Harmful cookies blocking Online Scanners

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alx21

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Hi

Over the last 3 months I have been unable to carry out Online Scanning for spyware, whereas Online Virus scans have been OK. Now Panda ActiveScan's encyclopedia has confirmed that cookies such as CommAd, Toplist etc, which are buried in the registry, can stop Online Scanners from working. Panda ActiveScan has identified several cookies and spyware, but has not provided the full file paths. How do I get rid of these bad cookies that are protecting the spyware?

This is what I have obtained from Panda ActiveScan-

Adware (CommAd) Windows Registry
Adware (Adultfriendfinder) Windows Registry
Spyware (Toplist) Windows Registry
Adware (Heuristic) Windows Registry
Adware (Heuristic) Windows Registry
Spyware (Dollar Revenue) C:\Documents and Settings\Local Service\C....
(Explorer says Local Service path does not exist)
Spyware (no information) C:\Documents and Settings\user\Application......
Adware (no information) C:\WINDOWS\system32\config\systempro.....

I would very much appreciate your help. Here's my HJT log. Thanks.

Logfile of HijackThis v1.99.1
Scan saved at 20:56:03, on 16/12/2006
Platform: Windows XP SP2 (WinNT 5.01.2600)
MSIE: Internet Explorer v6.00 SP2 (6.00.2900.2180)

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\Explorer.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\system32\spoolsv.exe
C:\Program Files\Alwil Software\Avast4\aswUpdSv.exe
C:\Program Files\Alwil Software\Avast4\ashServ.exe
C:\Program Files\ProcessGuard\dcsuserprot.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\ZoneLabs\vsmon.exe
C:\Program Files\Thomson\SpeedTouch USB\Dragdiag.exe
C:\Program Files\ProcessGuard\pgaccount.exe
C:\Program Files\Java\jre1.5.0\bin\jusched.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\ALWILS~1\Avast4\ashDisp.exe
C:\Program Files\Zone Labs\ZoneAlarm\zlclient.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\MsPMSPSv.exe
C:\Program Files\SpeedTouch\Dr SpeedTouch\drst.exe
C:\Program Files\ProcessGuard\procguard.exe
C:\Program Files\Secretmaker\secretmaker.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\wscntfy.exe
C:\Program Files\Alwil Software\Avast4\ashMaiSv.exe
C:\Program Files\Alwil Software\Avast4\ashWebSv.exe
C:\Program Files\hijackthis\HijackThis.exe

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: Yahoo! Toolbar - {EF99BD32-C1FB-11D2-892F-0090271D4F88} - C:\Program Files\Yahoo!\Companion\Installs\cpn\yt.dll
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [MediaFace Integration] C:\Program Files\Fellowes\MediaFACE 4.0\SetHook.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [SpeedTouch USB Diagnostics] "C:\Program Files\Thomson\SpeedTouch USB\Dragdiag.exe" /icon
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [!1_pgaccount] "C:\Program Files\ProcessGuard\pgaccount.exe"
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [SunJavaUpdateSched] C:\Program Files\Java\jre1.5.0\bin\jusched.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [avast!] C:\PROGRA~1\ALWILS~1\Avast4\ashDisp.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Zone Labs Client] "C:\Program Files\Zone Labs\ZoneAlarm\zlclient.exe"
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [STManager] "C:\Program Files\SpeedTouch\Dr SpeedTouch\drst.exe" -b
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [!1_ProcessGuard_Startup] "C:\Program Files\ProcessGuard\procguard.exe" -minimize
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [MSMSGS] "C:\Program Files\Messenger\msmsgs.exe" /background
O4 - Global Startup: Adobe Reader Speed Launch.lnk = C:\Program Files\Adobe\Acrobat 7.0\Reader\reader_sl.exe
O4 - Global Startup: SECRETMAKER.lnk = C:\Program Files\Secretmaker\secretmaker.exe
O8 - Extra context menu item: E&xport to Microsoft Excel - res://C:\PROGRA~1\MICROS~2\OFFICE11\EXCEL.EXE/3000
O9 - Extra button: (no name) - {08B0E5C0-4FCB-11CF-AAA5-00401C608501} - C:\Program Files\Java\jre1.5.0\bin\npjpi150.dll
O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: Sun Java Console - {08B0E5C0-4FCB-11CF-AAA5-00401C608501} - C:\Program Files\Java\jre1.5.0\bin\npjpi150.dll
O9 - Extra button: (no name) - {85d1f590-48f4-11d9-9669-0800200c9a66} - %windir%\bdoscandel.exe (file missing)
O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: Uninstall BitDefender Online Scanner v8 - {85d1f590-48f4-11d9-9669-0800200c9a66} - %windir%\bdoscandel.exe (file missing)
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
O10 - Broken Internet access because of LSP provider 'smnsp.dll' missing
O16 - DPF: {0EB0E74A-2A76-4AB3-A7FB-9BD8C29F7F75} (CKAVWebScan Object) - http://www.kaspersky.com/kos/eng/partner/default/kavwebscan_unicode.cab
O16 - DPF: {5D86DDB5-BDF9-441B-9E9E-D4730F4EE499} (BDSCANONLINE Control) - http://download.bitdefender.com/resources/scan8/oscan8.cab
O16 - DPF: {9A9307A0-7DA4-4DAF-B042-5009F29E09E1} (ActiveScan Installer Class) - http://acs.pandasoftware.com/activescan/as5free/asinst.cab
O23 - Service: avast! iAVS4 Control Service (aswUpdSv) - Unknown owner - C:\Program Files\Alwil Software\Avast4\aswUpdSv.exe
O23 - Service: avast! Antivirus - Unknown owner - C:\Program Files\Alwil Software\Avast4\ashServ.exe
O23 - Service: avast! Mail Scanner - Unknown owner - C:\Program Files\Alwil Software\Avast4\ashMaiSv.exe" /service (file missing)
O23 - Service: avast! Web Scanner - Unknown owner - C:\Program Files\Alwil Software\Avast4\ashWebSv.exe" /service (file missing)
O23 - Service: AVG Anti-Spyware Guard - Anti-Malware Development a.s. - C:\Program Files\Grisoft\AVG Anti-Spyware 7.5\guard.exe
O23 - Service: DiamondCS Process Guard Service v3.000 (DCSPGSRV) - DiamondCS - C:\Program Files\ProcessGuard\dcsuserprot.exe
O23 - Service: Pml Driver HPZ12 - HP - C:\WINDOWS\System32\HPZipm12.exe
O23 - Service: TrueVector Internet Monitor (vsmon) - Zone Labs, LLC - C:\WINDOWS\system32\ZoneLabs\vsmon.exe
 
