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johnfrancis
2009-08-31, 01:51
I've picked up several Trojan files, detected by both Malwarebytes Anti-Malware and GData Security Center. I attempted to disinfect with both of these, with no success. HJT log follows:

Logfile of Trend Micro HijackThis v2.0.2
Scan saved at 6:44:54 PM, on 8/30/2009
Platform: Windows XP SP2 (WinNT 5.01.2600)
MSIE: Internet Explorer v6.00 SP2 (6.00.2900.2180)
Boot mode: Normal

Running processes:
C:\WINDOWS\System32\smss.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\winlogon.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\services.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\lsass.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\spoolsv.exe
C:\WINDOWS\Explorer.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\ehome\ehtray.exe
C:\WINDOWS\SOUNDMAN.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\system32\RUNDLL32.EXE
C:\Program Files\Digital Media Reader\readericon45G.exe
C:\Program Files\Canon\MyPrinter\BJMyPrt.exe
C:\Program Files\ScanSoft\OmniPageSE4.0\OpwareSE4.exe
C:\Program Files\Microsoft IntelliPoint\point32.exe
C:\Program Files\QuickTime\QTTask.exe
C:\Program Files\G Data\InternetSecurity\Firewall\GDFirewallTray.exe
C:\Program Files\G Data\InternetSecurity\AVKTray\AVKTray.exe
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Real\Update_OB\realsched.exe
C:\Program Files\Messenger\msmsgs.exe
C:\Program Files\Backup4all\Backup4all.exe
C:\Program Files\The Weather Channel FW\Desktop\DesktopWeather.exe
C:\Program Files\BigFix\bigfix.exe
C:\Program Files\Backup4all\Backup4all.exe
C:\Program Files\WinZip\WZQKPICK.EXE
C:\Program Files\MJT Net Ltd\Macro Scheduler\msched.exe
C:\Program Files\Common Files\G DATA\AVKProxy\AVKProxy.exe
C:\Program Files\G Data\InternetSecurity\AVK\AVKService.exe
C:\Program Files\G Data\InternetSecurity\AVK\AVKWCtl.exe
C:\WINDOWS\eHome\ehRecvr.exe
C:\WINDOWS\eHome\ehSched.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\nvsvc32.exe
C:\Program Files\Common Files\New Boundary\PrismXL\PRISMXL.SYS
C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\MsPMSPSv.exe
C:\Program Files\Common Files\G DATA\GDScan\GDScan.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\dllhost.exe
C:\WINDOWS\eHome\ehmsas.exe
C:\Program Files\G Data\InternetSecurity\Firewall\GDFwSvc.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\wuauclt.exe
C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\Iexplore.exe
C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\Iexplore.exe
C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\Iexplore.exe
C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\Iexplore.exe
C:\Program Files\Adobe\Reader 9.0\Reader\AcroRd32Info.exe
C:\Documents and Settings\Owner\My Documents\Download\HijackThis.exe

