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[Sureshb]

I can't seem to nail down this virus that evades my virus scans and everything else. It hijacks any links when I click on Google, yahoo etc and sends me to spam-like sites I believe it's downloaded things as well, seeing that every once in a while I'll find a shortcut to casinofree2400.com that has appeared on my desktop out of nowhere. I can't open many of the websites like rediff.com, cricinfo.com. It says page cannot be displayed. Please help me resolve this problem ASAP as I have some office work to finish off..Early response is highly appreciated..Thanks

[boopme]

Hello, let's start with this scan.

Please download Malwarebytes Anti-Malware and save it to your desktop.

• Make sure you are connected to the Internet.
• Double-click on mbam-setup.exe to install the application.
• When the installation begins, follow the prompts and do not make any changes to default settings.
• When installation has finished, make sure you leave both of these checked:
  • Update Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware
  • Launch Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware
• Then click Finish.
• MBAM will automatically start and you will be asked to update the program before performing a scan. If an update is found, the program will automatically update itself. Press the OK button to close that box and continue. If you encounter any problems while downloading the updates, manually download them from here and just double-click on mbam-rules.exe to install.
• On the Scanner tab:
  • Make sure the "Perform Quick Scan" option is selected.
  • Then click on the Scan button.
• If asked to select the drives to scan, leave all the drives selected and click on the Start Scan button.
• The scan will begin and "Scan in progress" will show at the top. It may take some time to complete so please be patient.
• When the scan is finished, a message box will say "The scan completed successfully. Click 'Show Results' to display all objects found".
• Click OK to close the message box and continue with the removal process.
• Back at the main Scanner screen, click on the Show Results button to see a list of any malware that was found.
• Make sure that everything is checked, and click Remove Selected.
• When removal is completed, a log report will open in Notepad.
• The log is automatically saved and can be viewed by clicking the Logs tab in MBAM.
• Copy and paste the contents of that report in your next reply and exit MBAM.

Note: If MBAM encounters a file that is difficult to remove, you may be asked to reboot your computer so it can proceed with the disinfection process. Regardless if prompted to restart the computer or not, please do so immediately. Failure to reboot normally (not into safe mode) will prevent MBAM from removing all the malware. MBAM may make changes to your registry as part of its disinfection routine. If you're using other security programs that detect registry changes, they may alert you after scanning with MBAM. Please permit the program to allow the changes.

[Sureshb]

Thanks for your response..Here is the log

Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware 1.28
Database version: 1153
Windows 5.1.2600 Service Pack 2

9/14/2008 10:14:46 PM
mbam-log-2008-09-14 (22-14-46).txt

Scan type: Quick Scan
Objects scanned: 60102
Time elapsed: 4 minute(s), 43 second(s)

Memory Processes Infected: 0
Memory Modules Infected: 0
Registry Keys Infected: 6
Registry Values Infected: 3
Registry Data Items Infected: 3
Folders Infected: 0
Files Infected: 13

Memory Processes Infected:
(No malicious items detected)

Memory Modules Infected:
(No malicious items detected)

Registry Keys Infected:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\clbdriver (Trojan.Agent) -> Quarantined and deleted successfully.
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\tdssdata (Trojan.Agent) -> Quarantined and deleted successfully.
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\tdss (Trojan.Agent) -> Quarantined and deleted successfully.
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\contim (Trojan.Vundo) -> Quarantined and deleted successfully.
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\dslcnnct (Trojan.Vundo) -> Quarantined and deleted successfully.
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\IProxyProvider (Trojan.Vundo) -> Quarantined and deleted successfully.

Registry Values Infected:
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run\xrt_Shell (Trojan.Agent) -> Quarantined and deleted successfully.
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\xrt_options (Backdoor.Agent) -> Quarantined and deleted successfully.
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\xrt_id (Backdoor.Agent) -> Quarantined and deleted successfully.

Registry Data Items Infected:
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\scrfile\shell\open\command\ (Broken.OpenCommand) -> Bad: ("%1" %*) Good: ("%1" /S) -> Quarantined and deleted successfully.
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Winlogon\Userinit (Malware.Trace) -> Data: c:\windows\system32\ -> Quarantined and deleted successfully.
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Winlogon\Userinit (Malware.Trace) -> Data: system32\ -> Quarantined and deleted successfully.

