Trojan.Vundo vtstr.dll

[Herr Smutko]

I've had to unload the symantec service just to get it to stop stacking up notifications and slowing me down further. Thanks in advance for any help you can give me.

The notification I get is:

Scan type: Realtime Protection Scan
Event: Virus Found!
Virus name: Trojan.Vundo
File: C:\WINDOWS\system32\vtstr.dll
Location: C:\WINDOWS\system32
Computer: PRIMARY-SLAVE
User: SYSTEM
Action taken: Clean failed : Quarantine failed : Access denied
Date found: Friday, March 03, 2006 12:32:59 PM

My HJT log is:

Logfile of HijackThis v1.99.1
Scan saved at 12:30:10 PM, on 3/3/2006
Platform: Windows XP SP2 (WinNT 5.01.2600)
MSIE: Internet Explorer v6.00 SP2 (6.00.2900.2180)

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:\PROGRA~1\Grisoft\AVG7\avgamsvr.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\Grisoft\AVG7\avgupsvc.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\Grisoft\AVG7\avgemc.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\SYMANT~1\SYMANT~1\DefWatch.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\nvsvc32.exe
C:\WINDOWS\Explorer.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\system32\RunDll32.exe
C:\Program Files\Java\jre1.5.0_06\bin\jusched.exe
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Real\Update_OB\realsched.exe
C:\Program Files\UltraMon\UltraMon.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\Grisoft\AVG7\avgcc.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\RUNDLL32.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\system32\ctfmon.exe
C:\Program Files\AlfaClock\AlfaClock.exe
C:\Program Files\UltraMon\UltraMonTaskbar.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\Grisoft\AVG7\avgw.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\msiexec.exe
C:\Program Files\iPod\bin\iPodService.exe
C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunesHelper.exe
C:\HJT\HijackThis.exe