R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Bar = http://www.gateway.com/g/sidepanel.html?Ch=Retail&Br=GTW&Loc=ENG_US&Sys=DTP&M=GT5056
R0 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Start Page = http://www.gateway.com/g/startpage.html?Ch=Retail&Br=GTW&Loc=ENG_US&Sys=DTP&M=GT5056
R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Default_Page_URL = http://www.gateway.com/g/startpage.html?Ch=Retail&Br=GTW&Loc=ENG_US&Sys=DTP&M=GT5056
R0 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Start Page = http://www.gateway.com/g/startpage.html?Ch=Retail&Br=GTW&Loc=ENG_US&Sys=DTP&M=GT5056
R0 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Search,SearchAssistant = http://www.gateway.com/g/sidepanel.html?Ch=Retail&Br=GTW&Loc=ENG_US&Sys=DTP&M=GT5056
O2 - BHO: G Data WebFilter Class - {0124123D-61B4-456f-AF86-78C53A0790C5} - C:\Program Files\G Data\InternetSecurity\Webfilter\AvkWebIE.dll
O2 - BHO: AcroIEHelperStub - {18DF081C-E8AD-4283-A596-FA578C2EBDC3} - C:\Program Files\Common Files\Adobe\Acrobat\ActiveX\AcroIEHelperShim.dll
O2 - BHO: Canon Easy Web Print Helper - {68F9551E-0411-48E4-9AAF-4BC42A6A46BE} - C:\Program Files\Canon\Easy-WebPrint\EWPBrowseLoader.dll
O2 - BHO: Google Toolbar Helper - {AA58ED58-01DD-4d91-8333-CF10577473F7} - c:\program files\google\googletoolbar1.dll
O2 - BHO: Google Toolbar Notifier BHO - {AF69DE43-7D58-4638-B6FA-CE66B5AD205D} - C:\Program Files\Google\GoogleToolbarNotifier\5.1.1309.3572\swg.dll
O2 - BHO: Browser Address Error Redirector - {CA6319C0-31B7-401E-A518-A07C3DB8F777} - c:\windows\system32\BAE.dll
O3 - Toolbar: &Google - {2318C2B1-4965-11d4-9B18-009027A5CD4F} - c:\program files\google\googletoolbar1.dll
O3 - Toolbar: Easy-WebPrint - {327C2873-E90D-4c37-AA9D-10AC9BABA46C} - C:\Program Files\Canon\Easy-WebPrint\Toolband.dll
O3 - Toolbar: G Data WebFilter - {0124123D-61B4-456f-AF86-78C53A0790C5} - C:\Program Files\G Data\InternetSecurity\Webfilter\AvkWebIE.dll
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [ehTray] C:\WINDOWS\ehome\ehtray.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [SoundMan] SOUNDMAN.EXE
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [NvCplDaemon] RUNDLL32.EXE C:\WINDOWS\system32\NvCpl.dll,NvStartup
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [nwiz] nwiz.exe /install
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [NvMediaCenter] RUNDLL32.EXE C:\WINDOWS\system32\NvMcTray.dll,NvTaskbarInit
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [readericon] C:\Program Files\Digital Media Reader\readericon45G.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Recguard] %WINDIR%\SMINST\RECGUARD.EXE
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [MSKDetectorExe] C:\Program Files\McAfee\SpamKiller\MSKDetct.exe /uninstall
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [CanonMyPrinter] C:\Program Files\Canon\MyPrinter\BJMyPrt.exe /logon
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [SSBkgdUpdate] "C:\Program Files\Common Files\Scansoft Shared\SSBkgdUpdate\SSBkgdupdate.exe" -Embedding -boot
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [OpwareSE4] "C:\Program Files\ScanSoft\OmniPageSE4.0\OpwareSE4.exe"
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [IntelliPoint] "C:\Program Files\Microsoft IntelliPoint\point32.exe"
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [USSShReg] C:\PROGRA~1\ULEADS~1\ULEADP~1.2\SSaver\Ussshreg.exe /r
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [QuickTime Task] "C:\Program Files\QuickTime\QTTask.exe" -atboottime
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [GDFirewallTray] C:\Program Files\G Data\InternetSecurity\Firewall\GDFirewallTray.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [G DATA AntiVirus Trayapplication] C:\Program Files\G Data\InternetSecurity\AVKTray\AVKTray.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Adobe Reader Speed Launcher] "C:\Program Files\Adobe\Reader 9.0\Reader\Reader_sl.exe"
