FBI Moneypak Virus

[davidk3678]

Hello everyone,

My Fiancee just recently got the FBI Moneypak virus on her laptop and it wont let her boot to anything but to windows with command prompt unless she logs into the Admin account (password unknown and is not blank). Is there anyone who can help me with this?

[MrCharlie]

As per our PM messages:

1. Please download Farbar Recovery Scan Tool and save it to a flash drive.
   Note: You need to run the version compatible with your system. If you are not sure which version applies to your system download both of them and try to run them. Only one of them will run on your system, that will be the right version.
   Plug the flash drive into the infected PC.
   
2. If you are using Windows 8 consult How to use the Windows 8 System Recovery Environment Command Prompt to enter System Recovery Command prompt.
   If you are using Vista or Windows 7 enter System Recovery Options.
   To enter System Recovery Options from the Advanced Boot Options:
   
   • Restart the computer.
     
   • As soon as the BIOS is loaded begin tapping the F8 key until Advanced Boot Options appears.
     
   • Use the arrow keys to select the Repair your computer menu item.
     
   • Select US as the keyboard language settings, and then click Next.
     
   • Select the operating system you want to repair, and then click Next.
     
   • Select your user account an click Next.
     

Note: In case you can not enter System Recovery Options by using F8 method, you can use Windows installation disc, or make a repair disc. Any Windows installation disc or a repair disc made on another computer can be used.

To make a repair disk on Windows 7 consult: http://www.sevenforu...isc-create.html

To enter System Recovery Options by using Windows installation disc:

• Insert the installation disc.
  
• Restart your computer.
  
• If prompted, press any key to start Windows from the installation disc. If your computer is not configured to start from a CD or DVD, check your BIOS settings.
  
• Click Repair your computer.
  
• Select US as the keyboard language settings, and then click Next.
  
• Select the operating system you want to repair, and then click Next.
  
• Select your user account and click Next.
  

• On the System Recovery Options menu you will get the following options:
  
  • 
    
    • 
      Startup Repair
      System Restore
      Windows Complete PC Restore
      Windows Memory Diagnostic Tool
      Command Prompt
      Select Command Prompt
      Once in the Command Prompt:
      

    [*]In the command window type in notepad and press Enter.

    [*]The notepad opens. Under File menu select Open.

    [*]Select "Computer" and find your flash drive letter and close the notepad.

    [*]In the command window type e:\frst (for x64 bit version type e:\frst64) and press Enter

    Note: Replace letter e with the drive letter of your flash drive.

    [*]The tool will start to run.

    [*]When the tool opens click Yes to disclaimer.

    [*]Press Scan button.

    [*]It will make a log (FRST.txt) on the flash drive. Please copy and paste it to your reply.

  MrC

[davidk3678]

Oh, you might need this too. It is a Dell Inspiron running Windows 7 64bit.

[davidk3678]

Mr C,

Here is the file that you requested.

FRST.txt

[MrCharlie]

OK, here you go......this should get you going:

Please download the attached fixlist.txt and copy it to your flashdrive.

NOTICE: This script was written specifically for this user, for use on that particular machine. Running this on another machine may cause damage to your operating system

On Vista or Windows 7: Now please enter System Recovery Options. (as you did before)

Run FRST64 or FRST (which ever one you're using) and press the Fix button just once and wait.

The tool will make a log on the flashdrive (Fixlog.txt) please post it to your reply.

See if the computer boots normally now.

MrC

[davidk3678]

Dear MrC,

The computer has booted and no Moneypak stuff is coming up! Thank you!

Here is the attachment you requested

Fixlog.txt

[MrCharlie]

OK, we should run some other scans to make sure there's no left overs or other malware on the system:

Please download and run RogueKiller 32 Bit to your desktop.

RogueKiller 64 Bit <---use this one for 64 bit systems

Quit all running programs.

For Windows XP, double-click to start.

For Vista or Windows 7-8, do a right-click on the program, select Run as Administrator to start, & when prompted Allow to run.

Click Scan to scan the system.

When the scan completes > Close out the program > Don't Fix anything!