R0 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Start Page = http://www.ncssm.edu/ataglance
R3 - Default URLSearchHook is missing
O2 - BHO: (no name) - {00DBDAC8-4691-4797-8E6A-7C6AB89BC441} - C:\WINDOWS\system32\jkhhe.dll (file missing)
O2 - BHO: Adobe PDF Reader Link Helper - {06849E9F-C8D7-4D59-B87D-784B7D6BE0B3} - C:\Program Files\Adobe\Acrobat 7.0\ActiveX\AcroIEHelper.dll
O2 - BHO: (no name) - {53707962-6F74-2D53-2644-206D7942484F} - C:\PROGRA~1\SPYBOT~1\SDHelper.dll
O2 - BHO: SSVHelper Class - {761497BB-D6F0-462C-B6EB-D4DAF1D92D43} - C:\Program Files\Java\jre1.5.0_06\bin\ssv.dll
O2 - BHO: ATLDistrib Object - {83A5F7B7-DC75-44CE-9195-264F41709FA9} - C:\WINDOWS\system32\vtstr.dll
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Cmaudio] RunDll32 cmicnfg.cpl,CMICtrlWnd
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [NvCplDaemon] RUNDLL32.EXE C:\WINDOWS\System32\NvCpl.dll,NvStartup
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [nwiz] nwiz.exe /install
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [NeroCheck] C:\WINDOWS\System32\\NeroCheck.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Cryptographic Service] C:\WINDOWS\System32\pwacv.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Sysino] lsess.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [SunJavaUpdateSched] C:\Program Files\Java\jre1.5.0_06\bin\jusched.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [TkBellExe] "C:\Program Files\Common Files\Real\Update_OB\realsched.exe" -osboot
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [webHancer Survey Companion] "C:\Program Files\webHancer\Programs\whSurvey.exe"
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [NIW\] c:\windows\mrjj.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [=NOI] C:\windows\mrjj.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [F ma] C:\windows\mrjj.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [{EE-E9-98-84-ZN}] C:\windows\system32\dwdsregt.exe FI002
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [mspid] C:\WINDOWS\system32\msctupd.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [QuickTime Task] "C:\Program Files\QuickTime\qttask.exe" -atboottime
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [UltraMon] "C:\Program Files\UltraMon\UltraMon.exe" /auto
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [AVG7_CC] C:\PROGRA~1\Grisoft\AVG7\avgcc.exe /STARTUP
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [DeadAIM] rundll32.exe "C:\Program Files\AIM\\DeadAIM.ocm",ExportedCheckODLs
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [iTunesHelper] "C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunesHelper.exe"
O4 - HKLM\..\RunServices: [Sysino] lsess.exe
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [NvMediaCenter] RUNDLL32.EXE C:\WINDOWS\System32\NVMCTRAY.DLL,NvTaskbarInit
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [Sysino] lsess.exe
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [ctfmon.exe] C:\WINDOWS\system32\ctfmon.exe
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [AlfaClock Classic] "C:\Program Files\AlfaClock\AlfaClock.exe" /startup
O4 - Startup: Stardock ObjectDock.lnk = C:\Program Files\Stardock\ObjectDock\ObjectDock.exe
O4 - Startup: Zeno.lnk = C:\WINDOWS\system32\qwinpsap.exe
O4 - Global Startup: Adobe Gamma Loader.lnk = C:\Program Files\Common Files\Adobe\Calibration\Adobe Gamma Loader.exe
O4 - Global Startup: Adobe Reader Speed Launch.lnk = C:\Program Files\Adobe\Acrobat 7.0\Reader\reader_sl.exe
O8 - Extra context menu item: E&xport to Microsoft Excel - res://C:\PROGRA~1\MICROS~2\OFFICE11\EXCEL.EXE/3000
O15 - Trusted Zone: *.elitemediagroup.net
O15 - Trusted Zone: http://click.getmirar.com (HKLM)
O15 - Trusted Zone: http://click.mirarsearch.com (HKLM)
O15 - Trusted Zone: http://redirect.mirarsearch.com (HKLM)
O16 - DPF: {9AC54695-69A4-46F1-BE10-10C74F9520D5} - http://cabs.elitemediagroup.net/cabs/mediaview.cab
O16 - DPF: {D30CA0FD-1CA0-11D4-AC78-006008A9A8BC} (WebBasedClientInstall Class) - http://pegasus/savwebinstall/webinst.cab
O20 - Winlogon Notify: jkhhe - jkhhe.dll (file missing)
O20 - Winlogon Notify: NavLogon - C:\WINDOWS\system32\NavLogon.dll
O20 - Winlogon Notify: vtstr - C:\WINDOWS\system32\vtstr.dll
O23 - Service: Adobe LM Service - Unknown owner - C:\Program Files\Common Files\Adobe Systems Shared\Service\Adobelmsvc.exe
O23 - Service: AVG7 Alert Manager Server (Avg7Alrt) - GRISOFT, s.r.o. - C:\PROGRA~1\Grisoft\AVG7\avgamsvr.exe
O23 - Service: AVG7 Update Service (Avg7UpdSvc) - GRISOFT, s.r.o. - C:\PROGRA~1\Grisoft\AVG7\avgupsvc.exe
O23 - Service: AVG E-mail Scanner (AVGEMS) - GRISOFT, s.r.o. - C:\PROGRA~1\Grisoft\AVG7\avgemc.exe
O23 - Service: DefWatch - Symantec Corporation - C:\PROGRA~1\SYMANT~1\SYMANT~1\DefWatch.exe
O23 - Service: InstallDriver Table Manager (IDriverT) - Macrovision Corporation - C:\Program Files\Common Files\InstallShield\Driver\11\Intel 32\IDriverT.exe
O23 - Service: iPodService - Apple Computer, Inc. - C:\Program Files\iPod\bin\iPodService.exe
O23 - Service: Local Security Authority Subsystem Service (lsass) - Unknown owner - C:\WINDOWS\scvhost.exe (file missing)
O23 - Service: Symantec AntiVirus Client (Norton AntiVirus Server) - Symantec Corporation - C:\PROGRA~1\SYMANT~1\SYMANT~1\Rtvscan.exe
O23 - Service: NVIDIA Driver Helper Service (NVSvc) - NVIDIA Corporation - C:\WINDOWS\System32\nvsvc32.exe

[POADB]

Welcome to TSF

Please subscribe to this thread to be notified of fixes as soon as they are posted by our Team. To do this, please click the "Thread Tools" button located in the original thread line and selecting "Subscribe to this Thread".

Before you begin, take a read through these instructions and download the programs that I've advised. Save the below instructions in notepad or wordpad, because you also have to work in safe mode without networking support, so this page wouldn't be available then. You should not have any browsers open during the cleaning process unless otherwise prompted.

If there's anything that you don't understand, ask your question(s) before proceeding with the fixes. You should not have any open browsers when you are carrying out the procedures below.

Please allow yourself a few spare hours. Below are instructions for a virus scan(s) that can take longer then 2 hours.

It is also important you don't miss a step and perform everything in the right order!! .

********************************FOR YOUR INFORMATION*************************

I notice that you have two anti-virus programs on your machine. That's not a good idea!!
Alike firewalls, anti-virus programs have conflicts co-existing with each other & may produce undesirable results. Please uninstall one of them.

********************************DOWNLOADS********************************

Please download these additional files/programs. Do not run them unless instructed to do so.
Unless otherwise stated, they should be stored in the same directory as the HiJackThis program.

Please download CleanUp! and install it. Do not run it yet!

Download Ewido Security Suite - Install & Update it's database but do not run it yet.

Please download VundoFix.exe to your desktop.

