Nasty TDSSKiller-Resistant Rootkit

My wife's laptop seems to have been infected with a fairly new and sophisticated TSSS Rootkit

Kaspersky's TSDDKiller can't get it.
It defeats Malwarebytes Anti-Malware and HitmanPro3.5

It is a IExplore and Firefox Hijacker and Google Chrome will not work.

GMER and DDS Logs follow. You folks seem to do some amazing work on this forum. THANKS!

GMER 1.0.15.15281 - http://www.gmer.net
Rootkit scan 2010-04-22 06:49:14
Windows 5.1.2600 Service Pack 3
Running: gmer.exe; Driver: C:\DOCUME~1\KATHLE~1\LOCALS~1\Temp\ugdcipow.sys


---- Kernel code sections - GMER 1.0.15 ----

.rsrc C:\WINDOWS\system32\DRIVERS\i8042prt.sys entry point in ".rsrc" section [0xF7788194]

---- User code sections - GMER 1.0.15 ----

.text C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe[600] ntdll.dll!NtProtectVirtualMemory 7C90D6EE 5 Bytes JMP 0099000A
.text C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe[600] ntdll.dll!NtWriteVirtualMemory 7C90DFAE 5 Bytes JMP 009A000A
.text C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe[600] ntdll.dll!KiUserExceptionDispatcher 7C90E47C 5 Bytes JMP 0098000C

---- Devices - GMER 1.0.15 ----

AttachedDevice \Driver\Kbdclass \Device\KeyboardClass0 SynTP.sys (Synaptics Touchpad Driver/Synaptics, Inc.)
AttachedDevice \Driver\Kbdclass \Device\KeyboardClass1 SynTP.sys (Synaptics Touchpad Driver/Synaptics, Inc.)

Device -> \Driver\atapi \Device\Harddisk0\DR0 86E43AC8

---- Files - GMER 1.0.15 ----

File C:\WINDOWS\system32\DRIVERS\i8042prt.sys suspicious modification
File C:\WINDOWS\system32\drivers\atapi.sys suspicious modification

---- EOF - GMER 1.0.15 ----

DDS (Ver_10-03-17.01) - NTFSx86
Run by Kathleen Dempsey at 7:23:28.21 on Thu 04/22/2010
Internet Explorer: 8.0.6001.18702 BrowserJavaVersion: 1.6.0_15
Microsoft Windows XP Professional 5.1.2600.3.1252.1.1033.18.1014.236 [GMT -4:00]

AV: AVG Anti-Virus Free *On-access scanning enabled* (Updated) {17DDD097-36FF-435F-9E1B-52D74245D6BF}