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [TkBellExe] "C:\Program Files\Common Files\Real\Update_OB\realsched.exe" -osboot
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [MSMSGS] "C:\Program Files\Messenger\msmsgs.exe" /background
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [Backup4all] C:\Program Files\Backup4all\Backup4all.exe /s
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [DW6] "C:\Program Files\The Weather Channel FW\Desktop\DesktopWeather.exe"
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [swg] C:\Program Files\Google\GoogleToolbarNotifier\GoogleToolbarNotifier.exe
O4 - HKUS\S-1-5-18\..\Run: [Power2GoExpress] NA (User 'SYSTEM')
O4 - HKUS\.DEFAULT\..\Run: [Power2GoExpress] NA (User 'Default user')
O4 - Startup: ERUNT AutoBackup.lnk = C:\Program Files\ERUNT\AUTOBACK.EXE
O4 - Startup: Macro Scheduler.lnk = C:\Program Files\MJT Net Ltd\Macro Scheduler\msched.exe
O4 - Startup: Outlook Express.lnk = C:\Program Files\Outlook Express\msimn.exe
O4 - Global Startup: BigFix.lnk = C:\Program Files\BigFix\bigfix.exe
O4 - Global Startup: Microsoft Office.lnk = C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\Office\OSA9.EXE
O4 - Global Startup: Microsoft Outlook.lnk = ?
O4 - Global Startup: The Weather Channel Desktop.lnk = C:\Program Files\The Weather Channel FW\Desktop\DesktopWeather.exe
O4 - Global Startup: WinZip Quick Pick.lnk = C:\Program Files\WinZip\WZQKPICK.EXE
O8 - Extra context menu item: E&xport to Microsoft Excel - res://C:\PROGRA~1\MICROS~2\OFFICE11\EXCEL.EXE/3000
O8 - Extra context menu item: Easy-WebPrint Add To Print List - res://C:\Program Files\Canon\Easy-WebPrint\Toolband.dll/RC_AddToList.html
O8 - Extra context menu item: Easy-WebPrint High Speed Print - res://C:\Program Files\Canon\Easy-WebPrint\Toolband.dll/RC_HSPrint.html
O8 - Extra context menu item: Easy-WebPrint Preview - res://C:\Program Files\Canon\Easy-WebPrint\Toolband.dll/RC_Preview.html
O8 - Extra context menu item: Easy-WebPrint Print - res://C:\Program Files\Canon\Easy-WebPrint\Toolband.dll/RC_Print.html
O9 - Extra button: (no name) - {CD67F990-D8E9-11d2-98FE-00C0F0318AFE} - (no file)
O9 - Extra button: Messenger - {FB5F1910-F110-11d2-BB9E-00C04F795683} - C:\Program Files\Messenger\msmsgs.exe
O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: Windows Messenger - {FB5F1910-F110-11d2-BB9E-00C04F795683} - C:\Program Files\Messenger\msmsgs.exe
O23 - Service: G Data AntiVirus Proxy (AVKProxy) - G Data Software AG - C:\Program Files\Common Files\G DATA\AVKProxy\AVKProxy.exe
O23 - Service: G Data Scheduler (AVKService) - G Data Software AG - C:\Program Files\G Data\InternetSecurity\AVK\AVKService.exe
O23 - Service: G Data Filesystem Monitor (AVKWCtl) - G Data Software AG - C:\Program Files\G Data\InternetSecurity\AVK\AVKWCtl.exe
O23 - Service: G Data Personal Firewall (GDFwSvc) - G Data Software AG - C:\Program Files\G Data\InternetSecurity\Firewall\GDFwSvc.exe
O23 - Service: G Data Scanner (GDScan) - G DATA Software AG - C:\Program Files\Common Files\G DATA\GDScan\GDScan.exe
O23 - Service: Google Update Service (gupdate1ca1ec9d20d8d66) (gupdate1ca1ec9d20d8d66) - Google Inc. - C:\Program Files\Google\Update\GoogleUpdate.exe
O23 - Service: Google Software Updater (gusvc) - Google - C:\Program Files\Google\Common\Google Updater\GoogleUpdaterService.exe
O23 - Service: NVIDIA Display Driver Service (NVSvc) - NVIDIA Corporation - C:\WINDOWS\system32\nvsvc32.exe
O23 - Service: PrismXL - New Boundary Technologies, Inc. - C:\Program Files\Common Files\New Boundary\PrismXL\PRISMXL.SYS