Some progress, but some spyware remain

Hi again,

Soon after posting I had a chance recommendation from a friend to try SUPERAntiSpyware, and this is the scan result-

SUPERAntiSpyware Scan Log
Generated 12/17/2006 at 01:40 AM

Application Version : 3.4.1000

Core Rules Database Version : 3149
Trace Rules Database Version: 1165

Scan type : Complete Scan
Total Scan Time : 00:57:39

Memory items scanned : 163
Memory threats detected : 0
Registry items scanned : 4287
Registry threats detected : 20
File items scanned : 22490
File threats detected : 4

Trojan.NetMon/DNSChange
HKLM\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Enum\Root\LEGACY_NETWORK_MONITOR
HKLM\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Enum\Root\LEGACY_NETWORK_MONITOR#NextInstance
HKLM\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Enum\Root\LEGACY_NETWORK_MONITOR\0000
HKLM\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Enum\Root\LEGACY_NETWORK_MONITOR\0000#Service
HKLM\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Enum\Root\LEGACY_NETWORK_MONITOR\0000#Legacy
HKLM\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Enum\Root\LEGACY_NETWORK_MONITOR\0000#ConfigFlags
HKLM\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Enum\Root\LEGACY_NETWORK_MONITOR\0000#Class
HKLM\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Enum\Root\LEGACY_NETWORK_MONITOR\0000#ClassGUID
HKLM\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Enum\Root\LEGACY_NETWORK_MONITOR\0000#DeviceDesc

Trojan.cmdService

HKLM\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Enum\Root\LEGACY_CMDSERVICE
HKLM\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Enum\Root\LEGACY_CMDSERVICE#NextInstance
HKLM\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Enum\Root\LEGACY_CMDSERVICE\0000
HKLM\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Enum\Root\LEGACY_CMDSERVICE\0000#Service
HKLM\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Enum\Root\LEGACY_CMDSERVICE\0000#Legacy
HKLM\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Enum\Root\LEGACY_CMDSERVICE\0000#ConfigFlags
HKLM\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Enum\Root\LEGACY_CMDSERVICE\0000#Class
HKLM\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Enum\Root\LEGACY_CMDSERVICE\0000#ClassGUID
HKLM\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Enum\Root\LEGACY_CMDSERVICE\0000#DeviceDesc

Adware.Elite Media
HKLM\Software\elite
HKLM\Software\elite#check

Adware.Tracking Cookie
C:\Documents and Settings\LocalService\Cookies\system@adultfriendfinder[1].txt
C:\Documents and Settings\LocalService\Cookies\system@sexshop365.co[2].txt
C:\Documents and Settings\LocalService\Cookies\system@www.sexshop365.co[1].txt
C:\WINDOWS\system32\config\systemprofile\Cookies\system@click-power[2].txt


