Alureon-K virus

Viruses and worms
1

I have the Alureon-K virus. Ran the Avast scan, but this one remains.

I ran the Malwerbytes scan and the OTL scan (logs attached). aswMBR.exe would not run.

Thanks for your help.

2

Hi are you missing start menus/files/folders etc… ?

If TDSSKiller does not work do you have the facility to burn a CD ?

Also could you type the following in the run box

diskmgmt.msc

This will open the disc management console
Could you ensure that are drives are in view and then take a screenshot and post it here

Warning This fix is only relevant for this system and no other, using on another computer may cause problems

Be advised that when the fix commences it will shut down all running processes and you may lose the desktop and icons, they will return on reboot

If you have Malwarebytes 1.6 or better installed please disable it for the duration of this run

Run OTL

[*]Under the Custom Scans/Fixes box at the bottom, paste in the following

:OTL IE - HKU\S-1-5-21-986187895-1890145154-4038909305-1003\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings: "ProxyEnable" = 1 IE - HKU\S-1-5-21-986187895-1890145154-4038909305-1003\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings: "ProxyOverride" = *.local O2 - BHO: (no name) - {99E00A4C-D35E-11DD-BA95-9B6A56D89593} - No CLSID value found. [2012/03/25 15:49:30 | 000,000,176 | ---- | M] () -- C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\~6MRUukwDztZAsSr [2012/03/25 15:35:05 | 000,000,264 | ---- | M] () -- C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\~6MRUukwDztZAsS [2012/03/25 08:22:48 | 000,000,062 | ---- | M] () -- C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\6MRUukwDztZAsS.lic [2012/03/24 15:51:03 | 000,000,853 | ---- | M] () -- C:\Documents and Settings\ADMIN\Application Data\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Quick Launch\System Check.lnk [2012/03/24 15:22:23 | 000,000,456 | ---- | M] () -- C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\6MRUukwDztZAsS [2011/12/16 09:14:29 | 000,000,000 | ---- | C] () -- C:\WINDOWS\System32\18780072.exe.b [2011/12/16 09:12:52 | 000,000,000 | ---- | C] () -- C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\lnXckG.dat [2011/12/13 23:41:02 | 000,015,186 | -HS- | C] () -- C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\081254y2c470n742w407s0hnf7d4 [2011/12/13 23:41:02 | 000,015,186 | -HS- | C] () -- C:\Documents and Settings\ADMIN\Local Settings\Application Data\081254y2c470n742w407s0hnf7d4

:Files
ipconfig /flushdns /c
C:\WINDOWS\tasks\At*.job

:Commands
[purity]
[resethosts]
[emptytemp]
[CREATERESTOREPOINT]
[Reboot]


[*]Then click the Run Fix button at the top
[*]Let the program run unhindered, reboot the PC when it is done
[*]Open OTL again and click the Quick Scan button. Post the log it produces in your next reply.

THEN

Download the latest version of TDSSKiller from here and save it to your Desktop.

[*]Doubleclick on TDSSKiller.exe to run the application, then click on Change parameters.

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[*]Check the boxes beside Verify Driver Digital Signature and Detect TDLFS file system, then click OK.

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[*]Click the Start Scan button.

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[*]If a suspicious object is detected, the default action will be Skip, click on Continue.

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[*]If malicious objects are found, they will show in the Scan results and offer three (3) options.
[*]Ensure Cure is selected, then click Continue => Reboot now to finish the cleaning process.

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[*]Note: If Cure is not available, please choose Skip instead, do not choose Delete unless instructed.

A report will be created in your root directory, (usually C:\ folder) in the form of “TDSSKiller.[Version][Date][Time]_log.txt”. Please copy and paste its contents on your next reply.

3

How long does the OTL Run Fix usually run? It has been going for about 6 hours now. It is hard to tell if it is doing anything. The message line at the bottom of the OTL window says “Killing processes. DO NOT INTERRUPT…”. I don’t mind waiting, but I am just wondering if it is hung up.

4

Yep it is MBAM again … that is really annoying me now

Please remove this line from the OTL fix and then re-run. It should take no more than one minute

[emptytemp]

5

Attached is the screen print from the diskmgmt.msc and the OTL log.

I was not able to run the TDSSKiller.exe. I do have the facility to burn a CD, but I cannot find any blank CDs. I will keep searching, but may have to wait until tomorrow. I know I have some at my office.

What do I do with the CD? I assume I should copy TDSSKiller.exe to it. Then do I reboot with the CD in the reader? I tried copying the file to a USB drive and running from there, but that did not work either.