Download DelO15Domains.inf - Right click on this & choose "Save As..." DelO15Domains.inf

Right click on DelO15Domains.inf and choose Install. It will run immediately (you won't be able to see anything happen). You may delete the file afterwards.

Unplug your computer from the Internet when you have finished downloading.

********************************RUN VUNDO FIX*********************************

• Double-click VundoFix.exe to run it.
• Put a check next to Run VundoFix as a task.
• You will receive a message saying vundofix will close and re-open in a minute or less. Click OK
• When VundoFix re-opens, click the Scan for Vundo button.
• Once it's done scanning, click the Remove Vundo button.
• You will receive a prompt asking if you want to remove the files, click YES
• Once you click yes, your desktop will go blank as it starts removing Vundo.
• When completed, it will prompt that it will shutdown your computer, click OK.
• Turn your computer back on.
• Please post the contents of C:\vundofix.txt in your next post.

********************************PURGE/CLEANUP*********************************

Open Cleanup! by double-clicking the icon on your desktop (or from the Start > All Programs menu).
Set the program up as follows:

• Click "Options..."
• Set the slider to "Standard CleanUp!"
• Uncheck the following:
  • Delete Newsgroup cache
  • Delete Newsgroup Subscriptions
  • Scan local drives for temporary files
• Click OK

Press the CleanUp! button to start the program. Reboot/logoff when prompted.

WARNING - CleanUp! will delete all files and folders contained within Temporary Directories. If you knowingly have items you would like to keep that are stored in these locations; Move Them Now!!!

********************************SAFE MODE*********************************

REBOOT TO SAFE MODE

1. Restart the computer. The computer begins processing a set of instructions known as BIOS.
2. As soon as the BIOS has finished loading, begin tapping the F8 key on your keyboard.
3. Continue to do so until the 'Windows Advanced Options' menu appears.
4. Using the arrow keys on the keyboard, scroll to and select the menu item - Safe Mode.

*********************************SETTING UP********************************

Enable the viewing of Hidden files

1. From Windows Explorer, go to Tools>Folder Options>View tab.
2. Enable the option for `Show hidden files and folder´
3. Disable the option for `Hide file extensions for known types´
4. Disable the option for `Hide protected operating system files´
5. Click Yes to confirm & then click OK

Click Start>Run - type services.msc.
Locate the Local Security Authority Subsystem Service (lsass) service and double-click on it to open the Properties dialog.
Click the Stop button.
In the Startup type dropdown select Disabled.
Click the Apply button and then the Ok button.

Then start HiJackThis & go to Config>Misc.Tools...> Delete an NT service...
In the popup box that appears, type in lsass & click the OK button.

********************************ADD/REMOVE********************************

Uninstall the following programs, if present, using Control Panel > Add/Remove Programs :

• WebHancer
  Zeno

*********************************HJT FIXES**********************************

Run a scan with HiJackThis & select(tick) the following & click [Fix checked] :

R3 - Default URLSearchHook is missing
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Cryptographic Service] C:\WINDOWS\System32\pwacv.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Sysino] lsess.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [webHancer Survey Companion] "C:\Program Files\webHancer\Programs\whSurvey.exe"
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [NIW\] c:\windows\mrjj.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [=NOI] C:\windows\mrjj.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [F ma] C:\windows\mrjj.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [{EE-E9-98-84-ZN}] C:\windows\system32\dwdsregt.exe FI002
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [mspid] C:\WINDOWS\system32\msctupd.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\RunServices: [Sysino] lsess.exe
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [Sysino] lsess.exe
O4 - Startup: Zeno.lnk = C:\WINDOWS\system32\qwinpsap.exe
O16 - DPF: {9AC54695-69A4-46F1-BE10-10C74F9520D5} - http://cabs.elitemediagroup.net/cabs/mediaview.cab
O16 - DPF: {D30CA0FD-1CA0-11D4-AC78-006008A9A8BC} (WebBasedClientInstall Class) - http://pegasus/savwebinstall/webinst.cab
O20 - Winlogon Notify: jkhhe - jkhhe.dll (file missing)
O23 - Service: Local Security Authority Subsystem Service (lsass) - Unknown owner - C:\WINDOWS\scvhost.exe (file missing)

*****************************MANUAL DELETIONS*****************************

Locate and delete the following folder(s), if present:

• C:\Program Files\webHancer

Locate and delete the following file(s), if present:

• C:\WINDOWS\System32\pwacv.exe
  c:\windows\mrjj.exe
  C:\windows\system32\dwdsregt.exe
  C:\WINDOWS\system32\msctupd.exe
  C:\WINDOWS\system32\qwinpsap.exe
  C:\WINDOWS\scvhost.exe

Search for & delete ... using Start> Search... the following file(s), if present:

• lsess.exe
  jkhhe.dll

********************************EWIDO SCAN********************************

** Please disable all other antivirus programs before proceeding.**

Run Ewido:

• Click Scanner
• Click Complete System Scan to begin scanning.
• Click OK when prompted to clean files
• With the first file it prompts to clean, select the option - "Perform action on all infections" - & choose clean and click OK
• Once finished, click the Save report button
• Save the report to your desktop

Close Ewido
* Ewido scan would require at least an hour. I suggest that you go grab a cup of coffee & do something else while you wait for it to complete.