This is PandaActivescan's result after using SUPERAntiSpyware-


Incident Status Location

Adware:adware/commad Not disinfected Windows Registry

Adware:adware/dyfuca Not disinfected Windows Registry

Spyware:spyware/media-motor Not disinfected Windows Registry

Adware:adware/sqwire Not disinfected Windows Registry

Adware:adware/webhancer Not disinfected Windows Registry

Spyware:Cookie/Toplist Not disinfected C:\Documents and Settings\user\Application Data\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\4v1ovvk6.default\cookies.txt[.toplist.cz/]

Possible Virus. Not disinfected C:\Documents and Settings\user\Desktop\ren-cmdservice\ren-cmdservice\swreg.exe

Possible Virus. Not disinfected C:\Documents and Settings\user\Desktop\ren-cmdservice.zip[ren-cmdservice/swreg.exe]

Adware:Adware/DollarRevenue Not disinfected C:\WINDOWS\system32\config\systemprofile\Local Settings\Temporary Internet Files\Content.IE5\01UZGHM3\ibar[1].js
 
Hi alx21 and sorry for the delay.

Please post a fresh HijackThis log and then we'll begin :bigthumb:
 
Hi Mr JAk3,

Thanks for your response. I have manually removed Dollar Revenue, and I also downloaded and run Symantec's stand-alone removal tools FxNetOpt and FixWebHancer (in safe mode), but they only checked the C drive and not the Registry, where Panda's scan results says the spyware is hiding. This is my new HJT log-

Logfile of HijackThis v1.99.1
Scan saved at 18:12:13, on 26/12/2006
Platform: Windows XP SP2 (WinNT 5.01.2600)
MSIE: Internet Explorer v6.00 SP2 (6.00.2900.2180)

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\Explorer.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\system32\spoolsv.exe
C:\Program Files\Thomson\SpeedTouch USB\Dragdiag.exe
C:\Program Files\Alwil Software\Avast4\aswUpdSv.exe
C:\Program Files\ProcessGuard\pgaccount.exe
C:\Program Files\Java\jre1.5.0\bin\jusched.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\ALWILS~1\Avast4\ashDisp.exe
C:\Program Files\Alwil Software\Avast4\ashServ.exe
C:\Program Files\Zone Labs\ZoneAlarm\zlclient.exe
C:\Program Files\SpeedTouch\Dr SpeedTouch\drst.exe
C:\Program Files\ProcessGuard\procguard.exe
C:\Program Files\ProcessGuard\dcsuserprot.exe
C:\Program Files\Secretmaker\secretmaker.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\ZoneLabs\vsmon.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\MsPMSPSv.exe
C:\Program Files\Alwil Software\Avast4\ashMaiSv.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\wscntfy.exe
C:\Program Files\Alwil Software\Avast4\ashWebSv.exe
C:\Program Files\SUPERAntiSpyware\SUPERAntiSpyware.exe
C:\Program Files\hijackthis\HijackThis.exe

