please help me.... malware!!

[whatsupcousin]

i was just on youtube watching a video... when suddenly my browser closed and my zonealarm told me that "mshtml2.exe" wants to go to the internet. i knew it was something bad, esp since it was in my temp directory, and i clicked deny and deleted the file and cleared my cache, and terminated some processes that started as a result:

oinsetup.exe
mshtml2.exe

then i did a spybot scan and an adaware scan and got this:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v622/mujjuman/spybotscan.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v622/mujjuman/adwarscan.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v622/mujjuman/spybotscan.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v622/mujjuman/adwarscan.jpg

i posted URLs incase the pics dont show up. anyway, should i go ahead and delete these files? also, what other steps should i take to remove the whole infection? please help!

[whatsupcousin]

oh btw, i should state that i couldnt find oinsetup.exe and mshtml2.exe using my WIndows Search tool..... my explorer.exe task had to be closed according to Dr. Watson. something is fishy.

[whatsupcousin]

and another thing, i though youtube would be a "safe" site where i wouldnt get malware from... that was the ONLY website taht was open at the time

[Mr_JAk3]

Hi whatsupcousin and welcome to Safer Networking Forums :)

Please post a HijackThis log to here: Click here (http://downloads.malwareremoval.com/HijackThis.exe) to download HijackThis.exe
Save HijackThis.exe to your desktop.
Create a new folder named HijackThis to your desktop. Move Hijackthis.exe into that folder.
Run HijackThis.exe
Click on the Do a system scan and save a log file button. It will scan and then ask you to save the log.
Click Save to save the log file and then the log will open in notepad.
Click on "Edit > Select All" then click on "Edit > Copy" to copy the entire contents of the log.
Come back here to this thread and Paste the log in your next reply.
DO NOT have Hijack This fix anything yet. Most of what it finds will be harmless or even required.


:bigthumb:

[whatsupcousin]

ok here is my log:
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Logfile of HijackThis v1.99.1
Scan saved at 2:24:55 AM, on 11/23/2006
Platform: Windows XP SP1 (WinNT 5.01.2600)
MSIE: Internet Explorer v6.00 SP1 (6.00.2800.1106)

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\System32\nvsvc32.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\ZoneLabs\vsmon.exe
C:\WINDOWS\Explorer.EXE
C:\Program Files\Google\Gmail Notifier\gnotify.exe
C:\Program Files\Zone Labs\ZoneAlarm\zlclient.exe
C:\Program Files\NETGEAR\WG111 Configuration Utility\WG111CFG.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\taskmgr.exe
C:\Program Files\TightVNC\WinVNC.exe
C:\Program Files\Avant Browser\avant.exe
C:\Documents and Settings\Mujtaba\Desktop\HijackThis.exe

O4 - Global Startup: CoreCenter.lnk = ?

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i have ran HijackThis before, and that "corecenter" thing never came up before. oh and also, i deleted the things that spybot and adaware found.

i just remembered, the corecenter is a new prog i installed today, but then i uninstalled it. its a prog for my mobo from my manufacturer.

[Mr_JAk3]

Hi again :)

That doesn't seem to be the full log :scratch:

Please post the full HijackThis log to here :bigthumb:
(You may have to use more than one messages if the log is long)

[whatsupcousin]

i have ran HijackTHis before, while my computer was complete clean. i put all the good and harmless stuff on "ignore".

[Mr_JAk3]

Hi again :)

OK, I would like to see all the items....

Please Delete all from the ignore list. Then run a new scan with HijackThis log and post a fresh HijackThis log to here :bigthumb:

[whatsupcousin]

ok sure

here it is:
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Logfile of HijackThis v1.99.1
Scan saved at 4:40:03 PM, on 11/24/2006
Platform: Windows XP SP1 (WinNT 5.01.2600)
MSIE: Internet Explorer v6.00 SP1 (6.00.2800.1106)

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\System32\nvsvc32.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\ZoneLabs\vsmon.exe
C:\WINDOWS\Explorer.EXE
C:\Program Files\Google\Gmail Notifier\gnotify.exe
C:\Program Files\Zone Labs\ZoneAlarm\zlclient.exe
C:\Program Files\TightVNC\WinVNC.exe
C:\Program Files\NETGEAR\WG111 Configuration Utility\WG111CFG.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\taskmgr.exe
C:\Program Files\Avant Browser\avant.exe
C:\Documents and Settings\Mujtaba\Desktop\use on desk\HijackThis.exe