============== Running Processes ===============

C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost -k DcomLaunch
svchost.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe -k netsvcs
C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe -k WudfServiceGroup
C:\Program Files\Intel\Wireless\Bin\EvtEng.exe
C:\Program Files\Intel\Wireless\Bin\S24EvMon.exe
svchost.exe
svchost.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\spoolsv.exe
svchost.exe
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Apple\Mobile Device Support\bin\AppleMobileDeviceService.exe
C:\Program Files\Symantec\LiveUpdate\ALUSchedulerSvc.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\AVG\AVG8\avgwdsvc.exe
C:\Program Files\Bonjour\mDNSResponder.exe
C:\Program Files\TOSHIBA\ConfigFree\CFSvcs.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\DVDRAMSV.exe
C:\WINDOWS\eHome\ehRecvr.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\AVG\AVG8\avgrsx.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\AVG\AVG8\avgnsx.exe
C:\WINDOWS\eHome\ehSched.exe
C:\Program Files\Java\jre6\bin\jqs.exe
C:\Program Files\LeapFrog\LeapFrog Connect\CommandService.exe
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Symantec Shared\PIF\{B8E1DD85-8582-4c61-B58F-2F227FCA9A08}\PIFSvc.exe
C:\Program Files\Sony Ericsson\Sony Ericsson PC Suite\SupServ.exe
C:\Program Files\Intel\Wireless\Bin\RegSrvc.exe
svchost.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe -k imgsvc
c:\TOSHIBA\IVP\swupdate\swupdtmr.exe
C:\Program Files\TOSHIBA\TOSHIBA Applet\TAPPSRV.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\TODDSrv.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\AVG\AVG8\avgemc.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\fxssvc.exe
C:\Program Files\AVG\AVG8\avgcsrvx.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\dllhost.exe
C:\WINDOWS\Explorer.EXE
C:\Program Files\TOSHIBA\TOSHIBA Direct Disc Writer\ddwmon.exe
C:\WINDOWS\RTHDCPL.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\system32\igfxpers.exe
C:\WINDOWS\ehome\ehtray.exe
C:\Program Files\Synaptics\SynTP\SynTPEnh.exe
C:\WINDOWS\AGRSMMSG.exe
C:\Program Files\TOSHIBA\TOSHIBA Controls\TFncKy.exe
C:\Program Files\qualcomm\Eudora\Eudora.exe
C:\Program Files\Intel\Wireless\bin\ZCfgSvc.exe
C:\Program Files\Intel\Wireless\Bin\ifrmewrk.exe
C:\Program Files\Synaptics\SynTP\Toshiba.exe
C:\Program Files\TOSHIBA\ConfigFree\CFSServ.exe
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Symantec Shared\PIF\{B8E1DD85-8582-4c61-B58F-2F227FCA9A08}\PIFSvc.exe
C:\WINDOWS\eHome\ehmsas.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\AVG\AVG8\avgtray.exe
C:\Program Files\LeapFrog\LeapFrog Connect\Monitor.exe
C:\Program Files\QuickTime\QTTask.exe
C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunesHelper.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\ctfmon.exe
C:\Program Files\Sony Ericsson\Sony Ericsson PC Suite\SEPCSuite.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\TPSBattM.exe
C:\Program Files\Spybot - Search & Destroy\TeaTimer.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\RAMASST.exe
C:\Program Files\Intel\Wireless\Bin\Dot1XCfg.exe
C:\Program Files\iPod\bin\iPodService.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe -k HTTPFilter
C:\Program Files\Mozilla Firefox\firefox.exe
C:\Documents and Settings\Kathleen Dempsey\Desktop\dds.scr

