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June 16th, 2004 00:00
Hijacked- need help with log
Hi,
I was hoping someone could help out. I've got a malware problem and have run CW shredder, Spybot then Ad ware and still have the problem. I ran HJT and ecnlosed is the log.
Logfile of HijackThis v1.97.7
Scan saved at 9:08:21 PM, on 6/15/2004
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\Explorer.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\system32\spoolsv.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\pctspk.exe
C:\Program Files\Apoint\Apoint.exe
C:\Program Files\Dell\QuickSet\QuickSet.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\DSentry.exe
C:\Program Files\MUSICMATCH\MUSICMATCH Jukebox\mm_tray.exe
C:\Program Files\McAfee.com\Agent\mcagent.exe
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Real\Update_OB\realsched.exe
C:\Program Files\Roxio\Easy CD Creator 5\DirectCD\DirectCD.exe
C:\program files\mcafee.com\vso\mcvsshld.exe
C:\Program Files\NavNT\vptray.exe
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Dell\EUSW\Support.exe
C:\Program Files\Apoint\Apntex.exe
C:\Program Files\Dell\Support\Alert\bin\NotifyAlert.exe
C:\Program Files\BroadJump\Client Foundation\CFD.exe
C:\Program Files\MUSICMATCH\MUSICMATCH Jukebox\mmtask.exe
C:\Program Files\QuickTime\qttask.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\iplm32.exe
C:\Program Files\America Online 8.0\aoltray.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\cisvc.exe
C:\Program Files\NavNT\defwatch.exe
c:\PROGRA~1\mcafee.com\vso\mcvsrte.exe
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Microsoft Shared\VS7Debug\mdm.exe
C:\Program Files\NavNT\rtvscan.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\nvsvc32.exe
C:\WINDOWS\wanmpsvc.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\WLTRYSVC.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\system32\d3uz.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\bcmwltry.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\wbem\wmiapsrv.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\MsgSys.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\System32\msiexec.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\wuauclt.exe
C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\iexplore.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\cidaemon.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\cidaemon.exe
C:\HJT\hijackthis.exe
R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Page = res://C:\WINDOWS\system32\auedz.dll/sp.html#37049
R0 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Start Page = res://auedz.dll/index.html#37049
R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Default_Page_URL = http://www.dellnet.com
R0 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Start Page = res://auedz.dll/index.html#37049
R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Page = res://C:\WINDOWS\system32\auedz.dll/sp.html#37049
R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Default_Page_URL = res://auedz.dll/index.html#37049
R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Default_Search_URL = res://C:\WINDOWS\system32\auedz.dll/sp.html#37049
O2 - BHO: (no name) - {06849E9F-C8D7-4D59-B87D-784B7D6BE0B3} - C:\Program Files\Adobe\Acrobat 6.0\Reader\ActiveX\AcroIEHelper.dll
O2 - BHO: (no name) - {46D4CC4E-BCF6-41DB-455D-02D62640627A} - C:\WINDOWS\system32\apprp32.dll
O3 - Toolbar: &Radio - {8E718888-423F-11D2-876E-00A0C9082467} - C:\WINDOWS\System32\msdxm.ocx
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [NvCplDaemon] RUNDLL32.EXE C:\WINDOWS\System32\NvCpl.dll,NvStartup
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [nwiz] nwiz.exe /installquiet
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [PCTVOICE] pctspk.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Apoint] C:\Program Files\Apoint\Apoint.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Dell QuickSet] C:\Program Files\Dell\QuickSet\QuickSet.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [DVDSentry] C:\WINDOWS\System32\DSentry.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [MMTray] C:\Program Files\MUSICMATCH\MUSICMATCH Jukebox\mm_tray.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [MCAgentExe] C:\Program Files\McAfee.com\Agent\mcagent.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [MCUpdateExe] C:\PROGRA~1\McAfee.com\Agent\McUpdate.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [TkBellExe] "C:\Program Files\Common Files\Real\Update_OB\realsched.exe" -osboot
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [AdaptecDirectCD] "C:\Program Files\Roxio\Easy CD Creator 5\DirectCD\DirectCD.exe"
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [VirusScan Online] c:\program files\mcafee.com\vso\mcvsshld.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [vptray] C:\Program Files\NavNT\vptray.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [DwlClient] C:\Program Files\Common Files\Dell\EUSW\Support.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [BJCFD] C:\Program Files\BroadJump\Client Foundation\CFD.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [RecoverFromReboot] C:\WINDOWS\Temp\RecoverFromReboot.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [SAClient] "C:\Program Files\Comcast\BBClient\Programs\RegCon.exe" /admincheck
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [mmtask] C:\Program Files\MUSICMATCH\MUSICMATCH Jukebox\mmtask.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [QuickTime Task] "C:\Program Files\QuickTime\qttask.exe" -atboottime