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Shaba
2009-09-02, 09:16
Hi johnfrancis

Please post next Malwarebytes Anti-Malware report :)
johnfrancis
2009-09-02, 14:44
Thanks for the response.

After shutting my computer down for the night, I was unable to get Windows to start at all. After several tries, I finally decided to format the hard drive and reinstall.
Shaba
2009-09-02, 16:38
Sorry to hear that.

Please post a fresh HijackThis log after that and I will give you tips for the future.
johnfrancis
2009-09-02, 22:37
Here you go:

Logfile of Trend Micro HijackThis v2.0.2
Scan saved at 3:36:01 PM, on 9/2/2009
Platform: Windows XP SP2 (WinNT 5.01.2600)
MSIE: Internet Explorer v6.00 SP2 (6.00.2900.2180)
Boot mode: Normal

Running processes:
C:\WINDOWS\System32\smss.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\winlogon.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\services.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\lsass.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\spoolsv.exe
C:\WINDOWS\Explorer.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\ehome\ehtray.exe
C:\WINDOWS\SOUNDMAN.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\system32\RUNDLL32.EXE
C:\Program Files\Digital Media Reader\readericon45G.exe
C:\Program Files\G Data\InternetSecurity\Firewall\GDFirewallTray.exe
C:\Program Files\G Data\InternetSecurity\AVKTray\AVKTray.exe
C:\Program Files\Microsoft IntelliPoint\point32.exe
C:\Program Files\QuickTime\QTTask.exe
C:\Program Files\Messenger\msmsgs.exe
C:\Program Files\Backup4all\Backup4all.exe
C:\Program Files\The Weather Channel FW\Desktop\DesktopWeather.exe
C:\Program Files\BigFix\bigfix.exe
C:\Program Files\Backup4all\Backup4all.exe
C:\Program Files\Common Files\G DATA\AVKProxy\AVKProxy.exe
C:\Program Files\G Data\InternetSecurity\AVK\AVKService.exe
C:\Program Files\G Data\InternetSecurity\AVK\AVKWCtl.exe
C:\WINDOWS\eHome\ehRecvr.exe
C:\WINDOWS\eHome\ehSched.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\nvsvc32.exe
C:\Program Files\Common Files\New Boundary\PrismXL\PRISMXL.SYS
C:\Program Files\WinZip\WZQKPICK.EXE
C:\Program Files\MJT Net Ltd\Macro Scheduler\msched.exe
C:\Program Files\Common Files\G DATA\GDScan\GDScan.exe
C:\WINDOWS\eHome\ehmsas.exe
C:\Program Files\G Data\InternetSecurity\Firewall\GDFwSvc.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\dllhost.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\ntvdm.exe
C:\Documents and Settings\Owner\My Documents\John\Temp\HijackThis.exe

