SmitFraud

[amulroney]

Spybot S&D found smitfraud and it keeps coming back. I had some vundo viruses so I ran vundofix.

Here's the log file for that:
VundoFix V6.4.1

Checking Java version...

Java version is 1.4.2.3
Old versions of java are exploitable and should be removed.

Scan started at 1:44:11 PM 5/23/2007

Listing files found while scanning....

C:\WINDOWS\system32\bxannril.ini
C:\WINDOWS\system32\csdsgkxx.dll
C:\WINDOWS\system32\lirnnaxb.dll
C:\WINDOWS\system32\mpqss.bak1
C:\WINDOWS\system32\mpqss.bak2
C:\WINDOWS\system32\mpqss.ini
C:\WINDOWS\system32\nyrhoxbs.ini
C:\WINDOWS\system32\sbxohryn.dll
C:\WINDOWS\system32\ssqpm.dll
C:\WINDOWS\system32\uabvvxlm.dll
C:\WINDOWS\system32\vtusssq.dll
C:\WINDOWS\system32\xxkgsdsc.ini
C:\WINDOWS\system32\yltkxyhr.dll

Beginning removal...

Attempting to delete C:\WINDOWS\system32\bxannril.ini
C:\WINDOWS\system32\bxannril.ini Has been deleted!

Attempting to delete C:\WINDOWS\system32\csdsgkxx.dll
C:\WINDOWS\system32\csdsgkxx.dll Has been deleted!

Attempting to delete C:\WINDOWS\system32\lirnnaxb.dll
C:\WINDOWS\system32\lirnnaxb.dll Has been deleted!

Attempting to delete C:\WINDOWS\system32\mpqss.bak1
C:\WINDOWS\system32\mpqss.bak1 Has been deleted!

Attempting to delete C:\WINDOWS\system32\mpqss.bak2
C:\WINDOWS\system32\mpqss.bak2 Has been deleted!

Attempting to delete C:\WINDOWS\system32\mpqss.ini
C:\WINDOWS\system32\mpqss.ini Has been deleted!

Attempting to delete C:\WINDOWS\system32\nyrhoxbs.ini
C:\WINDOWS\system32\nyrhoxbs.ini Has been deleted!

Attempting to delete C:\WINDOWS\system32\sbxohryn.dll
C:\WINDOWS\system32\sbxohryn.dll Has been deleted!

Attempting to delete C:\WINDOWS\system32\ssqpm.dll
C:\WINDOWS\system32\ssqpm.dll Has been deleted!

Attempting to delete C:\WINDOWS\system32\vtusssq.dll
C:\WINDOWS\system32\vtusssq.dll Has been deleted!

Attempting to delete C:\WINDOWS\system32\xxkgsdsc.ini
C:\WINDOWS\system32\xxkgsdsc.ini Has been deleted!

Performing Repairs to the registry.
Done!


I ran HiJackThis after to double check.

I got this:
Logfile of Trend Micro HijackThis v2.0.0 (BETA)
Scan saved at 11:36:15 PM, on 5/23/2007
Platform: Windows XP SP2 (WinNT 5.01.2600)
Boot mode: Safe mode

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:\Documents and Settings\Ron\Desktop\HiJackThis_v2.exe

O2 - BHO: (no name) - {E5E4D79D-2E6F-4156-82AA-F9101C3B6760} - C:\WINDOWS\system32\ssqpm.dll (file missing)
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [NvCplDaemon] RUNDLL32.EXE C:\WINDOWS\system32\NvCpl.dll,NvStartup
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [ctfmon.exe] C:\WINDOWS\system32\ctfmon.exe
O10 - Unknown file in Winsock LSP: c:\windows\system32\nwprovau.dll
O23 - Service: Sentinel Protection Server (SentinelProtectionServer) - SafeNet, Inc - C:\Program Files\Common Files\SafeNet Sentinel\Sentinel Protection Server\WinNT\spnsrvnt.exe
O23 - Service: NTRU Hybrid TSS v2.0.7 TCS (tcsd_win32.exe) - Unknown owner - C:\Program Files\NTRU Cryptosystems\NTRU Hybrid TSS v2.0.7\bin\tcsd_win32.exe

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End of file - 1151 bytes


I still got a virus pop up last night but I closed down. I am not getting the virus pop up this morning (I use PC-cillin) but I ran virus scan this morning.