Don't run any other options, they're not all bad!!!!!!!

Post back the report which should be located on your desktop.

(please don't put logs in code or quotes)

P2P Warning:

If you're using Peer 2 Peer software such as uTorrent, BitTorrent or similar you must either fully uninstall it or completely disable it from running while being assisted here.

Failure to remove or disable such software will result in your topic being closed and no further assistance being provided.

MrC

[davidk3678]

MrC,

Here is the report that you needed.

RKreport1_S_04262013_02d1918.txt

[MrCharlie]

Your host file has been hijacked:

Run RogueKiller again and click Scan

When the scan completes ..............

Click Fix Host on the right hand column under Options

Then.....

Please download and run ComboFix.

The most important things to remember when running it is to disable all your malware programs and run Combofix from your desktop.

Please visit this webpage for download links, and instructions for running ComboFix

http://www.bleepingc...to-use-combofix

Ensure you have disabled all anti virus and anti malware programs so they do not interfere with the running of ComboFix.

Information on disabling your malware programs can be found Here.

Make sure you run ComboFix from your desktop.

Give it at least 30-45 minutes to finish if needed.

Please include the C:\ComboFix.txt in your next reply for further review.

---------->NOTE<----------

If you get the message Illegal operation attempted on registry key that has been marked for deletion after you run ComboFix....please reboot the computer, this should resolve the problem. You may have to do this several times if needed.

MrC

[davidk3678]

MrC,

Here is the ComboFix log that you needed!

combofixlog.txt

[MrCharlie]

Looks Good.....

Open up Malwarebytes > Settings Tab > Scanner Settings > Under action for PUP > Select Show in Results List and Check for removal.

Please Update and run a Quick Scan with Malwarebytes Anti-Malware, post the report.

Make sure that everything is checked, and click Remove Selected.

Please let me know how computer is running now, MrC

[davidk3678]

MrC,

Here is the log when she scanned.

mbam-log-2013-04-26 (20-48-12) full.txt

[MrCharlie]

Clean...Good

While you're here lets check for any adware:

Please download AdwCleaner from here and save it on your Desktop.

AdwCleaner is a reliable removal tool for Adware, Foistware, toolbars and potentially unwanted programs.

AdwCleaner is a tool that deletes :

· Adwares (software ads)

· PUP/LPI (Potentially Undesirable Program)

· Toolbars

· Hijacker (Hijack of the browser's homepage)

It works with a Search and Deletion methode. It can be easily uninstalled using the "Uninstall" mode.

1. Right-click on adwcleaner.exe and select Run As Administrator (for XP just double click) to launch the application.
   
2. Now click on the Search tab.
   
3. Please post the contents of the log-file created in your next post.
   

Note: The log can also be located at C:\ >> AdwCleaner[XX].txt >> XX <-- Denotes the number of times the application has been ran, so in this should be something like R1.

Note:

Please look over what was found......especially any folders, we're going to permanently delete it all in the next step....if there's something you may want to keep...please let me know and I'll explain to why it shouldn't be on your system.

If you see AVG Secure Search being targeted for deletion, Here's Why and Here. You can always Reinstall it.

Please note that Antivir Webguard uses ASK Toolbar as part of its web security. If you remove ASK by using Adwcleaner, Antivir Webguard will no longer work properly. Therefore, if you use this program please use the instructions below to access the options screen where you should enable /DisableAskDetections before using AdwCleaner.

You can click on the question mark (?) in the upper left corner of the program and then click on Options. You will then be presented with a dialog where you can disable various detections. These options are described below:

/DisableAskDetection - This option disables Ask Toolbar detection.

MrC

[davidk3678]

MrC,

Here is the AdwCleaner file that you needed.

AdwCleanerR1.txt

[MrCharlie]

Some adware found....lets clear it out.....

1. Please re-run AdwCleaner
   
2. Click on Delete button.
   
3. Confirm each time with OK if asked.
   
4. Your computer will be rebooted automatically. A text file will open after the restart. Please post the content of that logfile in your reply.
   

Note: You can find the logfile at C:\AdwCleaner[sn].txt as well - n is the order number.

Then......

Lets check your computers security before you go and we have a little cleanup to do also:

Download Security Check by screen317 from HERE or HERE.

• Save it to your Desktop.
  
• Double click SecurityCheck.exe and follow the onscreen instructions inside of the black box.
  
• A Notepad document should open automatically called checkup.txt.
  
• Please Post the contents of that document.
  
• Do Not Attach It!!!
  

MrC

[davidk3678]

MrC,

Here is the log of the cleaner after the restart,

AdwCleanerS1.txt

And here is the copy/paste from the other file:

Results of screen317's Security Check version 0.99.63

Windows 7 Service Pack 1 x64 (UAC is enabled)

Internet Explorer 8 Out of date!

``````````````Antivirus/Firewall Check:``````````````

Windows Security Center service is not running! This report may not be accurate!

Windows Firewall Disabled!

AVG Internet Security 2013

Microsoft Security Essentials

Antivirus up to date!

`````````Anti-malware/Other Utilities Check:`````````

Malwarebytes Anti-Malware version 1.75.0.1300

AVG PC TuneUp

AVG PC TuneUp Language Pack (en-US)

Java™ 6 Update 29

Java 7 Update 17

Java version out of Date!

Adobe Flash Player 11.6.602.180

Adobe Reader 9 Adobe Reader out of Date!

Mozilla Firefox (20.0.1)

````````Process Check: objlist.exe by Laurent````````

Microsoft Security Essentials MSMpEng.exe

Microsoft Security Essentials msseces.exe

Malwarebytes Anti-Malware mbamservice.exe

Malwarebytes Anti-Malware mbamgui.exe

AVG avgwdsvc.exe

Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware mbamscheduler.exe

`````````````````System Health check`````````````````

Total Fragmentation on Drive C: 2%

````````````````````End of Log``````````````````````

[MrCharlie]

Out dated programs on the system are vulnerable to malware.

Please update or uninstall them:

Java™ 6 Update 29 <---please uninstall from add/remove programs

Java 7 Update 17 <---please update, should be Update 21

Java version out of Date! <--------Go to control panel > Java > Update Tab > Update Now

Uncheck the box to install the Ask toolbar!!! and any other free "stuff".

If there's no update tab in Java, uninstall it and Download and install the latest version from Here

Uncheck the box to install the Ask toolbar!!! and any other free "stuff".

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Adobe Reader 9 Adobe Reader out of Date! <---please check for an update if available or uninstall and download and install Foxit Reader which is less vulnerable to malware and much better than Adobe. Don't install any toolbars that may come with it (ASK Toolbar).

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A little clean up to do....

Please Uninstall ComboFix: (if you used it)

Press the Windows logo key + R to bring up the "run box"

Copy and paste next command in the field:

ComboFix /uninstall

Make sure there's a space between Combofix and /

Then hit enter.

This will uninstall Combofix, delete its related folders and files, hide file extensions, hide the system/hidden files and clears System Restore cache and create new Restore point

(If that doesn't work.....you can simply rename ComboFix.exe to Uninstall.exe and double click it to complete the uninstall)

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If you used DeFogger to disable your CD Emulation drivers, please re-enable them.

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Please download OTL from one of the links below: (you may already have OTL on the system)

http://oldtimer.geekstogo.com/OTL.exe

http://oldtimer.geekstogo.com/OTL.com

http://www.itxassoci...T-Tools/OTL.exe

Save it to your desktop.

Run OTL and hit the CleanUp button. (This will cleanup the tools and logs used including itself)

Any other programs or logs you can manually delete.

IE: RogueKiller.exe, RKreport.txt, RK_Quarantine folder, C:\FRST, MBAR, etc....AdwCleaner > just run the program and click uninstall.

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Any questions...please post back.

If you think I've helped you, please leave a comment > click on my avatar picture > click Profile Feed.

Take a look at My Preventive Maintenance to avoid being infected again.

Good Luck and Thanks for using the forum, MrC

[Maurice Naggar]

Glad we could help.

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