********************************ONLINE SCAN********************************

REBOOT TO NORMAL MODE

Perform an online scan with Internet Explorer with Panda ActiveScan
** click on "Free use ActiveScan" located on the top right hand corner

1. Click Check Now & a 'pop up' window shall appear. *ensure that your pop up blocker doesn't block it
2. Enter your e-mail address, country, and state & click Scan Now ...begins downloading 8 MB Panda's ActiveX controls

Begin the scan by selecting My Computer

• If it finds any malware, it will offer you a report.
• Please ignore any entry it finds and wants you to buy the program for removal as we will address this later.
• Click on see report. Then click Save report

Please post that log in your next reply.

********************************CHECK LIST********************************

In your next post, please include fresh logs from:

1. HiJackThis
2. Online scan
3. Ewido Results
4. C:\vundofix.txt

Please provide details of any problems you encountered whilst performing the above steps & update us on how the computer behaves now

[Herr Smutko]

None of the files you listed for manual deletion were there.
Here are the logs:

Hijack This:

Logfile of HijackThis v1.99.1
Scan saved at 6:59:28 PM, on 3/3/2006
Platform: Windows XP SP2 (WinNT 5.01.2600)
MSIE: Internet Explorer v6.00 SP2 (6.00.2900.2180)

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\ewido anti-malware\ewidoctrl.exe
C:\Program Files\ewido anti-malware\ewidoguard.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\nvsvc32.exe
C:\WINDOWS\Explorer.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\system32\RunDll32.exe
C:\Program Files\Java\jre1.5.0_06\bin\jusched.exe
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Real\Update_OB\realsched.exe
C:\Program Files\UltraMon\UltraMon.exe
C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunesHelper.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\RUNDLL32.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\system32\ctfmon.exe
C:\Program Files\iPod\bin\iPodService.exe
C:\Program Files\UltraMon\UltraMonTaskbar.exe
C:\Program Files\AlfaClock\AlfaClock.exe
C:\HJT\HijackThis.exe

R0 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Start Page = http://www.ncssm.edu/ataglance
O2 - BHO: Adobe PDF Reader Link Helper - {06849E9F-C8D7-4D59-B87D-784B7D6BE0B3} - C:\Program Files\Adobe\Acrobat 7.0\ActiveX\AcroIEHelper.dll
O2 - BHO: (no name) - {53707962-6F74-2D53-2644-206D7942484F} - C:\PROGRA~1\SPYBOT~1\SDHelper.dll
O2 - BHO: SSVHelper Class - {761497BB-D6F0-462C-B6EB-D4DAF1D92D43} - C:\Program Files\Java\jre1.5.0_06\bin\ssv.dll
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Cmaudio] RunDll32 cmicnfg.cpl,CMICtrlWnd
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [NvCplDaemon] RUNDLL32.EXE C:\WINDOWS\System32\NvCpl.dll,NvStartup
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [nwiz] nwiz.exe /install
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [NeroCheck] C:\WINDOWS\System32\\NeroCheck.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [SunJavaUpdateSched] C:\Program Files\Java\jre1.5.0_06\bin\jusched.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [TkBellExe] "C:\Program Files\Common Files\Real\Update_OB\realsched.exe" -osboot
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [QuickTime Task] "C:\Program Files\QuickTime\qttask.exe" -atboottime
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [UltraMon] "C:\Program Files\UltraMon\UltraMon.exe" /auto
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [DeadAIM] rundll32.exe "C:\Program Files\AIM\\DeadAIM.ocm",ExportedCheckODLs
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [iTunesHelper] "C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunesHelper.exe"
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [NvMediaCenter] RUNDLL32.EXE C:\WINDOWS\System32\NVMCTRAY.DLL,NvTaskbarInit
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [ctfmon.exe] C:\WINDOWS\system32\ctfmon.exe
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [AlfaClock Classic] "C:\Program Files\AlfaClock\AlfaClock.exe" /startup
O4 - Startup: Stardock ObjectDock.lnk = C:\Program Files\Stardock\ObjectDock\ObjectDock.exe
O4 - Global Startup: Adobe Gamma Loader.lnk = C:\Program Files\Common Files\Adobe\Calibration\Adobe Gamma Loader.exe
O4 - Global Startup: Adobe Reader Speed Launch.lnk = C:\Program Files\Adobe\Acrobat 7.0\Reader\reader_sl.exe
O8 - Extra context menu item: E&xport to Microsoft Excel - res://C:\PROGRA~1\MICROS~2\OFFICE11\EXCEL.EXE/3000
O16 - DPF: {9A9307A0-7DA4-4DAF-B042-5009F29E09E1} (ActiveScan Installer Class) - http://acs.pandasoftware.com/actives...ree/asinst.cab
O23 - Service: Adobe LM Service - Unknown owner - C:\Program Files\Common Files\Adobe Systems Shared\Service\Adobelmsvc.exe
O23 - Service: ewido security suite control - ewido networks - C:\Program Files\ewido anti-malware\ewidoctrl.exe
O23 - Service: ewido security suite guard - ewido networks - C:\Program Files\ewido anti-malware\ewidoguard.exe
O23 - Service: InstallDriver Table Manager (IDriverT) - Macrovision Corporation - C:\Program Files\Common Files\InstallShield\Driver\11\Intel 32\IDriverT.exe
O23 - Service: iPodService - Apple Computer, Inc. - C:\Program Files\iPod\bin\iPodService.exe
O23 - Service: NVIDIA Driver Helper Service (NVSvc) - NVIDIA Corporation - C:\WINDOWS\System32\nvsvc32.exe