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: Yahoo! Toolbar - {EF99BD32-C1FB-11D2-892F-0090271D4F88} - C:\Program Files\Yahoo!\Companion\Installs\cpn\yt.dll
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [MediaFace Integration] C:\Program Files\Fellowes\MediaFACE 4.0\SetHook.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [SpeedTouch USB Diagnostics] "C:\Program Files\Thomson\SpeedTouch USB\Dragdiag.exe" /icon
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [!1_pgaccount] "C:\Program Files\ProcessGuard\pgaccount.exe"
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [SunJavaUpdateSched] C:\Program Files\Java\jre1.5.0\bin\jusched.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [avast!] C:\PROGRA~1\ALWILS~1\Avast4\ashDisp.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Zone Labs Client] "C:\Program Files\Zone Labs\ZoneAlarm\zlclient.exe"
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [STManager] "C:\Program Files\SpeedTouch\Dr SpeedTouch\drst.exe" -b
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [!1_ProcessGuard_Startup] "C:\Program Files\ProcessGuard\procguard.exe" -minimize
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [SUPERAntiSpyware] C:\Program Files\SUPERAntiSpyware\SUPERAntiSpyware.exe
O4 - Global Startup: Adobe Reader Speed Launch.lnk = C:\Program Files\Adobe\Acrobat 7.0\Reader\reader_sl.exe
O4 - Global Startup: SECRETMAKER.lnk = C:\Program Files\Secretmaker\secretmaker.exe
O8 - Extra context menu item: E&xport to Microsoft Excel - res://C:\PROGRA~1\MICROS~2\OFFICE11\EXCEL.EXE/3000
O9 - Extra button: (no name) - {08B0E5C0-4FCB-11CF-AAA5-00401C608501} - C:\Program Files\Java\jre1.5.0\bin\npjpi150.dll
O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: Sun Java Console - {08B0E5C0-4FCB-11CF-AAA5-00401C608501} - C:\Program Files\Java\jre1.5.0\bin\npjpi150.dll
O9 - Extra button: (no name) - {85d1f590-48f4-11d9-9669-0800200c9a66} - %windir%\bdoscandel.exe (file missing)
O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: Uninstall BitDefender Online Scanner v8 - {85d1f590-48f4-11d9-9669-0800200c9a66} - %windir%\bdoscandel.exe (file missing)
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
O10 - Broken Internet access because of LSP provider 'smnsp.dll' missing
O16 - DPF: {0EB0E74A-2A76-4AB3-A7FB-9BD8C29F7F75} (CKAVWebScan Object) - http://www.kaspersky.com/kos/eng/partner/default/kavwebscan_unicode.cab
O16 - DPF: {5D86DDB5-BDF9-441B-9E9E-D4730F4EE499} (BDSCANONLINE Control) - http://download.bitdefender.com/resources/scan8/oscan8.cab
O16 - DPF: {9A9307A0-7DA4-4DAF-B042-5009F29E09E1} (ActiveScan Installer Class) - http://acs.pandasoftware.com/activescan/as5free/asinst.cab
O20 - Winlogon Notify: !SASWinLogon - C:\Program Files\SUPERAntiSpyware\SASWINLO.dll
O23 - Service: avast! iAVS4 Control Service (aswUpdSv) - Unknown owner - C:\Program Files\Alwil Software\Avast4\aswUpdSv.exe
O23 - Service: avast! Antivirus - Unknown owner - C:\Program Files\Alwil Software\Avast4\ashServ.exe
O23 - Service: avast! Mail Scanner - Unknown owner - C:\Program Files\Alwil Software\Avast4\ashMaiSv.exe" /service (file missing)
O23 - Service: avast! Web Scanner - Unknown owner - C:\Program Files\Alwil Software\Avast4\ashWebSv.exe" /service (file missing)
O23 - Service: AVG Anti-Spyware Guard - Anti-Malware Development a.s. - C:\Program Files\Grisoft\AVG Anti-Spyware 7.5\guard.exe
O23 - Service: DiamondCS Process Guard Service v3.000 (DCSPGSRV) - DiamondCS - C:\Program Files\ProcessGuard\dcsuserprot.exe
O23 - Service: Pml Driver HPZ12 - HP - C:\WINDOWS\System32\HPZipm12.exe
O23 - Service: TrueVector Internet Monitor (vsmon) - Zone Labs, LLC - C:\WINDOWS\system32\ZoneLabs\vsmon.exe
 
Ok good :)

1. Download this file - combofix.exe
2. Double click combofix.exe & follow the prompts.
3. When finished, it shall produce a log for you. Post that log in your next reply

Note:
Do not mouseclick combofix's window whilst it's running. That may cause it to stall
 
Hi Mr JAk3

This is Combofix's scan results-

user - 06-12-27 22:03:34.76 Service Pack 2
ComboFix 06.11.27 - Running from: "C:\Documents and Settings\user\Desktop"

(((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Other Deletions )))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))



~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ Purity ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~

Folders Quarantined:

C:\QooBox\Purity\Documents and Settings\user\My Documents\CROSOF~1.NET
C:\QooBox\Purity\Documents and Settings\user\My Documents\CROSOF~1.NET\??crosoft.NET
C:\QooBox\Purity\Program Files\Common Files\CROSOF~1
C:\QooBox\Purity\WINDOWS\system32\WNSXS~1


((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Files Created from 2006-11-27 to 2006-12-27 ))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))


2006-12-26 19:41 <DIR> dr-h----- C:\Documents and Settings\user\Recent
2006-12-17 00:29 <DIR> d-------- C:\Program Files\SUPERAntiSpyware
2006-12-17 00:29 <DIR> d-------- C:\Documents and Settings\user\Application Data\SUPERAntiSpyware.com
2006-12-17 00:28 <DIR> d-------- C:\Program Files\Common Files\Wise Installation Wizard
2006-12-14 18:46 <DIR> d-------- C:\WINDOWS\system32\ActiveScan
2006-12-14 17:36 <DIR> d-------- C:\WINDOWS\BDOSCAN8


(((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Find3M Report )))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))


2006-12-27 22:04 -------- d-a------ C:\Program Files\Common Files
2006-12-27 21:44 -------- d-------- C:\Program Files\Mozilla Firefox
2006-12-26 18:10 -------- d-------- C:\Program Files\hijackthis
2006-12-17 18:35 -------- d-------- C:\Program Files\Spybot - Search & Destroy
2006-12-17 18:34 -------- d-------- C:\Program Files\Secretmaker
2006-12-17 18:34 -------- d-------- C:\Program Files\ProcessGuard
2006-12-17 18:28 -------- d-------- C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer
2006-12-16 19:48 -------- d-------- C:\Program Files\Messenger
2006-12-11 19:53 76560 --a------ C:\WINDOWS\system32\drivers\tmcomm.sys
2006-12-09 19:55 -------- d-------- C:\Program Files\SpywareBlaster
2006-11-27 18:13 -------- d-------- C:\Program Files\Outlook Express
2006-11-25 23:17 -------- d-------- C:\Program Files\Common Files\System
2006-11-25 23:11 -------- d-------- C:\Program Files\Windows Media Player
2006-11-22 15:45 -------- d---s---- C:\Documents and Settings\user\Application Data\Microsoft
2006-11-21 17:41 -------- d-------- C:\Program Files\Movie Maker
2006-11-21 17:31 -------- d-------- C:\Program Files\NetMeeting
2006-11-21 17:30 -------- d-------- C:\Program Files\Windows NT