The log I got was this:
PC-cillin 2003 Log List
"Time","Event","Source Type","Virus Name","File Name","First Action","Second Action"
"00:48","Real-time Scan","File","TROJ_VUNDO.ACK","C:\System Volume Information\_restore{46DE8921-1D39-44D2-A9E9-64119261F211}\RP174\A0039878.dll","Clean Fail","Quarantine Success"
"08:56","Manual Scan","File","TROJ_VUNDO.ACW","C:\VundoFix Backups\csdsgkxx.dll.bad","Clean Fail","Quarantine Success"

Doesn't seem to leave the system, any suggestions?

 

[Blade81]

Hi

Could you post hjt log taken in normal mode, please? Does Spybot still find Smitfraud? If it does you should post Spybot log too.

 

[amulroney]

Most Recent Spybot Scan:

--- Report generated: 2007-05-25 12:59 ---
AdRevolver: Tracking cookie (Firefox: default) (Cookie, nothing done)
AdRevolver: Tracking cookie (Firefox: default) (Cookie, nothing done)
AdRevolver: Tracking cookie (Firefox: default) (Cookie, nothing done)
Advertising.com: Tracking cookie (Firefox: default) (Cookie, nothing done)
Advertising.com: Tracking cookie (Firefox: default) (Cookie, nothing done)
Advertising.com: Tracking cookie (Firefox: default) (Cookie, nothing done)
Advertising.com: Tracking cookie (Firefox: default) (Cookie, nothing done)
Advertising.com: Tracking cookie (Firefox: default) (Cookie, nothing done)
MediaPlex: Tracking cookie (Firefox: default) (Cookie, nothing done)
MediaPlex: Tracking cookie (Firefox: default) (Cookie, nothing done)
Avenue A, Inc.: Tracking cookie (Firefox: default) (Cookie, nothing done)
CasaleMedia: Tracking cookie (Firefox: default) (Cookie, nothing done)
CasaleMedia: Tracking cookie (Firefox: default) (Cookie, nothing done)
CasaleMedia: Tracking cookie (Firefox: default) (Cookie, nothing done)
CasaleMedia: Tracking cookie (Firefox: default) (Cookie, nothing done)
CasaleMedia: Tracking cookie (Firefox: default) (Cookie, nothing done)
CasaleMedia: Tracking cookie (Firefox: default) (Cookie, nothing done)
DoubleClick: Tracking cookie (Firefox: default) (Cookie, nothing done)
MediaPlex: Tracking cookie (Firefox: default) (Cookie, nothing done)
MediaPlex: Tracking cookie (Firefox: default) (Cookie, nothing done)
FastClick: Tracking cookie (Firefox: default) (Cookie, nothing done)
FastClick: Tracking cookie (Firefox: default) (Cookie, nothing done)
FastClick: Tracking cookie (Firefox: default) (Cookie, nothing done)
