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Hey, 2 months ago I downloaded a malicious file containing a cocktail of adware in this thread = https://forums.malwarebytes.org/topic/185247-fix-for-snynx/. Though it was resolved back then, I now have a PUP displaying when I scan with MBAM.

I removed it with MBAM, ran Zoek using a script by TwinHeadedEagle in this thread =

createsrpoint;
autoclean;
emptyclsid;
emptyalltemp;
ipconfig /flushdns >>"%temp%\log.txt";b

and then FRST. However I have been googling around and searching, and it appears that this PUP is rather persistent, similar to Youndoo. I'm really paranoid about viruses so I would like to know if my computer is still infected. I am running a second MBAM scan right now. I have attached FRST, Zoek and MBAM logs

For what it's worth I recently installed a few games (AVA, Soldat, Prison Architect). Xhunter1 looked really suspicious to me but it was a part of AVA.

zoek-results.txt

MBAM Log.txt

FRST.txt

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update = nothing found in second MBAM scan. I should also note that I scanned with MBAM between my first Youndoo infection and now about 2-3 times, and hicosmea never came up, so it's possible that it was from a recent download or something

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Hello and :welcome:

Please read the following and post back the logs as ATTACHMENTS when ready and we'll see about getting you cleaned up.

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STEP 01
RKill is a program that was developed at BleepingComputer.com that attempts to terminate known malware processes so that your normal security software can then run and clean your computer of infections.
When RKill runs, it will kill malware processes and then removes incorrect executable associations and fixes policies
that stop us from using certain tools. When finished it will display a log file that shows the processes that were
terminated while the program was running.

As RKill only terminates a program's running process and does not delete any files, after running it, you should not reboot
your computer as any malware processes that are configured to start automatically will just be started again.
Instead, after running RKill, you should immediately scan your computer using the requested scans I've included.

Please download Rkill by Grinler from one of the links below and save it to your desktop.

Link 1 | Link 2

  • On Windows XP Double-click on the Rkill desktop icon to run the tool.
  • On Windows Vista/Windows 7 or 8, right-click on the Rkill desktop icon and select Run As Administrator
  • A black DOS box will briefly flash and then disappear, this is normal and indicates the tool ran successfully.
  • If not, delete the file, then download and use the one provided in Link 2.
  • If it does not work, repeat the process and attempt to use one of the remaining links until the tool runs.
  • If the tool does not run from any of the links provided, please let me know.
  • Do not reboot the computer; you will need to run the application again.

STEP 02
Backup the Registry:
Modifying the Registry can create unforeseen problems, so it's always wise to create a backup before doing so.

  • Please download ERUNT from one of the following links: Link1 | Link2 | Link3
  • ERUNT (Emergency Recovery Utility NT) is a free program that allows you to keep a complete backup of your registry and restore it when needed.
  • Double click on erunt-setup.exe to Install ERUNT by following the prompts.
  • NOTE: Do not choose to allow ERUNT to add an Entry to the Startup folder. Click NO.
  • Start ERUNT either by double-clicking on the desktop icon or choosing to start the program at the end of the setup process.
  • Choose a location for the backup.
    • Note: the default location is C:\Windows\ERDNT which is acceptable.
  • Make sure that at least the first two check boxes are selected.
  • Click on OK
  • Then click on YES to create the folder.
  • Note: if it is necessary to restore the registry, open the backup folder and start ERDNT.exe

STEP 03
Please run a Threat Scan with MBAM. If you're unable to run or complete the scan as shown below, please see the following:
MBAM Clean Removal Process 2x
When reinstalling the program, please try the latest version.

Right click and choose "Run as administrator" to open Malwarebytes Anti-Malware and from the Dashboard please Check for Updates by clicking the Update Now... link
Open up Malwarebytes > Settings > Detection and Protection > Enable Scan for rootkit and Under Non Malware Protection set both PUP and PUM to Treat detections as malware.
Click on the SCAN button and run a Threat Scan with Malwarebytes Anti-Malware by clicking the Scan Now>> button.
Once completed please click on the History > Application Logs and find your scan log and open it and then click on the "copy to clipboard" button and post back the results on your next reply.