(((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((( Reg Loading Points ))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))

*Note* empty entries are not shown

[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\run]
"STManager"="\"C:\\Program Files\\SpeedTouch\\Dr SpeedTouch\\drst.exe\" -b"
"!1_ProcessGuard_Startup"="\"C:\\Program Files\\ProcessGuard\\procguard.exe\" -minimize"
"SUPERAntiSpyware"="C:\\Program Files\\SUPERAntiSpyware\\SUPERAntiSpyware.exe"

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\run]
"MediaFace Integration"="C:\\Program Files\\Fellowes\\MediaFACE 4.0\\SetHook.exe"
"SpeedTouch USB Diagnostics"="\"C:\\Program Files\\Thomson\\SpeedTouch USB\\Dragdiag.exe\" /icon"
"!1_pgaccount"="\"C:\\Program Files\\ProcessGuard\\pgaccount.exe\""
@=""
"SunJavaUpdateSched"="C:\\Program Files\\Java\\jre1.5.0\\bin\\jusched.exe"
"avast!"="C:\\PROGRA~1\\ALWILS~1\\Avast4\\ashDisp.exe"
"Zone Labs Client"="\"C:\\Program Files\\Zone Labs\\ZoneAlarm\\zlclient.exe\""

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\run\OptionalComponents]

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\run\OptionalComponents\IMAIL]
"Installed"="1"

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\run\OptionalComponents\MAPI]
"Installed"="1"
"NoChange"="1"

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\run\OptionalComponents\MSFS]
"Installed"="1"

[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\software\microsoft\internet explorer\desktop\components]
"DeskHtmlVersion"=dword:00000110
"DeskHtmlMinorVersion"=dword:00000005
"Settings"=dword:00000001
"GeneralFlags"=dword:00000001

[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\software\microsoft\internet explorer\desktop\components\0]
"Source"="About:Home"
"SubscribedURL"="About:Home"
"FriendlyName"="My Current Home Page"
"Flags"=dword:00000002
"Position"=hex:2c,00,00,00,80,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,02,00,00,c2,01,00,00,00,\
00,00,00,01,00,00,00,01,00,00,00,01,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00
"CurrentState"=hex:04,00,00,40
"OriginalStateInfo"=hex:18,00,00,00,ff,ff,00,00,ff,ff,00,00,ff,ff,ff,ff,ff,ff,\
ff,ff,04,00,00,00
"RestoredStateInfo"=hex:18,00,00,00,6a,02,00,00,23,00,00,00,a4,00,00,00,9a,00,\
00,00,01,00,00,00

[HKEY_USERS\.default\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\run]
"CTFMON.EXE"="C:\\WINDOWS\\System32\\CTFMON.EXE"
"Windows Service Host"="schost.exe"

[HKEY_USERS\.default\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\runservices]
"Windows Service Host"="schost.exe"

[HKEY_USERS\s-1-5-18\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\run]
"CTFMON.EXE"="C:\\WINDOWS\\System32\\CTFMON.EXE"
"Windows Service Host"="schost.exe"

[HKEY_USERS\s-1-5-18\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\runservices]
"Windows Service Host"="schost.exe"

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\explorer\sharedtaskscheduler]
"{438755C2-A8BA-11D1-B96B-00A0C90312E1}"="Browseui preloader"
"{8C7461EF-2B13-11d2-BE35-3078302C2030}"="Component Categories cache daemon"

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\explorer\shellexecutehooks]
"{AEB6717E-7E19-11d0-97EE-00C04FD91972}"=""
"{57B86673-276A-48B2-BAE7-C6DBB3020EB8}"="AVG Anti-Spyware 7.5"
"{5AE067D3-9AFB-48E0-853A-EBB7F4A000DA}"=""

[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\policies\explorer]
"NoDriveTypeAutoRun"=dword:00000091

[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\policies\explorer\Run]

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\policies\system]
"dontdisplaylastusername"=dword:00000000
"legalnoticecaption"=""
"legalnoticetext"=""
"shutdownwithoutlogon"=dword:00000001
"undockwithoutlogon"=dword:00000001

[HKEY_USERS\.default\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\policies\explorer]
"NoDriveTypeAutoRun"=dword:00000091
"CDRAutoRun"=dword:00000000

[HKEY_USERS\s-1-5-18\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\policies\explorer]
"NoDriveTypeAutoRun"=dword:00000091
"CDRAutoRun"=dword:00000000