Folders Infected:
(No malicious items detected)

Files Infected:
C:\WINDOWS\system32\ (Malware.Trace) -> Quarantined and deleted successfully.
C:\WINDOWS\system32\casino1.ico (Malware.Trace) -> Quarantined and deleted successfully.
C:\WINDOWS\system32\casino2.ico (Malware.Trace) -> Quarantined and deleted successfully.
C:\WINDOWS\system32\casino3.ico (Malware.Trace) -> Quarantined and deleted successfully.
C:\Documents and Settings\Suresh Bathula\xrt_dpyp.exe (Trojan.Agent) -> Quarantined and deleted successfully.
C:\WINDOWS\system32\tdssadw.dll (Trojan.Agent) -> Delete on reboot.
C:\WINDOWS\system32\tdssl.dll (Trojan.Agent) -> Delete on reboot.
C:\WINDOWS\system32\tdssmain.dll (Trojan.Agent) -> Delete on reboot.
C:\WINDOWS\system32\tdssinit.dll (Trojan.Agent) -> Delete on reboot.
C:\WINDOWS\system32\tdsslog.dll (Trojan.Agent) -> Delete on reboot.
C:\WINDOWS\system32\tdssservers.dat (Trojan.Agent) -> Delete on reboot.
C:\WINDOWS\system32\drivers\tdssserv.sys (Trojan.Agent) -> Delete on reboot.
C:\WINDOWS\pskt.ini (Trojan.Vundo) -> Quarantined and deleted successfully.

[boopme]

Hello, You needed to reboot to complet removal of some malware found. If you haven't,please do so.
You should update the MBAM and rescan.

Your scan also had revealed 2 Backdoor trojans.
This Trojan allows for its author to control a computer by using Internet Relay Chat (IRC). The Trojan can update itself by checking for newer versions on the Internet.

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. Even though the infection has been identified and quarantined all financial,password and account numbers that were stored on this PC should be considered stolen.

When Should I Format, How Should I Reinstall?

We will help you clean this PC but that would be a decision you have to make and there is no promise of future security without the format. Let us know how you wish to proceed.

[Sureshb]

Oh..you are scaring me. I have done everything what you said and whatever infections found where removed and my computer is
working fine now without any issues from day before yesterday. Do you think still some hidden virus would be there..Formating is a
big task as I have lot of critical office data in my system. Also on the safer side, I scanned it once again today and found some infection.
This is an office PC usually wherein I don't do any CC transactions except checking my personal emails. In that case what would you
recommend..I somehow want to avoid formatting if everything is fine. I'm sending you the log which i have just done..Please advice..

Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware 1.28
Database version: 1161
Windows 5.1.2600 Service Pack 2

9/16/2008 1:44:36 PM
mbam-log-2008-09-16 (13-44-36).txt

Scan type: Quick Scan
Objects scanned: 61020
Time elapsed: 11 minute(s), 51 second(s)

Memory Processes Infected: 0
Memory Modules Infected: 0
Registry Keys Infected: 0
Registry Values Infected: 0
Registry Data Items Infected: 0
Folders Infected: 0
Files Infected: 5

Memory Processes Infected:
(No malicious items detected)

Memory Modules Infected:
(No malicious items detected)

Registry Keys Infected:
(No malicious items detected)

Registry Values Infected:
(No malicious items detected)

Registry Data Items Infected:
(No malicious items detected)

Folders Infected:
(No malicious items detected)

Files Infected:
C:\WINDOWS\system32\tdsspopup.dll (Malware.Trace) -> Quarantined and deleted successfully.
C:\WINDOWS\system32\tdsspopup1.url (Malware.Trace) -> Quarantined and deleted successfully.
C:\WINDOWS\system32\tdsspopup2.url (Malware.Trace) -> Quarantined and deleted successfully.
C:\WINDOWS\system32\tdsspopup3.url (Malware.Trace) -> Quarantined and deleted successfully.
C:\WINDOWS\system32\a.exe (Trojan.Agent) -> Quarantined and deleted successfully.

[quietman7]

Rescan again with MBAM (Quick Scan) in normal mode and check all items found for removal. Don't forgot to reboot afterwards. Failure to reboot normally (not into safe mode) will prevent MBAM from removing all the malware. When done, click the Logs tab and copy/paste the contents of the new report in your next reply.

Your decision as to what action to take should be made by reading and asking yourself the questions presented in the "When should I re-format?" and What Do I Do? links I previously provided. As I already said, in some instances an infection may have caused so much damage to your system that it cannot be completely cleaned or repaired. Wiping your drive, reformatting, and performing a clean install of the OS removes everything and is the safest action but we cannot make that decision for you.

[Sureshb]

I haven't found anything this time...Here is the log

Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware 1.28
Database version: 1161
Windows 5.1.2600 Service Pack 2

9/16/2008 4:30:12 PM
mbam-log-2008-09-16 (16-30-12).txt

Scan type: Quick Scan
Objects scanned: 60535
Time elapsed: 10 minute(s), 46 second(s)

Memory Processes Infected: 0
Memory Modules Infected: 0
Registry Keys Infected: 0
Registry Values Infected: 0
Registry Data Items Infected: 0
Folders Infected: 0
Files Infected: 0

Memory Processes Infected:
(No malicious items detected)

Memory Modules Infected:
(No malicious items detected)

Registry Keys Infected:
(No malicious items detected)

Registry Values Infected:
(No malicious items detected)

Registry Data Items Infected:
(No malicious items detected)

Folders Infected:
(No malicious items detected)

Files Infected:
(No malicious items detected)

[quietman7]

How is your computer running now? Any more reports/signs of infection?