R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Bar = http://www.yahoo.com/search/ie.html
R0 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Search,SearchAssistant = http://www.yahoo.com/search/ie.html
R0 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Search,CustomizeSearch = http://search.yahoo.com/search/preferences?vl=lang_{SUB_RFC1766}&pref_done=http%3A%2F%2Fsearch.yahoo.com%2Fsearch%2Fpreferences%3Fp%3D
R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Window Title = Microsoft Internet Explorer provided by Mujtaba
O2 - BHO: Yahoo! Toolbar Helper - {02478D38-C3F9-4EFB-9B51-7695ECA05670} - C:\Program Files\Yahoo!\Companion\Installs\cpn\yt.dll
O2 - BHO: AcroIEHlprObj Class - {06849E9F-C8D7-4D59-B87D-784B7D6BE0B3} - C:\Program Files\Adobe\Acrobat 7.0\ActiveX\AcroIEHelper.dll
O2 - BHO: (no name) - {53707962-6F74-2D53-2644-206D7942484F} - C:\PROGRA~1\SPYBOT~1\SDHelper.dll
O3 - Toolbar: &Radio - {8E718888-423F-11D2-876E-00A0C9082467} - C:\WINDOWS\System32\msdxm.ocx
O3 - Toolbar: Yahoo! Toolbar - {EF99BD32-C1FB-11D2-892F-0090271D4F88} - C:\Program Files\Yahoo!\Companion\Installs\cpn\yt.dll
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [nwiz] nwiz.exe /install
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [NvCplDaemon] RUNDLL32.EXE C:\WINDOWS\System32\NvCpl.dll,NvStartup
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [WinVNC] "C:\Program Files\TightVNC\WinVNC.exe" -servicehelper
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [{0228e555-4f9c-4e35-a3ec-b109a192b4c2}] C:\Program Files\Google\Gmail Notifier\gnotify.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Zone Labs Client] "C:\Program Files\Zone Labs\ZoneAlarm\zlclient.exe"
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [DeadAIM] rundll32.exe "C:\Program Files\AIM\\DeadAIM.ocm",ExportedCheckODLs
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [QuickTime Task] "C:\Program Files\QuickTime\qttask.exe" -atboottime
O4 - Startup: taskmgr.exe.lnk = C:\WINDOWS\system32\taskmgr.exe
O4 - Global Startup: Smart Wizard Wireless Settings.lnk = ?
O6 - HKCU\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Restrictions present
O8 - Extra context menu item: Add to AD Black List - C:\Program Files\Avant Browser\AddToADBlackList.htm
O8 - Extra context menu item: Block All Images from the Same Server - C:\Program Files\Avant Browser\AddAllToADBlackList.htm
O8 - Extra context menu item: Download all with Free Download Manager - file://C:\Program Files\Free Download Manager\dlall.htm
O8 - Extra context menu item: Download selected with Free Download Manager - file://C:\Program Files\Free Download Manager\dlselected.htm
O8 - Extra context menu item: Download web site with Free Download Manager - file://C:\Program Files\Free Download Manager\dlpage.htm
O8 - Extra context menu item: Download with Free Download Manager - file://C:\Program Files\Free Download Manager\dllink.htm
O8 - Extra context menu item: E&xport to Microsoft Excel - res://C:\PROGRA~1\MICROS~2\Office10\EXCEL.EXE/3000
O8 - Extra context menu item: Highlight - C:\Program Files\Avant Browser\Highlight.htm
O8 - Extra context menu item: Open All Links in This Page... - C:\Program Files\Avant Browser\OpenAllLinks.htm
O8 - Extra context menu item: Search - C:\Program Files\Avant Browser\Search.htm
O8 - Extra context menu item: Translate Site with Google - C:\Documents and Settings\Mujtaba\Application Data\TuneUp Software\TuneUp Utilities\Web\gtranslate.htm
O8 - Extra context menu item: View old version at &archives.org - C:\Documents and Settings\Mujtaba\Application Data\TuneUp Software\TuneUp Utilities\Web\tuarch.htm
O8 - Extra context menu item: Zoom &In* - C:\Documents and Settings\Mujtaba\Application Data\TuneUp Software\TuneUp Utilities\Web\tuzoomin.htm
O8 - Extra context menu item: Zoom &Out* - C:\Documents and Settings\Mujtaba\Application Data\TuneUp Software\TuneUp Utilities\Web\tuzoomout.htm
O9 - Extra button: ATI TV - {44226DFF-747E-4edc-B30C-78752E50CD0C} - C:\Program Files\ATI Multimedia\tv\EXPLBAR.DLL
O9 - Extra button: AIM - {AC9E2541-2814-11d5-BC6D-00B0D0A1DE45} - C:\Program Files\AIM\aim.exe
O16 - DPF: {54B52E52-8000-4413-BD67-FC7FE24B59F2} (EARTPatchX Class) - http://files.ea.com/downloads/rtpatch/v2/EARTPX.cab
O23 - Service: NVIDIA Display Driver Service (NVSvc) - NVIDIA Corporation - C:\WINDOWS\System32\nvsvc32.exe
O23 - Service: TrueVector Internet Monitor (vsmon) - Zone Labs Inc. - C:\WINDOWS\system32\ZoneLabs\vsmon.exe
O23 - Service: VNC Server (winvnc) - Unknown owner - C:\Program Files\TightVNC\WinVNC.exe" -service (file missing)
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hope this helps

[Mr_JAk3]

Hi again, we'll continue :)

You don't have an antivirus (http://forum.malwareremoval.com/viewtopic.php?p=53#53) on your computer, you must install one antivirus. Otherwise you'll get infected again.

