Ispynow, Assorted Problems, and DNS Spam Bombing

Ok, i've deleted the temporary java files as requested.

The computer seems to be functioning quite well, normally even. I've refrained from using it due to the warnings about the malware trying to reach outside, and because its not officially clean yet, but it seems to (from the very little i've used it) be working quite well

Hi Inane Cathode,

Step #1

Please navigate to: Start >> Run... and type Combofix /u and hit Enter. Thanks.

Step #2

Please download the OTCleanIt by OldTimer.

• Please double-click on "OTCleanIt.exe"
• Navigate to the following icon and click it:
• OTCleanIt might ask you to reboot. If it does so, please let it do so.

Note: after reboot, OTCleanIt and your other helper tools downloaded while cleaning your Pc, will be removed. So its oke if it is not there anymore ;) .

Step #3

Do another scan with Malwarebytes antimalware and Kaspersky Onlinescan. Make sure you update both programmes first. No need to post the logs if they come back clean. Just let me know that it came back clean or post the logs, if something is found .

Thanks!

Ran both malwarebytes and the kaspersy online scanner, both came back clean

Hi Inane Cathode,

unless you dont have any further questions, I d say we are done .

Please also have a look at the following links, giving some advice and suggestions for preventing future infections:

• So How did I get infected?
• Microsoft - 'Security at home'
• Miekies' prevention suggestions

I recommend you regularly visit the Windows Update Site!

• Lots of Hacking/Trojans use the methods found (plugged by the updates) that have not been stopped by people not updating.
• By updating your machine, you have one less headache!
• Update ALL Critical updates and any other Windows updates for services/programs that you use.
• If you wish, you can also use automatic updates. This is a good thing to have if you want to be up-to-date all the time, but can also be a bit of an annoyance due to its handling and the sizes of the updates. If you wish to turn on automatic updates then you will find here is a nice little article about turning on automatic updates.
• Note that it will download them for you, but you still have to actually click install.
• If you do not want to have automatic updates turned on, or are on dial-up, you can always download updates seperately at: http://windowsupdate.microsoft.com.

It is also a good idea to check for the latest versions of commonly installed applications that are regularly patched to fix vulnerabilities. You can check these by visiting Secunia Software Inspector and Calendar of Updates.

For a nice list of freeware programmes in all categories, please have a look at this thread with freeware products that are regarded as useful by the users of this forum: Commonly Used Freeware Replacements.

Another recommendation, is to download HostMan. It safeguards you with a regularly updated Hosts-file that blocks dangerous sites from opening. This adds another bit of safety while surfing the Internet. For installlation and setting up, follow these steps:

• Double-click the Downloaded installer and install the tool to a location of your choice
• Via the Startmenu, navigate to HostsMan and run the program.
  • Click "Hosts" in the menu
  • Click "Manage Updates" in the submenu
  • Out of the three, select atl east one of them (I have MVPS Host as my main one)
  • Click "Add Update." After that you will only need to click on the following button to retrieve updates:
    
• Click the X to exit the program.
• Note: If you were using a custom Hosts file you will need to replace any of those entries yourself.

Finally, and definitely the MOST IMPORTANT step, click on the following tutorial and follow each step listed there:

Simple and easy ways to keep your computer safe and secure on the Internet

Glad I was able to help and if there any other problems related to your computer please feel free to post them in the appropriate forum. Though we help people with spyware and viruses here at BC, we also help people with other computer problems! Do not forget to tell your friends about us!

Thanks so much for helping, saves me SO much time and effort reformatting and trying to find all the files i would have lost

you are welcome .