Msn virus (BushIsDumb)

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edited September 2007 in Spyware & Virus Removal
Hello!
I've downloaded a file from msn that a friend of mine sent me...stupid me...I've done the "steps before"...hope you can help me out.
Ps. I really suck with computers.

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  • peku006
    edited September 2007
    Hi Beachman and welcome to icrontic Spyware & Virus Removal

    1. Download combofix from one of these links:
    Link1
    Link2
    2. Double click combofix.exe & follow the prompts.
    3. When finished, it shall produce a log for you. Post that log in your next reply

    Note:
    Do not mouseclick combofix's window whilst it's running. That may cause it to stall
  • Beachman
    edited September 2007
    ok.. here it is..

    A couple of times a bluescreen also appears when I try to use internet explorer, Don't know if it caused by the virus or something else.
  • peku006
    edited September 2007
    Hi Beachman

    What firewall you use?
    It seems to me that you have 2 firewall on your computer. Outpost Firewall and Symantec
    You should only be running one. Please uninstall one via add/remove programs.

    Please do the following...
    • Run HijackThis
    • Click on the Scan button
    • Put a check beside all of the items listed below (if present):

      O2 - BHO: (no name) - {7E853D72-626A-48EC-A868-BA8D5E23E045} - (no file)
      O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [PKR Pal] "./\pkrpal.exe" -osboot
      O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [MSN] msnmsgs.exe
    • Close all open windows and browsers/email, etc...
    • Click on the "Fix Checked" button
    • When completed, close the application.

    Open notepad and copy/paste the text in the quotebox below into it:
    File::
C:\WINDOWS\msnmsgs.exe
C:\Program Files\!Winamp.Pro.v5.04.Final!.Winall.Incl.Keymaker-Core
    Save this as "CFScript"

    Then drag the CFScript into ComboFix.exe as you see in the screenshot below.

    CFScript.gif

    This will start ComboFix again. After reboot, (in case it asks to reboot)

    Please download and install Superantispyware here
    * Load SUPERAntiSpyware and click the Check for Updates button.
    * Once the update has finished, exit SUPERAntiSpyware.

    IMPORTANT: Do NOT open any other windows or programs while SUPERAntiSpyware is scanning, it may interfere with the scanning process.

    * Open SUPERAntiSpyware and click the Scan your Computer button.
    * Check Perform Complete Scan and then click Next.
    * SUPERAntiSpyware will now scan your computer and when it’s finished it will list all the infections it has found.
    * Make sure that they all have a check next to them, and then click Next.
    * Click Finish and you will be taken back to the main interface.
    * It could be possible that it will ask you to reboot your computer in order to delete some files after reboot.
    * I'll need a log afterwards of what has been found.
    * To get the log, click Preferences and then click the Statistics/Logs tab. Click the dated log and press View Log and a text file will appear.

    Please post Combofix.txt, SUPERAntiSpyware. log and a fresh HJT log
  • Beachman
    edited September 2007
    Ok..I fixed the firewall prob. only one now.
    I didn't find the O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [MSN] msnmsgs.exe file, but I removed the other two files. I didn't do the second step...
    Here are the new log anyway.
  • peku006
    edited September 2007
    Hi Beachman

    Your HJT Log appears to be Clean,
    Activescan.txt
    Virus:Trj/Lowzones.AX Disinfected C:\Program Files\!Winamp.Pro.v5.04.Final!.Winall.Incl.Keymaker-Core\keygen_winamp.exe
    I didn't do the second step...
    Why ?
  • Beachman
    edited September 2007
    Alright...done it now..here are the stuff.
  • peku006
    edited September 2007
    Hi Beachman

    Congratulations, your log looks clean!