6

I found a blank CD. How do I proceed? Thanks.

7

Nope we will actually delete the partition from outside of windows

I need you to download:
gparted-live-0.10.0-3.iso (115.1 MB)

Create a bootable CD, for Gparted from the ISO image.

You can use ImgBurn do this.

Now boot off of the newly created Gparted CD.

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You should be here… Press ENTER

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By default, “do not touch keymap” is highlighted.
Leave this setting alone and just press ENTER.

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Choose your language and press ENTER. English is default [33]

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Once again, at this prompt, press ENTER
You will now be taken to the main GUI screen below

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According to your logs, the partition that you want to delete is 1 MB

Click the trash can icon to delete and then click Apply.

You should now be here confirming your actions:

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Now you should be here:

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Is “boot” next to your OS drive?
If “boot” is not next to your OS drive under “Flags”, right-mouse click the OS drive while in Gparted and select Manage Flags

In the menu that pops up, place a checkmark in boot like the picture below:

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Now double-click the
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button.

You should receive a small pop up like this:

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Choose reboot and then press OK.

8

Struggling with creating a bootable CD. I’ve been following instructions for doing so using ImgBurn, but not able to get it to work. I burn the CD and it tells me it is successful, but the CD is not a boot disk.

9

Can you burn the disc on another PC as it looks like the malware is stopping it

10

I have tried creating the disk on three different PCs. I think it is a problem with me not understanding how to create a bootable disk with the iso file.

11

Not a problem if you have never done it before

Download both programmes to the computer
Install Imgburn
Run Imgburn
On the first screen select write image to disc
Then locate the Gparted ISO file and select that
Once you have selected it then burn will be available click that

12

OK, thank you, that worked. However, the infected PC does not boot off the disk. It worked on another computer I tried, but not on the infected computer.

13

Have you set the first boot device to CD ?
Note : If you do not know how to set your computer to boot from CD follow the steps here

Also do you have the option in the BIOS to set a USB device as first boot ?

14

That worked! Thank you so much for all of your help and patience!

15

Did you delete the partition sucessfully and reboot ?

If so could you run an aswMBR scan and post that log please.

Also let me know of any remaining problems

16

Yes, I did delete the partition successfully and reboot.

I have not noticed any remaining problems.

The aswMBR scan log is attached.

17

Excellent, any outstanding problems ?

18

Not that I am aware of. Thank you so much for all of you help!!!

19

Subject to no further problems :slight_smile:

I will remove my tools now and give some recommendations, but, I would like you to run for 24 hours or so and come back if you have any problems

Now the best part of the day ----- Your log now appears clean :thumbsup:

A good workman always cleans up after himself so…The following will implement some cleanup procedures as well as reset System Restore points:

Run OTL
[*]Under the Custom Scans/Fixes box at the bottom, paste in the following

:Commands [resethosts] [emptytemp] [CLEARALLRESTOREPOINTS] [Reboot]

[*]Then click the Run Fix button at the top
[*]Let the program run unhindered, reboot the PC when it is done

Remove ComboFix
[*]Hold down the Windows key + R on your keyboard. This will display the Run dialogue box
[*]In the Run box, type in ComboFix /Uninstall
(Notice the space between the “x” and “/”)
then click OK

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[]Follow the prompts on the screen
[]A message should appear confirming that ComboFix was uninstalled

Run OTL and hit the cleanup button. It will remove all the programmes we have used plus itself.

We will now confirm that your hidden files are set to that, as some of the tools I use will change that
[*]Click Start.
[*]Open My Computer.
[*]Select the Tools menu and click Folder Options.
[*]Select the View Tab.
[*]Under the Hidden files and folders heading select Do not show hidden files and folders.
[]Click Yes to confirm.
[]Click OK.

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Your Java is out of date.
Older versions have vulnerabilities that malware can use to infect your system.
Please follow these steps to remove older version of Java components and upgrade the application.

Upgrading Java:
[] Go to this site and click Do I have Java
[] It will check your current version and then offer to update to the latest version

Now that you are clean, to help protect your computer in the future I recommend that you get the following free programmes:

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Malwarebytes.

Update and run weekly to keep your system clean

Download and install FileHippo update checker and run it monthly it will show you which programmes on your system need updating and give a download link

It is critical to have both a firewall and anti virus to protect your system and to keep them updated. To keep your operating system up to date visit
[*]Microsoft Windows Update

To learn more about how to protect yourself while on the internet read our little guide How did I get infected in the first place ?Keep safe :wave: