Got infected with Aartemis...

[Danielbar]

Hey,

I got infected with Aartemis on Internet Explorer and Chrome.

I tried a lot of things ( desinstalling, using malwarebytes, blocking it) and im still stuck with it, and apparently, its a security problem too...

Please help me ...

[kevinf80]

Hello and

 

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Download Farbar Recovery Scan Tool and save it to your desktop.

 

Note: You need to run the version compatible with your system (32 bit or 64 bit). 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.

• Double-click to run it. When the tool opens click Yes to disclaimer.
  
• Press Scan button.
  
• It will make a log (FRST.txt) in the same directory the tool is run. Please copy and paste it to your reply.
  
• The first time the tool is run, it makes also another log (Addition.txt). Please attach it to your reply.
  

 

Kevin

[Danielbar]

Ok, i dont use any of those P2P things.

There, did what you asked

I dont know if its a bug, but i can't attach the FRST.txt, each time i do that, my explorer crashes... so i just copied it. Sorry for the bug. Ok, so i don't know why, but i can't copy it either, im gonna try to put another reply with the file.

 

Addition.txt

[Danielbar]

Here is FRST.txt

FRST.txt

[kevinf80]

Download attached fixlist.txt file and save it to the Desktop, or the folder you saved FRST into.

NOTE. It's important that both FRST and fixlist.txt are in the same location or the fix will not work.

 

Run FRST and press the Fix button just once and wait.

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

 

Next,

 

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

Please Update and run a Full scan

Make sure that everything is checked, and click Remove Selected on any found items.

 

Post the produced log

 

Next,

 

Download AdwCleaner by Xplode from here: http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/download/adwcleaner/ and save to your Desktop.

 

• Double click on AdwCleaner.exe to run the tool.
  
• Vista/Windows 7/8 users right-click and select Run As Administrator
  
• Click on the Scan button.
  
• AdwCleaner will begin...be patient as the scan may take some time to complete.
  
• When it's done you'll see: Pending: Uncheck any elements you don't want removed.
  
• Now click on the Report button...a logfile (AdwCleaner[R0].txt) will open in Notepad for review.
  
• Look over the log especially under Files/Folders for any program you want to save.
  
• If there's a program you want to save, just uncheck it from AdwCleaner.
  
• If you're not sure, post the log for review.
  
• If you're ready to clean it all up.....click the Clean button.
  
• After rebooting, a logfile report (AdwCleaner[s0].txt) will open automatically.
  
• Copy and paste the contents of that logfile in your next reply.
  
• A copy of that logfile will also be saved in the C:\AdwCleaner folder.
  
• Items that are deleted are moved to the Quarantine Folder: C:\AdwCleaner\Quarantine
  
• To restore an item that has been deleted (if necessary):
  
• Go to Tools > Quarantine Manager > check what you want restored > now click on Restore.
  

 

Next,

 

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 http://java.com/en/ and click on "Do I have Java"

It will check your current version and then offer to update to the latest version

Watch for and make sure you untick the box next to whatever free program they prompt you to install during the installation, unless you want it.

 

***Note: Check in Programs and Features (or Add/Remove Programs if you are an XP user) to make certain there are no old versions of Java still installed, if so - remove them.

 

Ensure the following versions are removed:

 

Java 7 Update 11 (64-bit) (Version: 7.0.110 - Oracle)
Java 7 Update 25 (x32 Version: 7.0.250 - Oracle)

 

Let me see the logs from FRST, Malwarebytes and AdwCleaner, also tell me if there are any remaining issues or concerns...

 

Kevin

 

fixlist.txt

[Danielbar]

You sir, are a miracle worker! Im freed! i can't thank you enought! Everything is perfect! im freed from Aartemis! Thank you!

Here are the logs you asked.

Fixlog.txt

MBAM-log-2014-01-05 (13-13-19).txt

AdwCleanerS0.txt

[kevinf80]

That is good news, just what we like to hear. It is still very much essential to run an online AV scan, we need to ensure there are no remnants of any infection left on your system. This scan is very thorough and well worth running, it can take several hours please be patient and let it complete:

 

Run Eset Online Scanner

 

**Note** You will need to use Internet explorer for this scan - Vista and win 7 right click on IE shortcut and run as admin

 

Go to Eset web page http://www.eset.com/us/online-scanner/ to run an online scan from ESET.