HitBox: Tracking cookie (Firefox: default) (Cookie, nothing done)
HitBox: Tracking cookie (Firefox: default) (Cookie, nothing done)
MediaPlex: Tracking cookie (Firefox: default) (Cookie, nothing done)
HitBox: Tracking cookie (Firefox: default) (Cookie, nothing done)
Statcounter: Tracking cookie (Firefox: default) (Cookie, nothing done)
Statcounter: Tracking cookie (Firefox: default) (Cookie, nothing done)
Zedo: Tracking cookie (Firefox: default) (Cookie, nothing done)
Zedo: Tracking cookie (Firefox: default) (Cookie, nothing done)
Zedo: Tracking cookie (Firefox: default) (Cookie, nothing done)
Zedo: Tracking cookie (Firefox: default) (Cookie, nothing done)
Zedo: Tracking cookie (Firefox: default) (Cookie, nothing done)
BlackCore: Tracking cookie (Firefox: default) (Cookie, nothing done)
CoreMetrics: Tracking cookie (Firefox: default) (Cookie, nothing done)
AdRevolver: Tracking cookie (Firefox: default) (Cookie, nothing done)
AdRevolver: Tracking cookie (Firefox: default) (Cookie, nothing done)
AdRevolver: Tracking cookie (Firefox: default) (Cookie, nothing done)
WebTrends live: Tracking cookie (Firefox: default) (Cookie, nothing done)
--- Spybot - Search & Destroy version: 1.4 (build: 20050523) ---
2005-05-31 blindman.exe (1.0.0.1)
2005-05-31 SpybotSD.exe (1.4.0.3)
2005-05-31 TeaTimer.exe (1.4.0.2)
2007-05-18 unins000.exe (51.41.0.0)
2005-05-31 Update.exe (1.4.0.0)
2007-04-18 advcheck.dll (1.5.1.0)
2005-05-31 aports.dll (2.1.0.0)
2005-05-31 borlndmm.dll (7.0.4.453)
2005-05-31 delphimm.dll (7.0.4.453)
2005-05-31 SDHelper.dll (1.4.0.0)
2007-01-02 Tools.dll (2.0.1.0)
2005-05-31 UnzDll.dll (1.73.1.1)
2005-05-31 ZipDll.dll (1.73.2.0)
2007-05-16 Includes\Cookies.sbi (*)
2006-12-08 Includes\Dialer.sbi (*)
2007-05-16 Includes\DialerC.sbi (*)
2007-04-04 Includes\Hijackers.sbi (*)
2007-05-16 Includes\HijackersC.sbi (*)
2006-10-27 Includes\Keyloggers.sbi (*)
2007-05-16 Includes\KeyloggersC.sbi (*)
2007-05-16 Includes\Malware.sbi (*)
2007-05-16 Includes\MalwareC.sbi (*)
2007-03-21 Includes\PUPS.sbi (*)
2007-05-16 Includes\PUPSC.sbi (*)
2007-05-16 Includes\Revision.sbi (*)
2006-12-08 Includes\Security.sbi (*)
2007-05-16 Includes\SecurityC.sbi (*)
2007-05-16 Includes\Spybots.sbi (*)
2007-05-16 Includes\SpybotsC.sbi (*)
2005-02-17 Includes\Tracks.uti
2007-05-16 Includes\Trojans.sbi (*)
2007-05-16 Includes\TrojansC.sbi (*)

