outbound How do I stop the outbound malicious emails?

[4freebird]

My MalwareBytes Premium indicates daily blockages of outgoing malicious IPs using various ports and either Skype or Firefox as the process.  Is there a way of eliminating these?

[1PW]

Hello 4freebird and

Since you have indicated that the computer is probably infected, and malware removal actions are not permitted in this sub-forum, I recommend following the advice from the topic: Available Assistance for Possibly Infected Computers and have one of the Malware Removal Experts assist you with your issue.

If, as recommended, you do open a topic in Malware Removal Help, please make reference to this thread.

If you would like to get off to a very fast start, the Malware Removal Experts would appreciate it if you would also attach (not compress/copy/paste) both the FRST.txt and the Addition.txt output diagnostic reports from only Log Set 1 into your new topic. Please do not alter any pre-configured FRST categories as the default settings are well suited for malware removal actions.

Thank you.

[4freebird]

Per David Lippman, I am attaching FRST.txt and Addition.txt plus two Malicious website blockages under the Skype process and the Foxfire process.

FRST.txt

Addition.txt

[AdvancedSetup]

Hello and

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

Before we proceed further, please read all of the following instructions carefully.
If there is anything that you do not understand kindly ask before proceeding.
If needed, please print out these instructions.

• Please do not post logs using CODE, QUOTE, or FONT tags. Just paste them as direct text.
• If the log is too large, then you can use attachments by clicking on the More Reply Options button.
• Please enable your system to show hidden files: How to see hidden files in Windows
• Make sure you're subscribed to this topic:
• Click on the Follow This Topic Button (at the top right of this page), make sure that the Receive notification box is checked and that it is set to Instantly
• Removing malware can be unpredictable, it is unlikely, but things can go very wrong! Please make sure you Backup all files that cannot be replaced if something were to happen. You can copy them to a CD/DVD, external drive or a pen drive
• Please don't run any other scans, download, install or uninstall any programs unless requested by me while I'm working with you.
• The removal of malware is not instantaneous; please be patient. Often we are also in a different Time Zone.
• 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 the issue.
• You can check here if you're not sure if your computer is 32-bit or 64-bit
• Please disable your antivirus while running any requested scanners so that they do not interfere with the scanners.
• When we are done, I'll give you instructions on how to clean up all the tools and logs
• Please stick with me until I give you the "all clear" and Please don't waste my time by leaving before that.
• Your topic will be closed if you haven't replied within 3 days
• (If I have not responded within 24 hours, please send me a Private Message as a reminder)

STEP 01
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.

STEP 02

Please visit this web page and read the ComboFix User's Guide:

• Once you've read the article and are ready to use the program you can download it directly from the link below.
• Important! - Please make sure you save combofix to your desktop and do not run it from your browser
• Direct download link for: ComboFix.exe
• Please make sure you disable your security applications before running ComboFix.
• Once Combofix has completed it will produce and open a log file.  Please be patient as it can take some time to load.
• Please attach that log file to your next reply.
• If needed the file can be located here:  C:\combofix.txt
• NOTE: If you receive the message "illegal operation has been attempted on a registry key that has been marked for deletion", just reboot the computer.

[4freebird]

AdvancedSetup,

I have run the threat scan, but as I went to download ComboFix and move it's icon to my desktop, I closed all my windows, except a dialog box for Skype.  I tried to click on the red X, but the dialog box remains.  Should I run ComboFix with the Skype dialog box on my desktop?

Strange part is if I open my browser full screen, the Skype dialog box vanishes.  But when I close my browser windows, the Skype dialog box is on the desktop.

Here is the Threat Scan Log:

Malwarebytes Anti-Malware
www.malwarebytes.org

Scan Date: 31-Oct-16
Scan Time: 4:07 PM
Logfile:
Administrator: Yes

Version: 2.2.1.1043
Malware Database: v2016.10.31.10
Rootkit Database: v2016.10.31.01
License: Premium
Malware Protection: Enabled
Malicious Website Protection: Enabled
Self-protection: Disabled

OS: Windows 7 Service Pack 1
CPU: x64
File System: NTFS
User: Freebird

Scan Type: Threat Scan
Result: Completed
Objects Scanned: 344041
Time Elapsed: 32 min, 22 sec

Memory: Enabled
Startup: Enabled
Filesystem: Enabled
Archives: Enabled
Rootkits: Enabled
Heuristics: Enabled
PUP: Enabled
PUM: Enabled

Processes: 0
(No malicious items detected)

Modules: 0
(No malicious items detected)

Registry Keys: 0
(No malicious items detected)

Registry Values: 0
(No malicious items detected)

Registry Data: 0
(No malicious items detected)

Folders: 0
(No malicious items detected)

Files: 0
(No malicious items detected)

Physical Sectors: 0
(No malicious items detected)

(end)

[4freebird]

By signing off on Skype, their dialog box disappeared.  I will now run ComboFix.

[4freebird]

ComboFix ran well, except when it was to reboot the computergot the following error messages:

1) Unable to create a backup of current registry file

     C:\Windows\System32\config\software

2) Error restoring C:\Windows\erdnt\subs\system to C:\Windows\System32\config\system!

     [RegReplacesKey 5 - Access is denied]

As long as I asked the restoration to continue, these error messages alternated.  Once I clicked No for restoration continuance, the program resumed.  Don't know if the cause is that on start I must enter a password, and that file may have been blocked to ComboFix.

