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Re: Infected PHP from recent Dreamhost FTP password hack
« Reply #15 on: March 25, 2012, 02:47:41 PM »
Looks like there was a failed attempt to install malware as shown by the ads - but it didn't stick

I will also remove some Java security loopholes

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

If you have Malwarebytes 1.6 or better installed please disable it for the duration of this run

Run OTL
  • Under the Custom Scans/Fixes box at the bottom, paste in the following
    Quote
    :OTL
    DRV - File not found [Kernel | On_Demand | Unknown] -- -- (a16qi0nj)
    FF - prefs.js..extensions.enabledItems: {CAFEEFAC-0016-0000-0021-ABCDEFFEDCBA}:6.0.21
    FF - prefs.js..extensions.enabledItems: {CAFEEFAC-0016-0000-0022-ABCDEFFEDCBA}:6.0.22
    [2010/09/14 09:17:20 | 000,000,000 | ---D | M] (Java Console) -- C:\Program Files\Mozilla Firefox\extensions\{CAFEEFAC-0016-0000-0021-ABCDEFFEDCBA}
    [2011/03/08 13:04:40 | 000,000,000 | ---D | M] (Java Console) -- C:\Program Files\Mozilla Firefox\extensions\{CAFEEFAC-0016-0000-0024-ABCDEFFEDCBA}
    O2 - BHO: (no name) - {A5366673-E8CA-11D3-9CD9-0090271D075B} - No CLSID value found.
    @Alternate Data Stream - 1346 bytes -> C:\Users\XPC1\AppData\Local\l8A8mJOO:5EQuSdYdUrVODSDw

    :Files
    ipconfig /flushdns /c

    :Commands
    [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.

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Re: Infected PHP from recent Dreamhost FTP password hack
« Reply #16 on: March 25, 2012, 11:21:38 PM »
It took a while -- the first couple of times I tried the fix, OTL became unresponsive...

I rebooted, then OTL completed the fix and reboot with no further issues.  (I'm attaching first the log file that was shown after the machine came back from rebooting.)

I'm also attaching (the second file) the log results of of the QuickScan (ran after the fix-and-reboot).

I noticed that there are a couple of files in c:/_OTL/MovedFiles/*  ...

...I trust it caught something?

Thanks so much!
-Ama

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Re: Infected PHP from recent Dreamhost FTP password hack
« Reply #17 on: March 25, 2012, 11:34:29 PM »
Yep those are the bits we moved to quarantine  ;D

How is the computer behaving now ?

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Re: Infected PHP from recent Dreamhost FTP password hack
« Reply #18 on: March 26, 2012, 09:27:06 PM »
I don't need those infected files anymore -- I can delete them, yes?

The machine seems to be running fine now -- Firefox no longer hangs when I try to test a Unity web build. :)

Thanks so much for taking the personal time to examine my machine!

By the way... I notice you like dragons?

As a little token of thanks, I'd like to give ya a picture of a dragon I did a while ago. :)

Thank you again!
-Ama

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Re: Infected PHP from recent Dreamhost FTP password hack
« Reply #19 on: March 26, 2012, 09:46:17 PM »
OK thankee I will snaffle that one  ;D

Lets clear my rubbish away and all the bad stuff

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
    Quote
    :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
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
  • Click Start.
  • Open My Computer.
  • Select the Tools menu and click Folder Options.
  • 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
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:

Amadhia

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Re: Infected PHP from recent Dreamhost FTP password hack
« Reply #20 on: March 27, 2012, 12:17:55 AM »
Thank you so much, Essexboy!

I've done the steps you've recommended (which were very clear and spot-on, BTW,) and I'll keep an eye on things and give a shout if anything seems odd in the next day-or-so!

Thank you again for all your help!!  You've been wonderful!
-Ama


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Re: Infected PHP from recent Dreamhost FTP password hack
« Reply #21 on: March 27, 2012, 08:37:19 PM »
My pleasure - keep safe

Amadhia

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Re: Infected PHP from recent Dreamhost FTP password hack
« Reply #22 on: March 28, 2012, 06:01:16 AM »
Everything still seems like it's bhaving as it should be!

Thanks again, so much, Essexboy!

Namaste!
-Ama