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [WeatherOnTray] C:\Program Files\Hotbar\bin\4.4.7.0\WeatherOnTray.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [iplm32.exe] C:\WINDOWS\system32\iplm32.exe
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [MSMSGS] "C:\Program Files\Messenger\msmsgs.exe" /background
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [rtcdll] C:\WINDOWS\System32\rtcdll.exe
O4 - Global Startup: America Online 8.0 Tray Icon.lnk = C:\Program Files\America Online 8.0\aoltray.exe
O4 - Global Startup: AOL Companion.lnk = C:\Program Files\AOL Companion\companion.exe
O4 - Global Startup: Microsoft Office.lnk = C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\Office10\OSA.EXE
O8 - Extra context menu item: E&xport to Microsoft Excel - res://C:\PROGRA~1\MICROS~2\Office10\EXCEL.EXE/3000
O9 - Extra button: Real.com (HKLM)
O9 - Extra button: MUSICMATCH MX Web Player (HKLM)
O16 - DPF: komentator - http://sport.onet.pl/komentator.cab
O16 - DPF: {02BCC737-B171-4746-94C9-0D8A0B2C0089} (Microsoft Office Template and Media Control) - http://office.microsoft.com/templates/ieawsdc.cab
O16 - DPF: {02BF25D5-8C17-4B23-BC80-D3488ABDDC6B} (QuickTime Object) - http://www.apple.com/qtactivex/qtplugin.cab
O16 - DPF: {166B1BCA-3F9C-11CF-8075-444553540000} (Shockwave ActiveX Control) - http://download.macromedia.com/pub/shockwave/cabs/director/sw.cab
O16 - DPF: {1D4DB7D2-6EC9-47A3-BD87-1E41684E07BB} - http://imgfarm.com/images/nocache/funwebproducts/SmileyCentralInitialSetup1.0.0.5.cab
O16 - DPF: {2BC66F54-93A8-11D3-BEB6-00105AA9B6AE} (Symantec AntiVirus scanner) - http://security.symantec.com/sscv6/SharedContent/vc/bin/AvSniff.cab
O16 - DPF: {33564D57-0000-0010-8000-00AA00389B71} - http://download.microsoft.com/download/F/6/E/F6E491A6-77E1-4E20-9F5F-94901338C922/wmv9VCM.CAB
O16 - DPF: {644E432F-49D3-41A1-8DD5-E099162EEEC5} (Symantec RuFSI Utility Class) - http://security.symantec.com/sscv6/SharedContent/common/bin/cabsa.cab
O16 - DPF: {D81CA86B-EF63-42AF-BEE3-4502D9A03C2D} (MMRadioHostX Class) - http://wwws.musicmatch.com/graphics/WebPlayer/MMLRadio.cab
O16 - DPF: {DF85A113-76ED-4D25-9107-01E5C6F98D6A} (DRDLCtlView Class) - http://www.docurights.com/drdlctl.cab


akinesis
8 Posts
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June 16th, 2004 17:00
Sorry...when I posted this note I didn't describe what was going on with the log. when I log onto the computer I get an error meesage that tries to search for the comcast connection and also searches for Office XP. Then when I open the IE browser itr gets directed to another website...and pop-ups keep appearing.
Thanks agian for any help that can be provided and again apologies for not letting anyone know what the symptoms were.
Dave
Texruss
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June 18th, 2004 04:00
At the risk of sounding redundant try running the newest version of shredder again with the proper instructions (please click on Fix button and not Scan only.
Get CW Shredder to repair your CoolWebSearch infestations:
http://www.spywareinfo.com/~merijn/files/cwshredder.zip version 1.59.0
Follow the directions for running the program at the next link.
http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/forums/index.php?showtutorial=47
At bleepingcomputer.com start reading at the section that says:
You can download this program here: CWShredder
(Note...we have noticed recently some CWS variants are harder to remove unless the shredder is run in Safe Mode...hit F8 while booting to enter Safe Mode and run the shredder.) Make sure you select the FIX button and not the Scan only button!
After cleaning with the shredder in Safe Mode do this:
Reboot in normal mode Windows and download and run these two programs (Spybot S&D and Adaware). Use Spybot first. (1.3 version)
http://majorgeeks.com/download2471.html Adaware download link at next hyperlink.
Follow the directions completely at:
http://www.cjwd.demon.co.uk/spybot-adaware.html
Print out and go slow on the instructions to set up the custom scan options for Adaware. These settings will be retained for future custom scans so don't go nuts thinking you have to do this every time you run it!
Reboot if asked by either program and let it complete any cleanup. Then reboot a final time after running both and run Windows Disk Cleanup: Start/Run/ type: cleanmgr
I check all the categories at the end of the scan and click OK.
Post back with a new log as a reply to this message (PLEASE stay in this message posting thread for continuity). Most of your infections will be addressed with these tools, but you must follow the directions exactly to make final manual cleanup easier.
HTH,
Texruss
www.russelltexas.com
Spyware Fighter Wilders Forum
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Please be aware only the following DellForum members were trained at
TomCoyote.com and SpywareInfo.com to help with Hijackthis logs: Texruss, Baskar1234, Grinler, ChrisRLG, SpotCheckBilly, and pskelley. (If you are one of our classmates and not on this list email me for an addition to this list...we need all the help we can get *;-)
akinesis
8 Posts
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June 20th, 2004 02:00
Thanks for the repsonse. I tried again to run CW shredder after downloading the newer version. It did not find anything. THen ran Spy-bot and Adaware and it found minimal infestation (CW mal ware was found with Ad-aware though). Tried to clean with disk clean without success (would not run-all CPU usage was maximal). Re-ran HJT and it looks like some new processes are now running (did download spyblaster, though).
