Hiya,
Avast detected that my laptop has an alureon-M[rtk] infection. I’ve downloaded & ran Malwarebytes, OTL & aswMBR, although for some reason when I ran OTL I didn’t get an Extras.txt file when I ran the quick scan, however I also ran a full scan & so I’ve attached the two log files from that.
Hi,
Please download TDSSKiller
[*]Right-click and Run as Administrator TDSSKiller.exe
[*]Press Change Parameters
[*]Check the boxes beside Verify Driver Digital Signature and Detect TDLFS file system, then click OK.
[*]Click on the Start Scan button
[*]Only if Malicious objects are found then ensure Cure is selected
[*]Then click Continue > Reboot now
[*]Note: If Cure is not available, please choose Skip instead, do not choose Delete unless instructed.
[*]Copy and paste the log in your next reply
[*]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.
Hiya,
Here’s the log from running TDSSKiller; it was too big to copy and paste, so I attached the file.
Oops, just noted the file uploaded as 0 KB, another try…
Hi,
Run TDSSKiller again and when you get to
\Device\Harddisk0\DR0 ( TDSS File System ) << Remove this
Attach the newly created log.
Hiya,
OK, I re-ran TDSSKiller & deleted that entry. A quarantine folder (with files) was created along with the attached log.
Hi,
P2P - I see you have P2P software bitTorrent installed on your machine. We are not here to pass judgment on file-sharing as a concept. However, we will warn you that engaging in this activity and having this kind of software installed on your machine will always make you more susceptible to re-infections and possibly Identity Theft. It likely contributed to your current situation.
Please note: Even if you are using a “safe” P2P program, it is only the program that is safe. You will be sharing files from uncertified sources, and these are often infected. The bad guys use P2P filesharing as a major conduit to spread their wares.
Run OTL.exe
[*]Copy/paste the following text written inside of the code box into the Custom Scans/Fixes box located at the bottom of OTL
:Services
:OTL
IE - HKLM\..\SearchScopes,DefaultScope = {0633EE93-D776-472f-A0FF-E1416B8B2E3A}
IE - HKLM\..\SearchScopes\{0633EE93-D776-472f-A0FF-E1416B8B2E3A}: "URL" = http://search.live.com/results.aspx?q={searchTerms}&src={referrer:source?}
FF - HKLM\Software\MozillaPlugins\@pandonetworks.com/PandoWebPlugin: C:\Program Files\Pando Networks\Media Booster\npPandoWebPlugin.dll File not found
O2 - BHO: (Octh Class) - {000123B4-9B42-4900-B3F7-F4B073EFC214} - C:\Program Files\Orbitdownloader\orbitcth.dll (Orbitdownloader.com)
O8 - Extra context menu item: &Download by Orbit - C:\Program Files\Orbitdownloader\orbitmxt.dll (Orbitdownloader.com)
O8 - Extra context menu item: &Grab video by Orbit - C:\Program Files\Orbitdownloader\orbitmxt.dll (Orbitdownloader.com)
O8 - Extra context menu item: Do&wnload by ReGet Deluxe - C:\Program Files\Common Files\ReGet Shared\cc_link.htm ()
O8 - Extra context menu item: Do&wnload selected by Orbit - C:\Program Files\Orbitdownloader\orbitmxt.dll (Orbitdownloader.com)
O8 - Extra context menu item: Down&load all by Orbit - C:\Program Files\Orbitdownloader\orbitmxt.dll (Orbitdownloader.com)
O28 - HKLM ShellExecuteHooks: {16664848-0E00-11D2-8059-000000000000} - No CLSID value found.
[1 C:\WINDOWS\System32\*.tmp files -> C:\WINDOWS\System32\*.tmp -> ]
[1 C:\WINDOWS\*.tmp files -> C:\WINDOWS\*.tmp -> ]
:Files
ipconfig /flushdns /c
:Commands
[purity]
[emptytemp]
[start explorer]
[Reboot]
[*]Then click the Run Fix button at the top
[*]Let the program run unhindered. There will be a log created when it completes that I will need in your next reply. Reboot when it is done.