R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Bar = http://www.gateway.com/g/sidepanel.html?Ch=Retail&Br=GTW&Loc=ENG_US&Sys=DTP&M=GT5056
R0 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Start Page = http://www.gateway.com/g/startpage.html?Ch=Retail&Br=GTW&Loc=ENG_US&Sys=DTP&M=GT5056
R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Default_Page_URL = http://www.gateway.com/g/startpage.html?Ch=Retail&Br=GTW&Loc=ENG_US&Sys=DTP&M=GT5056
R0 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Start Page = http://www.gateway.com/g/startpage.html?Ch=Retail&Br=GTW&Loc=ENG_US&Sys=DTP&M=GT5056
R0 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Search,SearchAssistant = http://www.gateway.com/g/sidepanel.html?Ch=Retail&Br=GTW&Loc=ENG_US&Sys=DTP&M=GT5056
O2 - BHO: G Data WebFilter Class - {0124123D-61B4-456f-AF86-78C53A0790C5} - C:\Program Files\G Data\InternetSecurity\Webfilter\AVKWebIE.dll
O2 - BHO: AcroIEHelperStub - {18DF081C-E8AD-4283-A596-FA578C2EBDC3} - C:\Program Files\Common Files\Adobe\Acrobat\ActiveX\AcroIEHelperShim.dll
O2 - BHO: Google Toolbar Helper - {AA58ED58-01DD-4d91-8333-CF10577473F7} - c:\program files\google\googletoolbar1.dll
O2 - BHO: Browser Address Error Redirector - {CA6319C0-31B7-401E-A518-A07C3DB8F777} - c:\windows\system32\BAE.dll
O3 - Toolbar: &Google - {2318C2B1-4965-11d4-9B18-009027A5CD4F} - c:\program files\google\googletoolbar1.dll
O3 - Toolbar: G Data WebFilter - {0124123D-61B4-456f-AF86-78C53A0790C5} - C:\Program Files\G Data\InternetSecurity\Webfilter\AVKWebIE.dll
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [ehTray] C:\WINDOWS\ehome\ehtray.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [SoundMan] SOUNDMAN.EXE
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [NvCplDaemon] RUNDLL32.EXE C:\WINDOWS\system32\NvCpl.dll,NvStartup
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [nwiz] nwiz.exe /install
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [NvMediaCenter] RUNDLL32.EXE C:\WINDOWS\system32\NvMcTray.dll,NvTaskbarInit
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [readericon] C:\Program Files\Digital Media Reader\readericon45G.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Reminder] %WINDIR%\Creator\Remind_XP.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Recguard] %WINDIR%\SMINST\RECGUARD.EXE
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [MSKDetectorExe] C:\Program Files\McAfee\SpamKiller\MSKDetct.exe /uninstall
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [GDFirewallTray] C:\Program Files\G Data\InternetSecurity\Firewall\GDFirewallTray.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [G DATA AntiVirus Trayapplication] C:\Program Files\G Data\InternetSecurity\AVKTray\AVKTray.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Adobe Reader Speed Launcher] "C:\Program Files\Adobe\Reader 9.0\Reader\Reader_sl.exe"
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [IntelliPoint] "C:\Program Files\Microsoft IntelliPoint\point32.exe"
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [QuickTime Task] "C:\Program Files\QuickTime\QTTask.exe" -atboottime
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [USSShReg] C:\PROGRA~1\ULEADS~1\ULEADP~1.2\SSaver\Ussshreg.exe /r
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [MSMSGS] "C:\Program Files\Messenger\msmsgs.exe" /background
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [Backup4all] C:\Program Files\Backup4all\Backup4all.exe /s
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [DW6] "C:\Program Files\The Weather Channel FW\Desktop\DesktopWeather.exe"
O4 - HKUS\S-1-5-18\..\Run: [Power2GoExpress] NA (User 'SYSTEM')
O4 - HKUS\.DEFAULT\..\Run: [Power2GoExpress] NA (User 'Default user')
O4 - S-1-5-18 Startup: ERUNT AutoBackup.lnk = C:\Program Files\ERUNT\AUTOBACK.EXE (User 'SYSTEM')
O4 - S-1-5-18 Startup: Macro Scheduler.lnk = C:\Program Files\MJT Net Ltd\Macro Scheduler\msched.exe (User 'SYSTEM')
O4 - S-1-5-18 Startup: Outlook Express.lnk = C:\Program Files\Outlook Express\msimn.exe (User 'SYSTEM')
O4 - .DEFAULT Startup: ERUNT AutoBackup.lnk = C:\Program Files\ERUNT\AUTOBACK.EXE (User 'Default user')
O4 - .DEFAULT Startup: Macro Scheduler.lnk = C:\Program Files\MJT Net Ltd\Macro Scheduler\msched.exe (User 'Default user')
O4 - .DEFAULT Startup: Outlook Express.lnk = C:\Program Files\Outlook Express\msimn.exe (User 'Default user')
O4 - Startup: ERUNT AutoBackup.lnk = C:\Program Files\ERUNT\AUTOBACK.EXE
O4 - Startup: Macro Scheduler.lnk = C:\Program Files\MJT Net Ltd\Macro Scheduler\msched.exe
O4 - Startup: Outlook Express.lnk = C:\Program Files\Outlook Express\msimn.exe
O4 - Global Startup: BigFix.lnk = C:\Program Files\BigFix\bigfix.exe
O4 - Global Startup: Microsoft Office.lnk = C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\Office\OSA9.EXE
O4 - Global Startup: Microsoft Outlook.lnk = ?
O4 - Global Startup: The Weather Channel Desktop.lnk = C:\Program Files\The Weather Channel FW\Desktop\DesktopWeather.exe
O4 - Global Startup: WinZip Quick Pick.lnk = C:\Program Files\WinZip\WZQKPICK.EXE
O8 - Extra context menu item: E&xport to Microsoft Excel - res://C:\PROGRA~1\MICROS~2\OFFICE11\EXCEL.EXE/3000
O9 - Extra button: Real.com - {CD67F990-D8E9-11d2-98FE-00C0F0318AFE} - C:\WINDOWS\system32\Shdocvw.dll
O9 - Extra button: Messenger - {FB5F1910-F110-11d2-BB9E-00C04F795683} - C:\Program Files\Messenger\msmsgs.exe
O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: Windows Messenger - {FB5F1910-F110-11d2-BB9E-00C04F795683} - C:\Program Files\Messenger\msmsgs.exe
O23 - Service: G Data AntiVirus Proxy (AVKProxy) - G Data Software AG - C:\Program Files\Common Files\G DATA\AVKProxy\AVKProxy.exe
O23 - Service: G Data Scheduler (AVKService) - G Data Software AG - C:\Program Files\G Data\InternetSecurity\AVK\AVKService.exe
O23 - Service: G Data Filesystem Monitor (AVKWCtl) - G Data Software AG - C:\Program Files\G Data\InternetSecurity\AVK\AVKWCtl.exe
O23 - Service: G Data Personal Firewall (GDFwSvc) - G Data Software AG - C:\Program Files\G Data\InternetSecurity\Firewall\GDFwSvc.exe
O23 - Service: G Data Scanner (GDScan) - G DATA Software AG - C:\Program Files\Common Files\G DATA\GDScan\GDScan.exe
O23 - Service: NVIDIA Display Driver Service (NVSvc) - NVIDIA Corporation - C:\WINDOWS\system32\nvsvc32.exe
O23 - Service: PrismXL - New Boundary Technologies, Inc. - C:\Program Files\Common Files\New Boundary\PrismXL\PRISMXL.SYS