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Please restart the computer first and then run the following steps and post back the logs as attachments when ready. Make sure you post the clean log for AdwCleaner

STEP 04
Please download Junkware Removal Tool to your desktop.

  • Shutdown your antivirus to avoid any conflicts.
  • Right click over JRT.exe and select Run as administrator on Windows Vista or Windows 7, double-click on XP.
  • The tool will open and start scanning your system.
  • Please be patient as this can take a while to complete.
  • On completion, a log (JRT.txt) is saved to your desktop and will automatically open.
  • Post the contents of JRT.txt into your next reply message
  • When completed make sure to re-enable your antivirus

STEP 05
Let's clean out any adware now: (this will require a reboot so save all your work)

Please download AdwCleaner by Xplode 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: Please uncheck elements you don't want to be removed.
  • Now click on the Report button and a logfile (AdwCleaner[R0].txt) will open in Notepad for review.
  • Look at the log especially under Files/Folders for any program you want to save.
  • If there's a program you may want to save, just uncheck it from AdwCleaner.
  • If you're not sure, post the log for review. (all items found are adware/spyware/foistware)
  • 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:
  • Go to Tools > Quarantine Manager > check what you want to be restored > now click on Restore.

STEP 06
Download Sophos Free Virus Removal Tool and save it to your desktop.
 

  • Double click the icon and select Run
  • Click Next
  • Select I accept the terms in this license agreement, then click Next twice
  • Click Install
  • Click Finish to launch the program
  • Once the virus database has been updated click Start Scanning
  • If any threats are found click Details, then View Log file (bottom left-hand corner)
  • Copy and paste the results in your reply
  • Close the Notepad document, close the Threat Details screen, then click Start cleanup
  • Click Exit to close the program
  • If no threats were found, please confirm that result.

STEP 07
Please download the Farbar Recovery Scan Tool and save it to your desktop.

Note: You need to run the version compatible with your system. You can check here if you're not sure if your computer is 32-bit or 64-bit

  • Double-click to run it. When the tool opens, click Yes to disclaimer.
  • Press the Scan button.
  • It will make a log (FRST.txt) in the same directory the tool is run. Please attach it to your reply.
  • The first time the tool is run, it also makes another log (Addition.txt). If you've, run the tool before you need to place a check mark here.
  • Please attach the Additions.txt log to your reply as well.

 

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JRT does not run, it just briefly shows a small box which disappears as well as a cmd-like box which disappears. 

Sophos found 4 viruses/trojans in my windows.old folder, of which I'm pretty sure there are a few false positives (InjectorGadget&PerX = cheat injectors, used to inject DLLs into games, War3 = warcraft 3)

Also what is windows.old? I haven't had those files since I installed Windows 7 on my computer in 2013, does that mean reformatting doesn't actually remove viruses?

 

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2016-09-13 06:09:30.786    Copyright (c) 2009-2016 Sophos Limited. All rights reserved.

2016-09-13 06:09:30.786    This tool will scan your computer for viruses and other threats. If it finds any, it will give you the option to remove them.

