news-11-today pop up

[cuk0724]

Hi

I have run and removed infections with malwarebytes, but I still keep getting a pop up from news-11-today. The PC is also very slow to boot up.

I have attached the required files and dss log

DDS (Ver_10-03-17.01) - NTFSx86

Run by Tony at 23:16:55.21 on 14/06/2010

Internet Explorer: 8.0.6001.18928

Microsoft

Attach.zip

[Elise]

Hello ,

And My name is Elise and I'll be glad to help you with your computer problems.

I will be working on your malware issues, this may or may not solve other issues you may have with your machine.

Please note that whatever repairs we make, are for fixing your computer problems only and by no means should be used on another computer.

• The cleaning process is not instant. Logs can take some time to research, so please be patient with me. I know that you need your computer working as quickly as possible, and I will work hard to help see that happen.
  
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BACKDOOR WARNING

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One or more of the identified infections is known to use a backdoor.

This allows hackers to remotely control your computer, steal critical system information and download and execute files.

I would advice you to disconnect this PC from the Internet immediately. If you do any banking or other financial transactions on the PC or if it should contain any other sensitive information, please get to a known clean computer and change all passwords where applicable, and it would be wise to contact those same financial institutions to apprise them of your situation.

Though the infection has been identified and can be killed, because of it's backdoor functionality, your PC is very likely compromised and there is no way to be sure your computer can ever again be trusted. Many experts in the security community believe that once infected with this type of trojan, the best course of action would be a reformat and reinstall of the OS. Please read these for more information:

How Do I Handle Possible Identify Theft, Internet Fraud and CC Fraud?

When Should I Format, How Should I Reinstall

We can still clean this machine but I can't guarantee that it will be 100% secure afterwards. Let me know what you decide to do. If you decide to go through with the cleanup, please proceed with the following steps.

COMBOFIX

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Please download ComboFix from one of these locations:

Bleepingcomputer
ForoSpyware

• Disable your AntiVirus and AntiSpyware applications, usually via a right click on the System Tray icon. They may otherwise interfere with our tools. (Click on this link to see a list of programs that should be disabled. The list is not all inclusive.)
  
• Double click on Combofix.exe and follow the prompts.
  
• As part of it's process, ComboFix will check to see if the Microsoft Windows Recovery Console is installed. With malware infections being as they are today, it's strongly recommended to have this pre-installed on your machine before doing any malware removal. It will allow you to boot up into a special recovery/repair mode that will allow us to more easily help you should your computer have a problem after an attempted removal of malware.
  
• Follow the prompts to allow ComboFix to download and install the Microsoft Windows Recovery Console, and when prompted, agree to the End-User License Agreement to install the Microsoft Windows Recovery Console.
  

**Please note: If the Microsoft Windows Recovery Console is already installed, or if you are running Vista, ComboFix will continue it's malware removal procedures.

Once the Microsoft Windows Recovery Console is installed using ComboFix, you should see the following message:

Click on Yes, to continue scanning for malware.

When finished, it shall produce a log for you. Please include the C:\ComboFix.txt in your next reply.

[cuk0724]

Hi elise025

Thanks for the help. Here is the text from Combofix

ComboFix 10-06-14.03 - Tony 15/06/2010 16:56:13.1.2 - x86

Microsoft

[Elise]

Hello again,

That looks a lot better How are things running now? Do you have any problems left?

Please uninstall Download Accelerator Plus using Add/Remove programs. This is a questionable application.

Please launch MBAM, update it and run a full scan. Post me the resulting log.

[cuk0724]

Hi Elise

Things are now much better. The PC starts much quicker and I have not had the pop up. I have uninstalled DAP and run a full scan. Results are..

Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware 1.46

www.malwarebytes.org

Database version: 4198

Windows 6.0.6002 Service Pack 2

Internet Explorer 8.0.6001.18928

15/06/2010 21:17:35

mbam-log-2010-06-15 (21-17-35).txt

Scan type: Full scan (C:\|)

Objects scanned: 368569

Time elapsed: 2 hour(s), 4 minute(s), 42 second(s)

Memory Processes Infected: 0

Memory Modules Infected: 0

Registry Keys Infected: 0

Registry Values Infected: 0

Registry Data Items Infected: 0

Folders Infected: 0

Files Infected: 0

Memory Processes Infected:

(No malicious items detected)

Memory Modules Infected:

(No malicious items detected)

Registry Keys Infected:

(No malicious items detected)

Registry Values Infected:

(No malicious items detected)

Registry Data Items Infected:

(No malicious items detected)

Folders Infected:

(No malicious items detected)

Files Infected:

(No malicious items detected)

[Elise]

Well done This is looking good. Lets do one last scan to check for leftovers.