============== Pseudo HJT Report ===============

uStart Page = hxxp://news.google.com/
uSearch Bar = hxxp://www.google.com/ie
uSearch Page = hxxp://www.google.com
uSearchMigratedDefaultURL = hxxp://www.google.com/search?q={searchTerms}&sourceid=ie7&rls=com.microsoft:en-US&ie=utf8&oe=utf8
uInternet Settings,ProxyOverride = *.local
uSearchAssistant = hxxp://www.google.com/ie
uSearchURL,(Default) = hxxp://www.google.com/keyword/%s
mSearchAssistant = hxxp://www.google.com/ie
uURLSearchHooks: Yahoo! Toolbar: {ef99bd32-c1fb-11d2-892f-0090271d4f88} - c:\program files\yahoo!\companion\installs\cpn\yt.dll
BHO: &Yahoo! Toolbar Helper: {02478d38-c3f9-4efb-9b51-7695eca05670} - c:\program files\yahoo!\companion\installs\cpn\yt.dll
BHO: Adobe PDF Reader Link Helper: {06849e9f-c8d7-4d59-b87d-784b7d6be0b3} - c:\program files\adobe\acrobat 7.0\activex\AcroIEHelper.dll
BHO: AVG Safe Search: {3ca2f312-6f6e-4b53-a66e-4e65e497c8c0} - c:\program files\avg\avg8\avgssie.dll
BHO: Spybot-S&D IE Protection: {53707962-6f74-2d53-2644-206d7942484f} - c:\program files\spybot - search & destroy\SDHelper.dll
BHO: Google Toolbar Helper: {aa58ed58-01dd-4d91-8333-cf10577473f7} - c:\program files\google\googletoolbar3.dll
BHO: Java™ Plug-In 2 SSV Helper: {dbc80044-a445-435b-bc74-9c25c1c588a9} - c:\program files\java\jre6\bin\jp2ssv.dll
BHO: JQSIEStartDetectorImpl Class: {e7e6f031-17ce-4c07-bc86-eabfe594f69c} - c:\program files\java\jre6\lib\deploy\jqs\ie\jqs_plugin.dll
BHO: SingleInstance Class: {fdad4da1-61a2-4fd8-9c17-86f7ac245081} - c:\program files\yahoo!\companion\installs\cpn\YTSingleInstance.dll
TB: &Google: {2318c2b1-4965-11d4-9b18-009027a5cd4f} - c:\program files\google\googletoolbar3.dll
TB: Yahoo! Toolbar: {ef99bd32-c1fb-11d2-892f-0090271d4f88} - c:\program files\yahoo!\companion\installs\cpn\yt.dll
EB: Real.com: {fe54fa40-d68c-11d2-98fa-00c0f0318afe} - c:\windows\system32\Shdocvw.dll
uRun: [ctfmon.exe] c:\windows\system32\ctfmon.exe
uRun: [Sony Ericsson PC Suite] "c:\program files\sony ericsson\sony ericsson pc suite\SEPCSuite.exe" /systray /nologon
uRun: [SpybotSD TeaTimer] c:\program files\spybot - search & destroy\TeaTimer.exe
uRun: [Google Update] "c:\documents and settings\kathleen dempsey\local settings\application data\google\update\GoogleUpdate.exe" /c
mRun: [SkyTel] SkyTel.EXE
mRun: [DDWMon] c:\program files\toshiba\toshiba direct disc writer\\ddwmon.exe
mRun: [RTHDCPL] RTHDCPL.EXE
mRun: [Alcmtr] ALCMTR.EXE
mRun: [igfxtray] c:\windows\system32\igfxtray.exe
mRun: [igfxhkcmd] c:\windows\system32\hkcmd.exe
mRun: [igfxpers] c:\windows\system32\igfxpers.exe
mRun: [ehTray] c:\windows\ehome\ehtray.exe
mRun: [SynTPEnh] c:\program files\synaptics\syntp\SynTPEnh.exe
mRun: [AGRSMMSG] AGRSMMSG.exe
mRun: [TPSMain] TPSMain.exe
mRun: [TFncKy] TFncKy.exe
mRun: [IntelZeroConfig] "c:\program files\intel\wireless\bin\ZCfgSvc.exe"
mRun: [IntelWireless] "c:\program files\intel\wireless\bin\ifrmewrk.exe" /tf Intel PROSet/Wireless
mRun: [CFSServ.exe] CFSServ.exe -NoClient
mRun: [Symantec PIF AlertEng] "c:\program files\common files\symantec shared\pif\{b8e1dd85-8582-4c61-b58f-2f227fca9a08}\pifsvc.exe" /a /m "c:\program files\common files\symantec shared\pif\{b8e1dd85-8582-4c61-b58f-2f227fca9a08}\AlertEng.dll"
mRun: [AVG8_TRAY] c:\progra~1\avg\avg8\avgtray.exe
mRun: [Monitor] "c:\program files\leapfrog\leapfrog connect\Monitor.exe"