 

• Turn off the real time scanner of any existing antivirus program while performing the online scan
  
• click on the Run ESET Online Scanner button
  
• Tick the box next to YES, I accept the Terms of Use.
  Click Start
  
• When asked, allow the add/on to be installed
  Click Start
  
• Make sure that the option Remove found threats is unticked
  
• Click on Advanced Settings, ensure the options
  
• Scan for potentially unwanted applications, Scan for potentially unsafe applications, and Enable Anti-Stealth Technology are ticked.
  Click Scan
  
• wait for the virus definitions to be downloaded
  
• Wait for the scan to finish
  

 

When the scan is complete

 

• If no threats were found
  
• put a checkmark in "Uninstall application on close"
  
• close program
  
• report to me that nothing was found
  

 

If threats were found

 

• click on "list of threats found"
  
• click on "export to text file" and save it as ESET SCAN and save to the desktop
  
• Click on back
  
• put a checkmark in "Uninstall application on close"
  
• click on finish
  

 

close program

 

copy and paste the report in next reply

 

Next,

 

Download Security Check by screen317 from either of the following:

http://screen317.spywareinfoforum.org/SecurityCheck.exe or http://screen317.changelog.fr/SecurityCheck.exe

Save it to your Desktop. (If your security alerts either accept the alert, or turn the security off while Secuirity Check runs)

Double click SecurityCheck.exe (Vista or Windows 7 users right click and select "Run as Administrator") and follow the onscreen instructions inside of the black box. Press any key when asked.

A Notepad document should open automatically called checkup.txt; please post the contents of that document.

 

Post those two logs...

 

Kevin

[Danielbar]

Sadly, i guess im not finished

here is the checkup, but i can't post the other one, " you aren't permitted to upload this kind of file"

 

 

 

checkup.txt

[kevinf80]

Which way to you try to post the ESET log, copy and paste the script or attach the text file?

[Danielbar]

I tried to attach it, it said that im not allowed to do that, i tried to copy paste it, but i can't copy paste anything here, no idea why,

[kevinf80]

How do you attach the file? Select "More reply options" under reply box. A new reply window will open, Select "Browse" button to do just that and find the file, then use "Attach this File" button to attach

[Danielbar]

Thats exacly what i did, but it refused

Ok, done, the file was .text, not .txt, so it bugged, got it

ESET.txt

[kevinf80]

Nothing to worry us in that log, ok if no remaining issues we clean up:

 

We need to remove FRST,  first it is very important to deal with its own Quarantine folder by using FRST itself..

 

OK, we continue:

 

Delete any fixlist.txt file previously used, continue:

 

Download attached fixlist.txt file and save it to the Desktop, or the folder you saved FRST into.

 

NOTE. It's important that both FRST and fixlist.txt are in the same location or the fix will not work.

 

Run FRST and press the Fix button just once and wait.

The tool will make a log on the Desktop (Fixlog.txt). That will confirm the removal action, delete if successful.

 

Next,

 

Delete FRST.exe from your Desktop or the folder it was saved to, navigate to and delete its folder C:\FRST

 

Next,

 

Uninstall adwcleaner.exe (unless you want to keep it)

•   Please close all open programs and internet browsers.
  
•   Double click on adwcleaner.exe to run the tool.
  
•   Click on Uninstall
  
• Click Yes at Would you like to Uninstall Adwcleaner
  

 

Next,

 

Download "Delfix by Xplode" and save it to your desktop.

 

Double Click to start the program. If you are using Vista or higher, please right-click and choose run as administrator

 

Make Sure the following items are checked:

 

• 
     
• Activate UAC
     
• Remove disinfection tools
     
• Purge System Restore
  

 

Now click on "Run" and wait patiently until the tool has completed.

 

The tool will create a log when it has completed. We don't need you to post this. Let me know if those steps complete OK....

 

Read the following link to fully understand PC security and best practices, you may find it useful....

 

http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/forums/t/407147/answers-to-common-security-questions-best-practices/#entry2316629

 

Take care,

 

Kevin

fixlist.txt

[Danielbar]

I want to thank you, you spent a lot of time on me and you did great. Thank you really.

Take care,

Hope i don't have to call you again

Daniel

[kevinf80]

You`re very welcome....

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