Thanks for any help that can be given
Logfile of HijackThis v1.97.7
Scan saved at 11:41:26 PM, on 6/19/2004
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\Explorer.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\system32\spoolsv.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\cisvc.exe
C:\Program Files\NavNT\defwatch.exe
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Microsoft Shared\VS7Debug\mdm.exe
C:\Program Files\NavNT\rtvscan.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\nvsvc32.exe
C:\WINDOWS\wanmpsvc.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\WLTRYSVC.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\msyx.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\bcmwltry.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\MsgSys.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\System32\pctspk.exe
C:\Program Files\Apoint\Apoint.exe
C:\Program Files\Dell\QuickSet\QuickSet.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\DSentry.exe
C:\Program Files\MUSICMATCH\MUSICMATCH Jukebox\mm_tray.exe
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Real\Update_OB\realsched.exe
C:\Program Files\Roxio\Easy CD Creator 5\DirectCD\DirectCD.exe
C:\Program Files\NavNT\vptray.exe
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Dell\EUSW\Support.exe
C:\Program Files\BroadJump\Client Foundation\CFD.exe
C:\Program Files\MUSICMATCH\MUSICMATCH Jukebox\mmtask.exe
C:\Program Files\QuickTime\qttask.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\iplm32.exe
C:\Program Files\America Online 8.0\aoltray.exe
C:\Program Files\Dell\Support\Alert\bin\NotifyAlert.exe
C:\Program Files\Apoint\Apntex.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\msiexec.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\wbem\wmiapsrv.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\ctfmon.exe
C:\HJT\hijackthis.exe
C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\iexplore.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\cidaemon.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\cidaemon.exe
R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Page = res://C:\WINDOWS\system32\auedz.dll/sp.html#37049
R0 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Start Page = res://auedz.dll/index.html#37049
R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Default_Page_URL = http://www.dellnet.com
R0 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Start Page = res://auedz.dll/index.html#37049
R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Page = res://C:\WINDOWS\system32\auedz.dll/sp.html#37049
R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Default_Page_URL = res://auedz.dll/index.html#37049
R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Default_Search_URL = res://C:\WINDOWS\system32\auedz.dll/sp.html#37049
O2 - BHO: (no name) - {06849E9F-C8D7-4D59-B87D-784B7D6BE0B3} - C:\Program Files\Adobe\Acrobat 6.0\Reader\ActiveX\AcroIEHelper.dll
O2 - BHO: (no name) - {46D4CC4E-BCF6-41DB-455D-02D62640627A} - C:\WINDOWS\system32\apprp32.dll
O3 - Toolbar: &Radio - {8E718888-423F-11D2-876E-00A0C9082467} - C:\WINDOWS\System32\msdxm.ocx
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [NvCplDaemon] RUNDLL32.EXE C:\WINDOWS\System32\NvCpl.dll,NvStartup
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [nwiz] nwiz.exe /installquiet
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [PCTVOICE] pctspk.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Apoint] C:\Program Files\Apoint\Apoint.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Dell QuickSet] C:\Program Files\Dell\QuickSet\QuickSet.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [DVDSentry] C:\WINDOWS\System32\DSentry.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [MMTray] C:\Program Files\MUSICMATCH\MUSICMATCH Jukebox\mm_tray.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [TkBellExe] "C:\Program Files\Common Files\Real\Update_OB\realsched.exe" -osboot
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [AdaptecDirectCD] "C:\Program Files\Roxio\Easy CD Creator 5\DirectCD\DirectCD.exe"
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [vptray] C:\Program Files\NavNT\vptray.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [DwlClient] C:\Program Files\Common Files\Dell\EUSW\Support.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [BJCFD] C:\Program Files\BroadJump\Client Foundation\CFD.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [RecoverFromReboot] C:\WINDOWS\Temp\RecoverFromReboot.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [SAClient] "C:\Program Files\Comcast\BBClient\Programs\RegCon.exe" /admincheck
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [mmtask] C:\Program Files\MUSICMATCH\MUSICMATCH Jukebox\mmtask.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [QuickTime Task] "C:\Program Files\QuickTime\qttask.exe" -atboottime
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [WeatherOnTray] C:\Program Files\Hotbar\bin\4.4.7.0\WeatherOnTray.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [iplm32.exe] C:\WINDOWS\system32\iplm32.exe
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [MSMSGS] "C:\Program Files\Messenger\msmsgs.exe" /background