mRun: [QuickTime Task] "c:\program files\quicktime\QTTask.exe" -atboottime
mRun: [iTunesHelper] "c:\program files\itunes\iTunesHelper.exe"
mRun: [HitmanPro35] "c:\program files\hitman pro 3.5\HitmanPro35.exe" /scan:boot
StartupFolder: c:\docume~1\alluse~1\startm~1\programs\startup\micros~1.lnk - c:\program files\microsoft office\office\OSA9.EXE
StartupFolder: c:\docume~1\alluse~1\startm~1\programs\startup\ramasst.lnk - c:\windows\system32\RAMASST.exe
IE: Add to Google Photos Screensa&ver - c:\windows\system32\GPhotos.scr/200
IE: E&xport to Microsoft Excel - c:\progra~1\micros~2\office11\EXCEL.EXE/3000
IE: {e2e2dd38-d088-4134-82b7-f2ba38496583} - %windir%\Network Diagnostic\xpnetdiag.exe
IE: {FB5F1910-F110-11d2-BB9E-00C04F795683} - c:\program files\messenger\msmsgs.exe
IE: {92780B25-18CC-41C8-B9BE-3C9C571A8263} - {FF059E31-CC5A-4E2E-BF3B-96E929D65503} - c:\progra~1\micros~2\office11\REFIEBAR.DLL
IE: {CD67F990-D8E9-11d2-98FE-00C0F0318AFE} - {FE54FA40-D68C-11d2-98FA-00C0F0318AFE} - c:\windows\system32\Shdocvw.dll
IE: {DFB852A3-47F8-48C4-A200-58CAB36FD2A2} - {53707962-6F74-2D53-2644-206D7942484F} - c:\program files\spybot - search & destroy\SDHelper.dll
DPF: {0EB0E74A-2A76-4AB3-A7FB-9BD8C29F7F75} - hxxp://www.kaspersky.com/kos/eng/partner/us/kavwebscan_unicode.cab
DPF: {166B1BCA-3F9C-11CF-8075-444553540000} - hxxp://fpdownload.macromedia.com/get/shockwave/cabs/director/sw.cab
DPF: {233C1507-6A77-46A4-9443-F871F945D258} - hxxp://fpdownload.macromedia.com/get/shockwave/cabs/director/sw.cab
DPF: {7530BFB8-7293-4D34-9923-61A11451AFC5} - hxxp://download.eset.com/special/eos/OnlineScanner.cab
DPF: {8AD9C840-044E-11D1-B3E9-00805F499D93} - hxxp://java.sun.com/update/1.6.0/jinstall-1_6_0_15-windows-i586.cab
DPF: {8FFBE65D-2C9C-4669-84BD-5829DC0B603C} - hxxp://fpdownload.macromedia.com/get/flashplayer/current/ultrashim.cab
DPF: {9600F64D-755F-11D4-A47F-0001023E6D5A} - hxxp://web1.shutterfly.com/downloads/Uploader.cab
DPF: {A90A5822-F108-45AD-8482-9BC8B12DD539} - hxxp://www.crucial.com/controls/cpcScanner.cab
DPF: {C7DB51B4-BCF7-4923-8874-7F1A0DC92277} - hxxp://office.microsoft.com/officeupdate/content/opuc4.cab
DPF: {CAFEEFAC-0015-0000-0006-ABCDEFFEDCBA} - hxxp://java.sun.com/update/1.5.0/jinstall-1_5_0_06-windows-i586.cab
DPF: {CAFEEFAC-0015-0000-0011-ABCDEFFEDCBA} - hxxp://java.sun.com/update/1.5.0/jinstall-1_5_0_11-windows-i586.cab
DPF: {CAFEEFAC-0016-0000-0002-ABCDEFFEDCBA} - hxxp://java.sun.com/update/1.6.0/jinstall-1_6_0_02-windows-i586.cab
DPF: {CAFEEFAC-0016-0000-0003-ABCDEFFEDCBA} - hxxp://java.sun.com/update/1.6.0/jinstall-1_6_0_03-windows-i586.cab
DPF: {CAFEEFAC-0016-0000-0007-ABCDEFFEDCBA} - hxxp://java.sun.com/update/1.6.0/jinstall-1_6_0_07-windows-i586.cab
DPF: {CAFEEFAC-0016-0000-0015-ABCDEFFEDCBA} - hxxp://java.sun.com/update/1.6.0/jinstall-1_6_0_15-windows-i586.cab
DPF: {CAFEEFAC-FFFF-FFFF-FFFF-ABCDEFFEDCBA} - hxxp://java.sun.com/update/1.6.0/jinstall-1_6_0_15-windows-i586.cab
DPF: {D27CDB6E-AE6D-11CF-96B8-444553540000} - hxxp://fpdownload.macromedia.com/get/flashplayer/current/swflash.cab
Handler: linkscanner - {F274614C-63F8-47D5-A4D1-FBDDE494F8D1} - c:\program files\avg\avg8\avgpp.dll
Notify: avgrsstarter - avgrsstx.dll
Notify: igfxcui - igfxdev.dll
SSODL: WPDShServiceObj - {AAA288BA-9A4C-45B0-95D7-94D524869DB5} - c:\windows\system32\WPDShServiceObj.dll