Most Recent PC-Cilin log:
PC-cillin 2003 Log List
"Time","Event","Source Type","Virus Name","File Name","First Action","Second Action"
"12:48","Real-time Scan","File","TROJ_DLOADER.KGX","C:\WINDOWS\system32\smpi1\lib06.exe","Clean Fail","Quarantine Success"
"12:48","Real-time Scan","File","TROJ_BHO.FD","C:\WINDOWS\system32\smpi1\lib67.exe","Clean Fail","Quarantine Success"

Most Recent HiJackThis Log (in normal mode):
Logfile of Trend Micro HijackThis v2.0.0 (BETA)
Scan saved at 2:00:26 PM, on 5/25/2007
Platform: Windows XP SP2 (WinNT 5.01.2600)
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\svchost.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\WLTRYSVC.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\System32\bcmwltry.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\spoolsv.exe
C:\WINDOWS\Explorer.EXE
C:\Program Files\Dell\QuickSet\Quickset.exe
C:\Program Files\Apoint\Apoint.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\ctfmon.exe
C:\Program Files\Apoint\HidFind.exe
C:\Program Files\Apoint\Apntex.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\nvsvc32.exe
C:\Program Files\SolidWorks\COSMOS\FloWorks\binCFW\StandAloneSlv.exe
C:\Program Files\Common Files\SafeNet Sentinel\Sentinel Protection Server\WinNT\spnsrvnt.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe
C:\Program Files\NTRU Cryptosystems\NTRU Hybrid TSS v2.0.7\bin\tcsd_win32.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\wuauclt.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\wscntfy.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe
C:\Program Files\Mozilla Thunderbird\thunderbird.exe
C:\Program Files\Mozilla Firefox\firefox.exe
C:\Program Files\SolidWorks\SLDWORKS.exe
C:\DOCUME~1\Ron\LOCALS~1\Temp\SolidWorksLicTemp.0001
C:\Program Files\Trend Micro\PC-cillin 2003\Tmntsrv.exe
C:\Program Files\Trend Micro\PC-cillin 2003\tmproxy.exe
C:\Program Files\Trend Micro\PC-cillin 2003\PCCCLIENT.EXE
C:\Program Files\Trend Micro\PC-cillin 2003\PCCGUIDE.EXE
C:\Program Files\Trend Micro\PC-cillin 2003\POP3TRAP.EXE
C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunes.exe
C:\Program Files\iPod\bin\iPodService.exe
C:\Program Files\Adobe\Acrobat 5.0\Acrobat\Acrobat.exe
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Adobe\Web\AOM.exe
C:\Documents and Settings\Ron\Desktop\HiJackThis_v2.exe

O2 - BHO: (no name) - {E5E4D79D-2E6F-4156-82AA-F9101C3B6760} - C:\WINDOWS\system32\ssqpm.dll (file missing)
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [NvCplDaemon] RUNDLL32.EXE C:\WINDOWS\system32\NvCpl.dll,NvStartup
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [ctfmon.exe] C:\WINDOWS\system32\ctfmon.exe
O10 - Unknown file in Winsock LSP: c:\windows\system32\nwprovau.dll
O23 - Service: iPod Service - Apple Inc. - C:\Program Files\iPod\bin\iPodService.exe
O23 - Service: Sentinel Protection Server (SentinelProtectionServer) - SafeNet, Inc - C:\Program Files\Common Files\SafeNet Sentinel\Sentinel Protection Server\WinNT\spnsrvnt.exe
O23 - Service: NTRU Hybrid TSS v2.0.7 TCS (tcsd_win32.exe) - Unknown owner - C:\Program Files\NTRU Cryptosystems\NTRU Hybrid TSS v2.0.7\bin\tcsd_win32.exe

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End of file - 2630 bytes


I'm still getting virus pop ups to be quarentined or whatever on occasion.

Thanks for all your help!

 

[Blade81]

Downloading needed applications
-------------------------------

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. Don't run AVG yet. Will do it a bit later.


Download ATF (Atribune Temp File) Cleaner© by Atribune to your desktop. Don't run ATF yet. Will do it a bit later.



Start hjt, click do a system scan only, check:
O2 - BHO: (no name) - {E5E4D79D-2E6F-4156-82AA-F9101C3B6760} - C:\WINDOWS\system32\ssqpm.dll (file missing)

Close browsers and other windows. Click fix checked.




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

Reboot into safe mode (press F8 before Windows' loading screen and select safe mode)



Running temp cleaner & AVG Anti-Spyware
---------------------------------------



Double-click ATF Cleaner.exe to open it

Under Main choose:
Windows Temp
Current User Temp
All Users Temp
Cookies
Temporary Internet Files
Prefetch
Java Cache
*The other boxes are optional*
Then click the Empty Selected button.

Firefox:
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.

Opera:
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)
    
    
• 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.


Post AVG Anti-Spyware log & a fresh HJT log.