[Sureshb]

No issues. My computer is working fine. Just now I have scanned one more time. I haven't found any infection/virus.
Is there any chance of reoccurance? Thanks for your help.

[quietman7]

If there are no more problems or signs of infection, you should Create a New Restore Point to prevent possible reinfection from an old one. Some of the malware you picked up could have been saved in System Restore. Since this is a protected directory your tools cannot access to delete these files, they sometimes can reinfect your system if you accidentally use an old restore point. Setting a new restore point AFTER cleaning your system will help prevent this and enable your computer to "roll-back" to a clean working state.

The easiest and safest way to do this is:

• Go to Start > Programs > Accessories > System Tools and click "System Restore".
• Choose the radio button marked "Create a Restore Point" on the first screen then click "Next". Give the R.P. a name, then click "Create". The new point will be stamped with the current date and time. Keep a log of this so you can find it easily should you need to use System Restore.

• Then use Disk Cleanup to remove all but the most recently created Restore Point.
• Go to Start > Run and type: Cleanmgr
• Click "Ok"
• Disk Cleanup will scan your files for several minutes, then open.
• Click the "More Options" Tab.
• Click the "Clean up" button under System Restore.
• Click Ok. You will be prompted with "Are you sure you want to delete all but the most recent restore point?"
• Click Yes, then click Ok.
• Click Yes again when prompted with "Are you sure you want to perform these actions?"
• Disk Cleanup will remove the files and close automatically.

Tips to protect yourself against malware and reduce the potential for re-infection:
• "Simple and easy ways to keep your computer safe".
• "How did I get infected?, With steps so it does not happen again!".
• "Hardening Windows Security - Part 1 & Part 2".
• "IE Recommended Minimal Security Settings" - "How to Secure Your Web Browser".

• Avoid gaming sites, underground web pages, pirated software sites, and peer-to-peer (P2P) file sharing programs. They are a security risk which can make your computer susceptible to a smörgåsbord of malware infections, remote attacks, exposure of personal information, and identity theft. Many malicious worms and Trojans spread across P2P file sharing networks, gaming and underground sites. Users visiting such pages may see innocuous-looking banner ads containing code which can trigger pop-up ads and Flash ads that install viruses, Trojans and spyware. Ads are a target for hackers because they offer a stealthy way to distribute malware to a wide range of Internet users. The best way to reduce the risk of infection is to avoid these types of web sites and not use any P2P applications. Read P2P Software User Advisories and Risks of File-Sharing Technology.

[justgoaway]

Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware 1.31
Database version: 1565
Windows 6.0.6001 Service Pack 1

12/29/2008 3:43:51 AM
mbam-log-2008-12-29 (03-43-51).txt

Scan type: Quick Scan
Objects scanned: 42465
Time elapsed: 2 minute(s), 35 second(s)

Memory Processes Infected: 1
Memory Modules Infected: 0
Registry Keys Infected: 2
Registry Values Infected: 1
Registry Data Items Infected: 0
Folders Infected: 1
Files Infected: 4

Memory Processes Infected:
C:\ProgramData\1585448691\970184495.exe (Rogue.SystemSecurity) -> Unloaded process successfully.

Memory Modules Infected:
(No malicious items detected)

Registry Keys Infected:
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\gamevance.linker (Adware.BHO) -> Delete on reboot.
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\gamevance.linker.1 (Adware.BHO) -> Delete on reboot.

Registry Values Infected:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run\970184495 (Rogue.SystemSecurity) -> Delete on reboot.

Registry Data Items Infected:
(No malicious items detected)

Folders Infected:
C:\Users\gene\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\System Security (Rogue.SystemSecurity) -> Quarantined and deleted successfully.

Files Infected:
C:\ProgramData\1585448691\970184495.exe (Rogue.SystemSecurity) -> Delete on reboot.
C:\Users\gene\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\System Security\System Security.lnk (Rogue.SystemSecurity) -> Quarantined and deleted successfully.
C:\Windows\System32\MSVolume.dll (Fake.Dropped.Malware) -> Delete on reboot.
C:\Users\gene\Desktop\System Security.lnk (Rogue.SystemSecurity) -> Quarantined and deleted successfully.

[quietman7]

Welcome to BC justgoaway

If you have an issue or problem you would like to discuss, please start your own topic. Doing that will help to avoid the confusion that often occurs when trying to help two or more members at the same time in the same thread. Even if your problem is similar to the original poster's problem, the solution could be different based on the kind of hardware, software, system requirements, etc. you are using and the presence of other malware. Further, posting for assistance in someone else's topic is not considered proper forum etiquette.

Thanks for your cooperation.
The BC Staff