Online Scan:


Incident Status Location

Adware:adware program Not disinfected C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\key.~
Spyware:spyware/media-motor Not disinfected C:\WINDOWS\mm63.ocx
Potentially unwanted tool:application/winantivirus2006 Not disinfected C:\PROGRAM FILES\COMMON FILES\WinAntiVirus Pro 2006
Spyware:spyware/virtumonde Not disinfected Windows Registry
Potentially unwanted tool:Application/Winantivirus2006 Not disinfected C:\Program Files\Common Files\WinAntiVirus Pro 2006\WapCHK.dll




Ewido:

---------------------------------------------------------
ewido anti-malware - Scan report
---------------------------------------------------------

+ Created on: 3:58:43 PM, 3/3/2006
+ Report-Checksum: AEAAF3B

+ Scan result:

HKU\.DEFAULT\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Ext\Stats\{00DBDAC8-4691-4797-8E6A-7C6AB89BC441} -> Downloader.ConHook.l : Cleaned with backup
HKU\.DEFAULT\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Ext\Stats\{83A5F7B7-DC75-44CE-9195-264F41709FA9} -> Adware.Virtumonde : Cleaned with backup
HKU\S-1-5-21-1547161642-1958367476-725345543-1003\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Ext\Stats\{00DBDAC8-4691-4797-8E6A-7C6AB89BC441} -> Downloader.ConHook.l : Cleaned with backup
HKU\S-1-5-21-1547161642-1958367476-725345543-1003\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Ext\Stats\{2178F3FB-2560-458F-BDEE-631E2FE0DFE4} -> Adware.WinAntiVirus : Cleaned with backup
HKU\S-1-5-21-1547161642-1958367476-725345543-1003\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Ext\Stats\{55BE9F0D-6CAF-4C3E-B125-5A13A8C9D0EC} -> Adware.Generic : Cleaned with backup
HKU\S-1-5-21-1547161642-1958367476-725345543-1003\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Ext\Stats\{83A5F7B7-DC75-44CE-9195-264F41709FA9} -> Adware.Virtumonde : Cleaned with backup
HKU\S-1-5-18\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Ext\Stats\{00DBDAC8-4691-4797-8E6A-7C6AB89BC441} -> Downloader.ConHook.l : Cleaned with backup
HKU\S-1-5-18\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Ext\Stats\{83A5F7B7-DC75-44CE-9195-264F41709FA9} -> Adware.Virtumonde : Cleaned with backup
C:\WINDOWS\justin.exe -> Adware.EZula : Cleaned with backup
C:\WINDOWS\SWO.exe/mrjj.exe -> Trojan.LowZones.am : Cleaned with backup
C:\WINDOWS\whCC-GIANT.exe/WhAgent.exe -> Adware.WebHancer : Cleaned with backup


::Report End




Vundofix:


VundoFix V4.2.28
Scan started at 1:54:02 PM 3/3/2006

Listing files found while scanning....

C:\WINDOWS\system32\vtstr.dll
C:\WINDOWS\system32\rtstv.ini
C:\WINDOWS\system32\rtstv.bak1
C:\WINDOWS\system32\rtstv.bak2
C:\WINDOWS\system32\rtstv.ini2
C:\WINDOWS\system32\rtstv.tmp
C:\WINDOWS\system32\jkhhe.dll

C:\WINDOWS\system32\rtstv.bak1
C:\WINDOWS\system32\rtstv.bak2
C:\WINDOWS\system32\rtstv.tmp
C:\WINDOWS\system32\rtstv.ini
C:\WINDOWS\system32\rtstv.ini2
C:\WINDOWS\system32\vtstr.dll
C:\WINDOWS\system32\rtstv.ini2
C:\WINDOWS\system32\rtstv.bak2
C:\WINDOWS\system32\rtstv.tmp
C:\WINDOWS\system32\rtstv.ini
C:\WINDOWS\system32\rtstv.ini2
C:\WINDOWS\system32\vtstr.dll
Attempting to delete C:\WINDOWS\system32\vtstr.dll
C:\WINDOWS\system32\vtstr.dll Has been deleted!