These are good (free) antiviruses: AVG (http://free.grisoft.com)
Antivir (http://www.free-av.com)
Avast (http://www.avast.com)

You should print these instructions or save these to a text file. Follow these instructions carefully.

Please download AVG Anti-Spyware to your Desktop or to your usual Download Folder.
http://www.ewido.net/en/download/
Install AVG Anti-Spyware by double clicking the installer.
Follow the prompts. Make sure that Launch AVG Anti-Spyware is checked.
On the main screen under Your Computer's security.
Click on Change state next to Resident shield. It should now change to inactive.
Click on Change state next to Automatic updates. It should now change to inactive.
Next to Last Update, click on Update now. (You will need an active internet connection to perform this)
Wait until you see the Update succesfull message.
Right-click the AVG Anti-Spyware Tray Icon and uncheck Start with Windows.
Right-click the AVG Anti-Spyware Tray Icon and select Exit. Confirm by clicking Yes.
If you are having problems with the updater, you can use this link to manually update ewido.
AVG Anti-Spyware manual updates (http://www.ewido.net/en/download/updates/).
Download the Full database to your Desktop or to your usual Download Folder and install it by double clicking the file. Make sure that AVG Anti-Spyware is closed before installing the update.

Download ATF Cleaner (http://www.atribune.org/ccount/click.php?id=1) by Atribune to your desktop.
Do NOT run yet.

Make your hidden files visible:
Go to My Computer
Select the Tools menu and click Folder Options
Click the View tab.
Checkmark the "Display the contents of system folders"
Under the Hidden files and folders select "Show hidden files and folders"
Uncheck "Hide protected operating system files"
Click Apply and then the OK and close My Computer.

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Open Control Panel -> Add/Remove programs -> Remove all the of the following or similar entries if found:

Oin
Yazzle by Oin
Purityscan by Oin
Snowballwars by Oin
or anything similar with Oin or Outerinfo in it.
Zolero
Tizzletalk
MediaTickets
Cowabanga

and any other programs you didn't install or don't recognize - if your not sure please ask first

Download and run this uninstaller:
http://www.outerinfo.com/OiUninstaller.exe

Tutorial for the uninstaller if needed (http://www.outerinfo.com/howto.html)

Run HijackThis, click Do a system scan only, and check the box next to each of these entries if still present. Close all other windows and press Fix checked. If something isn't there, please continue with the next entry in the list. Fix the O6 entry if you haven't locked Internet Explorer settings with eg Spybot S&D or SpywareBlaster.

O6 - HKCU\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Restrictions present

Restart your computer to the safe mode:
Restart your computer
Start tapping the F8 key when the computer restarts.
When the start menu opens, choose Safe mode
Press Enter. The computer then begins to start in Safe mode.

Go to the My Computer and delete the following files (if present):
C:\Documents and Settings\Mujtaba\Start Menu\Programs\Games\Cowabanga.lnk
C:\Avant Browser\Skins\1.exe

Go to the My Computer and delete the following folders (if present):
C:\Program Files\Cowabanga

Run ATF Cleaner Under Main choose: Select All
Click the Empty Selected button.
If you use Firefox browserClick Firefox at the top and choose: Select All
Click the Empty Selected button.
NOTE: If you would like to keep your saved passwords, please click No at the prompt.
If you use Opera browserClick Opera at the top and choose: Select All
Click the Empty Selected button.
NOTE: If you would like to keep your saved passwords, please click No at the prompt.
Click Exit on the Main menu to close the program.

Close ALL open Windows / Programs / Folders. Please start AVG Anti-Spyware and run a full scan.
Click on Scanner on the toolbar.
Click on the Settings tab.
Under How to act?
Click on Recommended Action and choose Quarantine from the popup menu.
Under How to scan?
All checkboxes should be ticked.
Under Possibly unwanted software:
All checkboxes should be ticked.
Under Reports:
Select Automatically generate report after every scan and uncheck Only if threats were found.
Under What to scan?
Select Scan every file.
Click on the Scan tab.
Click on Complete System Scan to start the scan process.
Let the program scan the machine.
When the scan has finished, follow the instructions below.
IMPORTANT : Don't click on the "Save Scan Report" button before you did hit the "Apply all Actions" button.
Make sure that Set all elements to: shows Quarantine (1), if not click on the link and choose Quarantine from the popup menu. (2)
At the bottom of the window click on the Apply all Actions button. (3)
http://img509.imageshack.us/img509/4851/scanavgjk2.jpg
When done, click the Save Scan Report button. (4)
Click the Save Report as button.
Save the report to your Desktop.
Right-click the AVG Anti-Spyware Tray Icon and select Exit. Confirm by clicking Yes.
Reboot in Normal Mode.

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When you're ready, please post the following logs to here:
- AVG's report
- a fresh HijackThis log

[LonnyRJones]

Im Glad we could help
Since the problems are solved Im going to close the topic now, this keeps others with similar problems from posting there logs/question here, they should start a new topic.
If you should need to post another log for the same PC let one of us know via a PM (personal message).