 

[amulroney]

AVG Report:

---------------------------------------------------------
AVG Anti-Spyware - Scan Report
---------------------------------------------------------

+ Created at: 11:06:07 AM 5/26/2007

+ Scan result:



C:\WINDOWS\system32\smpi1\lb66.exe/IUCMORE.DLL -> Adware.Ucmore : Cleaned with backup (quarantined).
C:\WINDOWS\system32\smpi1\lb66.exe/UCMTSAIE.DLL -> Adware.Ucmore : Cleaned with backup (quarantined).
C:\WINDOWS\system32\smpi1\lb66.exe/empty_00000001 -> Adware.Ucmore : Cleaned with backup (quarantined).
C:\System Volume Information\_restore{46DE8921-1D39-44D2-A9E9-64119261F211}\RP177\A0041074.exe -> Adware.ZQuest : Cleaned with backup (quarantined).
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Yazzle1281OinAdmin.exe -> Downloader.PurityScan.eg : Cleaned with backup (quarantined).
C:\WINDOWS\system32\smpi1\lb5.exe -> Trojan.Agent : Cleaned with backup (quarantined).


::Report end


HJT Report:
Logfile of Trend Micro HijackThis v2.0.0 (BETA)
Scan saved at 5:00:23 PM, on 5/28/2007
Platform: Windows XP SP2 (WinNT 5.01.2600)
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\svchost.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\WLTRYSVC.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\System32\bcmwltry.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\spoolsv.exe
C:\WINDOWS\Explorer.EXE
C:\Program Files\Dell\QuickSet\Quickset.exe
C:\Program Files\Trend Micro\PC-cillin 2003\pccguide.exe
C:\Program Files\Grisoft\AVG Anti-Spyware 7.5\guard.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\nvsvc32.exe
C:\Program Files\SolidWorks\COSMOS\FloWorks\binCFW\StandAloneSlv.exe
C:\Program Files\Common Files\SafeNet Sentinel\Sentinel Protection Server\WinNT\spnsrvnt.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe
C:\Program Files\NTRU Cryptosystems\NTRU Hybrid TSS v2.0.7\bin\tcsd_win32.exe
C:\Program Files\Trend Micro\PC-cillin 2003\Tmntsrv.exe
C:\Program Files\Trend Micro\PC-cillin 2003\tmproxy.exe
C:\Program Files\Trend Micro\PC-cillin 2003\PCCClient.exe
C:\Program Files\Trend Micro\PC-cillin 2003\Pop3trap.exe
C:\Program Files\Apoint\Apoint.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\ctfmon.exe
C:\Program Files\Apoint\HidFind.exe
C:\Program Files\Apoint\Apntex.exe
C:\Program Files\Mozilla Firefox\firefox.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\wscntfy.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\wuauclt.exe
C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunes.exe
C:\Program Files\iPod\bin\iPodService.exe
C:\Documents and Settings\Ron\Desktop\HiJackThis_v2.exe

O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [NvCplDaemon] RUNDLL32.EXE C:\WINDOWS\system32\NvCpl.dll,NvStartup
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [ctfmon.exe] C:\WINDOWS\system32\ctfmon.exe
O10 - Unknown file in Winsock LSP: c:\windows\system32\nwprovau.dll
O23 - Service: AVG Anti-Spyware Guard - Anti-Malware Development a.s. - C:\Program Files\Grisoft\AVG Anti-Spyware 7.5\guard.exe
O23 - Service: iPod Service - Apple Inc. - C:\Program Files\iPod\bin\iPodService.exe
O23 - Service: Sentinel Protection Server (SentinelProtectionServer) - SafeNet, Inc - C:\Program Files\Common Files\SafeNet Sentinel\Sentinel Protection Server\WinNT\spnsrvnt.exe
O23 - Service: NTRU Hybrid TSS v2.0.7 TCS (tcsd_win32.exe) - Unknown owner - C:\Program Files\NTRU Cryptosystems\NTRU Hybrid TSS v2.0.7\bin\tcsd_win32.exe

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End of file - 2452 bytes


Thank you for your continuing help and support, I feel my computer speeding up (could be mental though)

 

[Blade81]

Well congrats, it appears your system is all clean Are you still noticing any problems? If not, it's time to secure your system to prevent against further intrusions.


