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jeffce

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Re: Struggling with Win32:Sirefef-PL
« Reply #30 on: July 25, 2012, 08:24:12 PM »
Did it look like the file that ESET found was located at C:\Qoobox\Quarantined Files\...

kykiske

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Re: Struggling with Win32:Sirefef-PL
« Reply #31 on: July 25, 2012, 08:27:07 PM »
I don't know. It merely said exactly what I typed in before.
Is there a way to tell if it was finding files in C:\Qoobox\Quarantined Files\...?

jeffce

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Re: Struggling with Win32:Sirefef-PL
« Reply #32 on: July 25, 2012, 09:04:51 PM »
Well....I think that it would be best to run ESET again and be sure to save the log to be attached here.  We can look in Qoobox and see files but that does not tell me what ESET is seeing. 

kykiske

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Re: Struggling with Win32:Sirefef-PL
« Reply #33 on: July 25, 2012, 09:06:13 PM »
Okay. Shall do. Hopefully it will generate a log this time!  :)

jeffce

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Re: Struggling with Win32:Sirefef-PL
« Reply #34 on: July 25, 2012, 09:07:23 PM »
 :)

kykiske

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Re: Struggling with Win32:Sirefef-PL
« Reply #35 on: July 25, 2012, 09:22:32 PM »
ESET scan hasn't finished yet, but that 'Threats found!' message I pasted before appears towards the end of scanning the C:\Qoobox\... or at the beginning of scanning C:\Recovery\...

I'll paste the log when the scan finishes.

jeffce

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Re: Struggling with Win32:Sirefef-PL
« Reply #36 on: July 25, 2012, 09:23:01 PM »
Sounds good.

kykiske

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Re: Struggling with Win32:Sirefef-PL
« Reply #37 on: July 25, 2012, 10:13:26 PM »
I've copied the ESET scan results below (Target - Threat):

C:\Qoobox\Quarantine\C\Windows\Installer\{c7cd7b54-64d3-6156-0a39-3a1703d78058}\U\00000008.@.vir   - Win64/Agent.BA trojan
C:\Qoobox\Quarantine\C\Windows\Installer\{c7cd7b54-64d3-6156-0a39-3a1703d78058}\U\80000032.@.vir   - a variant of Win32/Sirefef.FD trojan
C:\Qoobox\Quarantine\C\Windows\System32\services.exe.vir - Win64/Patched.B.Gen trojan

I presume this is good news. What is my next move?

jeffce

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Re: Struggling with Win32:Sirefef-PL
« Reply #38 on: July 25, 2012, 10:23:50 PM »
Yep that is good news.  How is your system running? 

kykiske

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Re: Struggling with Win32:Sirefef-PL
« Reply #39 on: July 25, 2012, 10:26:20 PM »
With no problems.

kykiske

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Re: Struggling with Win32:Sirefef-PL
« Reply #40 on: July 25, 2012, 10:32:29 PM »
I think what I should say is very well. Thank you.

jeffce

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Re: Struggling with Win32:Sirefef-PL
« Reply #41 on: July 26, 2012, 03:11:43 AM »
Great!  Good to hear!  :)
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Providing there are no other malware related problems...

IT APPEARS THAT YOUR LOGS ARE NOW CLEAN :D  SO LETS DO A COUPLE OF THINGS TO WRAP THIS UP!! :D

This infection appears to have been cleaned, but I can not give you any absolute guarantees.  As a precaution, I would go ahead and change all of your passwords as this is especially important after an infection.
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The following will implement some cleanup procedures as well as reset System Restore points:

Click Start > Run  and copy/paste the following text into the Run box as shown and click OK.
  Combofix /Uninstall
  (Note: There is a space between the ..X and the /U that needs to be there.)