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End of file - 7650 bytes
Shaba
2009-09-03, 06:12
Make your Internet Explorer more secure - This can be done by following these simple instructions:
From within Internet Explorer click on the Tools menu and then click on Options.
Click once on the Security tab
Click once on the Internet icon so it becomes highlighted.
Click once on the Custom Level button.
Change the Download signed ActiveX controls to Prompt

Change the Download unsigned ActiveX controls to Disable

Change the Initialize and script ActiveX controls not marked as safe to Disable

Change the Installation of desktop items to Prompt

Change the Launching programs and files in an IFRAME to Prompt

Change the Navigate sub-frames across different domains to Prompt

When all these settings have been made, click on the OK button.

If it prompts you as to whether or not you want to save the settings, press the Yes button.
Next press the Apply button and then the OK to exit the Internet Properties page.

Update your AntiVirus Software and keep your other programs up-to-date Update your Antivirus programs and other security products regularly to avoid new threats that could infect your system.
You can use one of these sites to check if any updates are needed for your pc.
Secunia Software Inspector (http://secunia.com/software_inspector/)
F-secure Health Check (http://www.f-secure.com/weblog/archives/00001356.html)

Visit Microsoft's Windows Update Site Frequently - It is important that you visit http://www.windowsupdate.com (http://www.windowsupdate.com) regularly. This will ensure your computer has always the latest security updates available installed on your computer. If there are new updates to install, install them immediately, reboot your computer, and revisit the site until there are no more critical updates.

Install Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware - Malwarebytes''Anti-Malware is a new and powerful anti-malware tool. It is
totally free but for real-time protection you will have to pay a small one-time fee. Tutorial on installing & using this product can be found below:

Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware Setup Guide (http://www.lognrock.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=6926)

Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware Scanning Guide (http://www.lognrock.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=6913)


Install SpywareBlaster - SpywareBlaster will added a large list of programs and sites into your Internet Explorer settings that will protect you from running and downloading known malicious programs.

A tutorial on installing & using this product can be found here:

Using SpywareBlaster to protect your computer from Spyware and Malware (http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/tutorials/tutorial49.html)


Update all these programs regularly - Make sure you update all the programs I have listed regularly. Without regular updates you WILL NOT be protected when new malicious programs are released.
Follow this list and your potential for being infected again will reduce dramatically.

Here are some additional utilities that will enhance your safety

MVPS Hosts file (http://mvps.org/winhelp2002/hosts.htm) <= The MVPS Hosts file 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. See also a hosts file tutorial here (http://malwareremoval.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=22187)
Winpatrol (http://www.winpatrol.com/) <= Download and install the free version of Winpatrol. a tutorial for this product is located here:
Using Winpatrol to protect your computer from malicious software (http://www.winpatrol.com/features.html)

Stand Up and Be Counted ---> Malware Complaints (http://www.malwarecomplaints.info/index.php) <--- where you can make difference!

The site offers people who have been (or are) victims of malware the opportunity to document their story and, in that way, launch a complaint against the malware and the makers of the malware.

Also, please read this great article by Tony Klein So How Did I Get Infected In First Place (http://forums.spybot.info/showthread.php?t=279)
johnfrancis
2009-09-08, 01:02
Thanks for the advice.

I don't use IE, I use Firefox. Is there anything I should do to make it more secure?

I was using SpywareBlaster before I switched from McAfee to GData InternetSecurity. When installing GData, it recommended I uninstall SpywareBlaster because it would interfere with GData. Is this correct, or should I re-install SpywareBlaster?
Shaba
2009-09-08, 06:15
Using NoScript and Adblock Plus will help :)

If GData has issues with SpywareBlaster, then please leave it out.
Shaba
2009-09-18, 21:09
Since this issue appears to be resolved ... this Topic has been closed. Glad I could help.

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