================= FIREFOX ===================

FF - ProfilePath - c:\docume~1\kathle~1\applic~1\mozilla\firefox\profiles\zbpj3yea.default\
FF - prefs.js: browser.startup.homepage - hxxp://us.f606.mail.yahoo.com/ym/login?.rand=c2tpeaqtdlk1l
FF - component: c:\program files\avg\avg8\firefox\components\avgssff.dll
FF - plugin: c:\documents and settings\kathleen dempsey\local settings\application data\google\update\1.2.183.23\npGoogleOneClick8.dll
FF - plugin: c:\program files\google\google earth\plugin\npgeplugin.dll
FF - plugin: c:\program files\google\picasa3\npPicasa3.dll
FF - plugin: c:\program files\google\update\1.2.141.5\npGoogleOneClick7.dll
FF - plugin: c:\program files\google\update\1.2.145.5\npGoogleOneClick8.dll
FF - plugin: c:\program files\google\update\1.2.183.13\npGoogleOneClick8.dll
FF - plugin: c:\program files\google\update\1.2.183.23\npGoogleOneClick8.dll
FF - plugin: c:\program files\google\update\1.2.183.7\npGoogleOneClick8.dll
FF - plugin: c:\program files\viewpoint\viewpoint experience technology\npViewpoint.dll
FF - HiddenExtension: Microsoft .NET Framework Assistant: {20a82645-c095-46ed-80e3-08825760534b} - c:\windows\microsoft.net\framework\v3.5\windows presentation foundation\dotnetassistantextension\
FF - HiddenExtension: Java Console: No Registry Reference - c:\program files\mozilla firefox\extensions\{CAFEEFAC-0016-0000-0003-ABCDEFFEDCBA}
FF - HiddenExtension: Java Console: No Registry Reference - c:\program files\mozilla firefox\extensions\{CAFEEFAC-0016-0000-0007-ABCDEFFEDCBA}
FF - HiddenExtension: Java Console: No Registry Reference - c:\program files\mozilla firefox\extensions\{CAFEEFAC-0016-0000-0011-ABCDEFFEDCBA}
FF - HiddenExtension: Java Console: No Registry Reference - c:\program files\mozilla firefox\extensions\{CAFEEFAC-0016-0000-0013-ABCDEFFEDCBA}
FF - HiddenExtension: Java Console: No Registry Reference - c:\program files\mozilla firefox\extensions\{CAFEEFAC-0016-0000-0015-ABCDEFFEDCBA}

============= SERVICES / DRIVERS ===============

R1 AvgLdx86;AVG AVI Loader Driver x86;c:\windows\system32\drivers\avgldx86.sys [2008-4-30 335240]
R1 AvgMfx86;AVG On-access Scanner Minifilter Driver x86;c:\windows\system32\drivers\avgmfx86.sys [2008-4-30 27784]
R1 AvgTdiX;AVG8 Network Redirector;c:\windows\system32\drivers\avgtdix.sys [2008-4-30 108552]
R2 avg8emc;AVG8 E-mail Scanner;c:\progra~1\avg\avg8\avgemc.exe [2008-7-3 908056]
R2 avg8wd;AVG8 WatchDog;c:\progra~1\avg\avg8\avgwdsvc.exe [2008-7-3 297752]
R2 McrdSvc;Media Center Extender Service;c:\windows\ehome\mcrdsvc.exe [2005-8-5 99328]
R2 OMSI download service;Sony Ericsson OMSI download service;c:\program files\sony ericsson\sony ericsson pc suite\SupServ.exe [2009-11-1 90112]
R2 tdudf;TOSHIBA UDF File System Driver;c:\windows\system32\drivers\tdudf.sys [2006-6-28 98816]
R3 seehcri;Sony Ericsson seehcri Device Driver;c:\windows\system32\drivers\seehcri.sys [2009-11-1 27632]
S0 Cdr4vsd;Cdr4vsd; [x]
S2 gupdate1c98a29bb0494ca;Google Update Service (gupdate1c98a29bb0494ca);c:\program files\google\update\GoogleUpdate.exe [2009-2-8 133104]
S3 FlyUsb;FLY Fusion;c:\windows\system32\drivers\FlyUsb.sys [2008-12-25 18560]
S3 IO_Memory;IO_Memory;\??\c:\sysprep\drivers\ioport.sys --> c:\sysprep\drivers\ioport.sys [?]
S3 klmd21;klmd21;c:\windows\system32\drivers\klmd.sys --> c:\windows\system32\drivers\klmd.sys [?]
S3 MBAMSwissArmy;MBAMSwissArmy;c:\windows\system32\drivers\mbamswissarmy.sys [2010-4-20 38224]
S3 RTCore32;RTCore32;c:\program files\rmclock\RTCore32.sys [2009-12-1 4608]
S3 s0017bus;Sony Ericsson Device 0017 driver (WDM);c:\windows\system32\drivers\s0017bus.sys [2009-11-1 86824]
S3 s0017mdfl;Sony Ericsson Device 0017 USB WMC Modem Filter;c:\windows\system32\drivers\s0017mdfl.sys [2009-11-1 15016]
S3 s0017mdm;Sony Ericsson Device 0017 USB WMC Modem Driver;c:\windows\system32\drivers\s0017mdm.sys [2009-11-1 114600]
S3 s0017mgmt;Sony Ericsson Device 0017 USB WMC Device Management Drivers (WDM);c:\windows\system32\drivers\s0017mgmt.sys [2009-11-1 108328]
S3 s0017nd5;Sony Ericsson Device 0017 USB Ethernet Emulation SEMC0017 (NDIS);c:\windows\system32\drivers\s0017nd5.sys [2009-11-1 26024]
S3 s0017obex;Sony Ericsson Device 0017 USB WMC OBEX Interface;c:\windows\system32\drivers\s0017obex.sys [2009-11-1 104616]
S3 s0017unic;Sony Ericsson Device 0017 USB Ethernet Emulation SEMC0017 (WDM);c:\windows\system32\drivers\s0017unic.sys [2009-11-1 109736]
S3 SVRPEDRV;SVRPEDRV;\??\c:\sysprep\pedrv.sys --> c:\sysprep\PEDrv.sys [?]

============== File Associations ===============

.txt=

=============== Created Last 30 ================

2010-04-22 11:22:41 0 ----a-w- c:\documents and settings\kathleen dempsey\defogger_reenable
2010-04-21 17:02:10 96512 ----a-w- c:\windows\system32\drivers\tsk5.tmp
2010-04-21 15:18:06 96512 ----a-w- c:\windows\system32\drivers\tsk4.tmp
2010-04-21 03:46:19 15944 ----a-w- c:\windows\system32\drivers\hitmanpro35.sys
2010-04-21 03:46:03 0 d-----w- c:\docume~1\alluse~1\applic~1\Hitman Pro
2010-04-21 03:45:54 0 d-----w- c:\program files\Hitman Pro 3.5
2010-04-21 03:20:08 36488 ----a-w- c:\windows\system32\drivers\klmdb.sys
2010-04-21 03:20:07 96512 ----a-w- c:\windows\system32\drivers\tsk3.tmp
2010-04-21 01:24:45 0 d-----w- c:\docume~1\kathle~1\applic~1\Malwarebytes
2010-04-21 01:24:23 38224 ----a-w- c:\windows\system32\drivers\mbamswissarmy.sys
2010-04-21 01:24:21 0 d-----w- c:\docume~1\alluse~1\applic~1\Malwarebytes
2010-04-21 01:24:20 20824 ----a-w- c:\windows\system32\drivers\mbam.sys
2010-04-21 01:24:20 0 d-----w- c:\program files\Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware
2010-04-21 00:44:16 0 d-----w- c:\program files\ESET

