Blocked outbound via Skype

[K1k0]

I am getting a blocked outbound via Skype to 141.138.185.149. Does it belong to them? Whois says Lebanon http://who.is/whois-ip/ip-address/141.138.185.149

[Psychotic]

Hi there,
my name is Marius and I will assist you with your malware related problems.

Before we move on, please read the following points carefully.

• First, read my instructions completely. If there is anything that you do not understand kindly ask before proceeding.
• Perform everything in the correct order. Sometimes one step requires the previous one.
• If you have any problems while following my instructions, Stop there and tell me the exact nature of your problem.
• Do not run any other scans without instruction or add/remove software unless I tell you to do so. This would change the output of our tools and could be confusing for me.
• Post all logfiles as a reply rather than as an attachment unless I specifically ask you. If you can not post all logfiles in one reply, feel free to use more posts.
• If I don't hear from you within 3 days from this initial or any subsequent post, then this thread will be closed.
• Stay with me. I will give you some advice about prevention after the cleanup process. Absence of symptoms does not always mean the computer is clean.
• My first language is not english. So please do not use slang or idioms. It could be hard for me to read. Thanks for your understanding.
  

• Important: To help me reviewing your logs, please post them in code boxes. You can create them by clicking on the <>-symbol on top of the reply window.
  

 
 
 
 
HijackThis is not the preferred initial scanning tool in this forum. With today's malware, a more comprehensive set of logs is required to determine the presence of malware.
 
 
  
Scan with FRST in normal mode

Please download Farbar's Recovery Scan Tool to your desktop: FRST 32bit or FRST 64bit (If not sure: Start --> Computer (right click) --> properties)
 

• Run FRST.
• Don´t change one of the checkboxes and hit Scan.
• Logfiles are created on your desktop.
• Poste the FRST.txt and (after the first scan only!) the Addition.txt.
  

 
 
Scan with Gmer rootkit scanner

Please download Gmer from here by clicking on the "Download EXE" Button.

• Double click on the randomly named GMER.exe. If asked to allow gmer.sys driver to load, please consent.
• If it gives you a warning about rootkit activity and asks if you want to run scan...click on NO.
• In the right panel, you will see several boxes that have been checked. Uncheck the following ...
  
  • Sections
  • IAT/EAT
  • Show All ( should be unchecked by default )
    

  [*]Leave everything else as it is. [*]Close all other running programs as well as your Browser. [*]Click the Scan button & wait for it to finish. [*]Once done click on the Save.. button, and in the File name area, type in "ark.txt" or it will save as a .log file which cannot be uploaded to your post. [*]Save it where you can easily find it, such as your desktop. [*]Please post the content of the ark.txt here.
  

**Caution**
Rootkit scans often produce false positives. Do NOT take any action on any "<--- ROOKIT" entries

Scan with TDSS-Killer

Please read and follow these instructions carefully. We do not want it to fix anything yet (if found), we need to see a report first.

Download TDSSKiller.zip and extract to your desktop

• Execute TDSSKiller.exe by doubleclicking on it.
• Press Start Scan
  
• If Malicious objects are found, do NOT select Copy to quarantine. Change the action to Skip, and save the log.
  
• Once complete, a log will be produced at the root drive which is typically C:\ ,for example, C:\TDSSKiller.<version_date_time>log.txt
  

Please attach this file to your next reply.
 

[K1k0]

Hi Psychotic. Thanks for your time!

GMER 2.1.19357 - http://www.gmer.netRootkit scan 2014-09-24 19:02:51Windows 6.2.9200  x64 \Device\Harddisk0\DR0 -> \Device\00000046 SAMSUNG_MZMTD128HAFV-000L1 rev.DXT42L0Q 119.24GBRunning: k3sesk3q.exe; Driver: C:\Users\ANIKI-~1\AppData\Local\Temp\kxtoipob.sys---- Threads - GMER 2.1 ----Thread  C:\windows\system32\csrss.exe [9364:11444]  fffff960008365e8---- Disk sectors - GMER 2.1 ----Disk    \Device\Harddisk0\DR0                       unknown MBR code---- EOF - GMER 2.1 ----

FRST_24-09-2014_18-54-28.txt

Addition.txt

TDSSKiller.txt

[Psychotic]

Going over your logs I noticed that you have uTorrent installed.

• Avoid gaming sites, pirated software, cracking tools, keygens, and peer-to-peer (P2P) file sharing programs.
• They are a security risk which can make your computer susceptible to a wide variety of malware infections, remote attacks, exposure of personal information, and identity theft. Many malicious worms and Trojans spread across P2P file sharing networks, gaming and underground sites.
• Users visiting such pages may see innocuous-looking banner ads containing code which can trigger pop-up ads and malicious Flash ads that install viruses, Trojans and spyware. Ads are a target for hackers because they offer a stealthy way to distribute malware to a wide range of Internet users.
• The best way to reduce the risk of infection is to avoid these types of web sites and not use any P2P applications.
  