ESET ONLINE SCANNER

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I'd like us to scan your machine with ESET OnlineScan

1. Hold down Control and click on the following link to open ESET OnlineScan in a new window.
   ESET OnlineScan
   
2. Click the button.
   
3. For alternate browsers only: (Microsoft Internet Explorer users can skip these steps)
   1. 
      
   2. Click on to download the ESET Smart Installer. Save it to your desktop.
      
   3. Double click on the icon on your desktop.
      
      
   4. Check
      
   5. Click the button.
      
   6. Accept any security warnings from your browser.
      
   7. Check
      
   8. Push the Start button.
      
   9. ESET will then download updates for itself, install itself, and begin scanning your computer. Please be patient as this can take some time.
      
   10. When the scan completes, push
       
   11. Push , and save the file to your desktop using a unique name, such as ESETScan. Include the contents of this report in your next reply.
       Note - when ESET doesn't find any threats, no report will be created.
       
   12. Push the button.
       
   13. Push
       
       

[cuk0724]

Hi Elise

Thanks for the help so far. The PC is running much better. The CPU and Network usage look like they are back to normal

I have run the ESET and here is the results.

C:\Qoobox\Quarantine\C\Windows\system32\Drivers\disk.sys.vir Win32/Olmarik.ZC trojan cleaned - quarantined

[Elise]

That is good news! The only detection from ESET was in combofix quarantine, which means you are good to go!

ALL CLEAN

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Your machine appears to be clean, please take the time to read below on how to secure the machine and take the necessary steps to keep it clean

Please do the following to remove the remaining programs from your PC:

• Delete the tools used during the disinfection:
  • Click start > run and type combofix /uninstall, press enter. This will remove Combofix from your computer.
    
  • Delete DDS and GMER (this is a random named file).
    

Please read these advices, in order to prevent reinfecting your PC:

1. Install and update the following programs regularly:
   • an outbound firewall
     A comprehensive tutorial and a list of possible firewalls can be found here.
     
   • an AntiVirus Software
     It is imperative that you update your AntiVirus Software on regular basis.If you do not update your AntiVirus Software then it will not be able to catch the latest threats.
     
   • an Anti-Spyware program
     Malware Byte's Anti Malware is an excellent Anti-Spyware scanner. It's scan times are usually under ten minutes, and has excellent detection and removal rates.
     SUPERAntiSpyware is another good scanner with high detection and removal rates.
     Both programs are free for non commercial home use but provide a resident and do not nag if you purchase the paid versions.
     
   • Spyware Blaster
     A tutorial for Spywareblaster can be found here. If you wish, the commercial version provides automatic updating.
     
   • MVPs hosts file
     A tutorial for MVPs hosts file can be found here. If you would like automatic updates you might want to take a look at HostMan host file manager. For more information on thehosts file, and what it can do for you,please consult the Tutorial on the Hosts file
     

[*]Keep Windows (and your other Microsoft software) up to date!

I cannot stress how important this is enough. Often holes are found in Internet Explorer or Windows itself that require patching. Sometimes these holes will allow an attacker unrestricted access to your computer.

Therefore, please, visit the Microsoft Update Website and follow the on screen instructions to setup Microsoft Update. Also follow the instructions to update your system. Please REBOOT and repeat this process until there are no more updates to install!!

[*]Keep your other software up to date as well

Software does not need to be made by Microsoft to be insecure. You can use the Secunia Online Software occasionally to help you check for out of date software on yourmachine.

[*]Stay up to date!

The MOST IMPORTANT part of any security setup is keeping the software up to date. Malware writers release new variants every single day. If your software updates don't keep up, then the malware will always be one step ahead. Not a good thing.

Some more links you might find of interest:

• Miekies' prevention suggestions
  
• So How did I get infected?
  
• Microsoft - 'Security at home'
  
• Calendar of Updates: See which updates have been released.
  
• How to backup your Data with Cobian Backup:because you never know, when your harddisk might fail :wink:
  
• Commonly Used Freeware Replacements: a nice list of freeware programs in all categories, that are regarded as useful by the users of this forum.
  
• osalt: Find (free) open source alternatives to known commercial software.
  

Please reply to this topic if you have read the above information. If your computer is working fine, this topic will be closed afterwards.

[cuk0724]

Hi Elise

Thanks for all your help. Hopefully all is now OK.

Thanks Again

[Elise]

You are welcome

I will request this topic to be closed.