==================== Find3M ====================

2010-04-21 02:59:08 96512 ----a-w- c:\windows\system32\drivers\atapi.sys
2010-03-10 06:15:52 420352 ----a-w- c:\windows\system32\vbscript.dll
2010-02-25 06:24:37 916480 ----a-w- c:\windows\system32\wininet.dll
2010-02-24 13:11:07 455680 ----a-w- c:\windows\system32\drivers\mrxsmb.sys
2010-02-19 23:47:50 3604480 ----a-w- c:\windows\system32\GPhotos.scr
2010-02-16 14:08:49 2146304 ----a-w- c:\windows\system32\ntoskrnl.exe
2010-02-16 13:25:04 2024448 ----a-w- c:\windows\system32\ntkrnlpa.exe
2010-02-12 04:33:11 100864 ----a-w- c:\windows\system32\6to4svc.dll
2008-09-07 11:38:39 32768 --sha-w- c:\windows\system32\config\systemprofile\local settings\history\history.ie5\mshist012008090720080908\index.dat

============= FINISH: 7:25:43.21 ===============

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m0le. Thank you for your response.

Based on the potential for threat from this rootkit, the difficulty in removal, and also the fact that the old computer in question could really use a clean start, we opted to reformat the drive completely and start fresh.

However, there were a handful of files that we wanted to rescue from the computer. To do this, I ran the TDSSKiller to partially disable the rootkit, ran the computer in "safe mode" and transferred these data files to an external hard drive (USB). I then scanned the entire drive using another computer that is firewalled to the gills and the latest Kaspersky definitions. The scan found no infection.

My question then is, could this rootkit have made it onto that harddrive? Should I assume that the drive (and the other computer) are potentially compromised? Or am I safe to continue? The data files in question were MS Office documents and jpegs...

Thank you again for your help. -- Jonathan

Rootkits hook into system files in the operating system itself so transferring non-system files off that PC's harddrive is safe.

TDSSKiller would either have removed it or not and the removal of this rootkit has now become much easier so I'm sorry I didn't get to you earlier. However, what you have done is safe. The original PC could still be infected though.

Please post the TDSSKiller log if you still have it so I can take a look.

I'm actually excited to take this old bloatware filled computer and try to thin it down, so no apologies required.

Thank you for your reassurances, I assumed that I was safe but this particular rootkit seemed kind of nasty at the time so I didn't want to take any chances.

I'm sorry I do not have the TDSSKiller log anymore.

-- Jonathan

Okay.

Is there anything else you want to ask before I close the topic?

Sure, while you're here,

This was an older computer so I had let the anti virus go to some degree. On top of that, I believe the firewall had been left off after trying to solve an Internet connectivity issue.

So now that I have a relatively clean box (still removing the Toshiba "bloatware" they insist you reinstall upon recovery), how do you recommend that I protect this system? (My newer work machines have Kaspersky Internet Security)

Feel free to disregard this question and close this topic, however, as this likely belongs on a different forum.

Thanks so much! -- Jonathan

Here's some advice on how you can keep your PC clean

My recommendations are to run one antivirus (free-wise it must be Avast, any of the big ones are worth your money such as McAfee, AVG, ESET, Kaspersky...), one antispyware (Superantispyware is the current must) and also a third-party firewall (Comodo). Then also have on hand MBAM but keep it updated.


Update your AntiVirus Software

It is imperative that you update your Antivirus software at least once a week (Even more if you wish). If you do not update your antivirus software then it will not be able to catch any of the new variants that may come out. If you use a commercial antivirus program you must make sure you keep renewing your subscription. Otherwise, once your subscription runs out, you may not be able to update the programs virus definitions.


Make sure your applications have all of their updates

It is also possible for other programs on your computer to have security vulnerability that can allow malware to infect you. Therefore, 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.


Install an AntiSpyware Program

A highly recommended AntiSpyware program is SuperAntiSpyware. You can download the free Home Version. or the Pro version for a 15 day trial period.

Installing this or another recommended program will provide spyware & hijacker protection on your computer alongside your virus protection. You should scan your computer with an AntiSpyware program on a regular basis just as you would an antivirus software.


Finally, here's a treasure trove of antivirus, antimalware and antispyware resources


That's it, happy surfing!

Cheers.

m0le