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [rtcdll] C:\WINDOWS\System32\rtcdll.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\RunOnce: [atleq32.exe] C:\WINDOWS\system32\atleq32.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\RunOnce: [msji.exe] C:\WINDOWS\system32\msji.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\RunOnce: [ntgx.exe] C:\WINDOWS\ntgx.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\RunOnce: [sdkym32.exe] C:\WINDOWS\system32\sdkym32.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\RunOnce: [netdw.exe] C:\WINDOWS\system32\netdw.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\RunOnce: [iebd32.exe] C:\WINDOWS\system32\iebd32.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\RunOnce: [sysfo32.exe] C:\WINDOWS\system32\sysfo32.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\RunOnce: [d3qf32.exe] C:\WINDOWS\d3qf32.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\RunOnce: [iphu.exe] C:\WINDOWS\iphu.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\RunOnce: [sysbf32.exe] C:\WINDOWS\sysbf32.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\RunOnce: [d3sj.exe] C:\WINDOWS\d3sj.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\RunOnce: [javanu32.exe] C:\WINDOWS\javanu32.exe
O4 - Global Startup: America Online 8.0 Tray Icon.lnk = C:\Program Files\America Online 8.0\aoltray.exe
O4 - Global Startup: AOL Companion.lnk = C:\Program Files\AOL Companion\companion.exe
O4 - Global Startup: Microsoft Office.lnk = C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\Office10\OSA.EXE
O8 - Extra context menu item: E&xport to Microsoft Excel - res://C:\PROGRA~1\MICROS~2\Office10\EXCEL.EXE/3000
O9 - Extra button: Real.com (HKLM)
O9 - Extra button: MUSICMATCH MX Web Player (HKLM)
O16 - DPF: komentator - http://sport.onet.pl/komentator.cab
O16 - DPF: {02BCC737-B171-4746-94C9-0D8A0B2C0089} (Microsoft Office Template and Media Control) - http://office.microsoft.com/templates/ieawsdc.cab
O16 - DPF: {02BF25D5-8C17-4B23-BC80-D3488ABDDC6B} (QuickTime Object) - http://www.apple.com/qtactivex/qtplugin.cab
O16 - DPF: {166B1BCA-3F9C-11CF-8075-444553540000} (Shockwave ActiveX Control) - http://download.macromedia.com/pub/shockwave/cabs/director/sw.cab
O16 - DPF: {2BC66F54-93A8-11D3-BEB6-00105AA9B6AE} (Symantec AntiVirus scanner) - http://security.symantec.com/sscv6/SharedContent/vc/bin/AvSniff.cab
O16 - DPF: {33564D57-0000-0010-8000-00AA00389B71} - http://download.microsoft.com/download/F/6/E/F6E491A6-77E1-4E20-9F5F-94901338C922/wmv9VCM.CAB
O16 - DPF: {644E432F-49D3-41A1-8DD5-E099162EEEC5} (Symantec RuFSI Utility Class) - http://security.symantec.com/sscv6/SharedContent/common/bin/cabsa.cab
O16 - DPF: {D81CA86B-EF63-42AF-BEE3-4502D9A03C2D} (MMRadioHostX Class) - http://wwws.musicmatch.com/graphics/WebPlayer/MMLRadio.cab
O16 - DPF: {DF85A113-76ED-4D25-9107-01E5C6F98D6A} (DRDLCtlView Class) - http://www.docurights.com/drdlctl.cab
Texruss
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June 20th, 2004 03:00
OK...got some scoop on this nasty one...take a look at this link:
http://russelltexas.com/malware/newexploitrepair.htm
Texruss
Message Edited by Texruss on 06-19-2004 11:19 PM
akinesis
8 Posts
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June 20th, 2004 05:00
Thanks for the help. Let me put this down on paper before I ruin the computer. Hope you can make sure I go through the right things
First, it looks like I have to go to Services and open and stop the Network Security Services. An executable file should "pop-up" that I’m stopping and I’ll have to stop this process in the next Step
Second I have to delete from task manager the following
Iplm32.exe (I’m guessing this is a bad file as I can’t find it when I GOOGLE it)
Msyx.exe (can't find this is Google either so I think these are my bad-guys)
Afterwards I go to C: \windows and delete the following
C:\WINDOWS\system32\iplm32.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\atleq32.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\msji.exe
C:\WINDOWS\ntgx.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\sdkym32.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\netdw.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\iebd32.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\sysfo32.exe
C:\WINDOWS\d3qf32.exe
C:\WINDOWS\iphu.exe
C:\WINDOWS\sysbf32.exe
C:\WINDOWS\d3sj.exe
C:\WINDOWS\javanu32.exe
I’m not sure if C:\WINDOWS\System32\rtcdll.exe should be deleted also as I cannot find this executable file on the web (the driver seems to be important though).
For the rest of the files I also take out the drivers (*.dll to the above)
Next I delete from hijack logs the following
R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Page = res://C:\WINDOWS\system32\auedz.dll/sp.html#37049
R0 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Start Page = res://auedz.dll/index.html#37049
R0 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Start Page = res://auedz.dll/index.html#37049
R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Page = res://C:\WINDOWS\system32\auedz.dll/sp.html#37049
R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Default_Page_URL = res://auedz.dll/index.html#37049
R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Default_Search_URL = res://C:\WINDOWS\system32\auedz.dll/sp.html#37049
O2 - BHO: (no name) - {46D4CC4E-BCF6-41DB-455D-02D62640627A} - C:\WINDOWS\system32\apprp32.dll (Can’t find this BHO on the Spyware refferal list and the other BHO looks like a good Acrobat helper)
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [iplm32.exe] C:\WINDOWS\system32\iplm32.exe
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [rtcdll] C:\WINDOWS\System32\rtcdll.exe (IS THIS A BAD FILE TOO???)
