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Unread postby Shaba » November 8th, 2006, 2:31 pm

Hi

Kaspersky report cuts off, but I think that next one won't.

Boot in safe mode

Empty this folder:

C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\Symantec\Norton AntiVirus Corporate Edition\7.5\Quarantine\

Empty Recycle Bin

Reboot

Re-scan with kaspersky

Send:

- a fresh HijackThis log
- kaspersky report
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Unread postby DJ » November 9th, 2006, 5:57 am

Hi Shaba,

here's my new Kaspersky log and my HJT log.

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KASPERSKY ONLINE SCANNER REPORT
Friday, November 10, 2006 11:18:37 AM
Operating System: Microsoft Windows XP Professional, Service Pack 1 (Build 2600)
Kaspersky Online Scanner version: 5.0.83.0
Kaspersky Anti-Virus database last update: 9/11/2006
Kaspersky Anti-Virus database records: 239376
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Scan Settings:
Scan using the following antivirus database: extended
Scan Archives: true
Scan Mail Bases: true

Scan Target - My Computer:
C:\
D:\
E:\

Scan Statistics:
Total number of scanned objects: 36352
Number of viruses found: 8
Number of infected objects: 11 / 0
Number of suspicious objects: 0
Duration of the scan process: 00:38:24

Infected Object Name / Virus Name / Last Action
C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\McAfee\AntiSpyware\Data\masdata.dat Object is locked skipped
C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\McAfee\AntiSpyware\Data\masevents.dat Object is locked skipped
C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\Microsoft\Dr Watson\user.dmp Object is locked skipped
C:\Documents and Settings\Dieter\Cookies\index.dat Object is locked skipped
C:\Documents and Settings\Dieter\Desktop\SmitfraudFix\Reboot.exe Infected: not-a-virus:RiskTool.Win32.Reboot.f skipped
C:\Documents and Settings\Dieter\Local Settings\Application Data\Microsoft\Outlook\Outlook.pst/Personal Folders/Inbox/05 Aug 2004 23:00 from CitiBank:Important Account Notification [.rtf Infected: Trojan-Spy.HTML.Citifraud.ae skipped
C:\Documents and Settings\Dieter\Local Settings\Application Data\Microsoft\Outlook\Outlook.pst/Personal Folders/Inbox/06 Sep 2004 22:19 from Citi:CitiBank 0nline - CIient's DetaiIs C.rtf Infected: Trojan-Spy.HTML.Citifraud.ai skipped
C:\Documents and Settings\Dieter\Local Settings\Application Data\Microsoft\Outlook\Outlook.pst Mail MS Mail: infected - 2 skipped
C:\Documents and Settings\Dieter\Local Settings\Application Data\Microsoft\Windows\UsrClass.dat Object is locked skipped
C:\Documents and Settings\Dieter\Local Settings\Application Data\Microsoft\Windows\UsrClass.dat.LOG Object is locked skipped
C:\Documents and Settings\Dieter\Local Settings\History\History.IE5\index.dat Object is locked skipped
C:\Documents and Settings\Dieter\Local Settings\History\History.IE5\MSHist012006111020061111\index.dat Object is locked skipped
C:\Documents and Settings\Dieter\Local Settings\Temporary Internet Files\Content.IE5\index.dat Object is locked skipped
C:\Documents and Settings\Dieter\NTUSER.DAT Object is locked skipped
C:\Documents and Settings\Dieter\NTUSER.DAT.LOG Object is locked skipped
C:\Documents and Settings\LocalService\Cookies\index.dat Object is locked skipped
C:\Documents and Settings\LocalService\Local Settings\Application Data\Microsoft\Windows\UsrClass.dat Object is locked skipped
C:\Documents and Settings\LocalService\Local Settings\Application Data\Microsoft\Windows\UsrClass.dat.LOG Object is locked skipped
C:\Documents and Settings\LocalService\Local Settings\History\History.IE5\index.dat Object is locked skipped
C:\Documents and Settings\LocalService\Local Settings\Temporary Internet Files\Content.IE5\index.dat Object is locked skipped
C:\Documents and Settings\LocalService\NTUSER.DAT Object is locked skipped
C:\Documents and Settings\LocalService\ntuser.dat.LOG Object is locked skipped
C:\Documents and Settings\NetworkService\Local Settings\Application Data\Microsoft\Windows\UsrClass.dat Object is locked skipped
C:\Documents and Settings\NetworkService\Local Settings\Application Data\Microsoft\Windows\UsrClass.dat.LOG Object is locked skipped
C:\Documents and Settings\NetworkService\NTUSER.DAT Object is locked skipped
C:\Documents and Settings\NetworkService\ntuser.dat.LOG Object is locked skipped
C:\Program Files\Morpheus\morpheustoolbar.exe Infected: not-a-virus:AdWare.Win32.MyWebSearch skipped