THESE STEPS ARE VERY IMPORTANT

Let's reset system restore
Reset and Re-enable your System Restore to remove infected files that have been backed up by Windows. The files in System Restore are protected to prevent any programs changing those files. This is the only way to clean these files: You will lose all previous restore points which are likely to be infected. Please note you need Administrator Access to do clean the restore points.

1. Turn off System Restore.
On the Desktop, right-click My Computer.
Click Properties.
Click the System Restore tab.
Check Turn off System Restore.
Click Apply, and then click OK.

2. Reboot.

3. Turn ON System Restore.
On the Desktop, right-click My Computer.
Click Properties.
Click the System Restore tab.
UN-Check *Turn off System Restore*.
Click Apply, and then click OK.
NOTE: only do this ONCE,NOT on a regular basis


UPDATING WINDOWS AND INTERNET EXPLORER

IMPORTANT: You Need to Update Windows and Internet Explorer to protect your computer from the malware that is around on the Internet. Please go to the windows update site to get the critical updates.

If you are running Microsoft Office, or any portion thereof, go to the Microsoft's Office Update site and make sure you have at least all the critical updates installed (Free) Microsoft Office Update.


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.



The following are recommended third party programs that are designed to keep your computer clean. A link as well as a brief description is included with each item.

• Download Adaware
  Adaware is a free program. It scans for known spyware on your computer. These scans should be run at least once every two weeks. For more information, see this tutorial
  The program is available for download here
• Download Spybot
  Spybot is a scanner like adaware. It scans for spyware and other malicious programs. It is important to have both Adaware and Spybot on your computer because each program provides unique detection and pretection measures. Spybot has preventitive tools that stop programs from even installing on your computer.
  To see how to set this up as well as more spybot features, see here
  Spybot can be downloaded at this location
• Download SpywareBlaster
  Spyware blaster is a program that stops known malicious activex controls from installing on your computer. It works by changing settings in your registry. It makes "kill bits" in the registry, so that certain activex controls can't install.
  If you don't know what activex controls are, see here
  You can download SpywareBlaster here here
  SpywareBlaster tutorial
  
• Download iespyad
  It puts many bad webpages on your restricted zones list. This means that you can still view the "bad" webpages, but the webpages cannot do certain things (such as use javascripts and cookies).
  If you need help understanding how it works, there is a tutorial here
  Download it here
  
• hosts file:
  • Every version of windows has a hosts file as part of them.
  • In a very basic sense, they are used to locate webpages.
  • We can customize a hosts file so that it blocks certain webpages.
  • However, it can slow down certain computers.
  • This is why using a hosts file is optional!!
  Download it here. Make sure you read the instructions on how to install the hosts file. There is a good tutorial here
  If you decide to download the hosts file, the slowdown problems can usually be avoided by following these steps:
  1. [*]Click the start button (at the lower left hand corner of your screen) [*]Click run [*]In the dialog box, type services.msc [*]hit enter, then locate dns client [*]Highlight it, then double-click it. [*]On the dropdown box, change the setting from automatic to manual. [*]Click ok

Just a final reminder for you. I am trying to stress these two points.
UPDATE UPDATE UPDATE!!! Make sure you do this about every 1-2 weeks.
Make sure all of your security programs are up to date.
Run the spybot and adaware regularly. (Once or twice a week minimum.)
Visit Microsoft's Windows Update Site Frequently - It is important that you visit 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.


Stand up and be Counted.

NOW is the time you can start to hit back at the people who infected you.

Please take the time to go and complain - that forum has a topic for your infection which is Vundo please post as a reply, you do not need to register to do so (but you can if you wish). It will also have a list of other places you can go to to register your complaint, depending on the country you are resident in. Please read the topics and complain, it is only with such complaints to goverment or government agances that something will get done.

Once again, please post and tell me how things are going with your system... problems etc.

Have a great day,
Blade

 

[Blade81]

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