O4 - HKLM\..\RunOnce: [atleq32.exe] C:\WINDOWS\system32\atleq32.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\RunOnce: [msji.exe] C:\WINDOWS\system32\msji.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\RunOnce: [ntgx.exe] C:\WINDOWS\ntgx.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\RunOnce: [sdkym32.exe] C:\WINDOWS\system32\sdkym32.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\RunOnce: [netdw.exe] C:\WINDOWS\system32\netdw.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\RunOnce: [iebd32.exe] C:\WINDOWS\system32\iebd32.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\RunOnce: [sysfo32.exe] C:\WINDOWS\system32\sysfo32.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\RunOnce: [d3qf32.exe] C:\WINDOWS\d3qf32.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\RunOnce: [iphu.exe] C:\WINDOWS\iphu.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\RunOnce: [sysbf32.exe] C:\WINDOWS\sysbf32.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\RunOnce: [d3sj.exe] C:\WINDOWS\d3sj.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\RunOnce: [javanu32.exe] C:\WINDOWS\javanu32.exe
Lastly, it looks if I go to the registry and go to
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet|Services\_NS_Service and try to see if this is around and dlete it
Then I should go to the
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Enum\Root\LEGACY_NS_Service and dlete that if it’s there.
Then re-run HJT and post again
I’d appreciate it if you can look over this to make sure I didn’t totally drop the ball too badly
Thanks again for the help
Dave
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June 20th, 2004 12:00
Dave:
Good sleuthing...Looks like everything you have done is correct. If Google doesn't have a hit for a filename in the newsgroups database (nearly 1 billion postings) and main Google search page then I assume it is a hostile random-named DLL or .exe file. All those you have listed are in that category.
Texruss
akinesis
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June 20th, 2004 15:00
Did all the things you suggested. the computer works much better now..no more shift to anew homepage. Enclosed is the last HJT log. I'm not sure if weather tray should go. but it looks like everything works much better now. Still when I run cleanmgr/disk clean I end up using all of the CPU usage
Thanks again for the help
Logfile of HijackThis v1.97.7
Scan saved at 12:03:12 PM, on 6/20/2004
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\Explorer.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\system32\spoolsv.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\pctspk.exe
C:\Program Files\Apoint\Apoint.exe
C:\Program Files\Dell\QuickSet\QuickSet.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\DSentry.exe
C:\Program Files\MUSICMATCH\MUSICMATCH Jukebox\mm_tray.exe
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Real\Update_OB\realsched.exe
C:\Program Files\Roxio\Easy CD Creator 5\DirectCD\DirectCD.exe
C:\Program Files\NavNT\vptray.exe
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Dell\EUSW\Support.exe
C:\Program Files\BroadJump\Client Foundation\CFD.exe
C:\Program Files\MUSICMATCH\MUSICMATCH Jukebox\mmtask.exe
C:\Program Files\QuickTime\qttask.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\ctfmon.exe
C:\Program Files\Dell\Support\Alert\bin\NotifyAlert.exe
C:\Program Files\Apoint\Apntex.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\cisvc.exe
C:\Program Files\NavNT\defwatch.exe
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Microsoft Shared\VS7Debug\mdm.exe
C:\Program Files\NavNT\rtvscan.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\nvsvc32.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\WLTRYSVC.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\System32\bcmwltry.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\MsgSys.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\System32\wbem\wmiapsrv.exe
C:\HJT\hijackthis.exe
R0 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Start Page = http://www.dellnet.com/
R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Default_Page_URL = http://www.dellnet.com
O2 - BHO: (no name) - {06849E9F-C8D7-4D59-B87D-784B7D6BE0B3} - C:\Program Files\Adobe\Acrobat 6.0\Reader\ActiveX\AcroIEHelper.dll
O3 - Toolbar: &Radio - {8E718888-423F-11D2-876E-00A0C9082467} - C:\WINDOWS\System32\msdxm.ocx
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [NvCplDaemon] RUNDLL32.EXE C:\WINDOWS\System32\NvCpl.dll,NvStartup
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [nwiz] nwiz.exe /installquiet
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [PCTVOICE] pctspk.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Apoint] C:\Program Files\Apoint\Apoint.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Dell QuickSet] C:\Program Files\Dell\QuickSet\QuickSet.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [DVDSentry] C:\WINDOWS\System32\DSentry.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [MMTray] C:\Program Files\MUSICMATCH\MUSICMATCH Jukebox\mm_tray.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [TkBellExe] "C:\Program Files\Common Files\Real\Update_OB\realsched.exe" -osboot
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [AdaptecDirectCD] "C:\Program Files\Roxio\Easy CD Creator 5\DirectCD\DirectCD.exe"
