Win32: Atraps-PF [Trj]

[waters.of.babel]

Hi. Lately Avast has been notifying me every few minutes that it has detected a Trojan (Win32:Atraps-PF [Trj]), sometimes more than one at a time. Additionally, this seems to be related: Adobe Flash Player keeps trying to install itself, although it's already installed, and MBAM freezes every time I try to run a scan, quick or full. I have a PC and use Firefox. I have attached the OTL log file. If anyone can help, I would really appreciate it.

[SafeSurf]

Did you install the Windows/MS Updates yesterday?  Some people reported that is messed up a few things on their machine, and Flash put out an emergency update due to this Windows Update.  So if you have Flash to automatically install new updates, this would explain why it's trying to update itself.

If you did install the new Windows Update, did you reboot after the update?  If not go through the process again and reboot.

After this, please do the following:
Check the information on the first post of this thread under Virus/Worms for you to check your machine for malware: http://forum.avast.com/index.php?topic=53253.0. 

Follow the directions of obtaining an MBAM log if you can (make sure you update MBAM first) and the OTL logs (2) (save them as ANSI), and aswMBR log.  Post the logs as an attachment (Additional Options > Attach > Post). 

Do not make any changes to your machine after posting these logs.  A malware removal specialist will be along to review them after you post them.  I see you posted one of the two OTL logs already, but continue with the other logs.  Let us know if you have any questions.  Thank you.

[Pondus]

and MBAM freezes every time I try to run a scan, quick or full.

it may be the virus blocking it.....

you may try this....see video   http://helpdesk.malwarebytes.org/entries/20863057-how-to-use-malwarebytes-chameleon

if no success...just do the other logs and essexboy will help you when he arrive

[essexboy]

MBAM cannot kill this

Warning This fix is only relevant for this system and no other, using on another computer may cause problems

Be advised that when the fix commences it will shut down all running processes and you may lose the desktop and icons, they will return on reboot

Run OTL

• Under the Custom Scans/Fixes box at the bottom, paste in the following
  
  
  

  :Files
  C:\windows\Installer\{8f6712b0-ae2f-8174-c3de-3cb9f09c88ee}
  C:\Users\Arden\AppData\Local\{8f6712b0-ae2f-8174-c3de-3cb9f09c88ee}
  
  :Commands
  [purity]
  [resethosts]
  [emptytemp]
  [CREATERESTOREPOINT]
  [Reboot]
• Then click the Run Fix button at the top
  
• Let the program run unhindered, reboot the PC when it is done
• Open OTL again and click the Quick Scan button. Post the log it produces in your next reply.

THEN

Download and Install Combofix
 
Download ComboFix from one of the following locations:
Link 1
Link 2
 
VERY IMPORTANT !!! Save ComboFix.exe to your Desktop
 
* IMPORTANT - Disable your AntiVirus and AntiSpyware applications, usually via a right click on the System Tray icon. They may otherwise interfere with our tools. If you have difficulty properly disabling your protective programs, refer to this link here

• Double click on ComboFix.exe & follow the prompts.
  
• Accept the disclaimer and allow to update if it asks

• When finished, it shall produce a log for you.
• Please include the C:\ComboFix.txt in your next reply.[/b]
  

Notes:
1. Do not mouse-click Combofix's window while it is running. That may cause it to stall.
2. Do not "re-run" Combofix. If you have a problem, reply back for further instructions.
3.  If after the reboot you get errors about programmes being marked for deletion then reboot, that will cure it.



Please make sure you include the combo fix log in your next reply as well as describe how your computer is running now

[Pondus]

MBAM cannot kill this

i know.....have seen the other cases.
it was more in case there was any friends in there that MBAM could remove, and give you a log 

[waters.of.babel]

Thank you so much, so far everything seems to be better. I'm attaching the requested log files, one from OTL and one from ComboFix (that was all, right?). Please let me know if there's anything else I should do, and thank you so much,

Arden

[essexboy]

And as an added bonus it killed the startnow toolbar

How is the computer now any problems ?

[waters.of.babel]

So far, perfect. Thanks so much!

[essexboy]

Could you confirm that MBAM now runs please, before I remove my tools

[waters.of.babel]

Ok, I just did a quick scan and it worked perfectly. Should I try a full scan too?

[essexboy]

No a quick scan is good, did it find anything ?