Attempting to delete C:\WINDOWS\system32\rtstv.ini
C:\WINDOWS\system32\rtstv.ini Has been deleted!

Attempting to delete C:\WINDOWS\system32\rtstv.bak1
C:\WINDOWS\system32\rtstv.bak1 Has been deleted!

Attempting to delete C:\WINDOWS\system32\rtstv.bak2
C:\WINDOWS\system32\rtstv.bak2 Has been deleted!

Attempting to delete C:\WINDOWS\system32\rtstv.ini2
C:\WINDOWS\system32\rtstv.ini2 Has been deleted!

Attempting to delete C:\WINDOWS\system32\rtstv.tmp
C:\WINDOWS\system32\rtstv.tmp Has been deleted!

Performing Repairs to the registry.
Done!

[sUBs]

Please read this post completely before begining the fix.


Right click on this & choose "Save As..." DelO15Domains.inf - DelO15Domains.inf
Right click on DelO15Domains.inf and choose Install. It will run immediately (you won't be able to see anything happen). You may delete the file afterwards.

Host.zip - Extract the contents into it's own folder. Double click MVPS.bat & allow it to run.

Right click on this & select 'Save As' - DNSManual.bat
Double-click DNSManual.bat & allow it to run.

SpywareBlaster 3.5.1 - Install & update SpywareBlaster with the latest definitions.
After you have updated, click the button - enable protection for all unprotected items

IE-SpyAD - Extract the contents to a new folder
From within the folder, double-click install.bat
Select Option #2 - Install the new IE-SPYAD list.
Then return to the main menu.
Select option #4 - Add the old porn sites domain


* * * * * * RESTART WINDOWS IN SAFE MODE * * * * * * * * * *


1. Restart your computer
2. After hearing your computer beep once during startup, but before the Windows icon appears, press F8.
3. Instead of Windows loading as normal, a menu should appear
4. Select the option to run Windows in Safe Mode.


* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *


Uninstall the following programs, if present, using Control Panel->Add/Remove Programs:

• WinAntiVirus Pro 2006

Please note any other programs that you dont recognize in that list in your next response


* * * * * * DELETING FILES/FOLDERS * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *


If you have not done so already, please enable the viewing of Hidden files
From Windows Explorer, go to Tools -> Folder Options -> View tab.

• Tick - 'Show hidden files and folder'
• Untick - 'Hide file extensions for known types'
• Untick - 'Hide protected operating system files'
• Click Yes to confirm & then click OK

Locate and delete the following files/folders: (let me know if you fail to find/delete any)

• C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\key.~
  C:\WINDOWS\mm63.ocx
  C:\PROGRAM FILES\COMMON FILES\WinAntiVirus Pro 2006

* * * * * * PURGING TEMP FOLDERS * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *


Run Cleanup! using the following configuration:

1. Click Options...
2. Set the slider initially to Standard CleanUp!
3. Uncheck the following:

• Delete Newsgroup cache
• Delete Newsgroup Subscriptions
• Scan local drives for temporary files

4. Click OK
5. Press the CleanUp! button to start the program.


Reboot & post a fresh HJT log. Let us know how your machine is behaving now.

[Herr Smutko]

Everything seems to be running a bit better now. Thanks so much!!

Things I didnt recognize in the add/remove programs list, but i think they're probably ok (i wouldnt really know though, would i?):
DScaler 5 Mpeg Decoders
GTK + Runtime 2.6.10 rev a (remove only)
Microsoft .NET Framework 1.1
MSXML 4.0 SP2 Parser and SDK

I found and deleted all the files you listed:
C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\key.~
C:\WINDOWS\mm63.ocx
C:\PROGRAM FILES\COMMON FILES\WinAntiVirus Pro 2006


Here's my new HijackThis log:
Logfile of HijackThis v1.99.1
Scan saved at 7:26:22 PM, on 3/4/2006
Platform: Windows XP SP2 (WinNT 5.01.2600)
MSIE: Internet Explorer v6.00 SP2 (6.00.2900.2180)

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\ewido anti-malware\ewidoctrl.exe
C:\Program Files\ewido anti-malware\ewidoguard.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\nvsvc32.exe
C:\WINDOWS\Explorer.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\system32\RunDll32.exe
C:\Program Files\Java\jre1.5.0_06\bin\jusched.exe
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Real\Update_OB\realsched.exe
C:\Program Files\UltraMon\UltraMon.exe
C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunesHelper.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\RUNDLL32.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\system32\ctfmon.exe
C:\Program Files\iPod\bin\iPodService.exe
C:\Program Files\UltraMon\UltraMonTaskbar.exe
C:\Program Files\AlfaClock\AlfaClock.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\wuauclt.exe
C:\Program Files\Adobe\Acrobat 7.0\Reader\reader_sl.exe
C:\HJT\HijackThis.exe

R0 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Start Page = http://www.ncssm.edu/ataglance
O2 - BHO: Adobe PDF Reader Link Helper - {06849E9F-C8D7-4D59-B87D-784B7D6BE0B3} - C:\Program Files\Adobe\Acrobat 7.0\ActiveX\AcroIEHelper.dll
O2 - BHO: (no name) - {53707962-6F74-2D53-2644-206D7942484F} - C:\PROGRA~1\SPYBOT~1\SDHelper.dll
O2 - BHO: SSVHelper Class - {761497BB-D6F0-462C-B6EB-D4DAF1D92D43} - C:\Program Files\Java\jre1.5.0_06\bin\ssv.dll
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Cmaudio] RunDll32 cmicnfg.cpl,CMICtrlWnd
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [NvCplDaemon] RUNDLL32.EXE C:\WINDOWS\System32\NvCpl.dll,NvStartup
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [nwiz] nwiz.exe /install
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [NeroCheck] C:\WINDOWS\System32\\NeroCheck.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [SunJavaUpdateSched] C:\Program Files\Java\jre1.5.0_06\bin\jusched.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [TkBellExe] "C:\Program Files\Common Files\Real\Update_OB\realsched.exe" -osboot
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [QuickTime Task] "C:\Program Files\QuickTime\qttask.exe" -atboottime
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [UltraMon] "C:\Program Files\UltraMon\UltraMon.exe" /auto
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [DeadAIM] rundll32.exe "C:\Program Files\AIM\\DeadAIM.ocm",ExportedCheckODLs
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [iTunesHelper] "C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunesHelper.exe"
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [NvMediaCenter] RUNDLL32.EXE C:\WINDOWS\System32\NVMCTRAY.DLL,NvTaskbarInit
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [ctfmon.exe] C:\WINDOWS\system32\ctfmon.exe
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [AlfaClock Classic] "C:\Program Files\AlfaClock\AlfaClock.exe" /startup
O4 - Startup: Stardock ObjectDock.lnk = C:\Program Files\Stardock\ObjectDock\ObjectDock.exe
O4 - Global Startup: Adobe Gamma Loader.lnk = C:\Program Files\Common Files\Adobe\Calibration\Adobe Gamma Loader.exe
O4 - Global Startup: Adobe Reader Speed Launch.lnk = C:\Program Files\Adobe\Acrobat 7.0\Reader\reader_sl.exe
O8 - Extra context menu item: E&xport to Microsoft Excel - res://C:\PROGRA~1\MICROS~2\OFFICE11\EXCEL.EXE/3000
O16 - DPF: {9A9307A0-7DA4-4DAF-B042-5009F29E09E1} (ActiveScan Installer Class) - http://acs.pandasoftware.com/actives...ree/asinst.cab
O23 - Service: Adobe LM Service - Unknown owner - C:\Program Files\Common Files\Adobe Systems Shared\Service\Adobelmsvc.exe
O23 - Service: ewido security suite control - ewido networks - C:\Program Files\ewido anti-malware\ewidoctrl.exe
O23 - Service: ewido security suite guard - ewido networks - C:\Program Files\ewido anti-malware\ewidoguard.exe
O23 - Service: InstallDriver Table Manager (IDriverT) - Macrovision Corporation - C:\Program Files\Common Files\InstallShield\Driver\11\Intel 32\IDriverT.exe
O23 - Service: iPodService - Apple Computer, Inc. - C:\Program Files\iPod\bin\iPodService.exe
O23 - Service: NVIDIA Driver Helper Service (NVSvc) - NVIDIA Corporation - C:\WINDOWS\System32\nvsvc32.exe

[sUBs]

DScaler 5 Mpeg Decoders
GTK + Runtime 2.6.10 rev a (remove only)
Microsoft .NET Framework 1.1
MSXML 4.0 SP2 Parser and SDK

The above are all legitimate programs. No worry.

