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Software => Computer viruses and spyware => Topic started by: ComputerTired on June 09, 2008, 03:55:49 PM

Title: Laptop catched another spyware infection. Red background, spyware attack warning
Post by: ComputerTired on June 09, 2008, 03:55:49 PM
 :'(

I went from the blue desktop background [ had the ctfomona bug virus ] to a red desktop background. The message says:

" Warning: Your computer is under spyware attack!
Your computer is infected by anonymous spyware program.
Operating System has several fatal errors due to spyware activity.
It is strongly recommended to install an antispyware software to eliminate all security vulnerabilities. Click HERE [ gives a link to a website ] to protect your PC ... "

Those words are in yellow and white. My desktop basically has a link sitting in the middle of it, so I make sure to avoid it because I think it's a false and bogus link.

Really, I'm unsure of what caused this new infection. I haven't downloaded anything recently.

I get messages saying that my computer is slow and it will be running slow because of the spyware activity. Also, when I tried to do a restore point, I tried three times and to no success. It said restoration incomplete.

I get a from my system tray saying: "Windows Security Manager - Your computer is running slowly due to malware activity."

Also, popups come on my computer that says "Spyware activity is found on your computer."

My Task Manager is also disabled. It says that task manager has been disabled by your administrator, but I am the administrator and I haven't went through my user accounts and disabled anything.

This infection just surfaced for me YESTERDAY so I'm trying to quickly get rid of it and not let it sit on my computer and further damage it.

Thanks to whoever takes the time and reads this.

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Title: Re: Laptop catched another spyware infection. Red background, spyware attack warning
Post by: evilfantasy on June 09, 2008, 04:48:06 PM
Have you gotten windows validated yet?
Title: Re: Laptop catched another spyware infection. Red background, spyware attack warning
Post by: ComputerTired on June 09, 2008, 04:54:59 PM
Yes.
Title: Re: Laptop catched another spyware infection. Red background, spyware attack warning
Post by: evilfantasy on June 09, 2008, 05:07:47 PM
I need to see the log.

Download this from Microsoft and run it on your computer
Filename = MGADiag2.exe
http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?linkid=52012

Press "Copy to clipboard" and then you can paste it in this thread.
Title: Re: Laptop catched another spyware infection. Red background, spyware attack warning
Post by: ComputerTired on June 09, 2008, 05:11:35 PM
Diagnostic Report (1.7.0095.0):
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WGA Data-->
Validation Status: Genuine
Validation Code: 0
Online Validation Code: N/A
Cached Validation Code: N/A
Windows Product Key: *****-*****-GD6GR-K6DP3-4C8MT
Windows Product Key Hash: s2kt66ZJWfV4nS1wFD5F9bxTSDw=
Windows Product ID: 55277-OEM-2111907-00102
Windows Product ID Type: 2
Windows License Type: OEM SLP
Windows OS version: 5.1.2600.2.00010300.2.0.hom
CSVLK Server: N/A
CSVLK PID: N/A
ID: {6A475E22-4688-4C5C-AF55-0DE6FF40078A}(3)
Is Admin: Yes
TestCab: 0x0
WGA Version: Registered, 1.7.69.2
Signed By: Microsoft
Product Name: N/A
Architecture: N/A
Build lab: N/A
TTS Error: N/A
Validation Diagnostic: 025D1FF3-171-1
Resolution Status: N/A

WgaER Data-->
ThreatID(s): N/A
Version: N/A

WGA Notifications Data-->
Cached Result: N/A, hr = 0x80070002
File Exists: No
Version: N/A, hr = 0x80070002
WgaTray.exe Signed By: N/A, hr = 0x80070002
WgaLogon.dll Signed By: N/A, hr = 0x80070002

OGA Notifications Data-->
Cached Result: N/A, hr = 0x80070002
Version: N/A, hr = 0x80070002
WGATray.exe Signed By: N/A, hr = 0x80070002
OGAAddin.dll Signed By: N/A, hr = 0x80070002

