attachment log.txt

    View attachment 03232010_121418.txt
  3. Bobbye Helper on the Fringe

    Nice going! And you got 40MB of 'space' out of it!
    Remove all of the tools we used and the files and folders they created
    Uninstall ComboFix and all Backups of the files it deleted
    • Click START> then RUN
    • Now type Combofix /Uninstall in the runbox and click OK. Note the space between the X and the U, it needs to be there.
      [IMG]
    • Download OTCleanIt by OldTimer
    • Save it to your Desktop.
    • Double click OTCleanIt.exe.
    • Click the CleanUp! button.
    • If you are prompted to Reboot during the cleanup, select Yes.
    The tool will delete itself once it finishes. If you are prompted to Reboot during the cleanup, select Yes.

    Note: If you receive a warning from your firewall or other security programs regarding OTC attempting to contact the internet, please allow it to do so.

    You should now set a new Restore Point and remove the old restore points to prevent infection from any previous Restore Points.
    • Go to Start > All Programs > Accessories > System Tools
    • Click "System Restore".
    • Choose "Create a Restore Point" on the first screen then click "Next".
    • Give the Restore Point a name> click "Create".
    • Go back and follow the path to > System Tools.
      [*]Click "OK" to select the partition or drive you want.
      [*]Click the "More Options" Tab.
      [*]Click "Clean Up" in the System Restore section to remove all previous Restore Points except the newly created one.


    I'm not sure whether your backup files were infected on the source or when you got them back on the system. The following updates are all important so check what you have and update if needed:
    [b Updates:
    The following updates should be current. If they are not, the system is vulnerable. Please update if needed:

    • [IMG]
    • Microsoft Download Site You should get All updates marked Critical and the current SP updates: Windows XP SP3.Vista SP2
      [IMG]
    • Java Updates Stay current as most updates are for security. Uninstall any earlier versions in Add/Remove Programs as they are vulnerabilities.
      [IMG]
    • Adobe Reader Make sure you have the most current update. Uninstall any earlier versions in Add/Remove Programs as they are vulnerabilities.

    Please empty the Recycle Bin

    Let me know if I can be of further help.
  4. phhege Newcomer, in training

    In last Eset scan log is this ok?
    C:\My Backup -- 10-03-15 0909AM\WINDOWS\system32\sdra64.exe a variant of Win32/Kryptik.CZA trojan 00000000000000000000000000000000 I
    ESETSmartInstaller@High as downloader log:
    all ok
    removed all tools,files and folders...should I set restore point now?
  5. Bobbye Helper on the Fringe

    If you look at the bottom of the Eset log, you will see this entry listed again, but with C:\_OTM\MovedFiles. It's out of your system.

    Yes, please handle the restore points.

    Please follow these simple steps to keep your computer clean and secure:

    1.Disable and Enable System Restore: See System Restore Guide This will help you understand what this is, why you need to clean and set restore points and what information is in them.
    2.Stay current on updates:previously given
    3.Make Internet Explorer safer. Follow the suggestions HERE This Tutorial will help guide you through Configuring Security Settings, Managing Active X Controls and other safety features.
    4.Remove Temporary Internet Files regularly: Use ATF Cleaner by Atribune or TFC
    5. Use an AntiVirus Software(only one)
    See Virus, Spyware, and Malware Protection and Removal Resources

    6.Use a good, bi-directional firewall(one software firewall) I recommend either of these software firewalls.- both are free and good:
    Comodo or Zone Alarm
    7.Consider these programs for Extra Security
    • Spywareblaster: SpywareBlaster protects against bad ActiveX. It places kill bits to stop bad Active X controls from being installed. Remember to update it regularly.
    • IE/Spyad This places over 4000 websites and domains in the IE Restricted list which will severely impair attempts to infect your system. It basically prevents any downloads (Cookies etc) from the sites listed, although you will still be able to connect to the sites.
    • MVPS Hosts files This replaces your current HOSTS file with one containing well know ad sites etc. Basically, this prevents your computer from connecting to those sites by redirecting them to 127.0.0.1 which is your local computer.
    • Google Toolbar Get the free google toolbar to help stop pop up windows.

    If I can be of further assistance, please let me know. .
  6. phhege Newcomer, in training

    All good here, thanks a ton Bobbye!
  7. Bobbye Helper on the Fringe

    You're welcome! Glad to help.
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