google redirect bug?

eluminated · 06-30-2009, 12:00 PM

I know for a fact that I recently was infected with a trojan. I ran thru some different antivirus programs and seem to have gotten rid of most of the (obvious) problems, but still get redirected when I click on google links. I have to copy and paste to the address bar when I want to get to a site off the search engine. I've done a bit of research and have used a few programs that said they would specifically target this bug with no success. Can anyone help?

CatByte · 06-30-2009, 01:06 PM

Hi and Welcome,

NOTE:

Malware removal is NOT instantaneous, most infections require more than one round to properly eradicate.
Absence of symptoms does not always mean the job is complete, you can be certain that I will advise you when the computer is clean.
Kindly follow my instructions in the order posted.
Please DO NOT run any scans or fix items without my direction.

Please do the following:

STEP #1

Please download DDS and save it to your desktop.

Disable any script blocking protection
Double click dds.pif to run the tool.
When done, two DDS.txt's will open.
Save both reports to your desktop.

---------------------------------------------------
Please include the contents of the following in your next reply:

DDS.txt
Attach.txt.

STEP #2

Download GMER Rootkit Scanner from here or here.

Extract the contents of the zipped file to desktop.
Double click GMER.exe. If asked to allow gmer.sys driver to load, please consent .
If it gives you a warning about rootkit activity and asks if you want to run scan...click on NO, then use the following settings for a more complete scan..
In the right panel, you will see several boxes that have been checked. Uncheck the following …
- Sections
- IAT/EAT
- Drives/Partition other than Systemdrive (typically C:\)
- Show All (don't miss this one)
Then click the Scan button & wait for it to finish.
Once done click on the [Save..] button, and in the File name area, type in "ark.txt" or it will save as a .log file which cannot be uploaded to your post.
Save it where you can easily find it, such as your desktop and attach it in your next reply.

**Caution**
Rootkit scans often produce false positives. Do NOT take any action on any "<--- ROOKIT" entries

.

**TheBruce1** · 07-05-2009, 08:40 AM

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06-30-2009, 12:00 PM	#1 (permalink)
eluminated Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 5 OS: xp	google redirect bug? I know for a fact that I recently was infected with a trojan. I ran thru some different antivirus programs and seem to have gotten rid of most of the (obvious) problems, but still get redirected when I click on google links. I have to copy and paste to the address bar when I want to get to a site off the search engine. I've done a bit of research and have used a few programs that said they would specifically target this bug with no success. Can anyone help?

06-30-2009, 01:06 PM	#2 (permalink)
CatByte Analyst, Security Team Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Canada Posts: 2,185 OS: XP sp3	Re: google redirect bug? Hi and Welcome, NOTE: Malware removal is NOT instantaneous, most infections require more than one round to properly eradicate. Absence of symptoms does not always mean the job is complete, you can be certain that I will advise you when the computer is clean. Kindly follow my instructions in the order posted. Please DO NOT run any scans or fix items without my direction. Please do the following: STEP #1 Please download DDS and save it to your desktop. Disable any script blocking protection Double click dds.pif to run the tool. When done, two DDS.txt's will open. Save both reports to your desktop. --------------------------------------------------- Please include the contents of the following in your next reply: DDS.txt Attach.txt. STEP #2 Download GMER Rootkit Scanner from here or here. Extract the contents of the zipped file to desktop. Double click GMER.exe. If asked to allow gmer.sys driver to load, please consent . If it gives you a warning about rootkit activity and asks if you want to run scan...click on NO, then use the following settings for a more complete scan.. In the right panel, you will see several boxes that have been checked. Uncheck the following … Sections IAT/EAT Drives/Partition other than Systemdrive (typically C:\) Show All (don't miss this one) Then click the Scan button & wait for it to finish. Once done click on the [Save..] button, and in the File name area, type in "ark.txt" or it will save as a .log file which cannot be uploaded to your post. Save it where you can easily find it, such as your desktop and attach it in your next reply. Caution Rootkit scans often produce false positives. Do NOT take any action on any "<--- ROOKIT" entries . __________________ ASAP & UNITE Member

07-05-2009, 08:40 AM	#3 (permalink)
TheBruce1 Moderator, Analyst, Security Team Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Dùn Èideann,Scotland. Posts: 5,093 OS: XP	Re: google redirect bug? Due to lack of response, this topic will now be closed. If you need continued support, please begin a new thread, and provide a link to this topic. This applies only to the original topic starter. Everyone else please begin a New Topic, after following the steps outlined here: NEW INSTRUCTIONS - Read This Before Posting For Malware Removal Help __________________ Member of ASAP since 2007 Member of UNITE since 2008 Notice to BT customers BT to dump Phorm, see Here for more information. No DPI If we have helped you in anyway, please consider Donating