The log file for ComboFix is attached.

ComboFix.txt

[AdvancedSetup]

It's okay for now. Let's run a couple other scans and see if they're able to find anything. Let's start with another rootkit scanner just in case.

Please download the following scanner from Kaspersky and save it to your computer: TDSSkiller

Then watch the following video on how to use the tool and make sure to temporarily disable your security applications before running TDSSkiller.

PC Winvids - How to run Kaspersky TDSSKiller

If any infection is found please make sure to choose SKIP and post back the log in case of a False Positive detection.

Once the tool has completed scanning make sure to re-enable your other security applications.

 

 

[4freebird]

AdvancedSetup,

One question after viewing the video.  My antivirus, MBAM, etc. are setup to start running once I start up the computer.  Although I disable my security applications before starting Kaspersky TDSSKiller, since one of it's initial steps is to reboot my computer, then my security applications may come to life again.

Will this case of phoenix rising cause problems with the scan or my computer?

[AdvancedSetup]

It will be okay. Please proceed and run the tool.

Thanks

 

[4freebird]

Below are the log files created by TDSSKiller. No SKIPs required.

TDSSKiller.3.1.0.11_03.11.2016_21.42.43_log.txt

[AdvancedSetup]

Okay, looks good nothing found with that. Let's go ahead and run the following, please. It will check and remove different items.

STEP 03
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 04

Fix with AdwCleaner

Please download AdwCleaner by Xplode and save the file to your Desktop.

• Right-click on icon and select Run as Administrator to start the tool.
• Accept the Terms of use.
• Wait until the database is updated.
• Click Scan.
• When finished, please click Clean.
• Your PC should reboot now.
• After reboot, logfile will be opened. Copy its content into your next reply.

Note: Reports will be saved in your system partition, usually at C:\Adwcleaner

STEP 05
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 06
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.

 

Thanks

[4freebird]

AdvancedSetup,

Since running TDSSKiller, when I click to go to internet Explorer, I get the following dialog box:

 

Attached are JRT.txt and AdwCleaner.txt

Will now run steps 05 & 06

AdwCleaner[S1].txt

JRT.txt

[AdvancedSetup]

It may have been due to one of the other scans and you're just now seeing it. You can click the More Info to read about it.

Some users want the alert, some don't. If you don't want to see it anymore then click the checkbox to stop showing the alert.

https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/3012776

Let me know what Sophos finds if anything and then run new FRST scan for both logs and attach on your next reply.

Hopefully the computer should be showing some signs of running better now.

Ron

 

[4freebird]

AdvancedSetup,

Sophos took the longest to run, but it did not find any threats.  Because of that, the Details button was greyed out and I could not obtain a log report. Tonight I will run Step 06.

[AdvancedSetup]

Great, no problem @4freebird

I'll check back on you again sometime tomorrow then. Have a good evening.

 

[4freebird]

FRST.txt and Additions.txt added.

FRST.txt

Addition.txt

[AdvancedSetup]

Just some minor stuff left.

Please download the attached fixlist.txt file and save it to the Desktop.
NOTE. It's important that both files, FRST or FRST64 and fixlist.txt are in the same location or the fix will not work.

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

Run FRST or FRST64 and press the Fix button just once and wait.
If the tool needs a restart please make sure you let the system restart normally and let the tool complete its run after restart.
The tool will make a log on the Desktop (Fixlog.txt). Please attach or post it to your next reply.

Note: If the tool warned you about an outdated version please download and run the updated version.

fixlist.txt

 

[4freebird]

AdvancedSetup,

For a couple of days MBAM has not blocked any malicious outgoing or incoming websites.  Either (a) the owners of those malicious websites have rested for the weekend, or (b) the method they were accessing my computer is no longer available.  I don't think (a) is applicable.

Below is Fixlog.txt.

Fixlog.txt

[AdvancedSetup]

Great, logs look good. As for IP blocks from Skype, those will come and go as it uses a Peer2Peer network that at times can "ride" on a shared network that can be on a block list due to other issues. This normally will not affect Skype as it will normally just jump onto another network. Also, the threat is typically due or associated with abuse by a browser in most cases so would not normally pose a threat to Skype.

At this time your computer appears to be clean now. As said, the IP blocks may come and go for Skype and is semi-normal.

Is there anything else I can assist you with ?

Thanks again, Ron

 

 

[4freebird]

Ron,

Thank you very much for your assistance and perseverance with a computer-challenged person.

Jacob

[AdvancedSetup]

You're quite welcome Jacob. Let me give you a final closing speech designed to help keep your comptuer safe in the future.

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.
 
Download 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.

• How Malware Spreads - How did I get infected
• Best Practices for Safe Computing - Prevention of Malware Infection
• Avoiding those unwanted free applications
• A close look at how Oracle installs deceptive software with Java updates
• IAC / Ask.com toolbars
• Malwarebytes Unpacked Blog

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.

 

[4freebird]

AdvancedSetup,

Since I already have the Premium version of MBAM, I wanted to download and install Delfix.  But the link in your here brings up "Server not found".  Will do a Google search to find the manufacturer.  Just wanted to let you know.

[AdvancedSetup]

My apologies. Someone reported that link down yesteday too. I need to update my closing message. Please try this link @4freebird

 

http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/download/delfix/dl/281/