Your system is clean. Kindly follow these simple steps in order to keep your computer clean and secure:

1. CLEAR & RESET SYSTEM RESTORE'S CACHE - (System Volume Information folder)
   Go to Start >> Run - type control sysdm.cpl,,4 & press Enter
   • Tick on the checkbox - Turn off System Restore on all drives
   • Click Apply
   Turn it back 'On' by unticking the same checkbox & click OK
   
   
   
2. DISABLE THE VIEWING OF SYSTEM FILES
   From Windows Explorer, go to Tools>Folder Options> View tab.
   • Untick - Show hidden files and folder
   • Tick - Hide file extensions for known types
   • Tick - Hide protected operating system files
   Click Yes to confirm & then click OK
   
   
   
3. SECURING INTERNET EXPLORER
   From within Internet Explorer click on the Tools menu and then click on Internet Options.
   • Select the Security tab
     • Click once on the Internet icon so it becomes highlighted.
     • Select Custom Level .
       • Change 'Download signed ActiveX controls' to Prompt
       • Change 'Download unsigned ActiveX controls' to Disable
       • Change 'Initialize and script ActiveX controls not marked as safe' to Disable
       • Change 'Installation of desktop items' to Prompt
       • Change 'Launching programs and files in an IFRAME' to Prompt
       • Change 'Navigate sub-frames across different domains' to Prompt
       • When all these changes 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.
   • Select OK to exit the Internet Properties page.
   
   
   
4. ANTIVIRUS SOFTWARE
   It is very important that you have 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
   
   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.
   
   
   
5. FIREWALL
   Without a firewall your computer is succeptible to being hacked and taken over. Simply using a Firewall in its default configuration can lower your risk greatly. A tutorial on Firewalls and a listing of some available ones can be found here.
   
   
   
6. Microsoft Windows Update
   Visit windowsupdate.com regularly. This will ensure your computer always has the latest security updates. If there are new updates to install, install them immediately, reboot your computer, and revisit the site until there are no more critical updates.
   
   
   
7. SPYBOT - SEARCH & DESTROY
   Download and install Spybot - Search & Destroy with its TeaTimer option. This will provide realtime spyware & hijacker protection on your computer alongside your virus protection. You should also scan your computer with the program on a regular basis just as you would an antivirus software. A tutorial on installing & using this product can be found here
   
   
   
8. AD-AWARE
   Download and install Ad-Aware. You should use this program to scan your computer 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

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 further enhance your safety.

• Trillian or Miranda-IM - These are Malware free Instant Messenger programs which allow you to connect to multiple IM services in one program! (AOL, Yahoo, ICQ, IRC, MSN)
  
  
• Firefox - Use this alternate browser. Whilst Internet Explorer is not a bad browser, almost every exploit crafted is targeted to take advantage of an IE weakness.
  
  
• Sun's Java - It's much more secure than Microsoft's Java Virtual Machine.
  
  
• Google Toolbar - Get the free google toolbar to help stop pop up windows.
  
  
• CleanUP! - Cleans temporary files from IE and Windows, empties the recycle bin and more. Great tool to help speed up your computer and knock out those nasties that like to reside in the temp folders.
  
  
• ERUNT - A useful freeware utility for users of Windows 2000/XP. It's made up of two parts - ERUNT & NTREGOPT.
  
  ERUNT will create daily complete backups of your computer's Registry. Whilst System Restore does the same thing, a corrupt registry file may prevent Windows from booting & this effectively renders disables System Restore. With ERUNT, you're able to restore the damaged Registry.
  
  NTREGOPT works by recreating each registry hive "from scratch", thus removing any slack space that may be left from previously modified or deleted keys. In other words, it compacts the Registry to a small size which allows Windows to load & perform faster.
  
  
• 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

To find out more information about how you got infected in the first place and some great guidelines to follow to prevent future infections you can read this article by Tony Klein

After doing all these, your system will be optimised against future threats.

It's okay to delete the Hijack This folder in a couple weeks if everything is working okay.
Have a safe & happy computing day.

Please respond to this thread one more time so we can mark this thread as resolved.

[Herr Smutko]

My computer is running so much better! Thanks!

In terms of keeping it safe in the future, i have a couple questions:
1. I already use firefox, but is there anything I can do to make it more secure, the way there were instructions for IE?
2. Is it safe to stick with the Ewido demo you had me install earlier until I get my symantec protection back up?
3. Is there anything wrong with the Windows Firewall?

Thanks again!

[sUBs]

1. I already use firefox, but is there anything I can do to make it more secure, the way there were instructions for IE?
Not really. Just remember to check it for updates. A more secure alternative will be Opera.


2. Is it safe to stick with the Ewido demo you had me install earlier until I get my symantec protection back up?
Ewido is basically anti-malware. It isn't antivirus per se. You should temporarily put in one of those freeware programs like AVG or Avast. Another alternative is to use one of those 30 day trial programs from either Kaspersky, Panda, NOD32 or F-Secure

3. Is there anything wrong with the Windows Firewall?
If you have a hardware firewall, the built in SP2 firewall will do just fine. If not, get one of those 3rd party freeware like Zone Alarm.

Any further questions before we move this thread to Resolved?

[Herr Smutko]

Nope. Thanks!!