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [vptray] C:\Program Files\NavNT\vptray.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [DwlClient] C:\Program Files\Common Files\Dell\EUSW\Support.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [BJCFD] C:\Program Files\BroadJump\Client Foundation\CFD.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [RecoverFromReboot] C:\WINDOWS\Temp\RecoverFromReboot.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [SAClient] "C:\Program Files\Comcast\BBClient\Programs\RegCon.exe" /admincheck
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [mmtask] C:\Program Files\MUSICMATCH\MUSICMATCH Jukebox\mmtask.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [QuickTime Task] "C:\Program Files\QuickTime\qttask.exe" -atboottime
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [WeatherOnTray] C:\Program Files\Hotbar\bin\4.4.7.0\WeatherOnTray.exe
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [MSMSGS] "C:\Program Files\Messenger\msmsgs.exe" /background
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [ctfmon.exe] C:\WINDOWS\System32\ctfmon.exe
O4 - Global Startup: Microsoft Office.lnk = C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\Office10\OSA.EXE
O8 - Extra context menu item: E&xport to Microsoft Excel - res://C:\PROGRA~1\MICROS~2\Office10\EXCEL.EXE/3000
O9 - Extra button: Real.com (HKLM)
O9 - Extra button: MUSICMATCH MX Web Player (HKLM)
O16 - DPF: komentator - http://sport.onet.pl/komentator.cab
O16 - DPF: {02BCC737-B171-4746-94C9-0D8A0B2C0089} (Microsoft Office Template and Media Control) - http://office.microsoft.com/templates/ieawsdc.cab
O16 - DPF: {02BF25D5-8C17-4B23-BC80-D3488ABDDC6B} (QuickTime Object) - http://www.apple.com/qtactivex/qtplugin.cab
O16 - DPF: {166B1BCA-3F9C-11CF-8075-444553540000} (Shockwave ActiveX Control) - http://download.macromedia.com/pub/shockwave/cabs/director/sw.cab
O16 - DPF: {2BC66F54-93A8-11D3-BEB6-00105AA9B6AE} (Symantec AntiVirus scanner) - http://security.symantec.com/sscv6/SharedContent/vc/bin/AvSniff.cab
O16 - DPF: {33564D57-0000-0010-8000-00AA00389B71} - http://download.microsoft.com/download/F/6/E/F6E491A6-77E1-4E20-9F5F-94901338C922/wmv9VCM.CAB
O16 - DPF: {644E432F-49D3-41A1-8DD5-E099162EEEC5} (Symantec RuFSI Utility Class) - http://security.symantec.com/sscv6/SharedContent/common/bin/cabsa.cab
O16 - DPF: {D81CA86B-EF63-42AF-BEE3-4502D9A03C2D} (MMRadioHostX Class) - http://wwws.musicmatch.com/graphics/WebPlayer/MMLRadio.cab
O16 - DPF: {DF85A113-76ED-4D25-9107-01E5C6F98D6A} (DRDLCtlView Class) - http://www.docurights.com/drdlctl.cab
Thanks
Dave
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June 20th, 2004 16:00
Re: weathertray:
Please Go to Add/Remove in the Control Panel and uninstall Hotbar and reboot
Try cleanmgr again. Does it complete?
Texruss
akinesis
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June 20th, 2004 16:00
Thanks again. You guys are quick on the reply. I didn't see the hotbar item when I went through the first time deleting stuff (funwebproducts and some screensaver stuff). But I'll go back to delete it (sorry about missing that)
The disk clean begins to open and starts compressing old files and then doesn't run anymore (let it go for about half an hour). I don't think any obvious programs are running in the background (like a screensaver and all windows are pretty closed)
By the way, the rtcdll.exe file is part of the trojan.downloader (reported in a google hit for this file). My norton actually picked it up (oops-but stupid me didn't see it in the quarantine section). I'll go through the norton site to ensure nothing's in the registry that could cause problems, I think, with disk clean
I'm not sure about this but this cool web program may pick and coose the files it uses. In my origianl post of an HJT log c:windows\system32\d3uz.exe was running. I found that when I was manually deleting files and deleted it (no google hits). And prior to manual deletion, I ran an HJT log and found another new file in the 04 section c:\windows\apidy.exe that had no hits on google.
Thanks again for all the help; I really appreciate it
Dave
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June 20th, 2004 17:00
>The disk clean begins to open and starts compressing old files and then doesn't run anymore (let it go for about half an hour). I don't think any obvious programs are running in the background (like a screensaver and all windows are pretty closed)
Try running it in Safe Mode or do this:
If you have any problems with Disk Cleanup completing...XP users can fix it here:
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;812248
Or try this fix: http://www2.whidbey.net/djdenham/DeleteOldFiles.htm
BTW...did I tell you flush your Restore folder?
After the final all clear is given by us you should flush your Restore Points for XP. That means disabling the Restore Point, rebooting to flush it, then re-enabling a new Restore Point. The reason why we need to do this is to purge the bad files hidden in System Restore which can't be cleaned by your antivirus programs.
See FAQ 12 here: http://www.russelltexas.com/malware/faqhijackthis.htm
Texruss
akinesis
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June 21st, 2004 17:00
Thanks. Worked great. The utility on the net did the trick. I think the computer's working fine now. During this entire procedure I've had the system restore off.
Dave
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June 21st, 2004 23:00
Post a fresh Hijackthis log for comments and possible closure. I'll also add defensive tips.