It is pretty much certain that if you continue to use P2P programs, you will get infected again.
I would recommend that you uninstall uTorrent, however that choice is up to you. If you choose to remove these programs, you can do so via Start > Control Panel > Add/Remove Programs.
If you wish to keep it, please do not use it until your computer is cleaned.

 

 

The blocked skype connection can have multiple reasons. Malwarebytes is doing its job and prevents your computer from connecting to a potential malicious host.

[K1k0]

I shall take note of that. Thank you Psychotic!

[Psychotic]

Uninstall our tools using delfix

Please follow these steps in order:

1. In the case we used Defogger to turn off your CD emulation software. You can start it again and use the Enable button.
2. In the case we used Combofix. Deactivate your antivirus software once more, then rename the combofix.exe to uninstall.exe and run it one last time. You shall be noted that Combofix has been removed.
3. In any case please download delfix to your desktop.
   
   • Close all other programms and start delfix.
   • Please check all the boxes and run the tool.
   • delfix will now delete all found traces of our removal process
     

[*] If there is still something left please delete it manualy.

Delete System Restore Points

To ensure your System Restore Points are free of malware, we will delete all of them but the most recent or create a new one.

On Windows Vista: Please follow these instructions to delete all but the most common System Protection Restore Points.
On Windows 7/8: Please follow these instructions to delete all but the most common System Protection Restore Points.
On Windows XP: Please follow these instructions to delete all but the most common System Protection Restore Points.




Temp File Cleaner

We need to download Temp File Cleaner (TFC) by OldTimer:

• Please download TFC.exe by Oldtimer at one of the two links: Link 1 Link 2
• Save and close all running applications
• Double-click on TFC.exe to run the program
• Click on Start to begin the cleaning process note: this program may close running applications, make your screen disappear temporarily, or require a reboot of your PC - this is normal and part of the cleanup
• When the scan is complete, if you were not asked to reboot the computer, please do so now

More Information can be found about the tool here: http://www.geekstogo.com/forum/files/file/187-tfc-temp-file-cleaner-by-oldtimer/

 

 

 

Recommendations: How to protect yourself

• System Updates
  Please ensure to have automatic updates activated in your control panel.
  For further information and a tutorial, see this Microsoft Support article.
• Protection
  What you need is one (not more) virus scanner with background protection. Additionally I recommend a special malware scanner to run on demand weekly.
  Personally I am using avast! Antivirus Free Edition and Malwarebytes Anti-Malware. They offer good protection for free.
  
  • To keep your browser free of advertising, you may install the Adblock Plus browser extension.
    It will filter unwanted advertising out of the website´s content.
  • To protect yourself from accidentally visiting malicious web sites, install the Web of Trust (WOT) browser extension.
    It will display a green (safe), yellow (unknown) or red (potentially dangerous) icon for a visited website within your browser.
    In addition, before accessing a dangerous classified web site, a warning screen is displayed.
    

  [*]Up to date Software
  Keep your Windows and your third party software up to date. The easiest way to get infected is an outdated windows, followed by: browser(s) (including add-ons and plug-ins), Adobe Flash Player and Adobe Reader, Java Runtime Environment, your antivirus program and so on. These links may help you to check:
  

  • Secunia Personal Software Inspector - checks if your software has updates available.
  • SecurityCheck (by screen317) - scans your computer for most vulnerable outdated software.
  • Mozilla: Check your plugins - The webpage will tell you if you have outdated plugins running in your Firefox browser.
    

  [*]Backup
  Hardware issues, malware, fire, lightning strike: There is a long list of different ways to loose all your data. Back up your files regularly. Use the windows internal backup function or a third party tool and save your data onto an external hard drive, cloud storage, optical media like CDs or DVDs or (if available) a professional network backup system. [*]Behaviour
  The commonest error when using a computer is "error 80" - what means that the error is located about 80cm in front of the monitor. This is a common joke between IT support technicians but it shows that all the safety mechanisms won´t help if you aren´t careful enough.
  

  • While surfing the internet, don´t click on anything you don´t know. In the worst case, it infects your system with malware.
  • Watch your step in social networks! Many cyber criminals use them to spread malware, mine personal pata (to be sold to advertising companies, for example) or simply do damage to other users. Even if a received hyperlink within a message seems to be coming from one of your friends, have a closer look. In addition, don´t click everything.
  • When installing software, have a look to each of the setup windows and uncheck any additional toolbars or free programs that may be offered additionally. Most of today´s setup procedures contain potentially unwanted programs so keep them off your system.
  • Avoid gaming sites, pirated software, cracking tools, keygens, and peer-to-peer (P2P) file sharing programs.
    They are a security risk which can make your computer susceptible to a wide variety of malware infections, remote attacks, exposure of personal information, and identity theft. Many malicious worms and Trojans spread across P2P file sharing networks, gaming and underground sites.
    

  
  
  

[AdvancedSetup]

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