C:\Program Files\Morpheus\mymorpheusToolbar.exe Infected: not-a-virus:AdWare.Win32.MyWebSearch skipped
C:\System Volume Information\_restore{74D5EBD6-5ABF-4198-8086-9559E2005152}\RP148\A0037872.dll Infected: Backdoor.Win32.ShBot.c skipped
C:\System Volume Information\_restore{74D5EBD6-5ABF-4198-8086-9559E2005152}\RP148\A0037873.dll Infected: Backdoor.Win32.ShBot.c skipped
C:\System Volume Information\_restore{74D5EBD6-5ABF-4198-8086-9559E2005152}\RP148\A0037874.exe Infected: not-a-virus:AdWare.Win32.Trymedia.b skipped
C:\System Volume Information\_restore{74D5EBD6-5ABF-4198-8086-9559E2005152}\RP148\A0038899.exe Infected: Trojan-Downloader.Win32.Agent.uj skipped
C:\System Volume Information\_restore{74D5EBD6-5ABF-4198-8086-9559E2005152}\RP149\change.log Object is locked skipped
C:\WINDOWS\$NtUninstallKB824141$\user32.dll Object is locked skipped
C:\WINDOWS\$NtUninstallKB824141$\win32k.sys Object is locked skipped
C:\WINDOWS\$NtUninstallKB826939$\accwiz.exe Object is locked skipped
C:\WINDOWS\$NtUninstallKB826939$\crypt32.dll Object is locked skipped
C:\WINDOWS\$NtUninstallKB826939$\cryptsvc.dll Object is locked skipped
C:\WINDOWS\$NtUninstallKB826939$\hh.exe Object is locked skipped
C:\WINDOWS\$NtUninstallKB826939$\hhctrl.ocx Object is locked skipped
C:\WINDOWS\$NtUninstallKB826939$\hhsetup.dll Object is locked skipped
C:\WINDOWS\$NtUninstallKB826939$\html32.cnv Object is locked skipped
C:\WINDOWS\$NtUninstallKB826939$\itss.dll Object is locked skipped
C:\WINDOWS\$NtUninstallKB826939$\locator.exe Object is locked skipped
C:\WINDOWS\$NtUninstallKB826939$\magnify.exe Object is locked skipped
C:\WINDOWS\$NtUninstallKB826939$\migwiz.exe Object is locked skipped
C:\WINDOWS\$NtUninstallKB826939$\mrxsmb.sys Object is locked skipped
C:\WINDOWS\$NtUninstallKB826939$\msconv97.dll Object is locked skipped
C:\WINDOWS\$NtUninstallKB826939$\narrator.exe Object is locked skipped
C:\WINDOWS\$NtUninstallKB826939$\newdev.dll Object is locked skipped
C:\WINDOWS\$NtUninstallKB826939$\ntdll.dll Object is locked skipped
C:\WINDOWS\$NtUninstallKB826939$\ntkrnlpa.exe Object is locked skipped
C:\WINDOWS\$NtUninstallKB826939$\ntoskrnl.exe Object is locked skipped
C:\WINDOWS\$NtUninstallKB826939$\osk.exe Object is locked skipped
C:\WINDOWS\$NtUninstallKB826939$\pchshell.dll Object is locked skipped
C:\WINDOWS\$NtUninstallKB826939$\raspptp.sys Object is locked skipped
C:\WINDOWS\$NtUninstallKB826939$\shell32.dll Object is locked skipped
C:\WINDOWS\$NtUninstallKB826939$\shmedia.dll Object is locked skipped
C:\WINDOWS\$NtUninstallKB826939$\srrstr.dll Object is locked skipped
C:\WINDOWS\$NtUninstallKB826939$\srv.sys Object is locked skipped
C:\WINDOWS\$NtUninstallKB826939$\sysmain.sdb Object is locked skipped
C:\WINDOWS\$NtUninstallKB826939$\user32.dll Object is locked skipped
C:\WINDOWS\$NtUninstallKB826939$\win32k.sys Object is locked skipped
C:\WINDOWS\$NtUninstallKB826939$\winsrv.dll Object is locked skipped
C:\WINDOWS\$NtUninstallKB826939$\zipfldr.dll Object is locked skipped
C:\WINDOWS\$NtUninstallKB828035$\msgsvc.dll Object is locked skipped
C:\WINDOWS\$NtUninstallKB828035$\wkssvc.dll Object is locked skipped
C:\WINDOWS\$NtUninstallKB828741$\catsrv.dll Object is locked skipped
C:\WINDOWS\$NtUninstallKB828741$\catsrvut.dll Object is locked skipped
C:\WINDOWS\$NtUninstallKB828741$\clbcatex.dll Object is locked skipped
C:\WINDOWS\$NtUninstallKB828741$\clbcatq.dll Object is locked skipped
C:\WINDOWS\$NtUninstallKB828741$\colbact.dll Object is locked skipped
C:\WINDOWS\$NtUninstallKB828741$\comadmin.dll Object is locked skipped
C:\WINDOWS\$NtUninstallKB828741$\comrepl.exe Object is locked skipped
C:\WINDOWS\$NtUninstallKB828741$\comsvcs.dll Object is locked skipped
C:\WINDOWS\$NtUninstallKB828741$\comuid.dll Object is locked skipped
C:\WINDOWS\$NtUninstallKB828741$\es.dll Object is locked skipped
C:\WINDOWS\$NtUninstallKB828741$\migregdb.exe Object is locked skipped
C:\WINDOWS\$NtUninstallKB828741$\msdtcprx.dll Object is locked skipped
C:\WINDOWS\$NtUninstallKB828741$\msdtctm.dll Object is locked skipped
C:\WINDOWS\$NtUninstallKB828741$\msdtcuiu.dll Object is locked skipped
C:\WINDOWS\$NtUninstallKB828741$\mtxclu.dll Object is locked skipped
C:\WINDOWS\$NtUninstallKB828741$\mtxoci.dll Object is locked skipped
C:\WINDOWS\$NtUninstallKB828741$\ole32.dll Object is locked skipped
C:\WINDOWS\$NtUninstallKB828741$\rpcrt4.dll Object is locked skipped
C:\WINDOWS\$NtUninstallKB828741$\rpcss.dll Object is locked skipped
C:\WINDOWS\$NtUninstallKB828741$\txflog.dll Object is locked skipped
C:\WINDOWS\$NtUninstallKB835732$\callcont.dll Object is locked skipped
C:\WINDOWS\$NtUninstallKB835732$\cmdevtgprov.dll Object is locked skipped
C:\WINDOWS\$NtUninstallKB835732$\evtgprov.dll Object is locked skipped
C:\WINDOWS\$NtUninstallKB835732$\gdi32.dll Object is locked skipped
C:\WINDOWS\$NtUninstallKB835732$\h323.tsp Object is locked skipped
C:\WINDOWS\$NtUninstallKB835732$\h323msp.dll Object is locked skipped
C:\WINDOWS\$NtUninstallKB835732$\ipnathlp.dll Object is locked skipped
C:\WINDOWS\$NtUninstallKB835732$\lsasrv.dll Object is locked skipped
C:\WINDOWS\$NtUninstallKB835732$\mf3216.dll Object is locked skipped
C:\WINDOWS\$NtUninstallKB835732$\msasn1.dll Object is locked skipped
C:\WINDOWS\$NtUninstallKB835732$\msgina.dll Object is locked skipped
C:\WINDOWS\$NtUninstallKB835732$\mst120.dll Object is locked skipped
C:\WINDOWS\$NtUninstallKB835732$\netapi32.dll Object is locked skipped
C:\WINDOWS\$NtUninstallKB835732$\nmcom.dll Object is locked skipped
C:\WINDOWS\$NtUninstallKB835732$\rtcdll.dll Object is locked skipped
C:\WINDOWS\$NtUninstallKB835732$\schannel.dll Object is locked skipped
C:\WINDOWS\$NtUninstallKB837001$\dao360.dll Object is locked skipped
C:\WINDOWS\$NtUninstallKB837001$\expsrv.dll Object is locked skipped
C:\WINDOWS\$NtUninstallKB837001$\msexch40.dll Object is locked skipped
C:\WINDOWS\$NtUninstallKB837001$\msexcl40.dll Object is locked skipped
C:\WINDOWS\$NtUninstallKB837001$\msjet40.dll Object is locked skipped
C:\WINDOWS\$NtUninstallKB837001$\msjetol1.dll Object is locked skipped
C:\WINDOWS\$NtUninstallKB837001$\msjetoledb40.dll Object is locked skipped
C:\WINDOWS\$NtUninstallKB837001$\msjint40.dll Object is locked skipped
C:\WINDOWS\$NtUninstallKB837001$\msjter40.dll Object is locked skipped
C:\WINDOWS\$NtUninstallKB837001$\msjtes40.dll Object is locked skipped
C:\WINDOWS\$NtUninstallKB837001$\msltus40.dll Object is locked skipped
C:\WINDOWS\$NtUninstallKB837001$\mspbde40.dll Object is locked skipped
C:\WINDOWS\$NtUninstallKB837001$\msrd2x40.dll Object is locked skipped
C:\WINDOWS\$NtUninstallKB837001$\msrd3x40.dll Object is locked skipped
C:\WINDOWS\$NtUninstallKB837001$\msrepl40.dll Object is locked skipped
C:\WINDOWS\$NtUninstallKB837001$\mstext40.dll Object is locked skipped
C:\WINDOWS\$NtUninstallKB837001$\mswdat10.dll Object is locked skipped
C:\WINDOWS\$NtUninstallKB837001$\mswstr10.dll Object is locked skipped
C:\WINDOWS\$NtUninstallKB837001$\msxbde40.dll Object is locked skipped
C:\WINDOWS\$NtUninstallKB837001$\vbajet32.dll Object is locked skipped
C:\WINDOWS\$NtUninstallQ828026$\msdxm.ocx Object is locked skipped
C:\WINDOWS\$NtUninstallQ828026$\wmpcore.dll Object is locked skipped
C:\WINDOWS\Debug\PASSWD.LOG Object is locked skipped
C:\WINDOWS\SchedLgU.Txt Object is locked skipped
C:\WINDOWS\SoftwareDistribution\ReportingEvents.log Object is locked skipped
C:\WINDOWS\stat.exe Infected: Exploit.HTML.Agent.c skipped
C:\WINDOWS\Sti_Trace.log Object is locked skipped
C:\WINDOWS\system32\config\AppEvent.Evt Object is locked skipped
C:\WINDOWS\system32\config\default Object is locked skipped
C:\WINDOWS\system32\config\default.LOG Object is locked skipped
C:\WINDOWS\system32\config\SAM Object is locked skipped
C:\WINDOWS\system32\config\SAM.LOG Object is locked skipped
C:\WINDOWS\system32\config\SecEvent.Evt Object is locked skipped
C:\WINDOWS\system32\config\SECURITY Object is locked skipped
C:\WINDOWS\system32\config\SECURITY.LOG Object is locked skipped
C:\WINDOWS\system32\config\software Object is locked skipped
C:\WINDOWS\system32\config\software.LOG Object is locked skipped
C:\WINDOWS\system32\config\SysEvent.Evt Object is locked skipped
C:\WINDOWS\system32\config\system Object is locked skipped
C:\WINDOWS\system32\config\system.LOG Object is locked skipped
C:\WINDOWS\system32\h323log.txt Object is locked skipped
C:\WINDOWS\system32\wbem\Repository\FS\INDEX.BTR Object is locked skipped
C:\WINDOWS\system32\wbem\Repository\FS\OBJECTS.DATA Object is locked skipped
C:\WINDOWS\Temp\sqlite_SrdLNE3FfkLJSup Object is locked skipped
C:\WINDOWS\Temp\sqlite_VYX3f5rB5mNvytP Object is locked skipped
C:\WINDOWS\Temp\sqlite_w03CUURT9ChHadH Object is locked skipped
C:\WINDOWS\wiadebug.log Object is locked skipped
C:\WINDOWS\wiaservc.log Object is locked skipped
C:\WINDOWS\WindowsUpdate.log Object is locked skipped