OGA Data-->
Office Status: 101 Not Activated
Microsoft Office Standard Edition 2003 - 101 Not Activated
OGA Version: N/A, 0x80070002
Signed By: N/A, hr = 0x80070002
Office Diagnostics: 025D1FF3-171-1

Browser Data-->
Proxy settings: N/A
User Agent: Mozilla/4.0 (compatible; MSIE 6.0; Win32)
Default Browser: C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\IEXPLORE.exe
Download signed ActiveX controls: Prompt
Download unsigned ActiveX controls: Disabled
Run ActiveX controls and plug-ins: Allowed
Initialize and script ActiveX controls not marked as safe: Disabled
Allow scripting of Internet Explorer Webbrowser control: Disabled
Active scripting: Allowed
Script ActiveX controls marked as safe for scripting: Allowed

File Scan Data-->
File Mismatch: C:\WINDOWS\system32\oembios.bin[hr = 0x80070714]
File Mismatch: C:\WINDOWS\system32\oembios.dat[hr = 0x80070714]
File Mismatch: C:\WINDOWS\system32\oembios.sig[hr = 0x80070714]

Other data-->
Office Details: <GenuineResults><MachineData><UGUID>{6A475E22-4688-4C5C-AF55-0DE6FF40078A}</UGUID><Version>1.7.0095.0</Version><OS>5.1.2600.2.00010300.2.0.hom</OS><Architecture>x32</Architecture><PKey>*****-*****-*****-*****-4C8MT</PKey><PID>55277-OEM-2111907-00102</PID><PIDType>2</PIDType><SID>S-1-5-21-354348320-3626668711-587776703</SID><SYSTEM><Manufacturer>Dell Computer Corporation</Manufacturer><Model>Inspiron 5150                   </Model></SYSTEM><BIOS><Manufacturer>Dell Computer Corporation</Manufacturer><Version>A38</Version><SMBIOSVersion major="2" minor="3"/><Date>20041210000000.000000+000</Date><SLPBIOS>Dell System,Dell Computer,Dell System,Dell System</SLPBIOS></BIOS><HWID>8D7B3F07018400D2</HWID><UserLCID>0409</UserLCID><SystemLCID>0409</SystemLCID><TimeZone>Central Standard Time(GMT-06:00)</TimeZone><iJoin>0</iJoin><SBID><stat>2</stat><msppid></msppid><name>Dell Computer Corporation</name><model>Dell INSPIRON I5150</model></SBID><OEM/><BRT/></MachineData>     <Software><Office><Result>101</Result><Products><Product GUID="{91120409-6000-11D3-8CFE-0150048383C9}"><LegitResult>101</LegitResult><Name>Microsoft Office Standard Edition 2003</Name><Ver>11</Ver><Val>42BA952905EC862</Val><Hash>M0rx/A4ZJryB5D6Xfwq57CKExZ4=</Hash><Pid>70141-049-4039831-56200</Pid><PidType>1</PidType></Product></Products><Applications><App Id="16" Version="11" Result="101"/><App Id="18" Version="11" Result="101"/><App Id="1A" Version="11" Result="101"/><App Id="1B" Version="11" Result="101"/></Applications></Office></Software></GenuineResults> 

Title: Re: Laptop catched another spyware infection. Red background, spyware attack warning
Post by: evilfantasy on June 09, 2008, 05:15:14 PM
Thank you.

Download SDFix.exe (http://downloads.andymanchesta.com/RemovalTools/SDFix.exe) and save it to your Desktop.

Double click SDFix.exe and it will extract the files to %systemdrive%
(Drive that contains the Windows Directory, typically C:\SDFix)

Now then reboot your computer in Safe Mode by doing the following:

If SDFix won't run or you get errors, follow the link for instructions on running SDFix. How to use SDFix (http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/forums/topic131299.html)


Title: Re: Laptop catched another spyware infection. Red background, spyware attack warning
Post by: ComputerTired on June 09, 2008, 06:04:34 PM
Here you go. Both logs. So far, so good. The red background is gone.