[*]Then run a new scan and post a new OTL log ( don’t check the boxes beside LOP Check or Purity this time )
Hiya,
Here’s the OTL log files from the Run Fix and then the subsequent scan after the reboot.
Hi,
ESET Online Scanner:
Note: You can use either Internet Explorer or Mozilla FireFox for this scan. You will however need to disable your current installed Anti-Virus, how to do so can be read here.
Vista users: You will need to to right-click on the either the IE or FF icon in the Start Menu or Quick Launch Bar on the Taskbar and select Run as Administrator from the context menu.
[*]Please go here then click on:
http://i280.photobucket.com/albums/kk173/Dakeyras_album2/EOLS1.gif
[*][quote]Note: If using Mozilla Firefox you will need to download esetsmartinstaller_enu.exe when prompted then double click on it to install.
All of the below instructions are compatible with either Internet Explorer or Mozilla FireFox.
[*]Select the option YES, I accept the Terms of Use then click on:
http://i280.photobucket.com/albums/kk173/Dakeyras_album2/EOLS2.gif
[*]When prompted allow the Add-On/Active X to install.
[*]Make sure that the option Remove found threats is NOT checked, and the option Scan archives is checked.
[*]Now click on Advanced Settings and select the following:
[*]Scan for potentially unwanted applications
[*]Scan for potentially unsafe applications
[*]Enable Anti-Stealth Technology
[*]Now click on:
http://i280.photobucket.com/albums/kk173/Dakeyras_album2/EOLS3.gif
[*]The virus signature database… will begin to download. Be patient this make take some time depending on the speed of your Internet Connection.
[*]When completed the Online Scan will begin automatically.
[*]Do not touch either the Mouse or keyboard during the scan otherwise it may stall.
[*]When completed select Uninstall application on close if you so wish, make sure you copy the logfile first!
[*]Now click on:
http://i280.photobucket.com/albums/kk173/Dakeyras_album2/EOLS4.gif
[*]Use notepad to open the logfile located at C:\Program Files\ESET\EsetOnlineScanner\log.txt.
[*]Copy and paste that log as a reply to this topic.
In your next reply please post the logs made by Malwarebytes and ESET online scanner. 
Hiya,
Here’s the logs from Malwarebytes & ESET.
Hi,
Run OTL.exe
[*]Copy/paste the following text written inside of the code box into the Custom Scans/Fixes box located at the bottom of OTL
:Services
:Files
C:\Documents and Settings\Mike\Local Settings\Application Data\Sun\Java\Deployment\cache\6.0\0\1e136c0-38db79cc
C:\Documents and Settings\Mike\Local Settings\Application Data\Sun\Java\Deployment\cache\6.0\13\12f4224d-7c8574cb
C:\Documents and Settings\Mike\Local Settings\Application Data\Sun\Java\Deployment\cache\6.0\14\246caace-54d291b8
C:\Documents and Settings\Mike\Local Settings\Application Data\Sun\Java\Deployment\cache\6.0\14\4c34fc0e-14a6959d
C:\Documents and Settings\Mike\Local Settings\Application Data\Sun\Java\Deployment\cache\6.0\20\fdc5254-67f11639
C:\Documents and Settings\Mike\Local Settings\Application Data\Sun\Java\Deployment\cache\6.0\33\3002e1-18f1da3e
C:\Documents and Settings\Mike\Local Settings\Application Data\Sun\Java\Deployment\cache\6.0\34\7c72ae22-4b2f8202
C:\Documents and Settings\Mike\Local Settings\Application Data\Sun\Java\Deployment\cache\6.0\37\7e2f8a65-435b41a6
C:\Documents and Settings\Mike\Local Settings\Application Data\Sun\Java\Deployment\cache\6.0\42\45bf372a-4bae3edb
C:\Documents and Settings\Mike\Local Settings\Application Data\Sun\Java\Deployment\cache\6.0\43\939556b-26a13e74
C:\Documents and Settings\Mike\Local Settings\Application Data\Sun\Java\Deployment\cache\6.0\44\47a1186c-59231772
C:\Documents and Settings\Mike\Local Settings\Application Data\Sun\Java\Deployment\cache\6.0\59\2e4fe6bb-3a55c7cb
:Commands
[purity]
[emptytemp]
[start explorer]
[Reboot]
[*]Then click the Run Fix button at the top
[*]Let the program run unhindered. There will be a log created when it completes that I will need in your next reply. Reboot when it is done.