Scan process completed.



HJT log


Logfile of HijackThis v1.99.1
Scan saved at 11:21:07, on 10/11/2006
Platform: Windows XP SP1 (WinNT 5.01.2600)
MSIE: Internet Explorer v6.00 SP1 (6.00.2800.1106)

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\spoolsv.exe
C:\Program Files\Grisoft\AVG Anti-Spyware 7.5\guard.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\SYMANT~1\SYMANT~1\DefWatch.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\cba\pds.exe
c:\progra~1\mcafee\mcafee antispyware\massrv.exe
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Microsoft Shared\VS7Debug\mdm.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\SYMANT~1\SYMANT~1\Rtvscan.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\cba\xfr.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\MsgSys.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\Explorer.EXE
C:\Program Files\QuickTime\qttask.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\mcafee.com\agent\mcagent.exe
C:\progra~1\mcafee\MCAFEE~1\masalert.exe
C:\Program Files\Grisoft\AVG Anti-Spyware 7.5\avgas.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\ctfmon.exe
C:\Program Files\Messenger\msmsgs.exe
C:\Program Files\Nikon\PictureProject\NkbMonitor.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\wuauclt.exe
C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\iexplore.exe
C:\Documents and Settings\Dieter\Desktop\HijackThis.exe

R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings,ProxyOverride = 127.0.0.1
O2 - BHO: AcroIEHlprObj Class - {06849E9F-C8D7-4D59-B87D-784B7D6BE0B3} - C:\Program Files\Adobe\Acrobat 7.0\ActiveX\AcroIEHelper.dll
O3 - Toolbar: &Radio - {8E718888-423F-11D2-876E-00A0C9082467} - C:\WINDOWS\System32\msdxm.ocx
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [QuickTime Task] "C:\Program Files\QuickTime\qttask.exe" -atboottime
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [MCAgentExe] c:\PROGRA~1\mcafee.com\agent\mcagent.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [MCUpdateExe] C:\PROGRA~1\mcafee.com\agent\mcupdate.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [_AntiSpyware] c:\progra~1\mcafee\MCAFEE~1\masalert.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [!AVG Anti-Spyware] "C:\Program Files\Grisoft\AVG Anti-Spyware 7.5\avgas.exe" /minimized
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [CTFMON.EXE] C:\WINDOWS\System32\ctfmon.exe
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [MSMSGS] "C:\Program Files\Messenger\msmsgs.exe" /background
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [Yahoo! Pager] C:\Program Files\Yahoo!\Messenger\ypager.exe -quiet
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [RealPlayer] "C:\Program Files\Real\RealOne Player\realplay.exe" /RunUPGToolCommandReBoot
O4 - Global Startup: Adobe Reader Speed Launch.lnk = C:\Program Files\Adobe\Acrobat 7.0\Reader\reader_sl.exe
O4 - Global Startup: Microsoft Office.lnk = C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\Office10\OSA.EXE
O4 - Global Startup: NkbMonitor.exe.lnk = C:\Program Files\Nikon\PictureProject\NkbMonitor.exe
O8 - Extra context menu item: E&xport to Microsoft Excel - res://C:\PROGRA~1\MICROS~2\Office10\EXCEL.EXE/3000
O9 - Extra button: DownloadMP3 - {76DD9E77-F06C-4471-AB6C-CF03C5C6B5B0} - C:\WINDOWS\System32\DownloadMP3 (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
O16 - DPF: {0EB0E74A-2A76-4AB3-A7FB-9BD8C29F7F75} (CKAVWebScan Object) - http://www.kaspersky.com/kos/english/ka ... nicode.cab
O16 - DPF: {4F1E5B1A-2A80-42CA-8532-2D05CB959537} (MSN Photo Upload Tool) - http://by107fd.bay107.hotmail.msn.com/r ... nPUpld.cab
O16 - DPF: {6414512B-B978-451D-A0D8-FCFDF33E833C} (WUWebControl Class) - http://update.microsoft.com/windowsupda ... 3062226941
O16 - DPF: {9A9307A0-7DA4-4DAF-B042-5009F29E09E1} (ActiveScan Installer Class) - http://acs.pandasoftware.com/activescan ... asinst.cab
O20 - Winlogon Notify: igfxcui - C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\igfxsrvc.dll
O20 - Winlogon Notify: NavLogon - C:\WINDOWS\System32\NavLogon.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: DefWatch - Symantec Corporation - C:\PROGRA~1\SYMANT~1\SYMANT~1\DefWatch.exe
O23 - Service: Intel File Transfer - Intel® Corporation - C:\WINDOWS\system32\cba\xfr.exe
O23 - Service: Intel PDS - Intel® Corporation - C:\WINDOWS\system32\cba\pds.exe
O23 - Service: McAfee AntiSpyware Service - McAfee, Inc. - c:\progra~1\mcafee\mcafee antispyware\massrv.exe
O23 - Service: McAfee SecurityCenter Update Manager (mcupdmgr.exe) - McAfee, Inc - C:\PROGRA~1\McAfee.com\Agent\mcupdmgr.exe
O23 - Service: Symantec AntiVirus Client (Norton AntiVirus Server) - Symantec Corporation - C:\PROGRA~1\SYMANT~1\SYMANT~1\Rtvscan.exe
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Unread postby Shaba » November 9th, 2006, 12:05 pm

Hi

Go to Outlook, log in to your account and delete mails dated as below:

05 Aug 2004 23:00 from CitiBank:Important Account Notification
06 Sep 2004 22:19 from Citi:CitiBank 0nline

Empty Deleted items in Outlook

Delete these:

C:\Program Files\Morpheus\morpheustoolbar.exe
C:\Program Files\Morpheus\mymorpheusToolbar.exe

Empty Recycle Bin

Re-scan with kaspersky

Send:

- a fresh HijackThis log
- kaspersky report
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Unread postby DJ » November 9th, 2006, 1:07 pm

Hi,

Please find below my new Kaspersky log and HJT log

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KASPERSKY ONLINE SCANNER REPORT
Friday, November 10, 2006 6:28:45 PM
Operating System: Microsoft Windows XP Professional, Service Pack 1 (Build 2600)
Kaspersky Online Scanner version: 5.0.83.0
Kaspersky Anti-Virus database last update: 9/11/2006
Kaspersky Anti-Virus database records: 239556
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Scan Settings:
Scan using the following antivirus database: extended
Scan Archives: true
Scan Mail Bases: true

Scan Target - My Computer:
C:\
D:\
E:\

Scan Statistics:
Total number of scanned objects: 38401
Number of viruses found: 6
Number of infected objects: 8 / 0
Number of suspicious objects: 0
Duration of the scan process: 00:36:21

Infected Object Name / Virus Name / Last Action
C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\McAfee\AntiSpyware\Data\masdata.dat Object is locked skipped
C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\McAfee\AntiSpyware\Data\masevents.dat Object is locked skipped
C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\Microsoft\Dr Watson\user.dmp Object is locked skipped
C:\Documents and Settings\Dieter\Application Data\Microsoft\Outlook\Outlook.srs Object is locked skipped
C:\Documents and Settings\Dieter\Application Data\Microsoft\Templates\Normal.dot Object is locked skipped
C:\Documents and Settings\Dieter\Cookies\index.dat Object is locked skipped
C:\Documents and Settings\Dieter\Desktop\SmitfraudFix\Reboot.exe Infected: not-a-virus:RiskTool.Win32.Reboot.f skipped
C:\Documents and Settings\Dieter\Local Settings\Application Data\Microsoft\Outlook\Outlook.pst Object is locked skipped
C:\Documents and Settings\Dieter\Local Settings\Application Data\Microsoft\Windows\UsrClass.dat Object is locked skipped
C:\Documents and Settings\Dieter\Local Settings\Application Data\Microsoft\Windows\UsrClass.dat.LOG Object is locked skipped
C:\Documents and Settings\Dieter\Local Settings\History\History.IE5\index.dat Object is locked skipped
C:\Documents and Settings\Dieter\Local Settings\History\History.IE5\MSHist012006111020061111\index.dat Object is locked skipped
C:\Documents and Settings\Dieter\Local Settings\Temp\~DFDB00.tmp Object is locked skipped
C:\Documents and Settings\Dieter\Local Settings\Temporary Internet Files\Content.IE5\index.dat Object is locked skipped
C:\Documents and Settings\Dieter\NTUSER.DAT Object is locked skipped
C:\Documents and Settings\Dieter\NTUSER.DAT.LOG Object is locked skipped
C:\Documents and Settings\LocalService\Cookies\index.dat Object is locked skipped
C:\Documents and Settings\LocalService\Local Settings\Application Data\Microsoft\Windows\UsrClass.dat Object is locked skipped
C:\Documents and Settings\LocalService\Local Settings\Application Data\Microsoft\Windows\UsrClass.dat.LOG Object is locked skipped
C:\Documents and Settings\LocalService\Local Settings\History\History.IE5\index.dat Object is locked skipped
C:\Documents and Settings\LocalService\Local Settings\Temporary Internet Files\Content.IE5\index.dat Object is locked skipped
C:\Documents and Settings\LocalService\NTUSER.DAT Object is locked skipped
C:\Documents and Settings\LocalService\ntuser.dat.LOG Object is locked skipped
C:\Documents and Settings\NetworkService\Local Settings\Application Data\Microsoft\Windows\UsrClass.dat Object is locked skipped
C:\Documents and Settings\NetworkService\Local Settings\Application Data\Microsoft\Windows\UsrClass.dat.LOG Object is locked skipped
C:\Documents and Settings\NetworkService\NTUSER.DAT Object is locked skipped
C:\Documents and Settings\NetworkService\ntuser.dat.LOG Object is locked skipped
C:\System Volume Information\_restore{74D5EBD6-5ABF-4198-8086-9559E2005152}\RP148\A0037872.dll Infected: Backdoor.Win32.ShBot.c skipped
C:\System Volume Information\_restore{74D5EBD6-5ABF-4198-8086-9559E2005152}\RP148\A0037873.dll Infected: Backdoor.Win32.ShBot.c skipped
C:\System Volume Information\_restore{74D5EBD6-5ABF-4198-8086-9559E2005152}\RP148\A0037874.exe Infected: not-a-virus:AdWare.Win32.Trymedia.b skipped
C:\System Volume Information\_restore{74D5EBD6-5ABF-4198-8086-9559E2005152}\RP148\A0038899.exe Infected: Trojan-Downloader.Win32.Agent.uj skipped
C:\System Volume Information\_restore{74D5EBD6-5ABF-4198-8086-9559E2005152}\RP150\A0038988.exe Infected: not-a-virus:AdWare.Win32.MyWebSearch skipped
C:\System Volume Information\_restore{74D5EBD6-5ABF-4198-8086-9559E2005152}\RP150\A0038989.exe Infected: not-a-virus:AdWare.Win32.MyWebSearch skipped
C:\System Volume Information\_restore{74D5EBD6-5ABF-4198-8086-9559E2005152}\RP150\change.log Object is locked skipped
C:\WINDOWS\$NtUninstallKB824141$\user32.dll Object is locked skipped
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C:\WINDOWS\$NtUninstallKB826939$\accwiz.exe Object is locked skipped
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C:\WINDOWS\$NtUninstallKB826939$\cryptsvc.dll Object is locked skipped
C:\WINDOWS\$NtUninstallKB826939$\hh.exe Object is locked skipped
C:\WINDOWS\$NtUninstallKB826939$\hhctrl.ocx Object is locked skipped
C:\WINDOWS\$NtUninstallKB826939$\hhsetup.dll Object is locked skipped
C:\WINDOWS\$NtUninstallKB826939$\html32.cnv Object is locked skipped
C:\WINDOWS\$NtUninstallKB826939$\itss.dll Object is locked skipped
C:\WINDOWS\$NtUninstallKB826939$\locator.exe Object is locked skipped
C:\WINDOWS\$NtUninstallKB826939$\magnify.exe Object is locked skipped
C:\WINDOWS\$NtUninstallKB826939$\migwiz.exe Object is locked skipped
C:\WINDOWS\$NtUninstallKB826939$\mrxsmb.sys Object is locked skipped
C:\WINDOWS\$NtUninstallKB826939$\msconv97.dll Object is locked skipped
C:\WINDOWS\$NtUninstallKB826939$\narrator.exe Object is locked skipped
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C:\WINDOWS\$NtUninstallKB826939$\ntkrnlpa.exe Object is locked skipped
C:\WINDOWS\$NtUninstallKB826939$\ntoskrnl.exe Object is locked skipped
C:\WINDOWS\$NtUninstallKB826939$\osk.exe Object is locked skipped
C:\WINDOWS\$NtUninstallKB826939$\pchshell.dll Object is locked skipped
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C:\WINDOWS\$NtUninstallKB826939$\zipfldr.dll Object is locked skipped
C:\WINDOWS\$NtUninstallKB828035$\msgsvc.dll Object is locked skipped
C:\WINDOWS\$NtUninstallKB828035$\wkssvc.dll Object is locked skipped
C:\WINDOWS\$NtUninstallKB828741$\catsrv.dll Object is locked skipped
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C:\WINDOWS\$NtUninstallKB828741$\comrepl.exe Object is locked skipped
C:\WINDOWS\$NtUninstallKB828741$\comsvcs.dll Object is locked skipped
C:\WINDOWS\$NtUninstallKB828741$\comuid.dll Object is locked skipped
C:\WINDOWS\$NtUninstallKB828741$\es.dll Object is locked skipped
C:\WINDOWS\$NtUninstallKB828741$\migregdb.exe Object is locked skipped
C:\WINDOWS\$NtUninstallKB828741$\msdtcprx.dll Object is locked skipped
C:\WINDOWS\$NtUninstallKB828741$\msdtctm.dll Object is locked skipped
C:\WINDOWS\$NtUninstallKB828741$\msdtcuiu.dll Object is locked skipped
C:\WINDOWS\$NtUninstallKB828741$\mtxclu.dll Object is locked skipped
C:\WINDOWS\$NtUninstallKB828741$\mtxoci.dll Object is locked skipped
C:\WINDOWS\$NtUninstallKB828741$\ole32.dll Object is locked skipped
C:\WINDOWS\$NtUninstallKB828741$\rpcrt4.dll Object is locked skipped
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C:\WINDOWS\$NtUninstallKB828741$\txflog.dll Object is locked skipped
C:\WINDOWS\$NtUninstallKB835732$\callcont.dll Object is locked skipped
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C:\WINDOWS\$NtUninstallKB835732$\h323.tsp Object is locked skipped
C:\WINDOWS\$NtUninstallKB835732$\h323msp.dll Object is locked skipped
C:\WINDOWS\$NtUninstallKB835732$\ipnathlp.dll Object is locked skipped
C:\WINDOWS\$NtUninstallKB835732$\lsasrv.dll Object is locked skipped
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C:\WINDOWS\$NtUninstallQ828026$\msdxm.ocx Object is locked skipped
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C:\WINDOWS\Debug\PASSWD.LOG Object is locked skipped
C:\WINDOWS\SchedLgU.Txt Object is locked skipped
C:\WINDOWS\SoftwareDistribution\ReportingEvents.log Object is locked skipped
C:\WINDOWS\stat.exe Infected: Exploit.HTML.Agent.c skipped
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C:\WINDOWS\system32\config\AppEvent.Evt Object is locked skipped
C:\WINDOWS\system32\config\default Object is locked skipped
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C:\WINDOWS\Temp\sqlite_SrdLNE3FfkLJSup Object is locked skipped
C:\WINDOWS\Temp\sqlite_VYX3f5rB5mNvytP Object is locked skipped
C:\WINDOWS\Temp\sqlite_w03CUURT9ChHadH Object is locked skipped
C:\WINDOWS\wiadebug.log Object is locked skipped
C:\WINDOWS\wiaservc.log Object is locked skipped
C:\WINDOWS\WindowsUpdate.log Object is locked skipped

Scan process completed.


HJT


Logfile of HijackThis v1.99.1
Scan saved at 18:29:01, on 10/11/2006
Platform: Windows XP SP1 (WinNT 5.01.2600)
MSIE: Internet Explorer v6.00 SP1 (6.00.2800.1106)

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\spoolsv.exe
C:\Program Files\Grisoft\AVG Anti-Spyware 7.5\guard.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\SYMANT~1\SYMANT~1\DefWatch.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\cba\pds.exe
c:\progra~1\mcafee\mcafee antispyware\massrv.exe
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Microsoft Shared\VS7Debug\mdm.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\SYMANT~1\SYMANT~1\Rtvscan.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\cba\xfr.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\MsgSys.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\Explorer.EXE
C:\Program Files\QuickTime\qttask.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\mcafee.com\agent\mcagent.exe
C:\progra~1\mcafee\MCAFEE~1\masalert.exe
C:\Program Files\Grisoft\AVG Anti-Spyware 7.5\avgas.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\ctfmon.exe
C:\Program Files\Messenger\msmsgs.exe
C:\Program Files\Nikon\PictureProject\NkbMonitor.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\wuauclt.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\MICROS~2\Office10\OUTLOOK.EXE
C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\Office10\WINWORD.EXE
C:\Documents and Settings\Dieter\Desktop\HijackThis.exe

R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings,ProxyOverride = 127.0.0.1
O2 - BHO: AcroIEHlprObj Class - {06849E9F-C8D7-4D59-B87D-784B7D6BE0B3} - C:\Program Files\Adobe\Acrobat 7.0\ActiveX\AcroIEHelper.dll
O3 - Toolbar: &Radio - {8E718888-423F-11D2-876E-00A0C9082467} - C:\WINDOWS\System32\msdxm.ocx
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [QuickTime Task] "C:\Program Files\QuickTime\qttask.exe" -atboottime
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [MCAgentExe] c:\PROGRA~1\mcafee.com\agent\mcagent.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [MCUpdateExe] C:\PROGRA~1\mcafee.com\agent\mcupdate.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [_AntiSpyware] c:\progra~1\mcafee\MCAFEE~1\masalert.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [!AVG Anti-Spyware] "C:\Program Files\Grisoft\AVG Anti-Spyware 7.5\avgas.exe" /minimized
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [CTFMON.EXE] C:\WINDOWS\System32\ctfmon.exe
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [MSMSGS] "C:\Program Files\Messenger\msmsgs.exe" /background
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [Yahoo! Pager] C:\Program Files\Yahoo!\Messenger\ypager.exe -quiet
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [RealPlayer] "C:\Program Files\Real\RealOne Player\realplay.exe" /RunUPGToolCommandReBoot
O4 - Global Startup: Adobe Reader Speed Launch.lnk = C:\Program Files\Adobe\Acrobat 7.0\Reader\reader_sl.exe
O4 - Global Startup: Microsoft Office.lnk = C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\Office10\OSA.EXE
O4 - Global Startup: NkbMonitor.exe.lnk = C:\Program Files\Nikon\PictureProject\NkbMonitor.exe
O8 - Extra context menu item: E&xport to Microsoft Excel - res://C:\PROGRA~1\MICROS~2\Office10\EXCEL.EXE/3000
O9 - Extra button: DownloadMP3 - {76DD9E77-F06C-4471-AB6C-CF03C5C6B5B0} - C:\WINDOWS\System32\DownloadMP3 (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
O16 - DPF: {0EB0E74A-2A76-4AB3-A7FB-9BD8C29F7F75} (CKAVWebScan Object) - http://www.kaspersky.com/kos/english/ka ... nicode.cab
O16 - DPF: {4F1E5B1A-2A80-42CA-8532-2D05CB959537} (MSN Photo Upload Tool) - http://by107fd.bay107.hotmail.msn.com/r ... nPUpld.cab
O16 - DPF: {6414512B-B978-451D-A0D8-FCFDF33E833C} (WUWebControl Class) - http://update.microsoft.com/windowsupda ... 3062226941
O16 - DPF: {9A9307A0-7DA4-4DAF-B042-5009F29E09E1} (ActiveScan Installer Class) - http://acs.pandasoftware.com/activescan ... asinst.cab
O20 - Winlogon Notify: igfxcui - C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\igfxsrvc.dll
O20 - Winlogon Notify: NavLogon - C:\WINDOWS\System32\NavLogon.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: DefWatch - Symantec Corporation - C:\PROGRA~1\SYMANT~1\SYMANT~1\DefWatch.exe
O23 - Service: Intel File Transfer - Intel® Corporation - C:\WINDOWS\system32\cba\xfr.exe
O23 - Service: Intel PDS - Intel® Corporation - C:\WINDOWS\system32\cba\pds.exe
O23 - Service: McAfee AntiSpyware Service - McAfee, Inc. - c:\progra~1\mcafee\mcafee antispyware\massrv.exe
O23 - Service: McAfee SecurityCenter Update Manager (mcupdmgr.exe) - McAfee, Inc - C:\PROGRA~1\McAfee.com\Agent\mcupdmgr.exe
O23 - Service: Symantec AntiVirus Client (Norton AntiVirus Server) - Symantec Corporation - C:\PROGRA~1\SYMANT~1\SYMANT~1\Rtvscan.exe
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Unread postby Shaba » November 9th, 2006, 1:49 pm

Hi

Logs look good.

How are things running now?
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Unread postby DJ » November 9th, 2006, 3:49 pm

Hi Shaba,

Things are running much better now. No more annoying redirects on google search results. And as an added bonus my PC seems to load my profile an awful lot faster than before!!!

Many thanks to you and the other spyware removal people of this Forum!! You've helped me out loads and made my life a lot less annoying :lol: . Thanks a 1000!!!
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Unread postby Shaba » November 10th, 2006, 1:41 pm

Great :D

You're clean!

Now that you are clean, please follow these simple steps in order to keep your computer clean and secure:

I see no firewall on your log. If you use windows own firewall, I recommend to get a better one. See "Understanding and using firewalls" below.

Also, you should install Service Pack 2 for both windows and IE.

  • Disable and Enable System Restore. - If you are using Windows XP then you should disable and re-enable system restore to make sure there are no infected files found in a restore point.

    You can find instructions on how to enable and reenable system restore here:

    Windows XP System Restore Guide

Reenable system restore with instructions from tutorial above

  • 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.
  • Use an AntiVirus Software - It is very important that your computer has an anti-virus software running on your machine. This alone can save you a lot of trouble with malware in the future.


See this link for a listing of some online & their stand-alone antivirus programs:

Virus, Spyware, and Malware Protection and Removal Resources


  • Update your AntiVirus Software - It is imperitive 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.

  • Use a Firewall - I can not stress how important it is that you use a Firewall on your computer. Without a firewall your computer is succeptible to being hacked and taken over. I am very serious about this and see it happen almost every day with my clients. Simply using a Firewall in its default configuration can lower your risk greatly.

    For a tutorial on Firewalls and a listing of some available ones see the link below:

    Understanding and Using Firewalls

  • 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.

  • Install Ad-Aware - Install and download Ad-Aware. ou should also scan your computer with program on a regular basis just as you would an antivirus software in conjunction with Spybot.

    A tutorial on installing & using this product can be found here:

    Using Ad-aware to remove Spyware, Malware, & Hijackers from Your Computer

  • Install Spybot - Search and Destroy - Install and download Spybot - Search and Destroy with its TeaTimer option.

    This will provide real-time spyware & hijacker protection on your computer alongside your virus protection. You should also scan your computer with program on a regular basis just as you would an anti virus software. A tutorial on installing & using this product can be found here:

    Instructions for - Spybot S & D and Ad-aware

  • Install SpywareBlaster - SpywareBlaster will added a large list of programs and sites into your Internet Explorer settings that will protect you from running and downloading known malicious programs.

    A tutorial on installing & using this product can be found here:

    Using SpywareBlaster to protect your computer from Spyware and Malware

  • Update all these programs regularly - Make sure you update all the programs I have listed regularly. Without regular updates you WILL NOT be protected when new malicious programs are released.
Follow this list and your potential for being infected again will reduce dramatically.

Here are some additional utilities that will enhance your safety

  • IE/Spyad <= IE/Spyad places over 4000 websites and domains in the IE Restricted list which will severely impair attempts to infect your system. It basically prevents any downloads (Cookies etc) from the sites listed, although you will still be able to connect to the sites.
  • MVPS Hosts file <= The MVPS Hosts file replaces your current HOSTS file with one containing well know ad sites etc. Basically, this prevents your coputer from connecting to those sites by redirecting them to 127.0.0.1 which is your local computer
  • Google Toolbar <= Get the free google toolbar to help stop pop up windows.
  • Winpatrol <= Download and install the free version of Winpatrol. a tutorial for this product is located here:
    Using Winpatrol to protect your computer from malicious software


Stand Up and Be Counted ---> Malware Complaints <--- where you can make difference!

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.

Also, please read this great article by Tony Klein So How Did I Get Infected In First Place

Happy surfing and stay clean!
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Unread postby markkhunt » November 14th, 2006, 11:54 am

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