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2016-09-13 06:10:02.473    Option service = yes
2016-09-13 06:10:02.473    Option confirm = yes
2016-09-13 06:10:02.473    Option sxl = yes
2016-09-13 06:10:02.473    Option max-data-age = 35
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2016-09-13 06:10:02.551    Component SVRTcli.exe version 2.5.6
2016-09-13 06:10:02.551    Component control.dll version 2.5.6
2016-09-13 06:10:02.551    Component SVRTservice.exe version 2.5.6
2016-09-13 06:10:02.551    Component engine\osdp.dll version 1.44.1.2252
2016-09-13 06:10:02.551    Component engine\veex.dll version 3.65.2.2252
2016-09-13 06:10:02.567    Component engine\savi.dll version 9.0.1.2252
2016-09-13 06:10:02.583    Component rkdisk.dll version 1.5.30.0
2016-09-13 06:10:02.583    Version info:    Product version    2.5.6
2016-09-13 06:10:02.583    Version info:    Detection engine    3.65.2
2016-09-13 06:10:02.583    Version info:    Detection data    5.31
2016-09-13 06:10:02.583    Version info:    Build date    6/09/2016
2016-09-13 06:10:02.583    Version info:    Data files added    177
2016-09-13 06:10:02.583    Version info:    Last successful update    13/09/2016 1:54:26 PM
2016-09-13 06:10:07.696    Downloading updates...
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2016-09-13 06:10:07.696    Update progress: [I95020] sdds.svrt_10: looking for packages included from product C1A903B2-E63E-483b-982D-04BB9C457C60 RECOMMENDED path=
2016-09-13 06:10:07.696    Update progress: [I22529] sdds.svrt_10: looking for supplements included from product C1A903B2-E63E-483b-982D-04BB9C457C60 RECOMMENDED path=
2016-09-13 06:10:07.696    Update progress: [I49502] sdds.savi0910.xml: found supplement SAVIW32 LATEST path= baseVersion= [included from product C1A903B2-E63E-483b-982D-04BB9C457C60 RECOMMENDED path=]
2016-09-13 06:10:07.696    Update progress: [I95020] sdds.savi0910.xml: looking for packages included from product SAVIW32 LATEST path=
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2016-09-13 06:10:07.696    Update progress: [I95020] sdds.data0910.xml: looking for packages included from product IDE532 LATEST path=
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2016-09-13 06:10:07.696    Update progress: [I95020] sdds.data0910.xml: looking for packages included from product IDE533 LATEST path=
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2016-09-13 06:10:07.696    Update progress: [I95020] sdds.data0910.xml: looking for packages included from product IDE534 LATEST path=
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2016-09-13 06:10:08.439    Update progress: [I19463] Syncing product IDE532 LATEST path=
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2016-09-13 06:10:09.453    Update progress: [I19463] Syncing product IDE534 LATEST path=
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2016-09-13 06:10:10.358    Error level 1
2016-09-13 06:10:11.372    Update successful
2016-09-13 06:10:20.963    Option all = no
2016-09-13 06:10:20.963    Option recurse = yes
2016-09-13 06:10:20.963    Option archive = no
2016-09-13 06:10:20.963    Option service = yes
2016-09-13 06:10:20.963    Option confirm = yes
2016-09-13 06:10:20.963    Option sxl = yes
2016-09-13 06:10:20.963    Option max-data-age = 35
2016-09-13 06:10:20.963    Option vdl-logging = yes
2016-09-13 06:10:20.963    Customer ID:    094260ca9b3af99f9d4a3909fc47a743
2016-09-13 06:10:20.963    Machine ID:    57062fe65ba445889754de0c022199a0
2016-09-13 06:10:20.963    Component SVRTcli.exe version 2.5.6
2016-09-13 06:10:20.963    Component control.dll version 2.5.6
2016-09-13 06:10:20.963    Component SVRTservice.exe version 2.5.6
2016-09-13 06:10:20.963    Component engine\osdp.dll version 1.44.1.2252
2016-09-13 06:10:20.963    Component engine\veex.dll version 3.65.2.2252
2016-09-13 06:10:20.963    Component engine\savi.dll version 9.0.1.2252
2016-09-13 06:10:20.963    Component rkdisk.dll version 1.5.30.0
2016-09-13 06:10:20.963    Version info:    Product version    2.5.6
2016-09-13 06:10:20.963    Version info:    Detection engine    3.65.2
2016-09-13 06:10:20.963    Version info:    Detection data    5.31
2016-09-13 06:10:20.963    Version info:    Build date    6/09/2016
2016-09-13 06:10:20.963    Version info:    Data files added    178
2016-09-13 06:10:20.963    Version info:    Last successful update    13/09/2016 4:10:11 PM