 ;D

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Title: Re: Laptop catched another spyware infection. Red background, spyware attack warning
Post by: evilfantasy on June 09, 2008, 06:16:07 PM
Looks better but that didn't get it all.

Download Combofix by sUBs from one of the below links.

Important! Combofix.exe MUST be saved to and ran from the Desktop.Warning: Do not mouseclick combofix's window while it is running. That may cause it to stallCF disconnects your machine from the internet. The connection is automatically restored before CF completes its run. If CF runs into difficulty and terminates prematurely, the connection can be manually restored by restarting your machine.

If needed, see this  Combofix tutorial (http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/combofix/how-to-use-combofix) with screenshots that will detail more thoroughly the downloading and running of combofix.

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Create An Uninstall List.
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Next post
Combofix log
Uninstall list
Title: Re: Laptop catched another spyware infection. Red background, spyware attack warning
Post by: ComputerTired on June 09, 2008, 07:00:04 PM
ComboFix ran smoothly.

 ;D



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Title: Re: Laptop catched another spyware infection. Red background, spyware attack warning
Post by: evilfantasy on June 09, 2008, 07:10:45 PM
OTMoveIt2 by OldTimer (http://download.bleepingcomputer.com/oldtimer/OTMoveIt2.exe)
Code: [Select]
[kill explorer]
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\active setup\installed components\2e790fdd-3996-497e-a3ab-29a954949d29
[start explorer]
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Now run a new Hijackthis scan and post the log along with the OTMoveIt log.
Title: Re: Laptop catched another spyware infection. Red background, spyware attack warning
Post by: ComputerTired on June 09, 2008, 07:16:47 PM
Here's the results from the OTMoveIt2 program :

Explorer killed successfully
< HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\active setup\installed components\2e790fdd-3996-497e-a3ab-29a954949d29 >
Registry key HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\active setup\installed components\2e790fdd-3996-497e-a3ab-29a954949d29\\ not found.
Explorer started successfully
 
OTMoveIt2 by OldTimer - Version 1.0.4.2 log created on 06092008_201426

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Title: Re: Laptop catched another spyware infection. Red background, spyware attack war
Post by: evilfantasy on June 09, 2008, 07:17:55 PM
Didn't work.

Download  RegASSASSIN.exe (http://"http://www.malwarebytes.org/RegASSASSIN.exe") to the desktop.

Open RegAssassin and copy the Registry Key in the Code box below.

Quote
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\software\microsoft\active setup\installed components\2e790fdd-3996-497e-a3ab-29a954949d29

Now paste it in RegAssassins window and click Delete.
Title: Re: Laptop catched another spyware infection. Red background, spyware attack warning
Post by: ComputerTired on June 09, 2008, 07:29:08 PM
It said the registry key has been deleted succesfully.
Title: Re: Laptop catched another spyware infection. Red background, spyware attack warning
Post by: evilfantasy on June 09, 2008, 07:36:59 PM
OK, new hijackthis log.
Title: Re: Laptop catched another spyware infection. Red background, spyware attack warning
Post by: ComputerTired on June 09, 2008, 07:41:20 PM
Here's the HJT log.

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Title: Re: Laptop catched another spyware infection. Red background, spyware attack war
Post by: evilfantasy on June 09, 2008, 07:59:31 PM
Looks good.

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The above procedure will:.
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1. Double click OTMoveIt2.exe to launch it.
Vista users right click and choose Run As Administrator
2. Click on the CleanUp! button.
3. OTMoveIt2 will download a list from the Internet, if your firewall or other defensive programs alerts you, allow it access.
4. Click YES at the next prompt (list downloaded, Do you want to begin cleanup process?)
5. Once complete exit out of OTMoveIt2

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Set a New Restore Point to prevent possible reinfection from an old one
Setting a new restore point AFTER cleaning your system will enable your computer to roll-back to a clean working state if needed.
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Install this. Let me know if it interferes with your web surfing and we can remove it. It  will help to keep you away from dangerous sites and future infections.