[*]Then run a new scan and post a new OTL log ( don’t check the boxes beside LOP Check or Purity this time )
In your next reply please attach the new OTL log and let me know how your system is running.
Hiya,
Here’s the OTL log for that fix.
My laptop appears to be running fine and so I removed the firewall restrictions that I’d set in place. I’m not seeing the huge amount of network traffic and the system slow down that had first alerted me that something was wrong, so it looks like the problem has been cleared. Thank you very much for your help, you’ve been awesome!
I’ll check back in case you have further instructions for me to follow.
Oops, forgot to add the log in my excitement. Doh, my bad.
Hi,
Glad to hear your system is running better. Stick with me we need to get some updates on your system.
You have an older version of Adobe Reader. You can download the current version HERE
You may want to consider Foxit Reader instead. It may be a bit lighter on resources.
Visit their support forum
Foxit Forum
Run a new scan with OTL and then attach the log made so we can get one last look.
Hiya,
Here’s the requested OTL log.
Providing there are no other malware related problems…
IT APPEARS THAT YOUR LOGS ARE NOW CLEAN 
SO LETS DO A COUPLE OF THINGS TO WRAP THIS UP!!
Clean up with OTL:
[*]Double-click OTL.exe to start the program.
[*]Close all other programs apart from OTL as this step will require a reboot
[*]On the OTL main screen, press the CLEANUP button
[*]Say Yes to the prompt and then allow the program to reboot your computer.
Any of the logs that you created for use in the forums or remaining tools that have not yet been removed can be deleted so they aren’t cluttering up your desktop.
Here are some tips to reduce the potential for spyware infection in the future:
1. 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.
2. Enable Protected Mode in Internet Explorer. This helps Windows Vista users stay more protected from attack by running Internet Explorer with restricted privileges as well as reducing the ability to write, alter or destroy data on your system or install malicious code. To make sure this is running follow these steps:
[*]Open Internet Explorer
[*]Click on Tools > Internet Options
[*]Press Security tab
[*]Select Internet zone then place check next to Enable Protected Mode if not already done
[*]Do the same for Local Intranet, Trusted Sites and Restricted Sites and then press Apply
[*]Restart Internet Explorer and in the bottom right corner of your screen you will see Protected Mode: On showing you it is enabled.
3. Use and update an anti-virus software - I can not overemphasize the need for you to use and update your anti-virus application on a regular basis. With the ever increasing number of new variants of malware arriving on the scene daily, you become very susceptible to an attack without updated protection.
4. Firewall
Using a third-party firewall will allow you to give/deny access for applications that want to go online. Without a firewall your computer is susceptible to being hacked and taken over. Simply using a firewall in its default configuration can lower your risk greatly. A tutorial on firewalls can be found here. **There are firewalls listed in this tutorial that could be downloaded and used but I would personally only recommend using one of the following two below:
Online Armor Free
Agnitum Outpost Firewall Free
5. Make sure you keep your Windows OS current. Windows XP users can visit Windows update regularly to download and install any critical updates and service packs. Windows Vista/7 users can open the Start menu > All Programs > Windows Update > Check for Updates (in left hand task pane) to update these systems. Without these you are leaving the back door open.
6. WOT (Web of Trust) As “Googling” is such an integral part of internet life, this free browser add on warns you about risky websites that try to scam visitors, deliver malware or send spam. It is especially helpful when browsing or searching in unfamiliar territory. WOT’s color-coded icons show you ratings for 21 million websites, helping you avoid the dangerous sites. WOT has an add-on available for Firefox, Internet Explorer as well as Google Chrome.
7.Finally, I strongly recommend that you read TonyKlein’s good advice So how did I get infected in the first place?
Please reply to this thread once more if you are satisfied so that we can mark the problem as resolved.
Hiya,
I’ve checked through the above and yes, I can confirm my laptop is working properly again, so this can be marked as resolved.
Thank you again for your help and patience, it’s greatly appreciated.
You are quite welcome. I am glad that I could help.