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Other => Viruses and worms => Topic started by: doryman on March 27, 2014, 05:12:16 PM

Title: Websteroids
Post by: doryman on March 27, 2014, 05:12:16 PM
I have read preliminary instr. re malware and have run Malwarebytes, crated OTL logs. Thanks for the help.
Title: Re: Websteroids
Post by: Pondus on March 27, 2014, 05:15:54 PM
malware experts are notified.....

Title: Re: Websteroids
Post by: TwinHeadedEagle on March 27, 2014, 05:16:35 PM
Please download zoek.zip or zoek.rar by smeenk ((http://www.mcshield.net/personal/magna86/Images/Zoek_icon.png)) from here (http://www.hijackthis.nl/smeenk/201213/zoek.zip) or here (http://www.hijackthis.nl/smeenk/201213/zoek.rar) and save it to your Desktop.
Unpack the archive...
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createsrpoint;
gpt.ini;z
C:\Windows\System32\GroupPolicy;v
C:\Windows\SysWOW64\GroupPolicy;v
StandardSearch;
emptyfolderscheck;
installer-list;
installedprogs;
uninstall-list;
Title: Re: Websteroids
Post by: doryman on March 27, 2014, 06:10:25 PM
I am attaching two more logs, thanks
Title: Re: Websteroids
Post by: TwinHeadedEagle on March 27, 2014, 06:25:34 PM
Re-run Zoek again with the script below:


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emptyfolderscheck;delete
C:\Program Files\Optimizer Pro;fs
autoclean;
emptyalltemp;
emptyclsid;
ipconfig /flushdns;b
Title: Re: Websteroids
Post by: doryman on March 27, 2014, 07:37:42 PM
Found a websteroids exe file in windows/prefetch file, no action. Have attached the second log. Thanks
Title: Re: Websteroids
Post by: TwinHeadedEagle on March 27, 2014, 08:28:28 PM
Re-run Zoek one more time

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Websteroids;z
Title: Re: Websteroids
Post by: doryman on March 27, 2014, 08:46:28 PM
Found numerous entries in the registry as well, no action. Attached is the third log. Thanks
Title: Re: Websteroids
Post by: TwinHeadedEagle on March 27, 2014, 11:04:58 PM
You can manually delete Websteroids file in Prefetch folder? How is the situation now?
Title: Re: Websteroids
Post by: doryman on March 27, 2014, 11:22:54 PM
websteroids entry gone from prefetch folder; at least six entries in registry re websteroids remain, no action. Thanks
Title: Re: Websteroids
Post by: TwinHeadedEagle on March 28, 2014, 10:30:54 AM
Let's make the final check:



Please download Malwarebytes AntiRootkit (MBAR) (http://www.malwarebytes.org/antirootkit/) and save it to your desktop.
For full instructions how MBAR works, read this article (http://blog.malwarebytes.org/news/2012/11/meet-malwarebytes-anti-rootkit/)


> Doubleclick on the MBAR file ((http://www.mcshield.net/personal/magna86/Images/mbar.png)) and allow it to run.
•  Click OK on the next screen, to allow the package to extract the contents of the file to its own folder named mbar.
•  mbar.exe will launch automatically. On some systems, this may take a few extra seconds. Please be patient and wait for the program to open.
•  After reading the Introduction, click Next if you agree.


•  On the Update Database screen, click on the Update button. Once you see 'Success: Database was successfully updated' click on Next
•  Under Scan Targets ensure all boxes are ticked. Then click the Scan button.

Notice: with some infections, you may see two messages boxes:
'Could not load protection driver'. Click 'OK'.
'Could not load DDA driver'. Click 'Yes' to this message, to allow the driver to load after a restart. Allow the computer to restart. Continue with the rest of these instructions.


>>  If malware is not detected, click the Exit button to close the program and post the mbar-log-year-month-day.txt and system-log.txt reports.

>>  If an infection/s are found ensure Create Restore Point are ticked. Then select the "Cleanup! button to remove threats.
•  The clean up procedure will be scheduled for process, pop-up will be shown.
Select the Yes button and the system should re-boot to complete the cleaning process.


>>  Notice: only if an RootKit are detected, ensure to run fixdamage.exe tool located in mbar folder, \Plugins\fixdamage.exe
- Run fixdamage.exe, at the black window to continue type Y (alias for Yes). Wait few seconds for execution ...
- When you see "press any key to exit" fix is completed, press any key to close the window. Reboot the system.





> The following reports will be created in mbar folder:
1. mbar-log-year-month-day (hour-minute-second).txt
2. system-log.txt

Please post both logs in your next reply.
Title: Re: Websteroids
Post by: doryman on March 28, 2014, 03:05:14 PM
So no malware found after root kit scan; guess those entries in the registry are innocuous. Attached are the two logs you requested. My 2013/14NIS did not catch this bug. Would the Avast product catch it early on? Do you recommend installing the Malwarebytes product (not the root kit beta)?
Have no idea where this came from. Looks like the initial Malware scan showed something arrived  July 2013?
Thank you so much for all of your help!
Title: Re: Websteroids
Post by: TwinHeadedEagle on March 28, 2014, 03:33:59 PM
PC seems clean. You should keep MalwareBytes for occasional scan.


I can recommend you this software to avoid Adware in the future:

http://unchecky.com/

Read here how it works --> http://www.howtogeek.com/179758/how-to-avoid-junkware-offers-with-unchecky/




The following will implement some post-cleanup procedures:

=> Please download DelFix (http://general-changelog-team.fr/fr/downloads/finish/20-outils-de-xplode/9-delfix) by Xplode to your Desktop.

Run the tool and check the following boxes below;
(http://www.mcshield.net/personal/magna86/Images/checkmark.png) Remove disinfection tools
(http://www.mcshield.net/personal/magna86/Images/checkmark.png) Create registry backup
(http://www.mcshield.net/personal/magna86/Images/checkmark.png) Purge System Restore

Click Run button and wait a few seconds for the programme completes his work.
At this point all the tools we used here should be gone. Tool will create an report for you (C:\DelFix.txt)

The tool will also record healthy state of registry and make a backup using ERUNT program in %windir%\ERUNT\DelFix
Tool deletes old system restore points and create a fresh system restore point after cleaning.
Title: Re: Websteroids
Post by: doryman on March 28, 2014, 04:32:46 PM
All done; I will monitor the Unchecky software. When you suggested an occasional scan with MalwareBytes were you referring to MBAM or MBAR? Attatched is the log from delfix.  Again Thank You so much!
Title: Re: Websteroids
Post by: TwinHeadedEagle on March 28, 2014, 07:43:46 PM
MBAM --> MalwareBytes Anti-malware
MBAR --> MalwareBytes Anti-rootkit

You can scan with both products, difference is minor...
Title: Re: Websteroids
Post by: doryman on March 28, 2014, 08:00:56 PM
Ok, Thanks for everything. Do I need to do something to close this thread or does it expire with inactivity?