Save  DelDomains.inf (http://"http://www.mvps.org/winhelp2002/DelDomains.inf") to the desktop.
Note:, if you use SpywareBlaster and/or IE/Spyads, it will be necessary to re-install the protection both afford. For SpywareBlaster, run the program and re-protect all items. For IE/Spyads, run the batch file and reinstall the protection.

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It is possible that you will need to reinstall the programs and drivers related to these entries if the infections come back again. If so, and you need help finding out how then start a new topic in the software forum asking for help.

These are the ones that have been patched,

C:\Program Files\Synaptics\SynTP\SynTPLpr.exe
C:\Program Files\Synaptics\SynTP\SynTPEnh.exe
C:\Program Files\Dell\AccessDirect\dadapp.exe
C:\Program Files\Dell\QuickSet\quickset.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\dla\tfswctrl.exe
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Sonic\Update Manager\sgtray.exe
C:\Program Files\Dell\Media Experience\PCMService.exe
C:\Program Files\Common Files\Real\Update_OB\realsched.exe
c:\Program Files\MusicMatch\MusicMatch Jukebox\mmtask.exe
c:\PROGRA~1\mcafee.com\vso\mcmnhdlr.exe
c:\PROGRA~1\mcafee.com\agent\mcagent.exe
c:\PROGRA~1\mcafee.com\agent\mcupdate.exe
c:\PROGRA~1\mcafee.com\vso\mcvsshld.exe
C:\Program Files\HP\HP Software Update\HPWuSchd.exe
C:\Program Files\HP\hpcoretech\hpcmpmgr.exe
C:\Program Files\McAfee.com\MPS\mscifapp.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\McAfee.com\PERSON~1\MpfTray.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\McAfee\SPAMKI~1\MSKAgent.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\McAfee\SPAMKI~1\MSKDetct.exe
C:\PROGRA~1\McAfee.com\Agent\mcregwiz.exe
c:\progra~1\mcafee\MCAFEE~1\masalert.exe
C:\Program Files\iTunes\iTunesHelper.exe
C:\Program Files\QuickTime\qttask.exe
C:\Program Files\Yahoo!\Messenger\ypager.exe

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How is everything now?
Title: Re: Laptop catched another spyware infection. Red background, spyware attack warning
Post by: ComputerTired on June 09, 2008, 08:54:54 PM
Thanks again for your help !!

 ;D

Everything seems to be running pretty smoothly.

With the DelDomains thing, thanks !! I really need something that will keep me away from dangerous sites.

If I do stumble upon a site that will automatically try and download malware or spyware or anything of that nature, will the DelDomains program alert me somehow?
Title: Re: Laptop catched another spyware infection. Red background, spyware attack warning
Post by: evilfantasy on June 09, 2008, 09:02:43 PM
It will actually block the site so you can't get infected.
Title: Re: Laptop catched another spyware infection. Red background, spyware attack warning
Post by: ComputerTired on June 09, 2008, 09:06:53 PM
 :o

Well, that's PERFECT !!

Thanks [ again  ;D ] for your time, patience, and help !!

Title: Re: Laptop catched another spyware infection. Red background, spyware attack war
Post by: evilfantasy on June 09, 2008, 09:07:50 PM
No problem.

I don't know if you did last time or not but another thing I would suggest installing is SiteAdvisor (http://www.siteadvisor.com/). (Thanks Savior ;) )
Title: Re: Laptop catched another spyware infection. Red background, spyware attack warning
Post by: ComputerTired on June 09, 2008, 09:11:17 PM
Cool. I'll get that one right now.