2016-09-13 06:36:55.507    Could not open C:\Boot\BCD
2016-09-13 06:36:57.207    Could not open C:\hiberfil.sys
2016-09-13 06:38:56.301    Could not open C:\pagefile.sys
2016-09-13 07:01:10.760    Could not open C:\System Volume Information\{1c862054-6a65-11e6-8cf5-485b3937bcca}{3808876b-c176-4e48-b7ae-04046e6cc752}
2016-09-13 07:01:10.760    Could not open C:\System Volume Information\{2a466e14-7964-11e6-bfbf-485b3937bcca}{3808876b-c176-4e48-b7ae-04046e6cc752}
2016-09-13 07:01:10.760    Could not open C:\System Volume Information\{3808876b-c176-4e48-b7ae-04046e6cc752}
2016-09-13 07:01:10.760    Could not open C:\System Volume Information\{839e4bd1-6f21-11e6-b056-485b3937bcca}{3808876b-c176-4e48-b7ae-04046e6cc752}
2016-09-13 07:01:10.760    Could not open C:\System Volume Information\{f8b31eef-7335-11e6-833d-485b3937bcca}{3808876b-c176-4e48-b7ae-04046e6cc752}
2016-09-13 07:01:10.760    Could not open C:\System Volume Information\{f8b31f39-7335-11e6-833d-485b3937bcca}{3808876b-c176-4e48-b7ae-04046e6cc752}
2016-09-13 07:01:10.760    Could not open C:\System Volume Information\{f8b31f3d-7335-11e6-833d-485b3937bcca}{3808876b-c176-4e48-b7ae-04046e6cc752}
2016-09-13 07:13:47.411    Could not open C:\Windows\System32\catroot2\{127D0A1D-4EF2-11D1-8608-00C04FC295EE}\catdb
2016-09-13 07:13:47.411    Could not open C:\Windows\System32\catroot2\{F750E6C3-38EE-11D1-85E5-00C04FC295EE}\catdb
2016-09-13 07:13:49.838    Could not open C:\Windows\System32\config\RegBack\DEFAULT
2016-09-13 07:13:49.838    Could not open C:\Windows\System32\config\RegBack\SAM
2016-09-13 07:13:49.853    Could not open C:\Windows\System32\config\RegBack\SECURITY
2016-09-13 07:13:49.853    Could not open C:\Windows\System32\config\RegBack\SOFTWARE
2016-09-13 07:13:49.853    Could not open C:\Windows\System32\config\RegBack\SYSTEM
2016-09-13 07:24:28.323    >>> Virus 'Mal/Generic-S' found in file C:\Windows.old\Documents and Settings\Alvin\Desktop\Maple Hacks\Sep 2012\InjectorGadget.exe
2016-09-13 07:24:28.323    >>> Virus 'Mal/Generic-S' found in file C:\Windows.old\Documents and Settings\Alvin\Desktop\Maple Hacks\Sep 2012\InjectorGadget.exe
2016-09-13 07:25:55.186    >>> Virus 'Mal/VMProtBad-A' found in file C:\Windows.old\Documents and Settings\Alvin\My Documents\Downloads\File.exe
2016-09-13 07:26:14.628    >>> Virus 'Troj/WOW-KK' found in file C:\Windows.old\Documents and Settings\Alvin\My Documents\Downloads\OLD\cache\1204\War3.exe
2016-09-13 07:26:22.243    >>> Virus 'Troj/WOW-KK' found in file C:\Windows.old\Documents and Settings\Alvin\My Documents\Downloads\OLD\Copy of VersionSwitcher\cache\1204\War3.exe
2016-09-13 07:26:38.453    >>> Virus 'Mal/VMProtBad-A' found in file C:\Windows.old\Documents and Settings\Alvin\My Documents\Downloads\OLD\gamecam.dll
2016-09-13 07:26:42.917    >>> Virus 'Mal/Generic-S' found in file C:\Windows.old\Documents and Settings\Alvin\My Documents\Downloads\OLD\GSYSLoader.exe
2016-09-13 07:26:56.803    >>> Virus 'Mal/Generic-E' found in file C:\Windows.old\Documents and Settings\Alvin\My Documents\Downloads\OLD\PerX.exe
2016-09-13 07:27:01.235    >>> Virus 'Troj/WOW-KK' found in file C:\Windows.old\Documents and Settings\Alvin\My Documents\Downloads\OLD\VersionSwitcher\cache\1204\War3.exe
2016-09-13 07:27:18.631    >>> Virus 'Mal/VMProtBad-A' found in file C:\Windows.old\Documents and Settings\Alvin\My Documents\Downloads\Stealth.dll
2016-09-13 07:38:52.947    Could not open LOGICAL:0003:00000000
2016-09-13 07:38:52.978    Could not open D:\
2016-09-13 07:38:53.072    The following items will be cleaned up:
2016-09-13 07:38:53.072    Mal/Generic-S
2016-09-13 07:38:53.072    Mal/VMProtBad-A
2016-09-13 07:38:53.072    Troj/WOW-KK
2016-09-13 07:38:53.072    Mal/Generic-E
 

 

AdwCleaner[C3].txt

FRST.txt

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So how is the computer running now? Are there still any signs of an infection anymore?