    Now that you are clean, please follow these simple steps in order to keep your computer clean and secure:

    You can remove all tools we used. Reenable system restore with instructions from tutorial above
    • Make your Internet Explorer more secure - This can be done by following these simple instructions:
    • From within Internet Explorer click on the Tools menu and then click on Options.
    • Click once on the Security tab
    • Click once on the Internet icon so it becomes highlighted.
    • Click once on the Custom Level button.
    • Change the Download signed ActiveX controls to Prompt
    • Change the Download unsigned ActiveX controls to Disable
    • Change the Initialize and script ActiveX controls not marked as safe to Disable
    • Change the Installation of desktop items to Prompt
    • Change the Launching programs and files in an IFRAME to Prompt
    • Change the Navigate sub-frames across different domains to Prompt
    • When all these settings have been made, click on the OK button.
    • If it prompts you as to whether or not you want to save the settings, press the Yes button.
    • Next press the Apply button and then the OK to exit the Internet Properties page.
    • Use an AntiVirus Software - It is very important that your computer has an anti-virus software running on your machine. This alone can save you a lot of trouble with malware in the future.
    See this link for a listing of some online & their stand-alone antivirus programs:

    Virus, Spyware, and Malware Protection and Removal Resources
    • Update your AntiVirus Software - It is imperitive that you update your Antivirus software at least once a week (Even more if you wish). If you do not update your antivirus software then it will not be able to catch any of the new variants that may come out.
    • Use a Firewall - I can not stress how important it is that you use a Firewall on your computer. Without a firewall your computer is succeptible to being hacked and taken over. I am very serious about this and see it happen almost every day with my clients. Simply using a Firewall in its default configuration can lower your risk greatly.

      For a tutorial on Firewalls and a listing of some available ones see the link below:

      Understanding and Using Firewalls
    • Visit Microsoft's Windows Update Site Frequently - It is important that you visit http://www.windowsupdate.com regularly. This will ensure your computer has always the latest security updates available installed on your computer. If there are new updates to install, install them immediately, reboot your computer, and revisit the site until there are no more critical updates.
    • Install Ad-Aware - Install and download Ad-Aware. ou should also scan your computer with program on a regular basis just as you would an antivirus software in conjunction with Spybot.

      A tutorial on installing & using this product can be found here:

      Using Ad-aware to remove Spyware, Malware, & Hijackers from Your Computer
    • Install Spybot - Search and Destroy - Install and download Spybot - Search and Destroy with its TeaTimer option.

      This will provide real-time spyware & hijacker protection on your computer alongside your virus protection. You should also scan your computer with program on a regular basis just as you would an anti virus software. A tutorial on installing & using this product can be found here:

      Instructions for - Spybot S & D and Ad-aware
    • Install SpywareBlaster - SpywareBlaster will added a large list of programs and sites into your Internet Explorer settings that will protect you from running and downloading known malicious programs.

      A tutorial on installing & using this product can be found here:

      Using SpywareBlaster to protect your computer from Spyware and Malware
    • Update all these programs regularly - Make sure you update all the programs I have listed regularly. Without regular updates you WILL NOT be protected when new malicious programs are released.
    Follow this list and your potential for being infected again will reduce dramatically.

    Here are some additional utilities that will enhance your safety
    • IE/Spyad <= IE/Spyad places over 4000 websites and domains in the IE Restricted list which will severely impair attempts to infect your system. It basically prevents any downloads (Cookies etc) from the sites listed, although you will still be able to connect to the sites.
    • MVPS Hosts file <= The MVPS Hosts file replaces your current HOSTS file with one containing well know ad sites etc. Basically, this prevents your coputer from connecting to those sites by redirecting them to 127.0.0.1 which is your local computer
    • Google Toolbar <= Get the free google toolbar to help stop pop up windows.
    • Comodo BOCLEAN <= Stop identity thieves from getting personal information. Instantly detects well over 1,000,000 unique, variant and repack malware in total. And it's free.
    • Winpatrol <= Download and install the free version of Winpatrol. a tutorial for this product is located here:
      Using Winpatrol to protect your computer from malicious software
    Stand Up and Be Counted ---> Malware Complaints <--- where you can make difference!

    The site offers people who have been (or are) victims of malware the opportunity to document their story and, in that way, launch a complaint against the malware and the makers of the malware.

    Also, please read this great article by Tony Klein So How Did I Get Infected In First Place

    Happy surfing and stay clean!:smiles:
  • Beachman
    edited September 2007
    Thanks alot pekku!
    I'll be more careful from now on.

    Thanks for a great forum!

    Who Dares.Wins.
  • peku006
    edited September 2007

    Glad I could be of assistance! The help you received here was free. Please read through some of these Prevention Tips that Short-Media offers.

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