Texruss
akinesis
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June 23rd, 2004 00:00
Works great. Seems to move much faster now. Haven't turned on the restore yet
Thanks
Logfile of HijackThis v1.97.7
Scan saved at 8:56:53 PM, on 6/22/2004
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:\WINDOWS\system32\cisvc.exe
C:\Program Files\NavNT\defwatch.exe
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Microsoft Shared\VS7Debug\mdm.exe
C:\Program Files\NavNT\rtvscan.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\nvsvc32.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\WLTRYSVC.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\System32\bcmwltry.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\MsgSys.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\system32\cidaemon.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\cidaemon.exe
C:\WINDOWS\Explorer.EXE
C:\WINDOWS\System32\pctspk.exe
C:\Program Files\Apoint\Apoint.exe
C:\Program Files\Dell\QuickSet\QuickSet.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\DSentry.exe
C:\Program Files\MUSICMATCH\MUSICMATCH Jukebox\mm_tray.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\ctfmon.exe
C:\Program Files\Roxio\Easy CD Creator 5\DirectCD\DirectCD.exe
C:\Program Files\NavNT\vptray.exe
C:\Program Files\BroadJump\Client Foundation\CFD.exe
C:\Program Files\MUSICMATCH\MUSICMATCH Jukebox\mmtask.exe
C:\Program Files\QuickTime\qttask.exe
C:\Program Files\Apoint\Apntex.exe
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Real\Update_OB\realsched.exe
C:\HJT\hijackthis.exe
R0 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Start Page = http://www.dellnet.com/
R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Default_Page_URL = http://www.dellnet.com
O2 - BHO: (no name) - {06849E9F-C8D7-4D59-B87D-784B7D6BE0B3} - C:\Program Files\Adobe\Acrobat 6.0\Reader\ActiveX\AcroIEHelper.dll
O3 - Toolbar: &Radio - {8E718888-423F-11D2-876E-00A0C9082467} - C:\WINDOWS\System32\msdxm.ocx
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [NvCplDaemon] RUNDLL32.EXE C:\WINDOWS\System32\NvCpl.dll,NvStartup
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [nwiz] nwiz.exe /installquiet
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [PCTVOICE] pctspk.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Apoint] C:\Program Files\Apoint\Apoint.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Dell QuickSet] C:\Program Files\Dell\QuickSet\QuickSet.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [DVDSentry] C:\WINDOWS\System32\DSentry.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [MMTray] C:\Program Files\MUSICMATCH\MUSICMATCH Jukebox\mm_tray.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [TkBellExe] "C:\Program Files\Common Files\Real\Update_OB\realsched.exe" -osboot
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [AdaptecDirectCD] "C:\Program Files\Roxio\Easy CD Creator 5\DirectCD\DirectCD.exe"
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [vptray] C:\Program Files\NavNT\vptray.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [DwlClient] C:\Program Files\Common Files\Dell\EUSW\Support.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [BJCFD] C:\Program Files\BroadJump\Client Foundation\CFD.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [RecoverFromReboot] C:\WINDOWS\Temp\RecoverFromReboot.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [SAClient] "C:\Program Files\Comcast\BBClient\Programs\RegCon.exe" /admincheck
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [mmtask] C:\Program Files\MUSICMATCH\MUSICMATCH Jukebox\mmtask.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [QuickTime Task] "C:\Program Files\QuickTime\qttask.exe" -atboottime
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [MSMSGS] "C:\Program Files\Messenger\msmsgs.exe" /background
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [ctfmon.exe] C:\WINDOWS\System32\ctfmon.exe
O4 - Global Startup: Microsoft Office.lnk = C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\Office10\OSA.EXE
O8 - Extra context menu item: E&xport to Microsoft Excel - res://C:\PROGRA~1\MICROS~2\Office10\EXCEL.EXE/3000
O9 - Extra button: Real.com (HKLM)
O9 - Extra button: MUSICMATCH MX Web Player (HKLM)
O16 - DPF: komentator - http://sport.onet.pl/komentator.cab
O16 - DPF: {02BCC737-B171-4746-94C9-0D8A0B2C0089} (Microsoft Office Template and Media Control) - http://office.microsoft.com/templates/ieawsdc.cab
O16 - DPF: {02BF25D5-8C17-4B23-BC80-D3488ABDDC6B} (QuickTime Object) - http://www.apple.com/qtactivex/qtplugin.cab
O16 - DPF: {166B1BCA-3F9C-11CF-8075-444553540000} (Shockwave ActiveX Control) - http://download.macromedia.com/pub/shockwave/cabs/director/sw.cab
O16 - DPF: {2BC66F54-93A8-11D3-BEB6-00105AA9B6AE} (Symantec AntiVirus scanner) - http://security.symantec.com/sscv6/SharedContent/vc/bin/AvSniff.cab
O16 - DPF: {33564D57-0000-0010-8000-00AA00389B71} - http://download.microsoft.com/download/F/6/E/F6E491A6-77E1-4E20-9F5F-94901338C922/wmv9VCM.CAB
O16 - DPF: {644E432F-49D3-41A1-8DD5-E099162EEEC5} (Symantec RuFSI Utility Class) - http://security.symantec.com/sscv6/SharedContent/common/bin/cabsa.cab
O16 - DPF: {D81CA86B-EF63-42AF-BEE3-4502D9A03C2D} (MMRadioHostX Class) - http://wwws.musicmatch.com/graphics/WebPlayer/MMLRadio.cab
O16 - DPF: {DF85A113-76ED-4D25-9107-01E5C6F98D6A} (DRDLCtlView Class) - http://www.docurights.com/drdlctl.cab
Dave
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Cleanup Programs and Preventative Procedures
(the four free programs in Items 2, 3, and 4 bolded below are a MUST in my opinion)
1. Spybot Search&Destroy, Ad-aware Run weekly - or after a heavy internet session. Download at the following link.
Chris has posted an excellent tutorial by dgosling on how to run Spybot S&D and also how to enable customized deep scanning functions for Adaware. Once you set these options they will be retained for future scans by Adaware.