[waters.of.babel]

I just did a full scan, it found one thing, so I removed it and restarted. Here's the log if you need it:

Malwarebytes Anti-Malware 1.61.0.1400
www.malwarebytes.org

Database version: v2012.07.11.05

Windows 7 Service Pack 1 x64 NTFS
Internet Explorer 8.0.7601.17514
Arden :: ARDEN-PC [administrator]

7/11/2012 8:56:02 AM
mbam-log-2012-07-11 (08-56-02).txt

Scan type: Full scan
Scan options enabled: Memory | Startup | Registry | File System | Heuristics/Extra | Heuristics/Shuriken | PUP | PUM
Scan options disabled: P2P
Objects scanned: 384877
Time elapsed: 55 minute(s), 11 second(s)

Memory Processes Detected: 0
(No malicious items detected)

Memory Modules Detected: 0
(No malicious items detected)

Registry Keys Detected: 0
(No malicious items detected)

Registry Values Detected: 0
(No malicious items detected)

Registry Data Items Detected: 0
(No malicious items detected)

Folders Detected: 0
(No malicious items detected)

Files Detected: 2
C:\Qoobox\Quarantine\C\Windows\assembly\GAC_32\Desktop.ini.vir (Trojan.0access) -> Quarantined and deleted successfully.
C:\_OTL\MovedFiles\07112012_073457\C_windows\Installer\{8f6712b0-ae2f-8174-c3de-3cb9f09c88ee}\U\00000008.@ (Trojan.Dropper.BCMiner) -> Quarantined and deleted successfully.

(end)

[Pondus]

it just detected the files quarantined by Combofix and OTL   

[essexboy]

Subject to no further problems   

I will remove my tools now and give some recommendations, but, I would like you to run for 24 hours or so and come back if you have any problems 

Now the best part of the day ----- Your log now appears clean  :thumbsup:

A good workman always cleans up after himself so..The following will implement some cleanup procedures as well as reset  System Restore points:

Run OTL

• Under the Custom Scans/Fixes box at the bottom, paste in the following
  

  :Commands
  [resethosts]
  [emptytemp]
  [Reboot]

• Then click the Run Fix button at the top
  
• Let the program run unhindered, reboot the PC when it is done

Remove ComboFix

• Hold down the Windows key + R on your keyboard. This will display the Run dialogue box
  
• In the Run box, type in ComboFix /Uninstall (Notice the space between the "x" and "/") then click OK
  
  
  
  
• Follow the prompts on the screen
• A message should appear confirming that ComboFix was uninstalled

Run OTL and hit the cleanup button.  It will remove all the programmes we have used plus itself. 

We will now confirm that your hidden files are set to that, as some of the tools I use will change that

• Go to control panel
• Select folder options (Appearance > Folder options in category view)
• Select the View Tab.
• Under the Hidden files and folders heading select Do not show hidden files and folders.
  
• Click Yes to confirm.
• Click OK.

Your Java is out of date. Older versions have vulnerabilities that malware can use to infect your system.
Please follow these steps to remove older version of Java components and upgrade the application.

 Upgrading Java:

• Go to this site  and click Do I have Java
  
• It will check your current version and then offer to update to the latest version

SPRING CLEAN

To manually create a new Restore Point
 

• Go to Control Panel and select System
  
• Select System
  
• On the left select System Protection and accept the warning if you get one
  
• Select System Protection Tab
  
• Select Create at the bottom
  
• Type in a name i.e. Clean
• Select Create
  

Now we can purge the infected ones

• GoStart > All programs > Accessories > system tools
  
• Right click Disc cleanup and select run as administrator
  
• Select Your main drive and accept the warning if you get one
  
• For a few moments the system will make some calculations
• Select the More Options tab
  
• In the System Restore and Shadow Backups select Clean up
  
• Select Delete on the pop up
  
• Select OK
• Select Delete

Now that you are clean, to help protect your computer in the future I recommend that you get the following free programmes:

Malwarebytes.  Update and run weekly to keep your system clean

Download and install FileHippo update checker and run it monthly it will show you which programmes on your system need updating and give a download link

It is critical to have both a firewall and anti virus to protect your system and to keep them updated. To keep your operating system up to date visit

• Microsoft Windows Update

To learn more about how to protect yourself while on the internet read our little guide  How did I get infected in the first place ?

Keep safe  :wave:

[waters.of.babel]

Thank you!