Please Run TFC by OldTimer to clear temporary files:

  • Download TFC from here and save it to your desktop.
  • http://oldtimer.geekstogo.com/TFC.exe
  • Close any open programs and Internet browsers.
  • Double click TFC.exe to run it on XP (for Vista and Windows 7 right click and choose "Run as administrator") and once it opens click on the Start button on the lower left of the program to allow it to begin cleaning.
  • Please be patient as clearing out temp files may take a while.
  • Once it completes you may be prompted to restart your computer, please do so.
  • Once it's finished you may delete TFC.exe from your desktop or save it for later use for the cleaning of temporary files.

 

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  • 1 month later...

Ugh, sorry for not replying for so long, but I forgot about this thread.

Anyway I rescanned and found two PUPs.. this is getting on my nerves lol. Pretty sure I haven't been downloading as much recently, I'm still convinced that these are from my initial infection, since one of them specifically mentions trotux, which the original infection redirected my browser to. Is there a chance that it's opened up some sort of hocus pocus back door in my computer or something?

MBAMLog.txt

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Hi @snynx and welcome back. Hope things are going well for you in general. As for your computer, I don't think there is any big issue. We just were not finished and we also update our rules daily as we find newer entries. We've also taken a stronger stance against PUPs.

https://forums.malwarebytes.org/topic/130156-malwarebytes-adopts-aggressive-pup-policy/

Did you get a chance to run that TFC tool in my last post? That should help clean up unwanted temp file junk too to help you out.

Let me get a new set of FRST logs so I can see what else might still be left over. Don't forget you'll need to place a check mark in the Additions.txt check box so you get a new log for that too. Then please attach the new logs as sometimes when you just copy/paste the forum software does not post everything correctly.

Thanks again. If you've posted and I've not replied within 24 hours please send me a Private Message reminder to take a look.

Cheers

Ron

 

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  • 2 weeks later...
  • Root Admin

Well, that's great.

At this time there are no more signs of an infection on your system.
However, if you are still seeing any signs of an infection please let me know.

Let's go ahead and remove the tools and logs we've used during this process.

Most of the tools used are potentially dangerous to use unsupervised or if ran at the wrong time.
They are often updated daily so if you went to use them again in the future they would be outdated anyways.

The following procedures will implement some cleanup procedures to remove these tools.
 
bwebb7v.jpgDownload Delfix from here and save it to your desktop. (you may already have this)

  • Ensure Remove disinfection tools is checked.
  • Click the Run button.
  • Reboot


Any other programs or logs that are still remaining, you can manually delete. (right click.....Delete)
IE: RogueKiller.exe, RKreport.txt, RK_Quarantine folder, C:\FRST folder, FRST-OlderVersion folder, MBAR folder, etc....AdwCleaner > just run the program and click uninstall.


 
If there are any other left over Folders, Files, Logs then you can delete them on your own.
 
Please visit the following link to see how to delete old System Restore Points. Please delete all of them and create a new one at this time.
How to Delete System Protection Restore Points in Windows 7 and Windows 8

Remove all but the most recent Restore Point on Windows XP


As Java seems to get exploited on a regular basis I advise not using Java if possible but to at least disable java in your web browsers
How do I disable Java in my web browser? - Disable Java

A lot of reading here but if you take the time to read a bit of it you'll see why/how infections and general damage are so easily inflicted on the computer. There is also advice on how to prevent it and keep the system working well. Don't forget about good, solid backups of your data to an external drive that is not connected except when backing up your data. If you leave a backup drive connected and you do get infected it can easily damage, encrypt, delete, or corrupt your backups as well and then you'd lose all data.
Nothing is 100% bulletproof but with a little bit of education you can certainly swing things in your favor.


If you're not currently using Malwarebytes Premium then you may want to consider purchasing the product which can also help greatly reduce the risk of a future infection.

 

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