Follow the directions in this detailed guide for Spybot and Adaware... go slow on the directions for the custom setup of Adaware and print it out as a hard copy. It will take five minutes to set up the custom scanning options for Adaware, but it's worth it as these settings will be retained and you won't have to re-enter them again.
http://www.cjwd.demon.co.uk/spybot-adaware.html
Please note the free Spybot 1.3 does have a slight bug...it detects some DSO exploits falsely. Hopefully an upgrade will fix this.The problem is not serious and should not deter people from using Spybot.
I also like to run Windows Disk Cleanup after cleaning with those two tools. Make sure you reboot if any reboot cleanup functions of Spybot and Adaware are advised by these tools (this may happen at the end of their cleanup).
Reboot and click on Start/Run/ type: cleanmgr
If you have problems with Disk Cleanup hanging and not completing see this page for XP users:
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;812248
Or try this fix: http://www2.whidbey.net/djdenham/DeleteOldFiles.htm
From MS Help: " Disk Cleanup helps free up space on your hard drive. Disk Cleanup searches your drive, and then shows you temporary files, Internet cache files, and unnecessary program files that you can safely delete. You can direct Disk Cleanup to delete some or all of those files."
I check all the selected categories and click OK at the end of Disk Cleanup.
If you have any problems with Disk Cleaner completing...XP users can fix it here:
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;812248
Or try this fix: http://www2.whidbey.net/djdenham/DeleteOldFiles.htm
2. Proactive programs: Spywareblaster & Spywareguard, first sets kill bits to stop known bad MSIE ActiveX scripts from installing, second acts like your AV to stop browser hijacks and installing of known baddies.
3. IE-Spyad, puts 4000 bad sites in your restricted (banned) sites list, to stop you accidentally getting sent to a bad site, it has optional list of "bad" adult sites to install as well.
Links for these at: http://www.cjwd.demon.co.uk/compsafetyonline.html
4. MVPS Hosts file at: http://mvps.org/winhelp2002/hosts.htm
The MVPS Hosts file replaces your current HOSTS file with one that prevents your computer from connecting to hostile sites by redirecting them to 127.0.0.1 which is your local computer. This is an easy way to prevent one of the most common hijackings computer users will face on the Internet! Do it now.
5. Don't forget keeping Windows updated. The automatic updates frequently fail so run it manually once a week or when new updates are publicized.
Windows Live Update Page
http://v4.windowsupdate.microsoft.com/en/default.asp
Free Windows Security CD (for those who qualify):
www.microsoft.com/security/protect/cd/order.asp
You can also start Windows Update by running Internet Explorer, pulling down Tools on top Menu bar and selecting Windows Update. Install ALL critical updates! Always!
If LiveUpdate fails (and it is prone to on MANY machines) download each patch manually from the MS advisory pages and install manually. Works for me!
6. Keep your antivirus updated.
Free AVG Antivirus for home users: http://www.grisoft.com
7. Beg, borrow, or buy a Software Firewall if at all possible. I use Norton Internet Security 2004 and it has saved my bacon more times than I can count. For a free software firewall turn on the fairly lame firewall in Windows XP (I say it is lame because it does not monitor or block outgoing traffic...only incoming...a serious omission if the threat occurs inside your network). Hopefully with the upcoming Service Pack 2 this flaw will be addressed.
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/community/columns/5min/5min-101.mspx#XSLTsection125121120120
A better choice for now for a free software firewall is Zone Alarm.
http://www.zonelabs.com/store/content/company/products/znalm/freeDownload.jsp
8. Practice safe computer habits. Don't click on strange email attachments thinking your AV will defend you. Usually it will. Sometimes it won't when a new virus hits the Net and definitions take hours to create by the AV vendors. There is only one defense that works 100% for the safe protection of your machine's personal data and that is timely and accurate backups of your files. Hard drives die, viruses ruin your files, and other bad things can happen (fire, theft, etc..). Offsite backups are the best.
9. Don't forget our great analysis tool Hijackthis. We have a lot of gratitude we need to show towards the author Merijn. I hope he does great things in his future endeavors and is richly rewarded for his time and expertise in providing this super program.
Hijackthis (to analyse your system and submit a log file to expert forums):
http://tomcoyote.com/hjt
(for Hijackthis logs...please copy to and run Hijackthis.exe into a new folder you create in the root level of the C: drive. Name this folder HJT for best and safest results). (don't put in a Local Settings Temp folder, or the Windows desktop, etc...as it needs a safe folder to keep backup logs). Also when XP and W2K users post here and place it in the Local Settings, the log usually shows their full name since their Windows user profile is commonly named with their full name. We try not to disturb your privacy. *;-)
See this link for graphical instruction: http://russelltexas.com/malware/faqhijackthis.htm
Forums for help and analysis of your Hijackthis logfile:
http://forums.us.dell.com/supportforums
http://forums.tomcoyote.com
http://www.spywareinfo.com/forums
http://www.wilderssecurity.com
http://www.computercops.us/forums.html
http://forums.net-integration.net
http://boards.cexx.org
http://www.bleepingcomputer.com
Good luck and safe computing!
Texruss
www.russelltexas.com
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Slyware Warrior Tom Coyote Forum
Expert Malware Responder Dell Forum
Please be aware only the following DellForum members were trained at
TomCoyote.com and SpywareInfo.com to help with Hijackthis logs: Texruss, Baskar1234, Grinler, ChrisRLG, SpotCheckBilly, and pskelley. (If you are one of our classmates and not on this list email me for an addition to this list...we need all the help we can get *;-)