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Clean up with OTL:
  • Right-click and Run as Administrator OTL.exe to start the program.
  • Close all other programs apart from OTL as this step will require a reboot
  • On the OTL main screen, press the CLEANUP button
  • Say Yes to the prompt and then allow the program to reboot your computer.
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Any of the logs that you created for use in the forums or remaining tools that have not yet been removed can be deleted so they aren't cluttering up your desktop.
If you didn't already have it I would keep Malwarebytes AntiMalware though.


Here are some tips to reduce the potential for spyware infection in the future:

1. Internet Explorer.  Even if you don't use it as your main browser it should be kept up-to-date because that is the browser Windows uses for updates.
Make your Internet Explorer more secure
- This can be done by following these simple instructions:
  • From within Internet Explorer click on the Tools menu and then click on Options.
  • Click once on the Security tab
  • Click once on the Internet icon so it becomes highlighted.
  • Click once on the Custom Level button.
  • Change the Download signed ActiveX controls to Prompt
  • Change the Download unsigned ActiveX controls to Disable
  • Change the Initialize and script ActiveX controls not marked as safe to Disable
  • Change the Installation of desktop items to Prompt
  • Change the Launching programs and files in an IFRAME to Prompt
  • Change the Navigate sub-frames across different domains to Prompt
  • When all these settings 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.
  • Next press the Apply button and then the OK to exit the Internet Properties page.
2. Enable Protected Mode in Internet Explorer.  This helps Windows Vista users stay more protected from attack by running Internet Explorer with restricted privileges as well as reducing the ability to write, alter or destroy data on your system or install malicious code.  To make sure this is running follow these steps:
  • Open Internet Explorer
  • Click on Tools > Internet Options
  • Press Security tab
  • Select Internet zone then place check next to Enable Protected Mode if not already done
  • Do the same for Local Intranet, Trusted Sites and Restricted Sites and then press Apply
  • Restart Internet Explorer and in the bottom right corner of your screen you will see Protected Mode: On showing you it is enabled.
3. Use and update an anti-virus software - I can not overemphasize the need for you to use and update your anti-virus application on a regular basis.  With the ever increasing number of new variants of malware arriving on the scene daily, you become very susceptible to an attack without updated protection.

4. Firewall
Using a third-party firewall will allow you to give/deny access for applications that want to go online. Without a firewall your computer is susceptible to being hacked and taken over. Simply using a firewall in its default configuration can lower your risk greatly.  A tutorial on firewalls can be found here[/color].  **There are firewalls listed in this tutorial that could be downloaded and used but I would personally only recommend using one of the following two below:
Online Armor Free
Agnitum Outpost Firewall Free

5. Make sure you keep your Windows OS currentWindows XP users can visit Windows update   regularly to download and install any critical updates and service packs. Windows Vista/7 users can open the Start menu > All Programs > Windows Update > Check for Updates (in left hand task pane) to update these systems.  Without these you are leaving the back door open.

6. WOT (Web of Trust) As "Googling" is such an integral part of internet life, this free browser add on warns you about risky websites that try to scam visitors, deliver malware or send spam. It is especially helpful when browsing or searching in unfamiliar territory. WOT's color-coded icons show you ratings for 21 million websites, helping you avoid the dangerous sites.  WOT has an add-on available for Firefox, Internet Explorer as well as Google Chrome.

7.Finally, I strongly recommend that you read TonyKlein's good advice So how did I get infected in the first place?
 
Please reply to this thread once more if you are satisfied so that we can mark the problem as resolved.

kykiske

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Re: Struggling with Win32:Sirefef-PL
« Reply #42 on: July 26, 2012, 08:28:40 AM »
Okay. All done. Thank you very much for your assistance.

I am satisfied that the problem is resolved.

jeffce

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Re: Struggling with Win32:Sirefef-PL
« Reply #43 on: July 26, 2012, 01:54:16 PM »
You are more than welcome!  Glad that I could help.  :)

kykiske

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Re: Struggling with Win32:Sirefef-PL
« Reply #44 on: July 26, 2012, 02:02:56 PM »
Well it is tremendous to know that there are people out there with the patience and persistence to help folk such as I resolve virus problems. Bravo!