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\shellserviceobjectdelayload]
"PostBootReminder"="{7849596a-48ea-486e-8937-a2a3009f31a9}"
"CDBurn"="{fbeb8a05-beee-4442-804e-409d6c4515e9}"
"WebCheck"="{E6FB5E20-DE35-11CF-9C87-00AA005127ED}"
"SysTray"="{35CEC8A3-2BE6-11D2-8773-92E220524153}"

[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\run-]
"CTFMON.EXE"="C:\\WINDOWS\\System32\\ctfmon.exe"
"Windows Service Host"="schost.exe"

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\run-]
"Windows Service Host"="schost.exe"

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\runservices-]
"Windows Service Host"="schost.exe"

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\shared tools\msconfig\startupreg]

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\shared tools\msconfig\startupreg\Adobe Photo Downloader]
"key"="SOFTWARE\\Microsoft\\Windows\\CurrentVersion\\Run"
"item"="apdproxy"
"hkey"="HKLM"
"command"="\"C:\\Program Files\\Adobe\\Photoshop Album Starter Edition\\3.0\\Apps\\apdproxy.exe\""
"inimapping"="0"

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\windows nt\currentversion\winlogon\notify\!SASWinLogon

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\system\currentcontrolset\control\securityproviders]
"SecurityProviders"="msapsspc.dll, schannel.dll, digest.dll, msnsspc.dll"

Completion time: 06-12-27 22:04:51.32
C:\ComboFix.txt ... 06-12-27 22:04
 
Hi :)

ComboFix revealed a backdoor trojan.

This allows hackers to remotely control your computer, steal critical system information and Download and Execute files

I would counsel you to disconnect this PC from the Internet immediately. If you do any banking or other financial transactions on the PC or if it should contain any other sensitive information, please get to a known clean computer and change all passwords where applicable, and it would be wise to contact those same financial institutions to apprise them of your situation.

Though the Trojan has been identified and can be killed, because of it's backdoor functionality, your PC is very likely compromised and there is no way to be sure your computer can ever again be trusted. Many experts in the security community believe that once infected with this type of Trojan, the best course of action would be a reformat and reinstall of the OS. Please read these for more information:

How Do I Handle Possible Identify Theft, Internet Fraud and CC Fraud?
When Should I Format, How Should I Reinstall

However, if you do not have the resources to reinstall your computer and would like me to attempt to clean it, I will be happy to do so.
Should you have any questions, please feel free to ask.

Please let us know what you have decided to do in your next post :bigthumb:
 
Oh dear...

Hi MrJAk3

After considering all my options, I will re-format in the next 3-4 weeks. In the meantime, I will only use the PC for non-sensitive transactions, so if you can help me clean out the remaining malware, that would be great. :sick:
 
I just wanted to let you know that there is a possibility that we may not get you 100% clean :)
I'll be happy to help you :bigthumb:

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.
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 by Atribune to your desktop.
Do NOT run yet.

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Backup your registry:
  • Start
  • Run
  • Type the following to the box and hit Ok: regedit
  • A window opens, click on File
  • Choose Export form the menu
  • Change the save location to C:\
  • Give the filename, RegBackUp
  • Make sure that the filetype is set to Registryfiles (*.reg)
  • Click on Save and Close the window


Open Notepad (NOT WORDPAD!) and copy the following lines from the quote box below into a new document, leaving a blank line at the end. (don't forget to copy and paste the word REGEDIT4) :

REGEDIT4

[HKEY_USERS\.default\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\run]
"Windows Service Host"=-

[HKEY_USERS\.default\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\runservices]
"Windows Service Host"=-

[HKEY_USERS\s-1-5-18\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\run]
"Windows Service Host"=-

[HKEY_USERS\s-1-5-18\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\runservices]
"Windows Service Host"=-

[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\run-]
"Windows Service Host"=-

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\run-]
"Windows Service Host"=-

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\runservices-]
"Windows Service Host"=-
Click to expand...
Make sure there are NO blank lines before REGEDIT4
Make sure there IS one blank line at the end of the file.

Save the document to your desktop as Fix.reg and filetype: All Files
Go to your desktop and double click on the file to run Fix.reg and when it asks you if you want to merge the contents to the registry, click yes/ok.

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.

Use the Windows search
  • Start
  • Search
  • All files and folders
  • More advanced options
Checkmark these options:
  • "Search system folders"
  • "Search hidden files and folders"
  • "Search subfolders"
  • Search for this and delete if found: schost.exe NOTE! Do not delete svchost.exe, it is legitimate !

Run ATF Cleaner
  • Under Main choose: Select All
    Click the Empty Selected button.
If you use Firefox browser
  • Click 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 browser
  • Click 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)
      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.

================

When you're ready, please post the following logs to here:
- AVG's report
- a fresh HijackThis log
 
Hi Mr JAk3

I have followed your instructions carefully and updated AVG AntiSpyware, downloaded ATF Cleaner and created Fix.reg, but have become stuck on using Windows Search. After more advanced options I can't find the options below because a lot of Search Companion's instruction text is missing-

*search system folders
*search hidden files and folders
*search subfolders

All I found after more advanced options is-

*expanded- includes all files and folders

and this lists 62 files including Administrator, All Users etc, but no schost.exe. Is there another way to search for schost.exe i.e. using tools, folder options, view, show hidden files and folders etc?
 
Ok that is a bit strange....well skip that part for now, it is possible that the file is missing...

So just continue the instructions to end :bigthumb:
 
Hi Mr JAk3

I have run ATF Cleaner, and AVG AntiSpyware and HJT's scan results are below. I also had another try to find schost.exe by accessing services.msc, and Service Host's start-up type is disabled and the service status is stopped. The path listed in the properties section is C:\WINDOWS\shost.exe, but I couldn't find it even after unchecking do not show hidden files and folders etc.:cool:

I have always surfed using administrator rights; is this unsafe?

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+ S c a n r e s u l t :

N o t h i n g f o u n d .

: : R e p o r t e n d


Logfile of HijackThis v1.99.1
Scan saved at 18:57:40, on 31/12/2006
Platform: Windows XP SP2 (WinNT 5.01.2600)
MSIE: Internet Explorer v6.00 SP2 (6.00.2900.2180)

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\Explorer.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\system32\spoolsv.exe
C:\Program Files\Alwil Software\Avast4\aswUpdSv.exe
C:\Program Files\Alwil Software\Avast4\ashServ.exe
C:\Program Files\Thomson\SpeedTouch USB\Dragdiag.exe
C:\Program Files\ProcessGuard\dcsuserprot.exe
C:\Program Files\ProcessGuard\pgaccount.exe
C:\Program Files\Java\jre1.5.0\bin\jusched.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\ALWILS~1\Avast4\ashDisp.exe
C:\Program Files\Zone Labs\ZoneAlarm\zlclient.exe
C:\Program Files\SpeedTouch\Dr SpeedTouch\drst.exe
C:\Program Files\ProcessGuard\procguard.exe
C:\Program Files\SUPERAntiSpyware\SUPERAntiSpyware.exe
C:\Program Files\Adobe\Acrobat 7.0\Reader\reader_sl.exe
C:\Program Files\Secretmaker\secretmaker.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\MsPMSPSv.exe
C:\Program Files\Alwil Software\Avast4\ashMaiSv.exe
C:\Program Files\Alwil Software\Avast4\ashWebSv.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\ZoneLabs\vsmon.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\wscntfy.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\wuauclt.exe
C:\Program Files\hijackthis\HijackThis.exe

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: Yahoo! Toolbar - {EF99BD32-C1FB-11D2-892F-0090271D4F88} - C:\Program Files\Yahoo!\Companion\Installs\cpn\yt.dll
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [MediaFace Integration] C:\Program Files\Fellowes\MediaFACE 4.0\SetHook.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [SpeedTouch USB Diagnostics] "C:\Program Files\Thomson\SpeedTouch USB\Dragdiag.exe" /icon
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [!1_pgaccount] "C:\Program Files\ProcessGuard\pgaccount.exe"
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [SunJavaUpdateSched] C:\Program Files\Java\jre1.5.0\bin\jusched.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [avast!] C:\PROGRA~1\ALWILS~1\Avast4\ashDisp.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Zone Labs Client] "C:\Program Files\Zone Labs\ZoneAlarm\zlclient.exe"
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [STManager] "C:\Program Files\SpeedTouch\Dr SpeedTouch\drst.exe" -b
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [!1_ProcessGuard_Startup] "C:\Program Files\ProcessGuard\procguard.exe" -minimize
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [SUPERAntiSpyware] C:\Program Files\SUPERAntiSpyware\SUPERAntiSpyware.exe
O4 - Global Startup: Adobe Reader Speed Launch.lnk = C:\Program Files\Adobe\Acrobat 7.0\Reader\reader_sl.exe
O4 - Global Startup: SECRETMAKER.lnk = C:\Program Files\Secretmaker\secretmaker.exe
O8 - Extra context menu item: E&xport to Microsoft Excel - res://C:\PROGRA~1\MICROS~2\OFFICE11\EXCEL.EXE/3000
O9 - Extra button: (no name) - {08B0E5C0-4FCB-11CF-AAA5-00401C608501} - C:\Program Files\Java\jre1.5.0\bin\npjpi150.dll
O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: Sun Java Console - {08B0E5C0-4FCB-11CF-AAA5-00401C608501} - C:\Program Files\Java\jre1.5.0\bin\npjpi150.dll
O9 - Extra button: (no name) - {85d1f590-48f4-11d9-9669-0800200c9a66} - %windir%\bdoscandel.exe (file missing)
O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: Uninstall BitDefender Online Scanner v8 - {85d1f590-48f4-11d9-9669-0800200c9a66} - %windir%\bdoscandel.exe (file missing)
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
O10 - Broken Internet access because of LSP provider 'smnsp.dll' missing
O16 - DPF: {0EB0E74A-2A76-4AB3-A7FB-9BD8C29F7F75} (CKAVWebScan Object) - http://www.kaspersky.com/kos/eng/partner/default/kavwebscan_unicode.cab
O16 - DPF: {5D86DDB5-BDF9-441B-9E9E-D4730F4EE499} (BDSCANONLINE Control) - http://download.bitdefender.com/resources/scan8/oscan8.cab
O16 - DPF: {9A9307A0-7DA4-4DAF-B042-5009F29E09E1} (ActiveScan Installer Class) - http://acs.pandasoftware.com/activescan/as5free/asinst.cab
O20 - Winlogon Notify: !SASWinLogon - C:\Program Files\SUPERAntiSpyware\SASWINLO.dll
O23 - Service: avast! iAVS4 Control Service (aswUpdSv) - Unknown owner - C:\Program Files\Alwil Software\Avast4\aswUpdSv.exe
O23 - Service: avast! Antivirus - Unknown owner - C:\Program Files\Alwil Software\Avast4\ashServ.exe
O23 - Service: avast! Mail Scanner - Unknown owner - C:\Program Files\Alwil Software\Avast4\ashMaiSv.exe" /service (file missing)
O23 - Service: avast! Web Scanner - Unknown owner - C:\Program Files\Alwil Software\Avast4\ashWebSv.exe" /service (file missing)
O23 - Service: AVG Anti-Spyware Guard - Anti-Malware Development a.s. - C:\Program Files\Grisoft\AVG Anti-Spyware 7.5\guard.exe
O23 - Service: DiamondCS Process Guard Service v3.000 (DCSPGSRV) - DiamondCS - C:\Program Files\ProcessGuard\dcsuserprot.exe
O23 - Service: Pml Driver HPZ12 - HP - C:\WINDOWS\System32\HPZipm12.exe
O23 - Service: TrueVector Internet Monitor (vsmon) - Zone Labs, LLC - C:\WINDOWS\system32\ZoneLabs\vsmon.exe
 
Hi :)

Good job trying to find the file. Looks like that it is gone now.
Looking good, how is the computer running ?

Yes, it would be safer to create a restricted account that is used for internet use.

You can remove the tools we used.
Also the following backup folder can be deleted; C:\QooBox

Then you should update your Java to the latest version (6.0)
  • [*]Start
    [*]Control Panel
    [*]Add/Remove Programs
  • Delete the old Java, J2SE Runtime Environment 5.0
  • Download the latest version of Java Runtime Environment (JRE) 6.0.
  • Scroll down to where it says "The J2SE Runtime Environment (JRE) allows end-users to run Java applications."
  • Click the "Download" button to the right.
  • Check the box that says: "Accept License Agreement."
  • The page will refresh.
  • Click on the link to download Windows Offline Installation with or without Multi-language and save to your desktop.
  • Install it
Now you can make your hidden files hidden again.
  • 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"
  • Check "Hide protected operating system files"
  • Click Apply and then the OK and close My Computer.

=============

Now that you seem to be clean, please follow these simple steps in order to keep your computer clean and secure:
  • Clear your system restore
    This will clear the system restore folders from possible malware that was left behind during the cleaning process.
  • Use ATF Cleaner
    Download and install ATF Cleaner. Clean your temporary files & folders with it regularly.
  • Use Ad-Aware
    Download and install Ad-Aware. Update it and scan your computer regularly with it.
  • Use AVG Anti-Spyware
    Update it and scan your computer regularly with it.
  • Use Spybot S&D
    Download and install Spybot S&D. Update it and scan your computer regularly with it.
  • Install SpywareBlaster
    SpywareBlaster will prevent spyware from being installed.
  • Install MVPS Hosts file
    This prevents your computer from connecting to harmful sites.
  • Use Firefox browser
    Firefox is faster, safer and better browser than Internet Explorer.
  • Keep your systen up-to-date
    Visit Windows Update regularly.
  • Keep your antivirus and firewall up-to-date
    Scan your computer regularly with your antivirus.
  • Read this article by TonyKlein
    So how did I get infected in the first place?
  • Stand Up and Be Counted !
    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.

Stay clean and be safe ;)
 
Thanks..

Hi Mr JAk3

The PC is running OK, and I will re-install soon as scheduled using the tips you have provided. Thanks for your help and thanks to all at Spybot.:present:
 
That's great news and you're very welcome :D:

As the problem appears to be resolved this topic has been archived.

If you need it re-opened please send a private message (pm) to a forum staff member and provide a link to the thread; this applies only to the original topic starter.

Glad we could help :2thumb:
 
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